Adiantum capillus-veneris

Adiantum capillus-veneris
Family:Adiantum capillus-veneris; Antidandruff; Antitussive; Depurative; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Galactogogue; Refrigerant; Stings; Tonic; Vermifuge.
Common name:Maidenhair fern
The maidenhair fern has a long history of medicinal use and was the main ingredient of a popular cough syrup called 'Capillaire' which remained in use until the nineteenth century. The plant is little used in modern herbalism. The fresh or dried leafy fronds are antidandruff antitussive astringent demulcent depurative emetic weakly emmenagogue emollient weakly expectorant febrifuge galactogogue laxative pectoral refrigerant stimulant sudorific and tonic. A tea or syrup is used in the treatment of coughs throat afflictions and bronchitis. It is also used as a detoxicant in alcoholism and to expel worms from the body. Externally it is used as a poultice on snake bites bee stings etc. The plant is best used fresh though it can also be harvested in the summer and dried for later use.

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