Allium ursinum

Allium ursinum
Family:Allium ursinum; Anthelmintic; Antiasthmatic; Anticholesterolemic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Astringent; Cholagogue; Depurative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Hypotensive; Rubefacient; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic; Vasodilator.
Common name:Wild garlic
Ramsons has most of the health benefits of the cultivated garlic A. sativum though it is weaker in action. It is therefore a very beneficial addition to the diet promoting the general health of the body when used regularly. It is particularly effective in reducing high blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. It is recognised as having a good effect on fermentative dyspepsia. All parts of the plant can be used but the bulb is most active. The plant is anthelmintic antiasthmatic anticholesterolemic antiseptic antispasmodic astringent cholagogue depuritive diaphoretic diuretic expectorant febrifuge hypotensive rubefacient stimulant stomachic tonic and vasodilator. Ramsons ease stomach pain and are tonic to the digestion so they can be used in the treatment of diarrhoea colic wind indigestion and loss of appetite. The whole herb can be used in an infusion against threadworms either ingested or given as an enema. The herb is also beneficial in the treatment of asthma bronchitis and emphysema. The juice is used as an aid to weight loss and can also be applied externally to rheumatic and arthritic joints where its mild irritant action and stimulation to the local circulation can be of benefit.

Herbal Database

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