Anaphalis margaritacea

Anaphalis margaritacea
Family:Anaphalis margaritacea; Anodyne; Antiseptic; Astringent; Expectorant; Poultice; Sedative.
Common name:Pearly everlasting
Pearly everlasting was often employed medicinally by native North American Indian tribes who used it in the treatment of a range of ailments. It is little used in modern herbalism. The whole plant is anodyne antiseptic astringent expectorant and sedative. Used internally it is a good remedy for diarrhoea dysentery and pulmonary affections. A poultice of the flowers or the whole plant is applied to burns sores ulcers bruises swellings and rheumatic joints. An infusion of the plant is steamed and inhaled in the treatment of headaches. A cooled infusion of the roots and shots has been used as a laxative and emetic to treat 'poison stomach'.

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