Anemopsis californica

Anemopsis californica
Family:Anemopsis californica; Analgesic; Antiperiodic; Antiphlogistic; Antiseptic; Astringent; Blood purifier; Diuretic; Stomachic; TB; VD; Vulnerary; Women's complaints.
Common name:Yerba mansa
Yerba mansa was widely employed by the native North American Indians to treat a wide variety of complaints. It is little used in modern herbalism. The whole plant is analgesic antiperiodic antiphlogistic blood purifier disinfectant diuretic laxative stomachic and vulnerary. The plant is infused and used to bathe aching muscles and sore feet. The root is chewed for affections of the mucous membranes. A tea made from the root is used as a blood purifier and general pain remedy and as a treatment for pleurisy gonorrhoea syphilis and menstrual cramps. An infusion of the plant is used in the treatment of colds chest congestion and stomach ulcers. The dried and powdered plant is used as a disinfectant on wounds whilst the fresh moist leaves are used as a poultice or salve on burns cuts and wounds. An infusion of the bark is used as a wash for open sores.

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