Aquilegia formosa truncata

Aquilegia formosa truncata
Family:Aquilegia formosa truncata; Antispasmodic; Diaphoretic; Parasiticide; Resolvent; Salve.
Common name:Columbine
Western columbine was quite frequently employed by a number of native North American Indian tribes who used it to treat a variety of complaints. It is little used in modern herbalism. Antispasmodic diaphoretic parasiticide resolvent salve. A decoction of the root is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and stomach aches. A decoction of the roots and leaves is used in the treatment of VD dizziness and biliousness. The mashed fresh roots can be rubbed briskly on aching rheumatic joints. A poultice of chewed roots or leaves is applied to bee stings sores etc. A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of sore throats coughs and colds. The seeds can be chewed as a remedy for stomach aches.

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