Asplenium ruta-muraria

Asplenium ruta-muraria
Family:Asplenium ruta-muraria; Astringent; Deobstruent; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Ophthalmic.
Common name:Wall rue
The fronds are astringent deobstruent emmenagogue expectorant and ophthalmic. A distilled water made from the fronds has proved of benefit in the treatment of many eye complaints. The plant is also considered to be useful in the treatment of coughs and ruptures in children. It was at one time used as a herbal remedy for rickets and its tannin content renders it suitable for stopping bleeding from small wounds. The fronds are harvested in late spring and dried for later use.

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