Campanulaceae Analgesic Cardinal flower

Campanulaceae Analgesic Cardinal flower
Family:Campanulaceae Analgesic; Anthelmintic; Antispasmodic; Emetic; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Homeopathy; Nervine; Stomachic.Emetic expectorant and nervine.
Common name:Cardinal flower
The root is analgesic anthelmintic antispasmodic and stomachic. A tea made from the roots has been used in the treatment of epilepsy syphilis typhoid stomach aches cramps worms etc. A poultice of the roots has been applied to sores that are hard to heal.The leaves are analgesic and febrifuge. A tea made from the leaves is used in the treatment of croup nosebleeds colds fevers headaches etc. A poultice of the leaves has been applied to the head to relieve the pain of headaches.This species is considered to have similar medicinal activity to L. inflata but in a milder form. It was seldom if ever used.The plant is used to make a homeopathic remedy. The report does not say which part of the plant is used nor what it treats.

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