Carex arenaria

Carex arenaria
Family:Carex arenaria; Diaphoretic; Diuretic.
Common name:Sand sedge
The root is diaphoretic and diuretic. An infusion has been used in the treatment of bronchitis and catarrhs abdominal and stomach disorders liver complaints arthritis and rheumatism and skin conditions such as eczema and pruritus. It has been used as a substitute for the tropical plant sarsaparilla. The root is harvested in the spring and dried for later use.

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