Caryophyllaceae Alterative

Caryophyllaceae Alterative
Family:Caryophyllaceae Alterative; Diaphoretic; Purgative; Skin; Tonic.
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The root is alterative diaphoretic purgative and tonic. Although rarely used this species can be employed in many of the same ways as soapwort Saponaria officinalis. It is a valuable remedy used as an external wash for the treatment of many skin diseases.

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