Chaenactis douglasii

Chaenactis douglasii
Family:Chaenactis douglasii; Cardiac; Poultice; Stomachic.
Common name:Morning brides
Morning brides was employed medicinally by a number of native North American Indian tribes who used it to treat a variety of complaints but especially to treat skin problems. It is not generally used in modern herbalism. An infusion of the whole plant has been given to children in order to slow their heart rates. It is also used in the treatment of stomach complaints coughs and colds. The fresh plant or sometimes just the leaves are crushed and applied as a poultice to swellings sores and aches. An infusion is used as a wash for a variety of skin problems including pimples chapped hands boils and insect bites.

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