Chimaphila maculata

Chimaphila maculata
Family:Chimaphila maculata; Analgesic; Antibacterial; Antiscrophulatic; Astringent; Cancer; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Rubefacient; Skin; Stimulant; Tonic.
Common name:Spotted wintergreen
The plant is analgesic antibacterial astringent diaphoretic diuretic febrifuge rubefacient stimulant and tonic. The plant has an antiseptic influence on the urinary system and is sometimes used in the treatment of cystitis. An infusion of the plant has been drunk in the treatment of rheumatism and colds. A poultice of the root has been used to treat pain whilst the plant has also been used as a wash on ulcers scrofula and cancers. All parts of the plant can be used though only the leaves are officinal. The plant is loaded with the biologically active compounds arbutin sitosterol and ursolic acid. Arbutin hydrolyzes to the toxic urinary antiseptic hydroquinone.

Herbal Database

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