Cimicifuga foetida

Cimicifuga foetida
Family:Cimicifuga foetida; Analgesic; Antibacterial; Antiperiodic; Antiviral; Depurative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Sedative; Tonic.
Common name:Foetid bugbane
Foetid bugbane is an anti-infective herb that lowers fevers and reduces pain. The root is analgesic antibacterial antiperiodic antiviral depurative diaphoretic diuretic febrifuge sedative tonic. It is used internally in the treatment of rheumatic complaints coughs colds headaches gum diseases and feverish infections such as measles. The root is harvested in the autumn and used fresh or dried. Use with caution see the notes above on toxicity.

Herbal Database

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