Clematis ligusticifolia

Clematis ligusticifolia
Family:Clematis ligusticifolia; Analgesic; Contraceptive; Febrifuge; Miscellany; Odontalgic; Poultice; Skin; Stomachic; Tonic; VD.
Common name:White clematis
White clematis was employed medicinally by a number of native North American Indian tribes who used it to treat a variety of complaints but especially as an external application on sores etc. It is rarely used in modern herbalism but probably merits investigation. A decoction of the plant is used to treat colds and sore throats. It has also been used as a general tonic when feeling out of sorts. An infusion of the white bark has been used as a febrifuge. An infusion of the roots has been used to treat headaches and stomach aches. A poultice of the foliage has been used to treat chest pains and rheumatic joints. An infusion of the plant has been used as a wash for skin eruptions sores wounds backaches swollen limbs tired feet syphilitic sores eczema etc. The stalks and roots have been used to make a woman's contraceptive. A poultice made from the cut stems has been applied to the teeth for treating toothache. A poultice of the mashed moistened seeds has been applied to severe burns.

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