Crithmum maritimum

Crithmum maritimum
Family:Crithmum maritimum; Carminative; Depurative; Digestive; Diuretic.
Common name:Rock samphire
Rock samphire is little used in herbal medicine though it is a good diuretic and holds out potential as a treatment for obesity. It has a high vitamin C and mineral content and is thought to relieve flatulence and to act as a digestive remedy. The young growing tips are carminative depurative digestive and diuretic. They are gathered when in active growth in the spring and used fresh. The leaves have the reputation for helping people lose weight and so are used in treating cases of obesity as well kidney complaints and sluggishness. The essential oil is a digestive a few drops being sprinkled on the food.

Herbal Database

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