Cruciata laevipes

Cruciata laevipes
Family:Cruciata laevipes; Antirheumatic; Appetizer; Vulnerary.
Common name:Crosswort
The herb is astringent diuretic and vulnerary. It is not much used nowadays but was considered a very good wound herb for both external and internal use. A decoction of the leaves has also been used to treat obstructions of the stomach and bowels to stimulate the appetite and as a remedy for rheumatism rupture and dropsy. A number of species in this genus contain asperuloside a substance that produces coumarin and gives the scent of new-mown hay as the plant dries. Asperuloside can be converted into prostaglandins (hormone-like compounds that stimulate the uterus and affect blood vessels) making the genus of great interest to the pharmaceutical industry.

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