Cypripedium calceolus parviflorum

Cypripedium calceolus parviflorum
Family:Cypripedium calceolus parviflorum; Antispasmodic; Diaphoretic; Hypnotic; Nervine; Sedative; Tonic.
Common name:Nerve root
Bearberry was commonly used by many native North American Indian tribes to treat a wide range of complaints and has also been used in conventional herbal medicine for hundreds of years it is one of the best natural urinary antiseptics. The leaves contain hydroquinones and are strongly antibacterial especially against certain organisms associated with urinary infections. The plant should be used with caution however because hydroquinones are also toxic. Nerve root has a high reputation for its effect on the nervous system. The root is a pungent bitter-sweet herb with an unpleasant odour it is antispasmodic diaphoretic hypnotic nervine sedative tonic. It is taken internally in the treatment of anxiety nervous tension insomnia depression and tension headaches. The active ingredients are not water soluble and so the root is best taken in the form of a tincture. The plant is said to be the equivalent of Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) in its effect as a nervine and sedative though it is less powerful. The roots are harvested in the autumn and are dried for later use. In the interests of conservation it is best not to use this herb unless you can be certain it was obtained from a cultivated source - see the notes above under cultivation details.

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