Dentaria diphylla

Dentaria diphylla
Family:Dentaria diphylla; Cardiac; Carminative; Febrifuge; Miscellany; Odontalgic; Stomachic.
Common name:Crinkleroot
The peppery root is used as a folk remedy in the treatment of toothache. It has also been chewed in the treatment of colds an infusion drunk to treat gas and other stomach problems and it has been made into a poultice for headaches. A tea made from the root is gargled in the treatment of sore throat hoarseness etc. An infusion of the plant has been used to treat fevers in children. Combined with Acorus calamus root it has been used in the treatment of heart diseases.

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