Eupatorium cannabinum

Eupatorium cannabinum
Family:Eupatorium cannabinum; Alterative; Antitumor; Cholagogue; Depurative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Homeopathy; Laxative; Purgative; Tonic.
Common name:Hemp agrimony
Hemp agrimony has been employed chiefly as a detoxifying herb for fevers colds flu and other viral conditions. It also stimulates the removal of waste products via the kidneys. Due to its content of alkaloids the plant should only be used under professional supervision. The leaves and flowering tops are alterative cholagogue depurative diuretic emetic expectorant febrifuge purgative and tonic. The plant has a long history of use as a gentle laxative that does not provoke irritation though excessive doses cause purging and vomiting. A tea made from the dried leaves will give prompt relief if taken at the onset of influenza. Recent research has shown that the plant might have anti-tumour activity though the plant also contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause damage or cancer to the liver. The plant is harvested in the summer and dried for later use. The roots are diaphoretic laxative and tonic. They are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use. Recently the plant has been found of use as an immune system stimulant helping to maintain resistance to acute viral and other infections. A homeopathic remedy is made from the leaves. It is used in the treatment of influenza and feverish chills and also for disorders of the liver spleen and gall bladder.

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