Eupatorium maculatum

Eupatorium maculatum
Family:Eupatorium maculatum; Antirheumatic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Kidney.
Common name:Joe pye weed
A tea made from the whole herb is diuretic. It is used in the treatment of kidney complaints painful urination rheumatism etc. The leaves and stems are harvested in the summer before the flower buds open and are dried for later use. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of fevers colds kidney and liver complaints rheumatism etc. It is said to have a tonic effect upon pregnant women and is also said to induce sweating. Externally a decoction of the roots is used as a wash on rheumatic joints. The roots are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use.

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