Geranium maculatum

Geranium maculatum
Family:Geranium maculatum; Antiseptic; Astringent; Diuretic; Kidney; Miscellany; Styptic; Tonic.
Common name:Spotted cranesbill
The whole plant but especially the root is antiseptic highly astringent diuretic styptic and tonic. An infusion of the whole plant or of the roots alone is used in the treatment of diarrhoea (especially in children and the elderly) dysentery irritable bowel syndrome cholera kidney complaints bleeding and a wide range of other ailments. It is often used in combination with other herbs. Externally it is applied to purulent wounds haemorrhoids thrush vaginal discharges and inflammations of the mouth. The plants are rich in tannin the root containing 10 - 20%. The roots can be harvested in the autumn then dried and stored. It is best to harvest the roots as the plant comes into flower since it is then at its most active medicinally. The leaves are harvested as the plant comes into flower and are dried for later use.

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