Geum urbanum

Geum urbanum
Family:Geum urbanum; Antiinflammatory; Antiseptic; Aromatic; Astringent; Diaphoretic; Febrifuge; Skin; Stomachic; Styptic; Tonic.
Common name:Wood avens
The root is anti-inflammatory antiseptic aromatic Wood avens is an astringent herb used principally to treat problems affecting the mouth throat and gastro-intestinal tract. It tightens up soft gums heals mouth ulcers makes a good gargle for infections of the pharynx and larynx and reduces irritation of the stomach and gut. All parts of the plant but especially the root are anti-inflammatory antiseptic aromatic astringent diaphoretic febrifuge stomachic styptic and tonic. An infusion is taken internally in the treatment of diarrhoea intestinal disorders stomach upsets irritable bowel syndrome and liver disorders it is also applied externally as a wash to haemorrhoids vaginal discharges etc and to treat various skin afflictions - it is said to remove spots freckles and eruptions from the face. The root is best harvested in the spring since at this time it is most fragrant. Much of the fragrance can be lost on drying so the root should be dried with great care then stored in a cool dry place in an airtight container being sliced and powdered only when required for use.

Herbal Database

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