Grindelia camporum

Grindelia camporum
Family:Grindelia camporum; Antiasthmatic; Antiinflammatory; Antispasmodic; Expectorant; Homeopathy; Sedative.
Common name:Gumplant
Gumplant was used by the native North American Indians to treat bronchial problems and also skin afflictions such as reactions to poison ivy. It is still used in modern herbalism where it is valued especially as a treatment for bronchial asthma and for states where phlegm in the airways impedes respiration. In addition it is believed to desensitize the nerve endings in the bronchial tree and slow the heart rate thus leading to easier breathing. The herb is contraindicated for patients with kidney or heart complaints. The dried leaves and flowering tops are antiasthmatic anti-inflammatory antispasmodic expectorant and sedative. The principal use of this herb is in the treatment of bronchial catarrh especially when there is an asthmatic tendency it is also used to treat whooping cough and cystitis. The active principle is excreted from the kidneys and this sometimes produces signs of renal irritation. Externally the plant is used to treat burns poison ivy rash dermatitis eczema and skin eruptions. The plant is harvested when in full bloom and can be used fresh as a poultice or dried for infusions etc. A homeopathic remedy is prepared from the leaves and flowering stems.

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