Grindelia robusta

Grindelia robusta
Family:Grindelia robusta; Antispasmodic; Blood purifier; Demulcent; Expectorant; Sedative; Stomachic.
Common name:Great valley gumweed
The leaves and flowering tops are antiphlogistic antispasmodic balsamic demulcent expectorant sedative stomachic and a vascular tonic. Blood purifier. The plant is applied externally as a compress on inflamed or irritated areas of the skin. Used internally it slows down the heartbeat and reduces the stimulation of the nerve endings in the air passages that causes coughing - it is therefore extremely effective as a calming agent in the treatment of asthma. The fluid extract is prepared by placing the freshly gathered leaves and flowers in a small quantity of simmering water for about 15 minutes. The plant is used to treat people affected by poison-ivy.

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