Hierochloe odorata

Hierochloe odorata
Family:Hierochloe odorata; Birthing aid; Febrifuge; Skin; VD.
Common name:Holy grass
A tea made from the leaves is used in the treatment of fevers coughs sore throats chafing and venereal infections. It is also used to stop vaginal bleeding and to expel afterbirth. The stems can be soaked in water and used to treat windburn and chapping and as an eyewash. Some caution is advised when using this plant internally see the notes above on toxicity. The leaves are harvested in the summer and dried for later use. Smoke from the burning leaves has been inhaled in the treatment of colds.

Herbal Database

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