Ilex aquifolium

Ilex aquifolium
Family:Ilex aquifolium; Astringent; Bach; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Purgative.
Common name:Holly
Holly is little used in modern herbalism. The leaves are diaphoretic expectorant febrifuge and tonic. They can be use fresh at almost any time of the year or can be harvested in late spring and dried for later use. They are used in the treatment of intermittent fevers rheumatism catarrh pleurisy etc. The juice of the fresh leaves has been successfully used in the treatment of jaundice. The berries are violently emetic and purgative. They have been used in the treatment of dropsy and as a powder they have been used as an astringent to check bleeding. The berries are toxic especially to children and should not be used medicinally except under professional supervision. The root has been used as a diuretic though there are more effective diuretics available. The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Hatred' 'Envy' 'Jealousy' and 'Suspicion'.

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