Labiatae Alterative Stone root

Labiatae Alterative Stone root
Family:Labiatae Alterative; Antispasmodic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Sedative; Tonic; Vasodilator; Vulnerary.
Common name:Stone root
The whole plant but especially the fresh root is alterative antispasmodic diaphoretic diuretic sedative tonic vasodilator and vulnerary. A tea made from the roots is strongly diuretic it is valuable in the treatment of all complaints of the urinary system and the rectum and is used in the treatment of piles indigestion diarrhoea kidney complaints etc. It has proved of benefit in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome mucous colitis and varicose veins. The root is seldom used on its own but is contained in remedies with other herbs especially Aphanes arvensis Eupatorium purpureum and Hydrangea arborescens.The roots contain more than 13000 parts per million of rosmarinic acid the same anti-oxidant that is found in rosemary.The fresh leaves are strongly emetic. Some caution is advised see notes above on toxicity.A poultice of the leaves or roots is applied to burns bruises sores sprains etc.

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