Linaceae Anthelmintic Purging flax

Linaceae Anthelmintic Purging flax
Family:Linaceae Anthelmintic; Diuretic; Emetic; Homeopathy; Purgative.
Common name:Purging flax
Purging flax was often used in the past as a gentle laxative and also for the treatment of muscular rheumatism liver complaints jaundice and catarrhal problems though it is seldom used in modern herbalism.The whole herb is anthelmintic diuretic emetic and purgative. It is harvested in the summer as it comes into flower and can be dried for later use. When used as a purgative it is generally taken with a carminative such as peppermint.A homeopathic remedy is made from the plant. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis piles and amenorrhoea.

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