Lomatium nudicaule

Lomatium nudicaule
Family:Lomatium nudicaule; Analgesic; Diaphoretic; Febrifuge; Laxative; Pectoral; Poultice.
Common name:Pestle parsnip
The seeds are analgesic diaphoretic febrifuge laxative and pectoral. They have been chewed in the treatment of fevers colds and sore throats. An infusion has been used by pregnant women to ensure an easy delivery. A poultice of the crushed seeds has been applied to the head to relieve the pain of headaches. The poultice has also been applied to sore places pains and itches.

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