Lycopodiaceae Analgesic Common club moss

Lycopodiaceae Analgesic Common club moss
Family:Lycopodiaceae Analgesic; Antipruritic; Antirheumatic; Carminative; Decongestant; Diuretic; Haemostatic; Homeopathy; Skin; Tonic.
Common name:Common club moss
A decoction of the plant is analgesic antirheumatic carminative mildly diuretic stomachic and tonic. It is used internally in the treatment of urinary and kidney disorders rheumatic arthritis catarrhal cystitis gastritis etc. It is applied externally to skin diseases and irritations. The plant can be harvested all year round and is used fresh or dried.The spores of this plant are antipruritic decongestant diuretic and stomachic. They are applied externally as a dusting powder to various skin diseases to wounds or inhaled to stop bleeding noses. They can also be used to absorb fluids from injured tissues. The spores are harvested when ripe in late summer.The spores can also be used as a dusting powder to prevent pills sticking together.A homeopathic remedy is made from the spores. It has a wide range of applications including dry coughs mumps and rheumatic pains.

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