Osmorhiza occidentalis

Osmorhiza occidentalis
Family:Osmorhiza occidentalis; Antiseptic; Carminative; Febrifuge; Ophthalmic; Oxytoxic; Pectoral; Poultice; Skin; Stomachic.
Common name:Western sweet-cicely
Western sweet-cicely was widely employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes who used it particularly to treat digestive disorders and as an antiseptic wash for a range of problems. It is little if at all used in modern herbalism. An infusion of the plant is used in the treatment of coughs and colds. The roots are antiseptic carminative febrifuge oxytocic pectoral and stomachic. An infusion has been used to induce labour in a pregnant woman and to treat fevers indigestion flatulence stomach aches etc. An infusion of the roots has been applied externally as a treatment for swollen breasts sores sore eyes etc. A decoction of the root has been used as a wash on venereal sores and skin rashes. A poultice of the pulped roots has been used in the treatment of cuts sores swellings and bruises. The root has been applied to teeth to relive the pain of toothache. A hot decoction of the root has been used to kill head lice.

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