Parietaria officinalis

Parietaria officinalis
Family:Parietaria officinalis; Cholagogue; Demulcent; Diuretic; Laxative; Refrigerant; Vulnerary.
Common name:Pellitory of the wall
Pellitory of the wall has been valued for over 2000 years for its diuretic action as a soother of chronic coughs and as a balm for wounds and burns. In European herbal medicine it is regarded as having a restorative action on the kidneys supporting and strengthening their function. The whole herb gathered when in flower is cholagogue slightly demulcent diuretic laxative refrigerant and vulnerary. It is an efficacious remedy for kidney and bladder stones and other complaints of the urinary system such as cystitis and nephritis. It should not be prescribed to people with hay fever or other allergic conditions. The leaves can be usefully employed externally as a poultice on wounds etc. They have a soothing effect on simple burns and scalds. The plant is harvested when flowering and can be used fresh or dried.

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