Pilosella officinarum

Pilosella officinarum
Family:Pilosella officinarum; Astringent; Cholagogue; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Expectorant; Tonic.
Common name:Mouse-ear hawkweed
Mouse-ear hawkweed relaxes the muscles of the bronchial tubes stimulates the cough reflex and reduces the production of catarrh. This combination of actions makes the herb effective against all manner of respiratory problems including asthma wheeziness whooping cough bronchitis and other congested and chronic coughs. The herb is mildly astringent cholagogue diaphoretic strongly diuretic expectorant and tonic. The fresh plant is antibiotic. The plant has been regarded as a specific for whooping cough and is also used in treating other problems of the respiratory system such as asthma bronchitis and influenza. The herb is also taken in the treatment of enteritis influenza pyelitis and cystitis. It is occasionally used externally in the treatment of small wounds and cuts.The plant is harvested in May and June whilst in flower and can be used fresh or dried.

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