Pimpinella major

Pimpinella major
Family:Pimpinella major; Antiinflammatory; Astringent; Carminative; Diuretic; Expectorant.
Common name:Greater burnet saxifrage
The leaves are diaphoretic diuretic resolvent and stomachic. The plant is harvested as it comes into flower and dried for later use. The root is anti-inflammatory mildly astringent and expectorant. The fresh root is very hot and acrid but this pungency is greatly reduced when the root is dried. When chewed the fresh root is effective in treating toothaches and paralysis of the tongue. An effective diuretic the root is used in treating disorders arising from obstructions of the viscera. The root is also used for soothing coughs or the effects of laryngitis and bronchitis. The roots can be harvested in the spring or autumn and are dried for later use. The seeds are carminative.

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