Pimpinella saxifraga

Pimpinella saxifraga
Family:Pimpinella saxifraga; Antispasmodic; Astringent; Carminative; Cholagogue; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Ophthalmic; Resolvent; Skin; Stomachic.
Common name:Burnet saxifrage
Burnet saxifrage has long been held in high regard as a medicinal herb being used especially in the treatment of wounds and internally to ease digestion soothe respiratory complaints and treat kidney and urinary diseases. The leaves and the root are antispasmodic astringent carminative cholagogue diaphoretic diuretic emmenagogue resolvent and stomachic. The plant is harvested as it comes into flower and dried for later use. The root is harvested in the autumn and can also be 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. 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. A lotion made from the root is used externally to help regenerate the skin of older people. A distilled water made from the plant is used as an eye lotion.

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