Polygala amara

Polygala amara
Family:Polygala amara; Bitter; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emollient; Expectorant; Galactogogue.
Common name:Bitter milkwort
The herb is bitter diaphoretic diuretic emollient mildly expectorant galactogogue. An infusion is used to treat stomach upsets bladder and kidney disorders etc. The plant is harvested as it comes into flower and dried for later use.

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