Ranunculus acris

Ranunculus acris
Family:Ranunculus acris; Acrid; Anodyne; Antispasmodic; Diaphoretic; Rubefacient; Warts.
Common name:Meadow buttercup
The whole plant is acrid anodyne antispasmodic diaphoretic and rubefacient. The plant has been crushed and applied as a poultice to the chest to relieve colds and chest pains. The fresh leaves have been used as a rubefacient in the treatment of rheumatism etc. The flowers and the leaves have been crushed and sniffed as a treatment for headaches. An infusion of the roots has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea. The poulticed root is also rubefacient and was applied to boils and abscess. The plant sap has been used to remove warts. The sap has also been used as a sedative. The flowers are used in Tibetan medicine where they are considered to have an acrid taste and a heating potency. Their use is said to promote heat dissolve tumours and draw out serous fluids. They are used in the treatment of disorders brought about by rotting sores or wounds. Use with caution the whole plant is extremely acrid and can cause intense pain and burning of the mouth mucous membranes etc.

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