Scrophularia umbrosa

Scrophularia umbrosa
Family:Scrophularia umbrosa; Detergent; Vulnerary.
Common name:Water betony
The leaves are detergent and vulnerary. They are harvested as the plant comes into flower and can be used fresh or dried for later use. The plant has a good reputation as a wound herb either applied externally as a poultice or taken as a decoction.

Herbal Database

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