Scrophulariaceae Alterative Brooklime

Scrophulariaceae Alterative Brooklime
Family:Scrophulariaceae Alterative; Antiscorbutic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Febrifuge; Poultice.
Common name:Brooklime
The whole plant is alterative antiscorbutic very mildly diuretic emmenagogue and febrifuge. It is of little benefit as a medicinal herb but has a beneficial laxative effect when included in the diet. The leaves are used in the treatment of scurvy impurity of the blood etc. The plant is bruised and applied externally as a politic on burns ulcers whitlows etc.

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