Senecio erucifolius

Senecio erucifolius
Family:Senecio erucifolius; Anthelmintic; Antiscorbutic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Poultice; Purgative.
Common name:Hoary groundsel
The plant is used in plasters ointments and poultices. This species is related to groundsel S. vulgaris and is said to have similar properties. These are:- The whole herb is anthelmintic antiscorbutic diaphoretic diuretic emmenagogue and purgative. It is often used as a poultice and is said to be useful in treating sickness of the stomach whilst a weak infusion is used as a simple and easy purgative. The plant can be harvested in May and dried for later use or the fresh juice can be extracted and used as required. Use with caution.

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