Senecio vulgaris

Senecio vulgaris
Family:Senecio vulgaris; Anthelmintic; Antiscorbutic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Homeopathy; Poultice; Purgative.
Common name:Groundsel
Groundsel has a long history of herbal use and although not an officinal plant it is still often used by herbalists. 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. This plant should not be used by pregnant women see also the notes above on toxicity. A homeopathic remedy is made from the plant. It is used in the treatment of menstrual disorders and nose bleeds.

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