Smilacena stellata

Smilacena stellata
Family:Smilacena stellata; Analgesic; Antirheumatic; Antiseptic; Contraceptive; Emmenagogue; Ophthalmic; Poultice; Stomachic; Vulnerary.
Common name:Star-flowered lily of the valley
Star-flowered lily of the valley was employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes who used it to treat a variety of complaints. It is little if at all used in modern herbalism. A tea made from the roots is drunk to regulate menstrual disorders. A decoction of the leaves is taken 2 - 3 times a day in the treatment of rheumatism and colds. Half a cup of leaf tea drunk daily for a week by a woman is said to prevent conception. The root is analgesic antiseptic haemostatic ophthalmic stomachic and vulnerary. An infusion has been used in the treatment of stomach complaints internal pains and to regulate menstrual disorders. The dried powdered root has been used in treating wounds and bleeding. The crushed root has been used as a poultice on sprains boils swellings and limbs affected by rheumatism. The pulped root has been used as ear drops to treat ear aches. An infusion of the roots has been used as a wash for inflamed eyes.

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