Spiraea tomentosa

Spiraea tomentosa
Family:Spiraea tomentosa; Astringent; Birthing aid; Diuretic; Tonic.
Common name:Hardhack
The flowers give feebly the medicinal action of salicylic acid (aspirin) and are used in decoction for their diuretic and tonic effect. An infusion of the flowers is used as an astringent. An infusion of the leaves can be used in the treatment of dysentery. An infusion of the flowers and the leaves has been used to counteract the sickness of pregnancy and also to facilitate childbirth. The roots are astringent and have been used in the treatment of diarrhoea. An infusion of the leaves is also used.

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