Tragopogon pratensis

Tragopogon pratensis
Family:Tragopogon pratensis; Astringent; Depurative; Diuretic; Expectorant; Stomachic.
Common name:Goat's beard
Goat's beard is considered to be a useful remedy for the liver and gallbladder. It appears to have a detoxifying effect and may stimulate the appetite and digestion. Its high inulin content makes this herb a useful food for diabetics since inulin is a nutrient made of fructose rather than glucose units and therefore does not raise blood sugar levels. The root is astringent depurative diuretic expectorant nutritive and stomachic. A syrup made from the root gives great relief in cases of obstinate coughs and bronchitis. A decoction of the root is given in the treatment of heartburn loss of appetite and disorders of the breast or liver. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use. The fresh juice of young plants is said to be a good dissolver of bile relieving the stomach without side effects.

Herbal Database

01.01.2005 06:28 []