Can be found as a wild plant in forests and thickets all over Europe.
Keywords
It has a relaxing effect and strengthens the mucous membranes, and can therefore be used in the treatment of the mucous membranes in the respiratory passages, the intestinal system and the urinal tract. Diuretic, antiseptic, relaxes the intestinal sphincter, anti-inflammatory, and strengthens the kidneys.
Can be used in the treatment of inflammation of the bladder, prostatitis, chronic cararrh in the nose and the oral cavity, sinusitis, inflammation of the middle ear, the flu, and enteritis. Can also be used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, bladder stone, and renal calculus.
Precautions
Never use herbal medicine if you suspect that you have symptoms that should be clarified by a doctor. If you don't experience any improvement within a month of treatment - contact a phytotherapist or a naturopath!
Contraindications
Should not be used during pregnancy.
Side effects
None have been recorded, as long as the recommended dosage was followed.
Dosage in the shape of extract
3 ml. or a spoonful a day. To be taken with a little water.
The herbs are strong - you may choose to rinse with your favourite beverage.
Dosage in the shape of a tea
0,5 - 2 g. of dried herbs 3 times a day or 2 spoonfuls in ½ a litre of boiling water. Drink 2-3 cups a day - preferably with honey.
Further fortification
In case of repeated infections: find the complex that fits the problem.
In case of problems in the respiratory passages: see Prunus Complex, Euphorbia Complex or Albizia Complex (available from Herbworx).
In case of infections of the bladder: Echinacea purpurea root, Euphrasia Complex (available from Herbworx), Taraxacum officinalis (leaves).
In case of oedemas: see the complexes Uva-ursi Complex or Taraxacum Complex.
In case of gastrointestinal infections: see Althea Complex.
In case of infections and other skin problems: see Calendula Complex or Melissa Complex.
Further information
www.phytotherapies.org
