Both the root and the leaves are astringent, diaphoretic and styptic, though the root is most active. The plant is an effective wound herb, quickly staunching any bleeding. An infusion is used in the treatment of gout and rheumatism. The leaves can be used fresh, or are harvested in July and dried (the plant should be prevented from flowering). The...
The whole plant is antispasmodic, mildly astringent, diuretic, foot care, haemostatic, odontalgic and tonic.
Alkanet has a long history of use with many traditional herbalists and finds mention in Dr. Robert Thornton's New Family Herbal, that was published in England in 1810 - it notes that "a decoction of the leaves and root of the alkanet is advantageous in inveterate coughs and all disorders of the chest. ...the expressed juice is given with great...
The whole plant has healing, expectorant and emollient properties. It is used for the treatment of smallpox, measles, bruises, rheumatic pain, cough, skin's inflammation, insect bites and diarrhea. Also, the herbal extract has diuretic action and is recommended against jaundice, gallstones, cholecystitis and various diseases of the urinary tract....
there were far more corners in the city looking like this, full of wild plants and flowers.
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