Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, demulcent.
This herb is used for inflammation, especially in the form of an
abscess or boil, where it is topically applied as a poultice. The
tea is useful for hot swellings of the throat, eyes, and ears, including
such diseases as mumps and ulcers. It is also traditionally used
in both Eastern and Western herbal traditions to soften and dissolve
tumors.
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