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| Sanicula europaea | |||
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| Name | |||
| European sanicle | |||
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Sanicula europaea |
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| Other Names | |||
| European sanicle, wood sanicle | |||
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Leaves |
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Action Astringent, expectorant, styptic. Uses European sanicle tea helps to relieve mucous congestion in the chest, stomach, and intestines. As a gargle and- mouthwash, it is good for mouth and throat inflammations and sores. It is sometimes used externally to treat skin eruptions, scrofula, and suppurating wounds. The plant also has a mildly styptic action which makes it helpful for internal hemorrhage |
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| Description | |||
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European sanicle is a perennial plant commonly found in shady, moist places in the deciduous forests of Europe. The short, woody rootstock produces a naked stem up to 1/2 feet high, as well as the basal, palmately divided, serrate leaves. Small, white to reddish flowers grow in compound umbels from May to July. Later the plant produces a globular fruit with hooked prickles. |
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Infusion: Steep 2 tsp. in 1/2 cup water for 10 minutes. Take ½ cup a day. Powder: Take 1/4 to 1/2 tsp., three times a day. |
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No information available. |
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