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crushed root to bruises. The seeds have been used to increase urine flow and to clear phlegm. A decoction of the
roots has been used to get rid of worms in both adults and children. An infusion of the roots has been used in the
treatment of lung problems.
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata ) The tea made from the roots is said to remove tapeworms from the body in
one hour. It has also been used in the treatment of asthma, rheumatism, syphilis, worms and as a heart tonic. An
infusion of the roots is used as a strengthening bath for children and adults. It is a cathartic and is beneficial in the
treatment of arthritis and stomach disorders. Can also be used as an emetic.
Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua ) Qing Ho, better known in the West as sweet wormwood, is a traditional Chinese
herbal medicine. An aromatic anti-bacterial plant, recent research has shown that it destroys malarial parasites, lowers
fevers and checks bleeding. Also used for heat stroke. Used as an infusion. Externally the leaves are poulticed for
nose bleeds, bleeding rashes, and sores. Research in Thailand and the US shows that A. annua, in the preparation
Artesunate, is an effective antimalarial against drug-resistant strains of the disease. Clinical trials have shown it to be
90% effective and more successful than standard drugs. In a trial of 2000 patients, all were cured of the disease. The
seeds are used in the treatment of flatulence, indigestion and night sweats. .
TCM:
Indications: summer colds, sweatless fevers, malaria, nocturnal sweats, heat excess. An excellent refrigerant remedy
in ailments of “empty-hot” excess.
Sweet Birch (Betula lenta) The cambium (the layer directly under the
bark) is eaten in the spring, cut into strips like vermicelli. The bark, in the
form of an infusion is used as a general stimulant and to promote
sweating. As a decoction or syrup, it is used as a tonic for dysentery and
is said to be useful in genito-urinary irritation. The flavor of wintergreen
and birch bark, in the form of a tea, was popular with Native Americans
and European settlers. The juice of the leaves once made a gargle for
mouth sores. Throughout the centuries, the sap has been used in
making medicinal wine and were made into a diuretic tea. Also an
ingredient in skin lotions.
Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) In European herbal medicine, cherry stems have long been used for their diuretic and
astringent properties. They have been prescribed for cystitis, nephritis, urinary retention, and for arthritic problems,
notably gout. Cherries can be a helpful part of an overall regimen treating arthritic problems. The high sugar content
makes them mildly laxative. An aromatic resin can be obtained by making small incisions in the trunk. This has been
used as an inhalant in the treatment of persistent coughs.
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) Grieve says, Sweet
Cicely was described by old herbalists as 'so
harmless, you cannot use it amiss'. It was
recommended as a gentle stimulant for digestive
upsets and useful for coughs and consumption and
was said to be particularly good as a tonic for girls
between 15 and 18. A decoction of the antiseptic roots
was used for snake and dog bites and an ointment was
used to ease gout and soothe wounds and ulcers. The
roots have been used as a cough remedy and as a
diuretic. The seeds and leaves possess mild
expectorant, carminative, stomachic and diuretic
qualities. The essential oil contains anethole. Sweet
cicely is employed in folk medicine in some parts of
the world, but its uses have not been tested
scientifically. It does seem to increase appetite and
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