Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Wood avens

Plant

Family

Rose family (Rosaceae)

English

Wood avens, Avens, Bennet's-root, City avens, Clove root, Clover-root, Colewort, Common avens, European avens, Goldy star, Herb bennet, Herb bennett, St. benedict's herb, Way bennet, Wild rye

Latin

Geum urbanum Linne

Plantparts

Grass, Root, Unspecified, Whole herb

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Ache, Aches, Acrid, Acute pharyngitis, Adstringent, Affections of the liver, Ague, Aids digestion, analgesic, angina, Anodyne, Anorexia, Anorexy, Antalgic, Antianginal, Anti-bacterial, Antibacterial Agent, Antiblennorrhagic, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-chilblain, Anti-diarrheic, antidiarrhetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidiarrhoeic, Anti-dysenteric, Antiemetic, Antifebrile, Anti-gingivitic, Antihaemorrhagic, Anti-halitosic, Antihemorrhagic, Anti-hemorrhoidal, Antihæmorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, antiinflammatory agent, antiinflammatory agent in digestive tract diseases, Antimalarial, Anti-Paludic, Antipyretic, antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antistomatitic, Antivomitive, Appetite stimulant, Appetizer, Appetizing, a sore throat, Asthenia of liver, Astrigent, Astringent, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, Bad breath, bad digestion, baktericidal, benificial effect on the digestion, bleeding, Bleeding gums, Bleeding Stancher, Blennorrhagia, Bloody flux, Calmative, Calming of nerves, care of the skin, catarrh, Catarrhal inflammation, check bleeding, Chilblain, chilblains, Chill burns, Chronic bronchitis, chronic broncitis, Chronic pain, Colic, Colitis, Coloenteritis, constipating, Constipation, Convalescence, convulsive state, Coolant, Cooling, Costive, Costiveness, cough, Coughing, Coughs, cramp, Cramps, Cutaneous conditions, Dental Analgesic, Dental pain, Dermatitis, dermatological, dermatological complaints, Dermatosis, diaorrhea, Diaphoretic, Diarrhea, diarrhoea, Digestive, digestive disorders, digestive problems, Digestive stimulant, Digestive System Disorders, digestive trouble, Digestive ulcers, Digestive weakness, discharge, disease of the digestive organs, disease of the liver, Disinfectant, disorders of the digestive system, disorders of the liver, dispepsia, Dyschezia, dysentery, dyspepsia, Dyssynergic defaecation, Eczema, emesis, Enteritis, Enterocolitis, Eupeptic, Febrifugal, febrifuge, Febrile response, Fetor oris, Fever, fever diseases, feverish condition, Fevers, flux, Fortifying, Gargle, gastric catarrh, Gastric ulcer, Gastritis, gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal disorder, General inflammation, General inflammations, Gingivitis, Good for digestion, Good for skin, good for the stomach, Gum Bleeding, haemorrhage, Haemorrhagic conditions, Haemorrhaging, Haemorrhoids, haemostatic, Halitosis, hemorrhage, Hemorrhaging, Hemorrhoid, hemorrhoids, Hemostat, hemostatic, hepatic disease, Hepatic disorders, hepatic problems, Herbal tonic, hidrotic, Hæmostatic, improves appetite, improves digestion, inappetence, Increases the appetite, indigestion, Indolent ulcers, Induce sweating, Infected sore throats, Inflamed skin conditions, Inflammation, inflammation conditions of the pharynx, inflammation in general, inflammation of mucous membrane, Inflammation of the colon, Inflammation of the digestive tract, Inflammation of the gum tissue, inflammation of the large intestine, inflammation of the mouth, Inflammation of the mouth and lips, inflammation of the pharynx, inflammation of the skin, inflammation of the throat, inflammations, Inflammations in general, inflammed gums, inhibit bleeding, Intestinal affections, intestinal catarrh, intestinal complaints, intestinal diseases, intestinal disorders, intestinal problem, intestinal problems, lack of appetite, Liver ailments, liver complaints, Liver diseases, Liver disorders, Liverishness, liver problems, Loss of appetite, malaria, malarial fever, malodorous breath, Marsh fever, Mental fatigue, mild diarrhoea, Mouth bath, Mouth blisters, mouth inflammation, mouth inflammations, Mouth rinse, Mouth Sores, mouthwash, Mouthwashes, nausea, Neckacke, Nervous exhaustion, Nervous fatigue, Oral rinse, Pain, painful disorders, pain in the throat, Painkiller, pain relief, pain-relieving, Pains, pains in general, pain stilling, paradontosis, parodontal disease, Perfect skin, Periodontitis, Peristaltic, Pernio, Perniosis, Persistant sores, Pharyngitis, Pick-me-up, Piles, plague, Poor appetite, Poor digestion, poorly healing sores, Promotes digestion, Psychostimulants, Puking, Pyorrhea alveolaris, Pyretic, Pyrexia, Quinine Substitute, quinsy, reduce fevers, Refresher, refreshing, Refrigerant, Refrigerent, relaxes the nervous system, relax spasms, relieves fevers, sedative, Skin-care, skin disease, Skin diseases, skin disorders, skin inflammation, skin inflammations, skin problems in general, skin tonic, slow-healing sores, slow-healing wounds, Slow-to-heal wounds, soothe, soothes nerves, Soothing, sores in the mouth, sore skin, Sore throat, spasm, Spasmolytic, Stanches blood, staunches bleeding, Stimulant, Stimulants, Stimulant to increase appetite, stimulates digestion, stimulate the appetite, stimulating, Stiptic, stomach atony, stomach debility, stomachic, stomach lassitude, stomach tonic, Stomach ulcers, Stomatitis, Stop bleeding, stopping vomiting, stops bleeding, Strengthener, Strengthening, styptic, substitute for cinchona bark, sudorific, sweat-inducing, sweeten the breath, throat infection, throat infections, throat inflammation, Throat pain, throat-wash, Throwing up, Tonic, Tonsillitis, toothache, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, tranquillizer, Ulcer, Used as an antiseptic, Used as a stimulant, Used in the treatment of cough, Used in the treatment of liver disorders, vaginal discharge, Vomit, Vomiting, Warming digestive, Weakness of the liver, weak stomach

Women's diseases

Difficult menstruation, Menstrual problems, menstruation, menstruation problems, Monthly, Period

Foods

Aromatic, clove substitute, Condiment, culinary, Culinary herb, Flavor, flavour beer, flavouring, spice, spice in wine

Other uses

Against moth, decomposition, putrefaction

TCM - Traditional Chinese medicine

TCM MERIDIAN: NA, Traditional Chinese medicine, Used in traditional Chinese medicin

Religion, Magic & Witchcraft

Magic, magic power, magic use, Witchcraft, Witchery

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Brazil

Ingredients

 Bitter Components, essential oil, eugenol, Flavin, geoside, oil of cloves, Pyrogallol, resin, Tannic acid, tannin, Tanning agents

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn0048

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