Plant |
Family | Jacob's-ladder, phlox family (Polemoniaceae) |
English |
Abscess root, Abcess root, American greek valerian, Blue bells, Creeping jacob's ladder, False jacob's ladder, Greek valerian, Jacob's ladder, Spreading jacob's ladder, Stairway to heaven, Sweatroot |
Latin |
Polemonium reptans Linn. |
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Ungrouped Diseases & Uses |
Adstringent, Alterative, Astrigent, astringent, Diaphoretic, diseases of the respiratory tract, disorders in the respiratory passages, expectorant, Expellant of phlegm, hidrotic, improve the complexion, Induce sweating, Mucolytic agent, Pectoral, Respiratory affections, Respiratory ailments, respiratory complaints, Respiratory disease, Respiratory diseases, respiratory disorders, respiratory illness, sudorific, sweat-inducing |
Other uses |
hair preparations |
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