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

Rev.16-01-2018

Abscess root

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.

Diseases & Uses

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

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn1578

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