Description
Native to Europe and Asia, this garden annual has been valued as a medicine since Roman times for digestive problems and infections.
Family
Asteraceae
Parts used
Flower
Actions
- Antiseptic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Diaphoretic
- Bitter tonic
- Digestive
- Antiulcer
- Antitumour
- Antioxidant
- Astringent
- Antiviral
- Detoxifying
- Antispasmodic
- Oestrogenic
- Diuretic
Digestion
Reduces inflammation in gastritis and peptic ulcers.
Astringent for diarrhoea and bleeding.
Bitters stimulate liver and gall bladder function
Antimicrobial and anthelmintic for amoebic infections and worms, pelvic and bowel infections, dysentery, viral hepatitis and dysbiosis.
Circulation
Improves venous return; relieves varicose veins.
Enhances circulation and brings blood to the periphery, helping to throw off toxins.
Musculoskeletal system
Depurative and anti-inflammatory for rheumatism, arthritis and gout.
Immune system
Antioxidant and free-radical scavenging effects may account for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Polysaccharides have immunostimulant properties, antibacterial and antiviral activity effective in flu and herpes viruses.
Reduces lymphatic congestion
Urinary system
Antibacterial diuretic for infections and fluid retention.
Reproductive system
Regulates menstruation and relieves menstrual cramps.
Relieves menopausal symptoms and reduces breast congestion.
Astringent for excessive menstrual bleeding and uterine congestion.
Promotes contractions in childbirth.
Externally
Stops bleeding, prevents infection and speeds healing of cuts abrasions and ulcers
CAUTION
Avoid during pregnancy
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