Effect:
antispasmodic, antibiotic, astringent, diuretic
Areas of application:
Rattlesnake bites, poisoning, uterine prolapse, cramp-like pain in the abdomen caused by menstruation, genital itching, bladder infections, kidney stones, expels toxins and bacteria from the body, wounds, varicose veins, blood circulation, inflammation, reduces blood congestion, sore throats, indigestion, heartburn, Diarrhea, excessive flatulence, muscle cramps, improves blood circulation in the digestive organs, improves mood, increases well-being, stress, panic, nervousness, fears, homeopathy: pregnancy, for stubborn constipation, dry stools, venous congestion in the pelvis with constipation, hemorrhoids
Plant parts used:
root, leaves
Collection time:
Roots in autumn, young leaves in spring
To find:
In damp places and shady forest areas in North America.
Ingredients:
Resin, tannin, saponins
Miscellaneous:
☕ Tea: Put 2 teaspoons of grated semolina root in a pot and add 3 cups of cold water. Then bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
The Canadian Richweed grows up to 1.20 m high and grows on a single, straight stem. The oval, serrated leaves are arranged oppositely on a square stem. At the top of the stem is a cone-shaped cluster of pale yellow flowers that bloom from July to September. The root lives up to its name because it is hard as a stone.
The lemon-scented flowers appear in midsummer, when hardly anything else is blooming in densely shady forests.
The Richweed is closely related to our herbs thyme, basil and others.