A small rhizomatous shrub, up to 2 m tall. Leaves opposite, oblong-lanceolate, 8-13 cm long, usually trilobed, serrate, glossy green; petiole 0.5-1 cm long. Inflorescence a head, numerous fragrant flower heads arranged into a terminal corymb; involucral bracts 7-8 mm long; corolla 4-6 mm long, purplish; pappus 5-6 mm long. Fruit an achene, about 3 mm long.
Herb Effects
Anodyne, carminative, diuretic, nervine and vermifuge (leaves); diuretic and anthelmintic (whole plant).
Used in the treatment of colds, diphtheria and rheumatoid arthritis (infusion of leaves); for women's diseases (seed); beneficial to the circulation and a restorative to women after parturition (root).
Health Remedies 
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