General Info

Description

Herbaceous perennial, 1 to 2 feet tall (30-60 cm); cluster of thick tuberous roots; leaves palmately divided in narrowly elliptic segments, 3 to 4 inches long (7-10 cm), 1 inch wide (2.5 cm), pubescent undersides

Herb Effects

Antispasmodic, diuretic, sedative and tonic (root)

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Chemistry

Pharmacology

Medicinal Use

For epilepsy and to promote menstruation and in whooping cough. Whilst suppositories are sometimes made of the root to relieve anal and intestinal spasms (root).

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