Epilobium angustifolium Extract
Latin Name: Chamaenerion angustifolium(L·)Scop
Plant Part Used: Whole herb, 100% Natural
Specification: 5:1
Appearance: Fine Yellowish Brown Powder
Other names: fireweed Extract, Epilobium Angustofolia Extract, rosebay willowherb, Great willow herb
Family & Genus: Onagraceae Epilobium
Description
Chamaenerion angustifolium, commonly known in North America as fireweed, in some parts of Canada as great willow herb, and in Britain as rosebay willow herb, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the willow herb family Onagraceae. It is also known by the synonyms Chamerion angustifolium and Epilobium angustifolium.
Functions:
Willow herb is often used as a domestic herbal remedy, though it is little used in conventional herbalism. The herb is antispasmodic, astringent, demulcent, emollient, hypnotic, laxative and tonic. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea, mucous colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. The plant is used in Germany and Austria to treat prostate problems. A poultice of the leaves is applied to mouth ulcers. An extract of the leaves has anti-inflammatory activity. An ointment made from the leaves has been used to soothe skin problems in children. A tea made from the leaves and roots is a folk remedy for dysentery and abdominal cramps. A poultice made from the peeled roots is applied to burns, skin sores, swellings, boils etc.
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