Gravel Root
(also referred to as...)
Joe Pye Weed, Queen of the Meadow
Latin Name: Eupatorium purpureum
Family: Compositae
Description
This plant is indigenous to North America and loves to grow in low, swampy, ground. This herb is sometimes called Joe Pye Weed, taken from the name of an American Indian who used the plant to treat typhus.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
Gravel root is a wonderful diuretic and is highly successful in treating urinary tract infections. It is used to treat stones, gravel, hematuria, nephritis, and frequent, night-time urination. It is useful in prostatitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and menstrual cramping.
Gravel root strengthens the nerves of the urinary organs, and strengthens and tones the reproductive tract. It can help in easing the process of childbirth. Gravel root also helps remove excess uric acid and is ideal for the treatment of gout and rheumatism.
The sesquiterpene lactones in the plant may have anti-cancer properties. The aerial parts of the plant are used for rheumatic pains and arthritis. They are also useful in constipation and feverish colds and flu. The aerial parts have also been shown to contain tumour inhibiting properties.
Source
Root, aerial parts
Preparations
Decoction: Bring 3 teaspoons of root and 31/2 cups of water to a boil and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Drink one cup 3 times daily.
Infusion: For aerial parts, make a standard infusion of 1 teaspoon herb to 1 cup boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Take 3 times daily.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
There are no known contraindications.
Ailment / Situation Listing
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