Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull |
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Botanical Name |
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Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull |
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Heather |
Synonym(s) |
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Erica vulgaris L. |
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Ericaceae |
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General Info
Description |
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A small perennial shrub growing to 20-50 cm tall (rarely to 1 m). |
Herb Effects |
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Antiseptic, astringent, cholagogue, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, mildly sedative and vasoconstrictor (flowering shoot) |
Pharmacology
Medicinal Use |
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For treating rheumatism and arthritis, whilst a hot poultice is a traditional remedy for chilblains, for rheumatism, arthritis and gout (plant); in the treatment of coughs, colds, bladder and kidney disorders, cystitis etc (flowering shoot) |
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