Condition
Treatment Support
astringent, antibacterial
Application
tea, tincture
Alum Root
(Heuchera spp.)
Botanical Information
A small green perennial herb of shady places with rounded, toothed, basal leaves and a flowering stalk with many tiny white or pink fowers in sprays.
Working with Alum Root
Part(s) Used
Root
Herb Forms
Powder, capsules.
Alum root is a strong astringent used to stop the bleeding of cuts, superficial abrasions, and ulcers on the lips. It is used in dilute form as a mouthwash or gargle and has been effective for mouth and throat ulcers. Internally, it is useful as a tea or in capsules to help ease diarrhea, for loose bowels, and for excessive mucus in the urinary tract accompanied by frequent urination.
Caution: Alum root can cause gastrointestinal irritation if taken in large amounts.
Alum root has a taste of ASTRINGENT, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
Avoid large doses, especially when constipated.
Conditions treated with Alum Root
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
astringent, antiviral
Application
tincture, tea gargle
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
