Condition
Treatment Support
liver cleanser
Application
tincture, tea
Fumitory
(Fumaria officinalis)
Also know as Common fumitory
Botanical Information
An annual weed with delicate leaves and pink flowers.
Working with Fumitory
Part(s) Used
Herb
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb.
Fumitory has antiseptic properties which make it beneficial as a wash for skin complaints. It is mildly diuretic and has been used for constipation. Other uses include as an antispasmodic for the gallbladder and bile ducts and the gastrointestinal tract. In traditional medicine it was mixed with wine to strengthen the stomach and improve the appetite.
Cautions
None known.
Conditions treated with Fumitory
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
liver cleanser
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
antispasmodic
Application
tincture
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.
