Condition
Treatment Support
antispasmodic, demulcent
Application
tincture
Sundew
(Drosera rotundifolia)
Botanical Information
An insectivorous plant of boggy places in the Sundew family with red fleshy leaves, sticky tentacles, and small white flowers on a stalk.
Working with Sundew
Part(s) Used
Whole Plant
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb.
Sundew has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties and is an important herb for the respiratory tract. It is a soothing remedy for whooping cough, asthma, chronic bronchitis, and dry, irritating coughs and is reported to have a relaxing effect on the bronchial tree. Some herbalists ascribe rejuvenative and longevity properties to this herb. Fresh juice of sundew is also used externally against warts and corns.
Sundew has a taste of ACRID and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Sundew
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
bronchial antispasmodic
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
antispasmodic, demulcent
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
antispasmodic, demulcent
Application
tincture
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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.
