Relaxant

Sedative

To the nervous and cardiac system. Restlessness, insomnia, hysteria, nervous tension, agitated depression, headaches, migraine, muscle tension. Blood noses, mouth wash for bleeding gums, high cholesterol

Hypotensive
Vasodilator

Hypertension, phlebitis, varicose veins, angina pectoris

Diaphoretic

(Hot infusion); Fevers, influenza, common colds

Anti-spasmodic

Upper respiratory catarrh, irritable coughs

Diuretic Mild

(Cold); gallstones, urinary stones

Astringent

Historically used for epilepsy. Fresh leaves very nutritive, for cooking

Herbal extract, 15-30mL per week

Energetics: Warm; secondary cooling, sweet, astringent, pungent, dry

Contraindications: Hypotension