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| MOERASSPIREA, Filipendula ulmaria |
| Parts used: Herb |
| Constituents: Flavonoids, Phenolic glycosides, Tannins, Vitamins
C and K, Silica, Iron, Calcium |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Tonic |
Gentle, supportive and building to the GI tract |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Atonic dyspepsia, excess acid, chronic gastritis, peptic
ulcers, diarrhoea in children, heartburn, stomach ache, hiatus hernia,
rheumatic and arthritic pain, gout, acne, nausea |
Stomachic
Astringent |
Thirst, but no desire to drink, hunger without appetite or
ravenous hunger |
Diuretic mild
Ph balancer |
Oedema, blood cleanser, fatigue, and anti-emetic, antacid
Acute catarrhal cystitis, esp. with burning sensation |
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Diaphoretic |
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Relaxant |
Connective tissue weakness (silica). Neuralgia
+Prickly ash |
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Cholagogue |
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Alterative |
Topically: Ointment for cervical dysplasia |
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Herbal extract,
15-30mL per week |
| Energetics: Cooling, moist, drying, bitter, astringent, sweet, salty |
| Meridians: stomach, kidney, bladder |
| Contraindications: Contains Salicylate 388 mcg. per mL |
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