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MOERASSPIREA, Filipendula ulmaria
Parts used: Herb
Constituents: Flavonoids, Phenolic glycosides, Tannins, Vitamins C and K, Silica, Iron, Calcium
 
Actions Indications

Tonic

Gentle, supportive and building to the GI tract

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

Diaphoretic

 

Relaxant

Connective tissue weakness (silica).  Neuralgia +Prickly ash

Cholagogue

 

Alterative

Topically: Ointment for cervical dysplasia

 

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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