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TOORTS of KONINGSKAARS, Verbascum thapsus |
| Parts used: Flowering herb |
| Constituents: Mucilage and gum, Saponins, Volatile oil, Glycosides, Bitter,
Flavonoids, Resins, Vitamins: A, B complex, and D. Minerals: high in iron,
magnesium, potassium and sulphur |
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Indications |
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Expectorant
Demulcent |
Top respiratory herb, relaxant and softening.
Bronchitis, tracheitis, respiratory catarrh, common colds, coughs,
especially hard persistent ones - acute, dry, hacking, haemoptysis, tuberculosis, pleurisy, whooping cough, asthma,
hay fever, makes mucous fluid, swollen glands, rhinitis, croup.
Combines well with Horehound, Coltsfoot and Lobelia for bronchitis |
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Diuretic mild |
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Antitussive |
Earaches, wounds, earwax, glue ear due to allergies, when
teething |
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Anti-allergenic |
Use for those giving up smoking … helps with cough, reduces
cravings, has narcotic qualities |
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Anti-bacterial |
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Externally:
Emollient
Vulnerary |
Fomentation of leaves in vinegar excellent for piles, ulcers, tumours, sciatica, sore joints. Bruised fresh leaves applied to boils
Earache, use 30g per 500mL olive oil |
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Herbal extract,
20-60mL per week |
Energetics: Cool, astringent, sweet. Dosha: V+PK- |
Meridians: lungs, stomach, large intestine, bladder |
For ear infections, one part + 1 part Echinacea and
¼ part Myrrh; this is taken orally, but treatment may be combined with oils of
mullein and lavender in the outer ear |
Contraindications: None |
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