Herb latin name: Philadelphia Fleabane,Philadelphia Fleabane Extract

Latin name: Erigeron philadelphicus

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Philadelphia Fleabane: A tea made from the plant is astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic and emmenagogue. It is used in the treatment of chronic diarrhoea, gout, gravel, epilepsy and menstrual problems. Apoultice of the plant is used to treat headaches and is also applied to sores. It should not be taken by pregnant women since it can induce amiscarriage. Asnuff made from the powdered florets is used to make aperson with catarrh sneeze.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Thickets. Fields and woods. Low prairies and streambanks, often on calcareous clays.
Propagation of Philadelphia Fleabane: Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within four weeks.
Cultivation of the herb: Thickets. Fields and woods. Low prairies and streambanks, often on calcareous clays.
Known hazards of Erigeron philadelphicus: Contact with the plant can cause dermatitis in sensitive people.

Herb latin name: Philadelphia Fleabane,Philadelphia Fleabane Extract

Latin name: Erigeron philadelphicus

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Philadelphia Fleabane: A tea made from the plant is astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic and emmenagogue. It is used in the treatment of chronic diarrhoea, gout, gravel, epilepsy and menstrual problems. Apoultice of the plant is used to treat headaches and is also applied to sores. It should not be taken by pregnant women since it can induce amiscarriage. Asnuff made from the powdered florets is used to make aperson with catarrh sneeze.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Thickets. Fields and woods. Low prairies and streambanks, often on calcareous clays.
Propagation of Philadelphia Fleabane: Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within four weeks.
Cultivation of the herb: Thickets. Fields and woods. Low prairies and streambanks, often on calcareous clays.
Known hazards of Erigeron philadelphicus: Contact with the plant can cause dermatitis in sensitive people.