Part Used

Bark, leaves

Systems

Cardiovascular; skeletal; nervous

Actions

Anti-inflammatory; antioxidant; antispasmodic; astringent; bitter; emmenagogue; hypotensive; muscle relaxant; NS relaxant; nervine sedative; peripheral vasodilator; uterine tonic

Traditional Uses

A skeletal and smooth muscle relaxant with tissue specificity to the uterus, lungs and blood vessels. Can be used both internally, or topically to relieve cramps (especially menstrual and uterine/ovarian pain), asthma, and hypertension. Benefits muscle spasms, pain and cramping in any area (including leg and back pain), arthritis and polymyalgia. Helpful for nervous tension (suitable for children), earaches, acute bronchitis, palpitations, high blood pressure, angina, constipation, IBS, and infantile enuresis. ^1. 2.

System

Urinary

Properties

Cooling anti-inflammatory.  Demulcent.  Cholagogue.  Diuretic.  Anthlemintic

Traditional Uses

Sweet, soothing and cooling anti-inflammatory.  Stimulates bile.  Healing for prostatitis, enuresis, and gonorrhea  Prevents the formation of kidney stones, clears bladder and urinary tract infections.  Lowers blood sugar levels and reduces edema.  Topically for bruises, swelling, sores and boils.

Part Used

Flowers

Systems

Skin

Actions

Anti-inflammatory; astringent; stimulant; emmenagogue

Traditional Uses

Used as an eye wash, for mouth sores and minor wounds, and it has been used traditionally as an antidote to venom and poisons.  We love it used for colour in herbal teas!! ^1.

System

Immune

Properties

Immune stimulant, antiseptic, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, vulnerary, alterative.

Traditional Uses

For boils, abscesses, headaches, neuralgia, improves resistance to infections, cough, cold and flu.  For bacterial, viral, fungal infections, candida, parasites, fever, Lyme disease, allergies, glandular inflammation, cancer, ear and mouth infections, sore throat, tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, topical for mouth ulcers, herpes, eczema and psoriasis, boils and infections.

Part Used

Dried flower buds

Systems

Gastrointestinal

Actions

Analgesic; aphrodisiac; aromatic; carminative; expectorant; stimulant

Traditional Uses

An effective stimulant and aromatic for the lungs and stomach. Treats stomach conditions including flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and morning sickness (safe in pregnancy). They dispel chills and disinfect the lymphatics. Effective in colds and coughs. The volatile oil is a powerful analgesic (pain-relief); works well on gums for toothache and topically for insect bites and gout (dilute in carrier oil). ^2.