Hartstongue
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Botanical Name |
Scolopendrium vulgare |
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Family |
Polypodiaceae |
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Other Names |
Asplenium scolopendrium, Phyllitis scolopendrium |
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Description |
Fronds stalked up to 60cm long, 5cm wide |
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Native to |
Europe, North America, Asia |
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Parts Used |
Herb |
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Actions |
Diuretic, laxative, pectoral |
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Constituents |
Flavonoids –leucodelphidin ,kaempferol glucosides Tannins, mucilage |