Kidney Wort
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Botanical Name |
Anemone hepatica |
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Other Names |
Liverwort, pennywort |
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Habitat |
Woods, rock, stone walls |
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Description |
Perennial Flower: Blue May |
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Actions |
Anti-inflammatory, demulcent, diuretic, expectorant, tonic |
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Skin |
Boils, sores |
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Circulatory muscle joint |
Gout |
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Respiratory |
Bronchitis |
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Genito-urinary |
Kidneys, water retention |
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Other Notes |
The botanical name comes from the Greek hepataros meaning liver |
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Caution |
Use only under the supervision of a professional herbalist |