Icelandic Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses by Anna Rosa Robertsdottir

Author:Anna Rosa Robertsdottir [róbertsdóttir, Anna rósa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: HEA011000 Health & Fitness / Herbal Medications
ISBN: 978-1-62317-023-3
Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC (Publisher Services)
Published: 2016-01-14T16:00:00+00:00

Action

Astringent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and haemostatic.

Uses

Silverweed is thought to be an excellent mouthwash for gingivitis, mouth ulcers, and sore throats. It has also long been used for gastritis, stomach ulcers, diarrhea, and fevers. Externally, Silverweed works well for bleeding hemorrhoids and vaginal discharges, as well as for healing wounds. In China there is a long tradition of using Silverweed for hepatitis B.

Research

Silverweed has shown, through in vitro tests, to be antibacterial and antifungal, especially in cases of infection of the gums. It also showed effectiveness against Helicobacterium pylori, which causes gastritis and stomach ulcers.1,2 Both in vitro and in vivo tests on isolated compounds of Silverweed show antiviral action on hepatitis B3 and possible stimulation of the immune system.4 Clinical research on Tormentil (Potentilla erecta) showed a positive effect on ulcerative colitis.5 Research on Tormentil also reveals that it is anti-inflammatory,6 antibacterial,7 and has an inhibitory effect on the growth of cancer cells.8

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