PARTS USED: Aerial portion
ACTIONS: Urinary tonic, diuretic, nervine, detoxifier, liver relaxant and styptic for urinary tract tissues.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: All urinary disorders including prostitis and enuresis. Reduces infections and stops discharges especially vaginitis, STDs, bladder infections and diarrhea. Excellent for urinary incontinence in adults as well as children. Good for kidney stones, excessive sweating, and anemia.
COMBINATIONS: Cornsilk, pipsissewa and saw palmetto for urinary tract infections.
COUNTERINDICATIONS: DO NOT USE if cardiac or renal dysfunction Is present. Is best supported with Vitamin C due to potential thiamin deficiency. Best use in tincture or decoction and should not be used long tern=m due to inorganic silica content. Can irritate kidneys and intestines. Use for two to three weeks then one week off.
DOSAGE: Decoct 1 oz to 1/3 pints H2O and Must be simmered for up to three hours (Orr). Tincture 40 drops 3x a day. Fresh Juice(May or June)- 1 tsp 3 x a day or in acute infection 2 Tbs every hour.
