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| Drosera rotundifolia |
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| Name |
| Sundew |
| Biological
Name |
Drosera rotundifolia
Droseraceae |
| Other Names |
| Sundew, dew plant, lustwort, round leaved
sundew, youthwort |
| Parts Used |
| Entire plant |
| Active Compounds |
Naphthaquinones; plumbagin, its methly-ether,
and methylnaphthazarin
Flavonoids. |
| Remedies
For |
Anti-spasmodic, demulcent, expectorant.
Sundew may be used for bronchitis and whooping cough. The presence
of plumbagin has been shown to be active against Streptococcus,
Staphylococcus and Pneumococcus bacteria. Sundew will also help
with infections in other parts of the respiratory tract. Its relaxing
effect upon involuntary muscles helps in the relief of asthma. It
also has a long history in the treatment of stomach ulcers.
Combinations : In the treatment of asthma it may be used with Grindelia
and Pill-bearing Spurge. |
| Description |
Grows throughout Europe on wet heaths, moors and sphagnum bogs,
especially in Wales. |
| Dosage |
Infusion: Pour a cup of boiling water onto l teaspoonful of the
dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be
drunk three times a day.
Tincture: take 1-2ml of the tincture three times a day. |
| Safety |
No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your
medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any
herb. |
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