HERB OF THE STONES
HERB OF THE STONES
Other Names:
Herb of the Rocks.
HABITAT:
grows in mountainous terrain and humid throughout Europe. It abounds especially in the Alps and the Pyrenees.
Description:
herbaceous plant of about 50 cms. tall, of the
family
of Saxifragáceas. The leaves have
a
serrated edge and the petiole length. The flowers are white, and bouquets are available in terminals.
Used parts:
the roots, flowers and leaves.
Properties and indications:
the whole plant, and especially its root, contains tannins, resins, glycosides and
vitamin
C
. Develops
a
significant diuretic effect, and possibly because of their power of alkaline urine, favors the dissolution and expulsion of
urinary
calculi.
It is recommended its use to promote urination, especially in cases of urolithiasis (calculations in the
kidney
) grit from the urine and renal colic.
Use:
in infusion or decoction of the herb 40 - 60 grams per
liter
of water, which takes 2 or 3 cups daily.
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