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| Pilosella officinarum | |||
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| Name | |||
| Mouse Ear | |||
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Pilosella officinarum |
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| Other Names | |||
| Mouse Ear, Hawkweed | |||
| Parts Used | |||
| Aerial parts | |||
| Active Compounds | |||
| Umbelliferone, a coumarin Flavonoids including leteolin and its glycosides Caffeic and chlorogenic acids. |
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| Remedies For | |||
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Anti-spasmodic, expectorant, anti-catarrhal, astringent, sialagogue, vulnerary. Mouse Ear, named after the shape of the leaf, is one of the ancient traditional herbs of England and Wales. Used for respiratory problems where there is a lot of mucus being formed with soreness and even possible coughing of blood. It is considered a specific in cases of whooping cough. Beneficial in bronchitis or bronchitic asthma. Externally it may be used as a poultice to aid wound healing or specifically to treat hernia and fractures. Combinations: For whooping cough it may be used with Sundew, White Horehound, Mullein or Coltsfoot. |
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| Description | |||
| A common European plant growing in sandy soil. | |||
| Dosage | |||
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Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto l-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for l0-l5 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. Tincture: take l-4ml of the tincture three times a day. |
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| Safety | |||
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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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