Common Hemp-nettle

Galeopsis tetrahit

Galeopsis tetrahit, Brittlestem hempnettle

Special Precautions of Common Hemp-nettle

The plant is poisonous, causing paralysis

Health benefits and Uses of Common Hemp-nettle

The plant is harvested in the summer and can be used fresh or dried. Only use under supervision !! The plant is listed as used in Homeopathy. (Ref.: van Zandvoort, Roger. 2000. Complete Repertory: 31.)

• The plant is antispasmodic, detergent, expectorant and resolvent.
• It is used in the treatment of tissue-wasting complaints.
• An infusion of the plant is used in the treatment of pulmonary complaints.
• The flowering plant is astringent, diuretic and mildly expectorant.
• A decoction has been used in the treatment of whooping cough, bronchitis, tracheitis etc.
• It is used to treat disorders of the spleen.

References

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