Lomatium
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Other Names : Lomatium dissectum, Biscuit Root, Pungent Desert Parsley, Consumption plant, Cogswellia, Leptotaenia
The name lomatium generally refers to Lomatium dissectum , one of the numerous species and varieties of the Lomatium genus that is native to western North America. Lomatium is a member of the Apiaceae family. In the wild, lomatium grows in rocky soil and reaches a height of 3 ft.
Special Precautions of Lomatium
- Use of lomatium extracts or tinctures containing the resin can, in some people, cause a whole-body rash.
- A high dosage of the herb may result in nausea.
- This herb may also lead to nausea in some people. The safety of lomatium during pregnancy and breast-feeding is unknown and is therefore not recommended.
Benefits and uses of Lomatium are
- Lomatium is currently used as an antiviral remedy to treat colds, coughs, and infections. The herb is also known for boosting the immune system and reducing inflammation. It is one of the most potent M2 inhibitors known, stronger than pharmaceuticals. Use of the M2 channel is specific to the influenza A virus, which is why the development of blockers for it was considered crucial.
- Lomatium root has been used as an effective anti-viral and anti-bacterial remedy, it is especially useful in the treatment of respiratory and urinary infections.
- This herb was used by the North American Indians as their most powerful herbal antibiotic.
- It has shown effective against a wide variety of bacteria and fungi in lab tests.
- This herb also has the ability to make the blood more alkaline, which is beneficial for many people who have too acidic blood.
- It is used to overcome viral infections in flu, chronic fatigue, staph and strep infections.
- It could also be used for relief of respiratory and congestive conditions.
