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[[File:Collinsonia canadens.jpeg|thumb|350px|left|Collinsonia Canadense]] | [[File:Collinsonia canadens.jpeg|thumb|350px|left|Collinsonia Canadense]] | ||
Other Names: Baume de Cheval, Citronella, Colinsonia, Collinsonia, Collinsonia Canadense, Collinsonia canadensis, Collinsonie, Collinsonie du Canada, Guérit-Tout, Hardback, Hardhack, Heal-all, Horse Balm, Horseweed, Knob Grass, Knob Root, Knobweed, Racine de Pierre, Richleaf, Richweed, Rich Weed, Stoneroot.<br>Stone root is an herb. It has a strong, unpleasant smell that some people consider overwhelming. The root and rhizome (underground stem) are used to make medicine. | Other Names: Baume de Cheval, Citronella, Colinsonia, Collinsonia, Collinsonia Canadense, Collinsonia canadensis, Collinsonie, Collinsonie du Canada, Guérit-Tout, Hardback, Hardhack, Heal-all, Horse Balm, Horseweed, Knob Grass, Knob Root, Knobweed, Racine de Pierre, Richleaf, Richweed, Rich Weed, Stoneroot.<br>Stone root is an herb. It has a strong, unpleasant smell that some people consider overwhelming. The root and rhizome (underground stem) are used to make medicine. | ||
| − | ==Special Precautions of | + | ==Special Precautions of Richweed== |
| − | * Taking large amounts of | + | * Taking large amounts of Richweed can cause some side effects such as dizziness, nausea, painful urination, and stomach irritation. |
* Do not use during pregnancy. | * Do not use during pregnancy. | ||
* Lithium interacts with STONE ROOT | * Lithium interacts with STONE ROOT | ||
* Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with STONE ROOT | * Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with STONE ROOT | ||
| − | ==Benefits and uses of | + | ==Benefits and uses of Richweed are== |
| − | * | + | * Richweed is used to treat urinary tract problems including bladder pain and swelling (inflammation), stones in the kidney and elsewhere in the urinary tract, and excess uric acid in the urine. It is also used to increase urine flow to relieve water retention (edema). |
* Some people use stone root for stomach and intestinal problems including indigestion. Its astringent properties may make it useful for mild digestive complaints, helping to constrict the intestinal lining. | * Some people use stone root for stomach and intestinal problems including indigestion. Its astringent properties may make it useful for mild digestive complaints, helping to constrict the intestinal lining. | ||
* Other uses include treatment of headaches and use as a tonic. | * Other uses include treatment of headaches and use as a tonic. | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 11 March 2022
Other Names: Baume de Cheval, Citronella, Colinsonia, Collinsonia, Collinsonia Canadense, Collinsonia canadensis, Collinsonie, Collinsonie du Canada, Guérit-Tout, Hardback, Hardhack, Heal-all, Horse Balm, Horseweed, Knob Grass, Knob Root, Knobweed, Racine de Pierre, Richleaf, Richweed, Rich Weed, Stoneroot.
Stone root is an herb. It has a strong, unpleasant smell that some people consider overwhelming. The root and rhizome (underground stem) are used to make medicine.
Special Precautions of Richweed
- Taking large amounts of Richweed can cause some side effects such as dizziness, nausea, painful urination, and stomach irritation.
- Do not use during pregnancy.
- Lithium interacts with STONE ROOT
- Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with STONE ROOT
Benefits and uses of Richweed are
- Richweed is used to treat urinary tract problems including bladder pain and swelling (inflammation), stones in the kidney and elsewhere in the urinary tract, and excess uric acid in the urine. It is also used to increase urine flow to relieve water retention (edema).
- Some people use stone root for stomach and intestinal problems including indigestion. Its astringent properties may make it useful for mild digestive complaints, helping to constrict the intestinal lining.
- Other uses include treatment of headaches and use as a tonic.
- Hemorrhoids and anal prolapse : The herb is rich in essential oil, tannins, saponins and alkaloids. In their 2001 book, “Herbal Remedies,” naturopathic doctors Asa Hershoff and Andrea Rotelli recommend stoneroot to aid anal prolapse and relieve constipation, which may worsen the prolapse. Stoneroot can also alleviate any pain, itching or burning that accompanies a prolapsed rectum.
- It may also be prepared as a gargle to relieve sore throat.
