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Information about the herb Gravel Root
Eupatorium purpureum, also known as Gravelweed is part of the Compositae plant family. Gravel Root is indigenous to North America, growing in southern Canada
and from Maine to Florida and Texas.
Botanical Name: Eupatorium purpureum
Plant Family: Compositae
Common Names: Gravelweed, Joe-pye Weed, Jopi Weed, Kidney Root, Purple Boneset, Queen-of-the-Meadow Root, Trumpet Weed
History: The botanical name comes from Mithridates Eupator, King of Pontus, who is said to have used it medicinally.
The name Joe-pye Weed comes from a New England Indian named Joe Pye who became famous by curing typhus with 'Joe-pye weed'
Tradition: One American Indian tribe considered the plant to be useful as an aphrodisiac
Plant Constituents of Gravel root
Contains:
- Euparin
Action:
- astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
- diaphoretic [an agent that promotes perspiration] (taken when hot)
- diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]
- febrifuge [an agent that reduces or eliminates fevers]
- nervine [an agent that has a calming or soothing effect on the nerves, any agent that acts on the nervous system to restore the nerves to their natural state]
- stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy]
- tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being] (taken when cold)
Medicinal Parts Used: Fresh root, flowering herb
Gravel Root is used for:
Brain and Nervous System Conditions
- neuralgia
Genitourinary Conditions
- chronic renal and cystic problem
- difficult and painful urination
- dropsy
- gout
- gravel
- hematuria (blood in the urine)
- kidney problems
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- dyspepsia
- indigestion, especially in elderly people
Inflammatory Conditions
- catarrh
- rheumatism
Respiratory Conditions
- influenza
Other
- debility in general
- intermittent fever
- tapeworm
Dosage:
Recommended dosage is as follows:
- 15-30mL per week of 1:2 fluid extract
Drug Interactions
You should not use Gravel Root without first talking to your health care professional if you are currently being treated with any of the following medications:
- None Known
Global Herbal Supplies has Gravel Root available in the following forms
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
