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Information about the herb Queen's Delight
Stillingia sylvatica, also known as Silver Leaf is part of the Euphorbiaceae plant family. Queens Delight originates from southern
United States, from Virginia to Florida and westward to Texas.
Botanical Name: Stillingia sylvatica
Plant Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Queen's Root, Silver Leaf, Yaw Root
History: The plant was named after Dr B. Stillingfleet
Plant Constituents of Queen's Delight
Contains:
- acrid fixed oil
- calcium oxalate
- coloring matter extractive
- starch
- Sylvacrol, an acrid resin
- tannin
- volatile oil
- woody fiber
Action:
- alterative [an agent capable of favorably altering or changing unhealthy conditions of the body and tending to restore normal bodily function, usually by improving nutrition] in small doses
- diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]
- emetic [an agent that causes vomiting] in large doses
- expectorant [an agent that promotes the discharge of mucous and secretions from the respiratory passages]
- laxative [an agent promoting evacuation of the bowels; a mild purgative]
- purgative in large doses
- sialagogue [an agent that stimulates the secretion of saliva]
- tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being]
Medicinal Parts Used: Root
Queen's Delight is used for:
Bacterial Conditions
- primary and secondary syphilis, especially combined with Sarsaparilla
Blood Conditions
- impure conditions of the blood
Female Conditions
- leucorrhea
Glandular Conditions
- scrofula affections
Liver Conditions
- hepatic affections
Respiratory Conditions
Combined with Oils of Anise or Caraway the extract is used for:
- chronic bronchitis
- laryngitis
Other
- influences the secretory functions
- skin diseases
The Oil can be used externally for:
- an external stimulating application
Caution:
As a purgative it can cause:
- a disagreeable peculiar feeling
- burning sensation in the stomach or alimentary canal
- prostration of the system
Global Herbal Supplies has Queens Delight available in the following forms:
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