Woundwort
Other names: Lucerne
Scientific name: Stachys palustris
Common names:
Ayurvedic names:
Chinese names: Hsia-ku-ts’ao
Bangladesh names:
Arabic names: بطنج (batnaj)
Rain Forest names:
Family: Fabaceae
Approximate number of species known:
Common parts used: Aerial parts
Collection: summer
Annual/Perennial: Perennial
Height: 80 cm
Actions: Anti-spasmodic, astrigent, antiseptic, vulnerary
Known Constituents: Flavanoids, iridoids,
Constituents Explained:
Description:
A relative of wood betony, was once valued as a wound healer in much the same way comfrey is.
Traditional Use:
Internally is is used to relieve cramping, joint pains, and diarrhea.
Clinical Studies: