WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Fireweed
ERECHTITES
...acifolia, Rafinesque (Nat. Ord. Compositae.) A rank weed throughout the United States. Common Name: Fireweed. Principal Constituent.A volatile oil (Oleum Erechtitis). Preparation.Oleum Erechtitis,....... Principal Constituent.A volatile oil (Oleum Erechtitis). Preparation.Oleum Erechtitis, Oil of Fireweed. Dose, 5 to 10 drops. Specific Indications.Catarrhal states and passive hemorrhages; al......, pale waxy skin, swelling of the feet, scanty urine (Watkins). Action and Therapy.True oil of fireweed (much that is sold is oil of fleabane) improves the appetite and digestion, stimulates the ...1
...acifolia, Rafinesque (Nat. Ord. Compositae.) A rank weed throughout the United States. Common Name: Fireweed. Principal Constituent.A volatile oil (Oleum Erechtitis). Preparation.Oleum Erechtitis,....... Principal Constituent.A volatile oil (Oleum Erechtitis). Preparation.Oleum Erechtitis, Oil of Fireweed. Dose, 5 to 10 drops. Specific Indications.Catarrhal states and passive hemorrhages; al......, pale waxy skin, swelling of the feet, scanty urine (Watkins). Action and Therapy.True oil of fireweed (much that is sold is oil of fleabane) improves the appetite and digestion, stimulates the ...1
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Materia Medica on Fireweed
FIREWEEDCHAME2
The flowering herb of ERECHTHITES HIERACIFOLIA, (L.) Raf. Astringent, alterative. Used internally and externally in treatment of hemorrhoids.2
The flowering herb of ERECHTHITES HIERACIFOLIA, (L.) Raf. Astringent, alterative. Used internally and externally in treatment of hemorrhoids.2
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.