Western Herbalism
Heather
Calluna vulgaris
Also known as Ling.
Traditional European herb primarily for urinary tract effectiveness not documented per (unapproved) phenolic and triterpenic compounds drive activities used as diuretic and anti-inflammatory Bioactive
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Gout
- Nervous exhaustion
- Colic
- Respiratory tract disorders
- Liver and gallbladder disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Menstrual discomfort
- Arthritis
- Bronchitis
- Urinary tract infection
- Restlessness
- Anxiety
- Cough
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Cystitis
- Colds
- Insomnia
- Eczema
- Wounds
- Diarrhea
- Irritability
- Kidney and lower urinary tract disorders
- Kidney stone
- Gastric and intestinal spasms
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Bleeding
- Cramps
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Gallbladder disorders
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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From the sources
Clinical Notes. Traditional European herb primarily for urinary tract effectiveness not documented per (unapproved) phenolic and triterpenic compounds drive activities used as diuretic and anti-inflammatory Bioactive
primary-actions. Heather acts primarily as: Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Antioxidant. Secondary actions include Nervine, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Cholagogue.
indications. Heather is traditionally indicated for: Gout, Nervous exhaustion, Colic, Respiratory tract disorders, Liver and gallbladder disorders, Osteoarthritis, Menstrual discomfort, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Urinary tract infection, Restlessness, Anxiety, Cough, Irritable bowel syndrome, Cystitis, and 28 further conditions.
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