Asarum europaeum, commonly known as asarabacca, European wild ginger, hazelwort, and wild spikenard, is a species of wild ginger (unrelated to the rhizome spice ginger) with single axillary dull purple flowers, lying on the ground. It is widespread across Europe, ranging from southern Finland and northern Russia south to southern France, Italy and the Republic of Macedonia
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Uses
Asarum europaeum is used for medicinal purposes. It is also grown extensively outside of its range as an ornamental. It is sometimes harvested for use as a spice or a flavoring.
Benefits
- It is used in cases of eye disorders
- Helps n case of brain disorders
- Used in cases of toothache
- Helps in mouth and tongue paralysis
- When mixed with ribwort, it helps to remove mucous and thereby gives relief to respiratory passage
- Used in making cephalic stuffs which excites sneezing, helps to relief headache
- Helps in the treatment o digestive track lesion
Asarum europaeum Other Benefits
- It is used to obtain an apple green dye
- The dry root has a pungent pepper-like strong aroma
- It can be planted as a ground cover for a shady area
- In France, some of the drunkards use it to promote vomiting
Cautions
It is always recommended to consult a qualified physician before taking any herb for its medicinal uses. Asarum europaeum is poisonous if taken in large dosages and without medical supervision. Large dosages of this herb may cause vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. Drying or boiling the herb weakens its properties.
Interactions
None are recorded.
Other names
Asarabacca, European wild ginger, hazelwort, and wild spikenard
References
Source: OnlyFood, http://www.onlyfoods.net/asarum-europaeum.html
Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asarum_europaeum