Scrophularia nodosa (also called figwort, woodland figwort, and common figwort) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in temperate regions of the Northern hemisphere except western North America
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Uses
Traditionally: it was a common cure for swellings and cuts.
Against skin eruptions, the plant was boiled and the affected area were washed with the decoct or it was used against wildfire and tonsillitis. Baths were prepared using the floral stalks, against feet aches and rheumatics.
The root stalk was administered as a vermifuge.
Benefits
Anti inflammatory, citculatory stimulant, diuretic, heart stimulant and laxative properties
Caution
Best to avoid in pregnancy & lactation. Caution with heart conditions and tachycardia. High doses can be poisonous.
Interactions
Caution with cardiac glycosides.
Other names
Figwort, Thoratwort, Kernelwort, Rosenoble
Reference
Source: LiveAndFeel, http://www.liveandfeel.com/articles/figwort-health-benefits-scrophularia-nodosa-fam-scrophularia-1707
Thenaturopathicherbalist, http://thenaturopathicherbalist.com/herbs/r-s/scrophularia-nodosa/
Herbal-supplement, http://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/common-figwort.html