Sunday, December 27, 2020

Conopholis, Bear corn/squaw root/cancer-root

 The eastern version grows abundantly where I live. Can be used for ulcers and hemorrhages. It is astringent. Good for high fever with redness of the face. Similar to Coral Root. Calms feverish states. Brings on sweating and calmness.

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Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies: Polystichum acrostichoides, Christmas Fern and Polystichum munitum, Giant Holly Fern

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