Sunday, December 27, 2020

Heuchera, coral bells

 Alum root. Saxifrage. Strong astringent with some antimicrobial. Homeostatic. Similar to oak bark in tanning quality. Foliage can be used same as root. First aid for diarrhea - not for long term.

From  SPECIFIC INDICATIONS FOR HERBS IN GENERAL USE Third edition Michael Moore:

HEUCHERA 

Chronic diarrhea with semi-formed feces, frequent evacuations and debility.

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