Strong astringent. Contains tannins and coumaria resins. Antimicrobial, good for sore throats, diarrhea. Leaf is more gentle than root. Use as tea or tincture. Rhatany root used to be in the medical formulary. Also astringent in the blood stream, so is tonic to the system. Good for kidney weakness. Hot plant, best for cold conditions. Good tonic for lower GI congestion.
From SPECIFIC INDICATIONS FOR HERBS IN GENERAL USE Third edition Michael Moore:
KRAMERIA
Aphthous stomatitis (as a wash and internally) Gums bleeding, sore and spongy, internally and as a mouthwash. Periodontitis, topically. Herpes, topically. Incontinence, general. Pain in lumbar region, flanks to navel. Chronic diarrhea with semi-formed feces, frequent evacuations and debility. Gastric ulcers with vomiting. Acute vaginitis (douche).
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