Introduction
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- Physician(s) 1
- Pharmacist(s) 1
- Herbalist(s) 3
- Physician Dr. François-Joseph Cazin (1788-1864) was a French physician. Author of an imposing Practical and Reasoned Treatise on Indigenous Medicinal Plants, he is considered the ancestor of the French school of phytotherapy.
- Pharmacist Dr. Carole Minker, pharmacist, has studied the traditional uses of medicinal plants by people around the world.
- Herbalist Julie Bruton-Seal is a qualified herbalist, craniosacral practitioner, iridologist and natural healer. She graduated from the Selfheal School, under the direction of Dr. Jill Davies and Christopher Hobbs, in 2000, and is a member of the Association of Master Herborists (AMH). Matthew Seal has a degree in History from the University of Sussex and has worked as an editor and writer in the UK and South Africa since the 1970s.
- Herbalist Paul-Victor Fournier (1877-1964) was a French canon and botanist. His major work, 'Les quatre flores de France', published between 1934 and 1940, remains a reference work for the identification of plants in the field.
- Herbalist Yves Vanopdenbosch is a graduate hospital nurse trained in Belgium, he directs the École des Plantes where he teaches traditional European phytotherapy.
However, Phyto-info is not responsible for what these sources tell us. We only report them in a different format.
Practical information
Family
Asteraceae
Parts used
- Aerial part of the plant
- Leaf
- Root
Picking info
- Harvest the aerial part of the sneezeweed in full bloom, from June to August, dry in a dark and well-ventilated place, then store in an airtight container away from light and humidity
- Harvest the roots in autumn, after flowering and before the first frost, rinse under running water and cut into small pieces, dry in a dark and well-ventilated place until the root breaks easily, then store in an airtight container away from light and humidity
Medicine cabinet
- Dried plant
- Dried root
- Fresh plant tincture
- Infused oil of dried flowering tops
47 traditional uses
Dosages
Poultice externally
Crush a few fresh leaves into a mush and apply locally as a poultice; in case of nosebleeds, roll a leaf into a ball and crush it between your fingers before placing it in the nostril 2
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 210, "pick a few fresh leaves […] and rub them between your hands to bruise them"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "en cas de saignement de nez […] roulez une feuille en boule, écrasez-la entre vos doigts et placez-la dans la narine"]. Tana.
Internal decoction
Put approx. 3 g finely chopped dried roots in 150 ml (1 teacup) cold water, simmer for 10 minutes, strain and drink 2 cups per day 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 35, "3 à 4 g [de racines sèches] par tasse, 2 fois par jour"]. Omnibus.
External infusion
Infuse approx. 6 g dried plants in 150 ml (1 teacup) of boiling water for 10 minutes off the heat, strain and use lukewarm as compresses, washes, mouthwashes or sitz baths 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "infuser 10 min à couvert 1 cuil. à soupe d’achillée sèche dans 100 ml d’eau frémissante, filtrez, imbibez un morceau de gaze […] et appliquez […] sur la zone pendant plusieurs heures [… ou] en bains de siège"]. Tana.
Internal infusion
Infuse approx. 4 g dried plants or 15 g fresh plants in 150 ml (1 teacup) of boiling water for 10 minutes off the heat, strain and drink 2 to 3 cups a day between meals between meals 3
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 214, "1 heaped teaspoonful of dried [plant] per cup of boiling water, and let infuse for 10 minutes, strain and drink hot"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 35, "infusion de sommités fleuries et de feuilles, 3 à 4 g par tasse, 2 fois par jour"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "infuser 10 min à couvert 1 cuil, à soupe de feuilles sèches ou fraîches dans 250 ml d’eau frémissante, buvez 3 à 4 tasses par jour […] entre les repas"]. Tana.
External oil macerate
Apply the infused oil as needed and gently massage the affected area 2
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 214, "apply the ointment externally a couple of times a day as needed"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 20, "en massage dans la zone abdomino-pelvienne"]. Tana.
Internal tincture
Take 10 to 20 drops diluted in a glass of water 2 to 3 times a day 2
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 214, "20 drops in water, three times a day"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "20 Ă 30 gouttes, 2 Ă 3 fois par jour"]. Tana.
24 plant properties
Anti-bacterial 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 211, "antibacterial"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Anti-inflammatory 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "anti-inflammatoire"]. Tana.
Anti-thrombic 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 210, "preventing and clearing blood clots"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Antioxidant 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 18, "antioxydantes"]. Tana.
Antiseptic 2
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 211, "antimicrobial"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "antiseptique"]. Tana.
Antispasmodic 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "antispasmodique"]. Tana.
Aperitive 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "apéritive"]. Tana.
Cholorectic 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "augmente les sécrétions biliaires"]. Tana.
Depurative 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 212, "purifying"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Diaphoretic 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 211, "diaphoretic"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Digestive 3
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 211, "stimulates digestion"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 35, "stomachique"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "digestive"]. Tana.
Diuretic 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "diurétique"]. Tana.
Emmenagogue 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "emménagogue"]. Tana.
Haemostatic 2
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 34, "hémostatique"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "hémostatique"]. Tana.
Hypotensive 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 210, "lowers high blood pressure"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Oxytocic 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 213, "stimulating effect on uterine contractions"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Progesterone-like 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 18, "phytoprogestative"]. Tana.
Sedative 2
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 212, "relaxing"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "sédative"]. Tana.
Sialogenic 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 34, "sialagogue"]. Omnibus.
Sternatory 2
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 56, "sternutatoire"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 34, "sternutatoire"]. Omnibus.
Tonic 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "tonique"]. Tana.
Vasoregulator 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 211, "tones blood vessels"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Vasotonic 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "tonifiante du système circulatoire"]. Tana.
Vulnerary 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "cicatrisante"]. Tana.
12 constituents
Azulene 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 18, "azulènes"]. Tana.
Essential oil 2
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 35, "huile essentielle (flower)"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 18, "huile essentielle"]. Tana.
Flavonoid 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 18, "flavonoĂŻdes"]. Tana.
Inulin 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 35, "inuline (root)"]. Omnibus.
Luteolin 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 18, "lutéoline"]. Tana.
Minerals 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 18, "minéraux"]. Tana.
Mucilage 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 35, "principes mucilagineux"]. Omnibus.
Resin 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 35, "principes […] résineux"]. Omnibus.
Sesquiterpene lactone 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 18, "lactones sesquiterpéniques"]. Tana.
Stearoptene 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 35, "stéréoptène (flower)"]. Omnibus.
Tannin 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 35, "tanin"]. Omnibus.
Vitamin 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 18, "vitamines"]. Tana.
common name
Sneezewort 2
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 210, "sneezewort"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 34, "sneezewort"]. Omnibus.
2 scientific names
Achillea ptarmica 5
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 210, "A. ptarmica"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 56, "Achillea ptarmica L."]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 34, "Achillea ptarmica"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 20, "A. ptarmica"]. Tana.
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Vanopdenbosch, Y. (2018). Plantes médicinales et tempéraments : aux sources d’une phytothérapie traditionnelle [p. 116, "Achillea ptarmica"]. Editions Amyris.
Ptarmica vulgaris 1
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 56, "Ptarmica vulgaris"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
Conditions of use
Contraindications
Contraindicated in case of allergy to asteraceae 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 20, "peut engendrer des réactions cutanées chez les personnes sensibles aux astéracées"]. Tana.
Contraindicated in case of hernia, plethora, hypertension and sclerosis 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 34, "[contre-indiquée chez] les hernieux, les pléthoriques, les hypertendus, les scléreux"]. Omnibus.
Toxicity
No toxicity 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 20, "non toxiques"]. Tana.
Side effects
Risk of allergic skin reactions 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 210, "can occasionnally cause an allergic skin reaction"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Risk of headaches at high doses 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 213, "large doses can cause headaches"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Drug interactions
The documents reviewed did not mention any data on this subject 1
- Phyto-info note
Precautions for use
Can be used as yarrow (Achillea millefolium) 2
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 210, "related species [to achillea millefolium]"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 20, "est utilisée comme l’achillée millefeuille"]. Tana.
Do not expose yourself to the sun after use, the plant is photosensitizing 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 213, "make the skin ultra-sensitive to sunlight"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
The powdered root and leaves were once inhaled to induce sneezing [a practice that is strongly discouraged nowadays] 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 34, "on employait autrefois la racine et les feuilles et réduites en poudre pour provoquer l’éternuement"]. Omnibus.
Children
Do not use in children under 5 years of age 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 210, "best not given to children under 5 years old"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Do not use if pregnant or breast-feeding 2
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 210, "best not […] taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 20, "éviter de l’utiliser pendant la grossesse"]. Tana.
Energetics
Tastes
Acrid 2
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 56, "âcre"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 34, "âcre"]. Omnibus.
Bitter 3
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 56, "grande amertume"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 35, "amertume prononcée"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 18, "amère"]. Tana.
Hot 2
- Nineteenth century French physician Cazin, F.-J. (1876). Traité pratique et raisonné des plantes médicinales indigènes et acclimatées : avec un atlas de 200 plantes lithographiées (4e ed.) [p. 56, "brûlante"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 34, "brûlante"]. Omnibus.
Strong 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 19, "prononcé"]. Tana.
Elementary energies
Warm and dry 1
- Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Vanopdenbosch, Y. (2018). Plantes médicinales et tempéraments : aux sources d’une phytothérapie traditionnelle [p. 116, "chaud et sec (leaf, flower)"]. Editions Amyris.