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Eutrochium purpureum
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This page is the result of the aggregation of content from 9 sources. At Phyto-info, we have indexed, assembled and synthesized all the information found to summarize it, to make it readable and easy to access. We have carefully selected our sources from recognized and reliable people.

  • Doctor of taxonomy & pharmacist Dr. Sonny Larsson is a Swedish pharmacist with a PhD in pharmacognosy. He worked as a professor at Uppsala University and Lulea University of Technology, before accepting a position as a plant chemist. Her co-author, Dr. Elizabeth Dauncey, has a degree in botany, with a PhD in plant taxonomy. She has spent most of her career at the Poison Control Centre at Guy's & St Thomas Hospitals in London.
  • Pharmacists Dr. Claudine Luu is a doctor of pharmacy and natural sciences, she founded the Phytofrance laboratory, as well as the oldest herbalist school in France, IMDERPLAM located in the HĂ©rault. Its co-author, Dr. Annie Fournier, is a doctor of pharmacy, specializing in phytotherapy and relaxation therapies.
  • Herbalist Thomas Bartram is a medical herbalist. He has lived and worked in Christchurch, Dorset in England. A Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the Royal Society of Health and the Health Food Institute, he was also the Editor of the journal 'Health for Herbs'.
  • Herbalist Sophia Emma Magdalene Grieve (1858-1941), aka Maud, Margaret, Maude or Mrs Grieve, was the founder and director of the Whins School of Medicinal and Commercial Herbalism at Chalfont St. Peter, in Buckinghamshire, England. She is best known today for her 1931 book, A Modern Herbal.
  • Herbalist Jessica Houdret has a passion for herbs, she has grown them commercially and has led workshops on their many uses. She served on the board of the British Herb Trade Association for several years and served as a director.
  • Herbalist Matthew Wood has been an herbalist for over 35 years in the United States. He holds a Master of Science in the field of medicinal plants from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine, a degree recognized by the University of Wales in Scotland.
  • Herbalist Andrew Chevallier is an experienced medical herbalist and author of books on botanical medicine. He is a member and past president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and a member of the College of Practitioners of Herbal Medicine. He also helped found the Herbal Medicine Course at Middlesex University.
  • Herbalist Paul Iserin is head of the phytotherapy department at the Bobigny Faculty of Medicine.
  • Herbalist Michel Dubray is an herbalist, a diploma approved by the French community in Belgium. He is also a nutritherapist who graduated from the School of Natural Medicine and Ethnomedicine in Paris.

However, Phyto-info is not responsible for what these sources tell us. We only report them in a different format.

Practical information

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Asteraceae

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Medicine cabinet

39 traditional uses

Crohn’s disease 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "Crohn’s disease"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Abscess 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 154, "pus"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Arthritis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "arthritis"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Asthma 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "asthma"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Begnin prostate hyperplasia (BPH) 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 214, "prostate enlargement"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "swollen prostate"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Bronchitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "chronic cough"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Bursitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "bursitis"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Colitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "colitis"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Cystitis 4
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 214, "genitourinary conditions"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes mĂ©dicinales [p. 139, "cystites"]. Editions Lucien Souny.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 151, "cystitis"]. Hermes House.
  • Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes mĂ©dicinales: identification, prĂ©paration, soins [p. 209, "affection de l’appareil gĂ©nito-urinaire"]. Larousse.
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Dysmenorrhea 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 151, "painful menstruation"]. Hermes House.
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Dysuria 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 206, "painful urination"]. Robinson.
  • 20th century English herbalist Grieve, M. (1931). A modern herbal: the medicinal, culinary, cosmetic, and economic properties, cultivation, and folklore of herbs, grasses, fungi, shrubs, and trees with all their modern scientific uses. [p. 375, "strangury"]. Tiger Books International.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "urine scanty"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Edema 2
  • 20th century English herbalist Grieve, M. (1931). A modern herbal: the medicinal, culinary, cosmetic, and economic properties, cultivation, and folklore of herbs, grasses, fungi, shrubs, and trees with all their modern scientific uses. [p. 375, "dropsy"]. Tiger Books International.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 155, "dropsy"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Enteritis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "enteritis"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "impotence"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Fever 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "fever"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Gallstone 2
  • Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes mĂ©dicinales: identification, prĂ©paration, soins [p. 209, "calculs dans la vĂ©sicule biliaire"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "gallstones"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Gout 6
  • Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 206, "gout"]. Robinson.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 214, "gout"]. Penguin Random House.
  • 20th century English herbalist Grieve, M. (1931). A modern herbal: the medicinal, culinary, cosmetic, and economic properties, cultivation, and folklore of herbs, grasses, fungi, shrubs, and trees with all their modern scientific uses. [p. 375, "gout"]. Tiger Books International.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 151, "gout"]. Hermes House.
  • Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes mĂ©dicinales: identification, prĂ©paration, soins [p. 209, "goutte"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "gout"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Headache 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "headache"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Hematuria 1
  • 20th century English herbalist Grieve, M. (1931). A modern herbal: the medicinal, culinary, cosmetic, and economic properties, cultivation, and folklore of herbs, grasses, fungi, shrubs, and trees with all their modern scientific uses. [p. 375, "hematuria"]. Tiger Books International.
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Kidney disorder 1
  • 20th century English herbalist Grieve, M. (1931). A modern herbal: the medicinal, culinary, cosmetic, and economic properties, cultivation, and folklore of herbs, grasses, fungi, shrubs, and trees with all their modern scientific uses. [p. 375, "renal […] troubles"]. Tiger Books International.
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Kidney stone 8
  • Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 206, "stone in the kidney"]. Robinson.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 214, "kidney […] stones"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes mĂ©dicinales [p. 139, "calculs"]. Editions Lucien Souny.
  • 20th century English herbalist Grieve, M. (1931). A modern herbal: the medicinal, culinary, cosmetic, and economic properties, cultivation, and folklore of herbs, grasses, fungi, shrubs, and trees with all their modern scientific uses. [p. 375, "gravel"]. Tiger Books International.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 151, "urinary stones"]. Hermes House.
  • Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes mĂ©dicinales: identification, prĂ©paration, soins [p. 209, "calculs dans […] les reins"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes mĂ©dicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 266, "calculs urinaires"]. Terre Vivante.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 154, "kidney stones"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Lumbago 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 155, "aching […] back"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Menorrhagia 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "excessive flow"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Mictional disorder 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 214, "urinary tract problems"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 151, "urinary disorders"]. Hermes House.
  • Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes mĂ©dicinales: identification, prĂ©paration, soins [p. 209, "troubles urinaires"]. Larousse.
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Muscle strain 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 155, "strains"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Neuralgia 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "neuralgia"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Peritonitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 154, "peritonitis"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Prolapse 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "prolapsus"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Prostatitis 4
  • Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 206, "prostatitis"]. Robinson.
  • Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes mĂ©dicinales [p. 139, "inflammation de la prostate"]. Editions Lucien Souny.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 151, "prostate problems"]. Hermes House.
  • Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes mĂ©dicinales: identification, prĂ©paration, soins [p. 209, "inflammation de la prostate"]. Larousse.
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Proteinuria 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "albuminuria"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Rheumatism 6
  • Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 206, "rheumatism"]. Robinson.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 214, "rheumatism"]. Penguin Random House.
  • 20th century English herbalist Grieve, M. (1931). A modern herbal: the medicinal, culinary, cosmetic, and economic properties, cultivation, and folklore of herbs, grasses, fungi, shrubs, and trees with all their modern scientific uses. [p. 375, "rheumatism"]. Tiger Books International.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 151, "rheumatism"]. Hermes House.
  • Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes mĂ©dicinales: identification, prĂ©paration, soins [p. 209, "rhumatismes"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "rheumatism"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Ringworm 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "ringworm"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Sprain 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 155, "sprains"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Type 2 diabetes 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "diabetes mellitus type II"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Typhoid fever 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "typhoid"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Typhus 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 154, "typhus fever"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Urinary tract infection 5
  • Contemporary English herbalist Bartram, T. (1998). Bartram's encyclopedia of herbal medicine: the definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases [p. 206, "urethritis"]. Robinson.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 214, "urethritis"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary Belgian Herbalist Dubray, M. (2018). Guide des contre-indications des principales plantes mĂ©dicinales [p. 139, "infections urinaires"]. Editions Lucien Souny.
  • Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes mĂ©dicinales: identification, prĂ©paration, soins [p. 209, "urĂ©trite"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "burning in the urethra"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Vaginitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 157, "vaginitis"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Whooping cough 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 156, "whooping cough"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Internal decoction

Powder of dried plants internal intake

Internal tincture

8 plant properties

7 constituents

7 common names

6 scientific names

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