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  • Physician Dr. Jean Valnet (1920-1995) was a French physician and surgeon, specializing in herbal medicine in the fields of phytotherapy and aromatherapy.
  • 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.
  • Pharmacists Dr. Jacques Fleurentin is a doctor of pharmacy, lecturer at the University of Metz and President of the French Society of Ethnopharmacology. Its co-author, Dr. Jean-Claude Hayon, is a pharmacist and professor of botany.
  • 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 Hérault. Its co-author, Dr. Annie Fournier, is a doctor of pharmacy, specializing in phytotherapy and relaxation therapies.
  • 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 Dr. François Couplan is a French ethnobotanist and writer, specializing in the traditional uses of wild edible plants, which he has studied on all five continents and of which he is a pioneer in Europe.
  • 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 Born in Silchester, Hampshire, Alys Fowler studied at the Royal Horticultural Society, the Royal Botanic Gardens in London, and then the Botanic Gardens in New York, before returning to the UK to complete a master's degree at UCL in 2002. Alys spent a few years presenting the BBC's Gardeners' World series and has since become a prominent horticultural journalist, writing a popular weekly column in the Guardian.
  • Herbalist Christophe Bernard is an herbalist. He studied medicinal plants in the United States for 15 years. Back in his native Provence, he devoted himself to his passion as a health practitioner.
  • Herbalist Maria Treben (1907-1991) was an Austrian herbalist and author. She was interested in the 'simples', the ordinary and common healing plants, and collected the recipes and traditional applications of these plants in several books, the most famous of which was 'Gesundheit aus der Apotheke Gottes', translated into 24 languages.

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81 traditional uses

Abscess 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "pus"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 218, "abscesses"]. Penguin.
Ache 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "pain relief"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Acne 3
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "acné"]. Editions Ouest-France.
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "acné"]. Omnibus.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 218, "acne"]. Penguin.
Allergic rhinitis 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "hay fever"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "rhinite saisonnière"]. Terre Vivante.
Allergy 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "allergies"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Aphtha 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "mouth ulcers"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "néphrites"]. Editions Vigot.
Asthenia 1
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "faiblesse générale"]. Editions Vigot.
Asthma 1
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "asthme humide"]. Omnibus.
Bite 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 143, "bites"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 220, "bites"]. Penguin.
Blepharitis 3
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "blépharites"]. Omnibus.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "blépharites"]. Terre Vivante.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "inflammation des paupières"]. Editions Vigot.
Bronchitis 7
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 143, "bronchitis"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 136, "bronchite chronique"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "toux"]. Editions Ouest-France.
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "catarrhes chroniques des bronches"]. Omnibus.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "bronchite"]. Terre Vivante.
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 325, "bronchites"]. Larousse.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "bronchites chroniques"]. Editions Vigot.
Burn 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "boils […] burns"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 218, "boils"]. Penguin.
Cachexia 1
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "maigreur"]. Editions Vigot.
Chapped skin 2
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "gerçures"]. Editions Ouest-France.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "gerçures"]. Terre Vivante.
Cold 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "rhume"]. Terre Vivante.
Colitis 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "colites"]. Terre Vivante.
Conjunctivitis 3
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "conjonctivites"]. Omnibus.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "conjonctivites bégnines"]. Terre Vivante.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "conjonctivites"]. Editions Vigot.
Constipation 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "constipation"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Contusion 1
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 324, "contusions"]. Larousse.
Cut 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "cuts"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "coupures"]. Editions Vigot.
Cystitis 1
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "catarrhes chroniques des voies urinaires"]. Omnibus.
Dental abscess 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "infections of the teeth"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Dermatitis 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 218, "rashes"]. Penguin.
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 325, "inflammations de la peau"]. Larousse.
Dermatosis 4
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "affections dermatologiques"]. Editions Ouest-France.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 217, "skin problems"]. Penguin.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "affections de la peau"]. Terre Vivante.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "dermatoses croûteuses"]. Editions Vigot.
Diarrhea 5
  • 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. 859, "diarrhées"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
  • Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 136, "diarrhées"]. Larousse.
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "diarrhée"]. Omnibus.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "diarrhées"]. Terre Vivante.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "diarrhées"]. Editions Vigot.
Dry cough 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 145, "dry coughs"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 136, "gorge irritée"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 218, "tickly coughs"]. Penguin.
Dry eyes 3
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "irritation ou gêne oculaire"]. Editions Ouest-France.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "irritation de l’oeil"]. Terre Vivante.
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 325, "irritation oculaire"]. Larousse.
Dysentery 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. 859, "dysenteries"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "dysenterie"]. Editions Vigot.
Ear nose and throat infection (ENT) 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "affections ORL"]. Editions Ouest-France.
Eczema 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "varicose eczema"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 218, "eczema"]. Penguin.
Enteritis 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "irritable bowels"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "catarrhes chroniques des organes digestifs"]. Omnibus.
Escherichia coli 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "escherichia coli"]. Editions Ouest-France.
Fistula 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. 860, "fistules"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
Gastralgia 1
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "maux d’estomac"]. Omnibus.
Gastritis 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "gastrites"]. Terre Vivante.
Gingivitis 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 220, "swollen gum"]. Penguin.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "gingivites"]. Editions Vigot.
Heartburn 1
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "pyrosis"]. Omnibus.
Hemophilia 1
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "hémophilie"]. Editions Vigot.
Hemoptysis 2
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "crachements de sang"]. Omnibus.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "hémoptysies"]. Editions Vigot.
Hemorrhage 4
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 145, "bleeding"]. 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. 859, "hémorrhagies"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 325, "saignements"]. Larousse.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "hémorragies"]. Editions Vigot.
Hemorrhoids 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "haemorrhoids"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "hémorroïdes"]. Terre Vivante.
Hepatopathy 1
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "maladie du foie"]. Omnibus.
Herpes 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "virus de l’herpès"]. Editions Ouest-France.
Icterus 1
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "jaunisse"]. Omnibus.
Impetigo 1
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "pustules ulcérées de l’ecthyma"]. Omnibus.
Infected wound 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "gangrene"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 135, "éviter l’infection"]. Larousse.
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "plaies enflammées"]. Omnibus.
Inflammation of the alimentary canal 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 143, "irritable digestive tracts"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Insect bite 8
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 143, "insect stings"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 136, "piqûres d’insecte"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "piqûres d’insectes"]. Editions Ouest-France.
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "piqûres d’abeilles, de guêpes, de frelons, de moustiques"]. Omnibus.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 220, "insect stings"]. Penguin.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "piqûres d’insectes"]. Terre Vivante.
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 324, "piqûres d’insectes"]. Larousse.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "piqûres d’insectes"]. Editions Vigot.
Laryngitis 2
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "laryngite"]. Omnibus.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "laryngite"]. Editions Vigot.
Leucorrhea 1
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "pertes blanches"]. Editions Vigot.
Metritis 1
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "métrites"]. Editions Vigot.
Metrorrhagia 1
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "métrorragies"]. Editions Vigot.
Nettle sting 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "nettle stings"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 136, "piqûres d’ortie"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 324, "brûlures d’ortie"]. Larousse.
Otitis 1
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "douleurs d’oreilles"]. Omnibus.
Oxidative stress 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "antiradicaux libres"]. Editions Ouest-France.
Parodontopathy 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "infections of the […] gums"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Pharyngitis 4
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 143, "sore throats"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "maux de gorge en général"]. Omnibus.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 218, "sore throats"]. Penguin.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "pharyngite"]. Editions Vigot.
Plantar fasciitis 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "plantar fasciitis"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Pneumonia 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "pneumocoque"]. Editions Ouest-France.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "pseudomonas aeruginosa"]. Editions Ouest-France.
Respiratory problem 3
  • Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 136, "affections des voies respiratoires"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "troubles respiratoires aigus"]. Editions Ouest-France.
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 324, "affections respiratoires"]. Larousse.
Rosacea 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "acne rosacea"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Scab 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. 860, "dartres"]. 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. 773, "dartres"]. Omnibus.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "dartres"]. Editions Vigot.
Septicemia 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "blood poisoning"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Sinusitis 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "sinusite"]. Terre Vivante.
Skin graze 5
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "skinned knees of children"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "écorchures"]. Editions Ouest-France.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 217, "minor wounds"]. Penguin.
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "écorchures"]. Terre Vivante.
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 325, "petites plaies"]. Larousse.
Sore 4
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "wounds"]. 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. 860, "plaies"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
  • Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 135, "cicatriser les blessures"]. Larousse.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "plaies"]. Editions Vigot.
Staphylococcal infection 1
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Fleurentin, J., & Hayon, J.-C. (2018). Du bon usage des plantes qui soignent [p. 347, "staphylocoque doré"]. Editions Ouest-France.
Stomach ulcer 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 145, "stomach ulcers"]. 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. 860, "ulcères"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
  • Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 521, "ulcères gastroduodénaux"]. Terre Vivante.
Stomatitis 2
  • Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 136, "inflammations de la bouche"]. Larousse.
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "stomatites"]. Omnibus.
Throat infection 1
  • Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 136, "angines"]. Larousse.
Tonsillitis 1
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 325, "inflammation des amygdales"]. Larousse.
Toothache 2
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 772, "douleurs de dents"]. Omnibus.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Fowler, A. (2019). A modern herbal: plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life [p. 218, "toothache"]. Penguin.
Tracheitis 1
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "trachéite"]. Omnibus.
Tuberculosis 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. 859, "phtisie"]. 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. 772, "phtisie"]. Omnibus.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "tuberculose"]. Editions Vigot.
Tuberculous adenitis 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. 860, "ulcères scrofuleux"]. P. Asselin, libraire de la faculté de medecine. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58310855/
Ulcerative colitis 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 145, "ulcerative colitis"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Varicose ulcer 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "ulcers"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "ulcères variqueux"]. Omnibus.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "ulcères de jambe"]. Editions Vigot.
Varicose vein 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "varicose veins"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Venomous bite 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 144, "venom"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 773, "morsures de vipères"]. Omnibus.
  • Twentieth century French physician Valnet, J. (2001). La phytothérapie : se soigner par les plantes [p. 422, "morsures de vipères"]. Editions Vigot.
Zoster 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 146, "shingles"]. Merlin Unwin Books.

Dosages

Poultice externally

Internal intake

External infusion

Internal infusion

External oil macerate

Syrup internally

Internal tincture

33 plant properties

53 constituents

2 common names

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Children

Pregnant or breastfeeding women

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