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Clubmoss has been a plant that’s been sued for thousands of years. However, despite its name, clubmoss isn’t a moss at all. In fact, it is a plant that actually looks similar to a pine tree with small needles creeping along the forest floor.
In early days, clubmoss was used to treat stomach problems and kidney diseases. The Druids of Celtic days used clubmoss to treat constipation. Native Americans also used clubmoss to help with pain from childbirth and to stop bleeding from wounds. It was also used to cause nosebleeds that would relieve headache pain.
As you can tell by the variety of peoples who’ve used clubmoss, it’s grown in many parts of the world. It can be found in almost every continent in the world. It can still be found on both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. And while clubmoss isn’t used quite as much as it once was, it’s still used in modern medicine.
If you suffer from urinary tract infections and kidney problems such as cystitis, you may want to stock up on clubmoss. It can also be used to treat upset stomach, diarrhea, and even some skin conditions.
Clubmoss can also be used to treat pain from injuries of the joints. It can relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis and it can also help to reduce problems with muscle spasms in the arms and legs.
Some exciting research has shown that some forms of clubmoss may actually be effective in preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in people who have begun to show initial symptoms. However, this research is in the early stages and it’s not yet known the mechanism by which this works. It may have to do with the way the chemicals in clubmoss interact with neurotransmitters in the brain.
Clubmoss is usually taken as an infusion once a day. You’ll want to follow manufacturer instructions to make sure you’re taking the correct dose for the problem you wish to treat. Using too much clubmoss can cause irritation to your intestinal tract. However, most people can take clubmoss without problems in moderate amounts.
Clubmoss is a good herb to have in your supply if you suffer from arthritis pain. It’s also good for people suffering from chronic urinary tract infections and cystitis. If you also have a stomach that’s easily irritated or chronic diarrhea, clubmoss can also help to provide relief to you.