AKA: throatwort, rosenoble, kernel wart, heal-all, carpenters square Parts Used: aerial parts Active Compounds: flavonoids, phenolic acids, cardiactive glycosides, aucubin, acetylharpagide, harpagoside
Background: During the 1600's and 1700's, figwort was used in the treatment of tumors and other types of swellings under the skin. It was once used to treat symptoms of tuberculosis. According to the Doctrine of Signatures, plants were to be used for treatments based on their appearance. Figwort resembles swollen glands in appearance and was therefore used for this purpose.
Today, figwort is used to detoxify the body. It can also treat skin conditions. In Europe, figwort is still used for the traditional purpose of treating skin swelling.
Applications: Detoxification
Figwort is most commonly used to detoxify the body. It can also be used to treat problems with the skin.
Detoxification: Figwort is known to detoxify the body.
Skin: Figwort can be used to treat psoriasis and eczema.
Description: Figwort is a perennial plant that grows up to 3 feet tall. Figwort has brown flowers, green seed capsules, and oval shaped leaves. It grows in Europe, Asia, and North America. The herb is harvested in the summer when it is flowering.
Figwort Dosage: As an infusion, infuse 1-3 tsp of Figwort leaves with water for 10-15 minutes. Drink 3 times a day.
As a tincture, take 2-4 ml 3 times a day.
Safety: Figwort should not be taken by anyone with a heart condition. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of Figwort or any herb.
For educational purposes only This Figwort information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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