AKA: Hydrangea Parts Used:root Active Compounds: cyanogenic glycoside, volatile oil, saponins, and flavonoids
Background: Hydrangea has been used by Native Americans for thousands of years. It's been a remedy for problems with the urinary system. In modern herbal medicine, it has continued to be used to treat problems of the kidney and bladder.
Applications: Urinary Tract
Hydrangea is primarily used to treat kidney and bladder stones.
Kidney and Bladder Stones: Hydrangea root is used to help dissolve stones and expel them from the body.
Prostatitis: Hydrangea root can help to treat inflammation of the prostate and an enlarged prostate.
Description: Hydrangea is a shrub that grows to about 10 feet high. It has clusters of white flowers that can also be colored. Hydrangea is native to the United States. The root is harvested in the fall.
Dosage:
As a tincture, take 2-4 ml 3 times daily.
As a decoction, boil 2 tsp of root in 1 cup of water for 15-20 minutes. Drink 3 times daily.
Safety: There is no negative safety information available for this herb. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
For educational purposes only This 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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