Hydrastis is a small perennial plant with a single hairy stem producing two five-lobed serrated leaves and a small single apetalous flower with greenish sepals, giving way to a raspberry-like fruit. It grows in rich shady woodlands through north and north-eastern North America, herb but is rare in the wild and is usually cultivated for commerce.
Thai herbs for the colon, Hydrastis herb has a powerful tonic action on the mucous membranes of the body and is thus of use in many digestive problems, such as gastritis, ulceration and colitis. It may be used to treat states of depressed digestion associated with liver disorder or sensitivity (e.g. to fatty foods and alcohol). It is also a valuable remedy for the treatment of upper respiratory catarrh. As a bitter stimulant it is useful in anorexia. Its tonic and astringent actions contribute to its use in uterine conditions such as menorrhagia and haemorrhage. It helps reduce menopausal symptoms and can ease pre-menstrual syndromes linked with stagnation.
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