Energy and Flavors- cool, bitter, mildly acrid, sweetish
Parts Used- flowers, leaves, seeds
Parts of Body- adrenals, heart, kidneys, lungs, skin
Conditions- adrenal fatigue, anxiety, catarrh, chest complaints, depression, dry rasping cough, dry skin, eczema, feverish colds, fevers, grief, hangovers, heart problems, hormone imbalances, jaundice, lethargy, lung congestion, lung disorders, nervous conditions, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, skin blemishes, snake or spider bites, ulcers, whooping cough
Curative Properties- adaptogenic, adrenal stimulant, alternative, antirheumatic, antipyretic, antivenemous, aperient, balance skin tone, calmative, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, febrifuge, galactagogue, hepatic, mucilage, nervine, pectoral, poison expelling, promote sweating, refrigerant
Biochemical Properties- calcium and potassium combined with mineral acids
Cautions- not to taken for long periods of time, fresh leaves can cause irritation to some people
