Energy and Flavors- cool, bland, slightly bitter
Parts Used- leaves, roots, seeds
Parts of Body- bladder, lungs, reproductive organs, small intestines, urinary tract
Conditions- allergies, anemia, arthritis, asthma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder infection, bronchial problems, burns, cancer, chronic arthritis, creaky joints, cystitis, dysentery, eczema, enlarged prostate, fertility issues, fever, gout, growing pains, hair tonic, hay fever, heavy menstrual periods, hemorrhoids, hormonal imbalance, hyperuricemia, insect bites, laxative, menopause, menstruating difficulties, nephritis, neuralgia, painful muscles and joints, PMS, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, sprains, swollen joints, tendonitis, urinary complaints, urinary issues, urinary stones, UTI, wounds
Curative Properties- amphoretic, analgesic, anti-allergic, anticancer, anticatarrhal, anticoagulant, antidiabetic, antihemorrhagic, antihistamine, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiscorbutic, antiulcer, antiviral, astringent, circulatory stimulant, diuretic, expectorant, galactagogue, hemostatic, hypotensive, nutritive, parasiticide, pectoral, restorative, rubefacients, stimulant, uterine tonic, vasodilator
Biochemical Properties- chlorophyll, acetylcholine, vitamin C, vitamin A, Vitamin K (blood clotting), vitamins, silicon, potassium, protein fiber, mucilage, ammonia, carbonic acid, formic acid, serotonin, histamine
Cautions- cannot take until last weeks of pregnancy, sting destroyed in heat/dry/mashing, interactions with blood thinners, high blood pressure medication, diuretic/water pills, lithium, and sedative medications
