FIGWORT (Scrophularia nodosa)

DESCRIPTION: Figwort has a hormone-like effect on the body and has been found to treat many conditions of the entire body.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Figwort has been used as a poultice for areas on the skin such as ulcers, piles, glandular areas on the neck, sores, wounds and on the outer jaw for a toothache. It has also been used as an effective painkiller in a pinch.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: None known at this time.

PARTS USED: The herb and root.

GENERAL USAGE: Figwort has been used to treat abrasions, anxiety, athlete's foot, burns, cradle cap, cuts and wounds, digestive problems, eczema, fever, hemorrhoids, impetigo, insomnia, kidney dysfunction, to increase menstrual flow, nightmares, restlessness, nervousness, skin problems and worms.

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