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Part(s) used: Whole herb (fresh is best). |
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Therapeutic effects: Astringent and tonic to the surface membranes of the reproductive organs and the lower urinary tract. |
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Preparations and dosages: Herb: Tincture [fresh plant, 1:2; dry plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 1/2 to 1 teaspoon to 3x a day. Standard infusion, 2 to 4 ounces to 4x a day. |
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Part(s) used: Fresh root or fresh whole plant (the dried root is traditional, but quite inferior). |
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Therapeutic effects: A particularly good tonic and astringent for chronically inflamed membranes, particularly when they alternate from time to time between sharp pain (red and hot) and dull, aching (congested and cold). |
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Preparations and dosages: Tincture [fresh plant or fresh root, 1:2], 15 to 30 drops to 3x a day. |
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Contraindications: Episodic hypertension, struvite kidney stones. Excess use can cause loose stools. |
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Part(s) used: The whole herb, preferably gathered in late spring. |
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Therapeutic effects: Mainly used for its coumarin content and pleasant vanilla-like scent, here sweet clover is recommended as a sitz bath for engorged and edemic tissues, particularly in interstitial cystitis. |
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Preparations and dosages: Standard infusion, at least 8 ounces in a sitz bath, as needed. |
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