s membrane tonic. Effects on bronchitis, tracheitis, respiratory catarrh, common, colds, coughs especially hard, persistent ones, haemoptysis, tuberculosis, pleurisy and whooping cough. Soothes and helps relax the bronchial musculature. Aqueous extracts of the flowers are active against the influenza virus. Behaves like an astringent without tannins. As historical use, roots were used for lasks and fluxes of the belly; ruptures; cramps and convulsions. And as gargle for toothache; as diuretic.Flowers (oil) for piles; frost bile; for gout; warts (externally); belly-ache and colic; tumours; swellings; inflammation of troat. Leaves (sun-dried) for irritation of respiratory tract.References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSW Name : Nami Matsumoto Student Number : 9050127101Herb For Choleric:Common name:ChickweedLatin name:Stellaria MediaTemperament:CholericReasons:The nature of the Chickweed is cold and moist which balances the Choleric hot and dry temperament.It is used the treatment for excess menstrual flow that is one of the symptoms of the Choleric imbalance. Stimulates peristalsis and gastric secretion Provokes circulatory stimulation. Effective in the control of nausea and vomiting following operations and that associated with pregnancy.Medical Properties: In modern practice mainly in its external applications. Treat both internal and external inflammations. Treat for eczema and skin inflammation As Historical uses, externally applied to liver inflammation, cramps, eye inflammation and convulsions palsy to heal sinews.Internally for hydrophobia ( in combination); scurvy; constipation; coughs; hoarseness; obesity.Has long been prescribed by herbalists as a tonic to restore the strength of the frail and sickly.The remedy for colds, coughs,...
