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Herbal Glossary | Medicinal Glossary | Herbal Preparations | Ayervedic Formulas | Chinese Formulas Cat’s FootContents:Common Names | Parts Usually Used | Plant(s) & Culture | Where Found | Medicinal Properties
Scientific Names
Common Names
Parts Usually UsedFlowering herb
Description of Plant(s) and CultureCat’s foot is a small perennial plant; its woolly stem grows 3-8 inches above the ground and bears linear-oblanceolate leaves, whereas the basal leaves are spatulate. The flowers grow in cymose clusters, the white male flowers having a filiform corolla, the rose-colored female flowers a tubular, 5-toothed corolla. Blooms May to August.
Where FoundGrows in large patches in the mountains of the Pacific coast states and in both mountains and flatlands of Europe.
Medicinal PropertiesCholagogue
Legends, Myths and StoriesGround Ivy (Glecoma hederacea) is often called Cat’s Foot.
UsesUseful for chronic biliary passage problems; stimulates digestion, and raises blood pressure. Sometimes recommended for dysentery, but better remedies are available.
Formulas or DosagesInfusion: use 1 tsp. fresh or dried flowering herb with 1/2 cup boiling water; steep for 10 minutes. Take 1/2 to 1 cup a day.
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