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Yerba Mansa

Scientific Names


• Anemopsis californica L.
• Saururaceae

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Parts Usually Used

Root, leaves
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Where Found

Southwestern United States.
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Medicinal Properties

Astringent, carminative, antiemetic
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Uses

It is used for diarrhea, dysentery, malarial fevers, pulmonary problems, catarrhal conditions, indigestion, cough, and digestive weakness. Externally it is used as a tincture or ointment for infections, especially fungal infections.

A tea made from the whole plant used as a drink for any venereal disease.
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Formulas or Dosages

Fluid extracts: 10-60 drops every 3-4 hours, standard infusion.
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Bibliography

Planetary Herbology, by Michael Tierra, C.A., N.D., O.M.D., Lotus Press, PO Box 325, Twin Lakes. WI 53181., Copyright 1988, published 1992

American Folk Medicine, by Clarence Meyer, Meyerbooks, publisher, PO Box 427, Glenwood, Illinois 60425, 1973

The Rodale Herb Book, edited by William H. Hylton, Rodale Press, Inc. Emmaus, PA, 18049., 1974

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