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Gnaphalium polycephalum

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Cottonweed; Cudweed; Gnaphalium obtusifolium; Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium Everlasting Flower; Woollyweed

Definition
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The many-headed dysentery herb is a strongly aromatic plant native to North America. It belongs to the composite flowers.

General information
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Folk medicine extracts of the plant are used as diuretic.

Homeopathically as Ganphalium polycepahlicum for sciatica.

Ingredient(s)
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Extracts of the plant contain flavonoids such as gnaphalin and fruit musifolin, various vitamins and minerals. enol ether.

Note(s)
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The name 'Gnaphalium' is derived from the Greek gnaphalon for 'felt' and refers to the woolly, felt-like nature of the leaves

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020