PLANTS, THEIR PROPERTIES, YOUR BALANCE.

THE SOLÉA HERBARIUM

900 plants to discover.

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14 plants to discover1–14 · Listed from A to Z
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Ribes nigrum

Blackcurrant — leaf

JointsUrinary comfort

Under “ Joints ”: Traditional relief of minor joint pain.

Traditional use

Red, swollen joint or fever; blood in the urine or urinary pain: seek medical advice.

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Menyanthaceae

Menyanthes trifoliata L.

Bogbean

DigestionJoints

Under “ Joints ”: Traditional use for minor joint and muscle pain.

Traditional use

Persistent digestive disorders or a red and swollen joint: seek medical advice.

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Not specified in the sources consulted.

Symphytum officinale

Common comfrey

JointsSkin

Under “ Joints ”: Traditional external use of defined preparations for minor sprains and bruises.

Traditional use

Brief external use only, according to the package leaflet; no herbal tea.

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Oleaceae

Fraxinus excelsior L.

European ash

JointsUrinary comfort

Under “ Joints ”: Traditional symptomatic use.

Traditional use

Fever, lower back pain, blood in the urine or difficulty urinating: seek medical advice promptly. Does not treat a urinary tract infection. A red, swollen joint or fever: seek medical advice.

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Pedaliaceae

Harpagophytum procumbens DC.

Harpagophytum

JointsDigestion

Under “ Joints ”: Traditional use; clinical studies are insufficient to establish general effectiveness.

Traditional use

A red, hot, swollen joint or fever: seek medical advice.

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Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Harpagophytum zeyheri Decne.

Harpagophytum zeyheri

JointsDigestion

Under “ Joints ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

A red, hot or swollen joint: seek medical advice.

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Rosaceae

Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim.

Meadowsweet

JointsRespiratory comfort

Under “ Joints ”: Traditional use for minor joint pain.

Traditional use

Major precaution: aspirin allergy and anti-inflammatory treatments.

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Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Fraxinus angustifolia Vahl

Narrow-leaved ash

JointsUrinary comfort

Under “ Joints ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

Swollen joint or urinary symptoms with fever: seek medical advice.

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Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Salix purpurea L.

Purple willow

JointsMinor aches

Under “ Joints ”: Shared traditional use; does not demonstrate the efficacy of gathered bark or any individual species.

Traditional use

Salicylates: check contraindications before any use.

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Not specified in the sources consulted.

Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary

DigestionJoints

Under “ Joints ”: Traditional use for minor muscle and joint pain and certain minor peripheral circulatory disorders.

Traditional use

Sudden swelling of one leg, redness or severe pain: seek medical advice.

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Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Urtica urens L.

Small nettle

JointsUrinary comfort

Under “ Joints ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

Do not use to self-treat edema.

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Urticaceae

Urtica dioica L.

Stinging nettle — aerial parts

JointsSkin

Under “ Joints ”: Traditional use of the relevant preparations for minor joint pain.

Traditional use

Joint pain with swelling, redness or fever: seek medical advice. Do not use this profile to treat a urinary tract infection.

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Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Salix daphnoides Vill.

Violet willow

JointsMinor aches

Under “ Joints ”: Shared traditional use; does not demonstrate the efficacy of gathered bark or any individual species.

Traditional use

Salicylates: check contraindications before any use.

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