Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, stem, HERB TM

Soapwort, Bouncing Bet, stem

Saponaria officinalis L.

Action: expectorant, diuretic, diaphoretic, laxative.

Application: When bronchitis and other respiratory diseases accompanying with thick bronchial secretions and painful cough. In bronchial asthma. In hepatobiliary diseases. It is also used for rheumatism, joint pain, gout, flatulence, skin rashes.

Poisonous! Highly active herb! On prescription, with medical supervision!

Usage: * Water extract - 1 teaspoon herb pour 300 ml of cold boiled water and leave to soak for 8 hours. From strained extract drink 100 ml three times daily after meals. * Infusion - 1 teaspoon herb boil 5 minutes with 250 ml of water. After cooling strain. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.