Skunk Cabbage

Other Common Names: Meadow cabbage, Swamp cabbage

Latin description: Symplocarpus foetidus.

Parts to use: Root.

Chemical constituents: Silica, iron, volatile oil, resin.

Actions: Antispasmodic, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, narcotic.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Pungent, fetid odor; warming, antispasmodic, sedative, expectorant, diuretic, increases perspiration.
The crushed leaves were inhaled by Native Americans for headaches; a decoction of the root hairs was used for external bleeding.
Has been used internally for bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, excess mucous, whooping cough, coughs; has sometimes been combined with Grindelia camporum and Euphorbia hirta for bronchitis and asthma.

Skunk Cabbage is very useful for all lung problems including asthma, tuberculosis, bronchitis, cough, whooping cough, hay fever, pleurisy and pulmonary consumption.
Use only the dried plant but shortly after is has dried
or it will be less effective.
The fresh plant may act as an irritant.

Dosage

Capsules: 2 “0” capsules every 4 hours.
Decoction: Do not use the fresh root, it should be dried.
1/4 cup as needed.

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