Culver’s Root is used by native Americans to treat constipation, hepatitis, liver pain, jaundice and gallbladder disorders.
Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum, Leptandra virginica) is a perennial herb native to north America.
Culver’s root is used as a laxative to stimulate bowel movements and lead to rapid evacuation. Thus culver’s root can help stimulate digestion and encourage appetite, treat constipation and regulate functions of both the small and large intestines.
Culver’s root is also used as a liver tonic for liver or gallbladder disorders, and to promote bile flow from the gall bladder and bile ducts into the duodenum. Therefore culver’s root can help treat hepatitis, liver pain, jaundice, gallbladder disorders, and the accompanying symptoms, such as depression, dizziness, restlessness, insomnia and skin disorders.
Culver’s root has cleansing, blood purifying and nourishing properties. It is a good bowel cleaner, an effective blood purifier and a gentle liver tonic.
How to use culver’s root
Decoction:
– Dried culver’s root powder 1 teaspoon
– Water 1 cup
– Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes
– Drink it, three times a day
Formula 1: Culver’s root and Goldenseal for Flatulent and Bowel Disorders:
– Culver’s root 5g
– Goldenseal 10g
– Water 1 cup
– Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes
– Drink it, twice a day
Formula 2: Culver’s root, Goldenseal and Wild Senna for Liver Disorders:
– Culver’s root 5g
– Goldenseal 10g
– Wild Senna 10g
– Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes
– Drink it, twice a day
Formula 3: Culver’s root, Dandelion and Barberry for Hepatitis
– Culver’s root 5g
– Dandelion 10g
– Barberry 10g
– Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes
– Drink it, twice a day
Formula 4: Culver’s root and Stone Root (Collinsonia canadensis) for hemorrhoids
– Culver’s root 5g
– Stone root 5g
– Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes
– Drink it, twice a day
Please note, fresh culver’s root is highly toxic (violently cathartic and emetic). Only aged dried root should be used as a medicine and the dosage should be low. Pregnant women should avoid using culver’s root. Consult your doctor before using culver’s root.
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