Gravel Root - Queen of the Meadow - Xiu Xian Ju - Eupatorium purpureum
Latin name: Eupatorium purpureum
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: United States of America
History/Folklore: Gravel Root is also known as Bridewort as it's blossoms were commonly strewn out across church floors during weddings and ceremonies. It was also considered a Sacred herb amongst the Druids and was used during burial ceremonies, and has even been found in the cremated remains found from the Bronze Era.
Key Actions: Aromatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Sub-tonic, Alterative, Febrifuge, Depurative, Decongestant
Key Constituents: Salicylic acid, Flavone glycosides, Polyphenolic tannins, Essential oils, Quercetin, Spiraein, Monotropitin, Mucilage, Ascorbic acid.
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with treating weak or injured connective tissue,
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics/Flavour: Aromatic, Sweet, Bitter
Meridians: ST, BL
Actions:
- Clears Heat, resolves dampness, reduces inflammation
- Regulates Water Passages
- Promotes Urination
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