An Experimental Inquiry Into the Botanical History, Chemical Properties, and Medicinal Virtues, of the Spirĉa Tomentosa of Linnĉus: Submitted as an ... Professors of the College of Physicians and - Hardcover
Synopsis
Native to our country, this early study presents Spiraea tomentosa as a medicinal, domestically useful plant.
It outlines its botanical history, chemical properties, and practical virtues as an indigenous remedy.
The author details how the plant is prepared and dosed, describes its astringent and mild tonic actions, and shares observed effects across a range of bowel and inflammatory complaints. The text gathers practitioner observations and practical guidance on when and how to use the plant for relief, with emphasis on leaves and extracts.
- Explains how the plant acts as a dependable astringent useful in bowel complaints and certain fevers.
- Notes the leaves yield an extract that can be prepared from fresh or dried material.
- Describes preparation methods: decoctions, infusions, and simple extractions for dosing.
- Includes historical commentary from physicians about its early domestic use and observed benefits.
Ideal for readers interested in historical herbal remedies, early American medical practice, and practical guidance on plant-based astringents.
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