Cow parsley, himalayan Health Dictionary

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Heracleum brunonis benth, (umbellifera). Contains coumarins. Related to Angelica.

Action. Photosensitiser, antifungal, tuberculostatic. (Journal of Natural Products 1987, 50(5), pp997-8) Uses. Leucoderma. Vitiligo. Reputed fading of coloured areas of skin. 

Health Source: Bartrams Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Author: Health Encyclopedia

Parsley

(American) Resembling the garnish Parslee, Parsleigh, Parsly, Parsli, Parslie, Parslea... parsley

Parsley Piert

Alchemilla arvensis. N.O. Rosaceae.

Synonym: Parsley Breakstone.

Habitat: Hedgerows, in better soils.

Features ? Up to six inches in height, the whole plant rather hairy. Leaves small, trifid higher up the stem, palmate lower down. Axillary tufts of small, greenish flowers.

Part used ? Herb.

Action: Diuretic, demulcent.

A widely-used diuretic acting directly on the parts. The 1 ounce to 1 pint infusion may be given in teacupful doses thrice daily in all kidney and bladder irregularities.... parsley piert

Parthenocissus Himalayana

(Royle) Planch.

Synonym: Vitis himalayana Brandis.

Family: Vitaceae.

Habitat: Throughout the Himalayas.

Folk: Kandur (Jaunsar), Philunaa (Garhwal) Laderi (Kumaon).

Action: Bark and twigs—astringent and expectorant.... parthenocissus himalayana


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