Red root. Wild snowball. Ceanothus americana L. German: Sa?ckelblume. French: Ce?anothe. Italian: Ceanoto. Leaves. Leaves were used as a substitute for tea during the American War of Independence. Keynote: spleen.
Uses: Enlargement of the spleen from infection or toxic self-poisoning. Deep-seated pain in the left hypochondrium. Cannot lie down for pain on left side.
“It is a curious fact that many dropsical patients can be cured by spleen remedies.” (Dr Rademacher, 1879)
Combines well with Fringe Tree bark.
Preparations: Thrice daily.
Tea. 1 teaspoon to each cup boiling water. Dose: quarter to half a cup.
Liquid extract. 5-30 drops.
Injection for gonorrhoea, leucorrhoea or chronic vaginal discharge: 2oz herb to 2 pints water; bring to boil, simmer for 1 minute; strain when warm. Inject. Use confined to practitioner. ... new jersey tea
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