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Calluna vulgaris Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal Information: Heather has a long history of medicinal use. In particular it is a good urinary antiseptic and diuretic, disinfecting the urinary tract and mildy increasing urine production[254]. The flowering shoots are antiseptic, astringent, cholagogue, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, mildly sedative and vasoconstrictor[7, 8, 9, 21, 165, 238]. The plant is often macerated and made into a liniment for treating rheumatism and arthritis, whilst a hot poultice is a traditional remedy for chillblains[7, 254]. An infusion of the flowering shoots is used in the treatment of coughs, colds, bladder and kidney disorders, cystitis etc[9, 238, 254]. A cleansing and detoxifying plant, it has been used in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis and gout[254]. The flowering stems are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[7]. The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Self-centredness' and 'Self-concern'[209]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the fresh branches[9]. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis and insomnia[9]. For further Calluna vulgaris gardening information |
