Ageratina altissima White snakeroot (Compositae)

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Ageratina altissima
White snakeroot
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The Ageratina altissima plant species is found in Eastern N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White snakeroot. Some home gardeners know the variety as Eupatorium ageratoides. E. rugosum. E. urticaefolium,

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Latin Name:  Ageratina altissima
Common Name:  White snakeroot
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)R.King.&H.Robinson.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The root is diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, stimulant and tonic[257]. It has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea, gravel and urinary diseases[257]. It has also been used in herbal sweat baths to encourage sweating[257]. A deccotion or infusion of the root has been taken to treat a fallen or inflamed womb[257]. The root has been chewed and held in the mouth as a treatment for toothache[257].

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