Uvularia grandiflora Fairybells (Uvulariaceae)

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Uvularia grandiflora
Fairybells
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The Uvularia grandiflora plant species is found in Eastern N. America - South Quebec to Georgia, west to Arkansas to North Dakota. It is a member of the Uvulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fairybells.

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Latin Name:  Uvularia grandiflora
Common Name:  Fairybells
Family:  Uvulariaceae
Author:  Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Rich woods[222].

Medicinal Information: The root is analgesic[257]. It is used as a poultice or salve in the treatment of toothaches, boils, swellings, wounds and ulcers[222, 257]. As I was typing this report (29/01/95), Geoffry Smith on Radio 4's 'Gardeners Question Time' spoke about it and said that it was the best poultice for boils that he knew of[K]. An infusion of the root has been used to treat backaches and, mixed with oil, has been used as a salve on sore muscles[257]. A tea made from the roots is used as a wash in the treatment of rheumatic pains[222].

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