Bodily Influence: Tonic, Diuretic. Uses: Star grass contains a vegetable agent that has helped to balance the female generative organism in dysmenorrhoea by stimulating and toning the uterus to normal action; also relieves pain. In menorrhagia it controls excessive flow, also engorged conditions of the uterus and prolapsus of the organ. Containing Vitamin E as a preventive to miscarriage it is dependable and free from affects during the entire period of gestation.
The following is prepared by S. Clymer,“ Natures Healing Agents”: Prenatal care for miscarriage:
Tincture of Star grass( Aletris farinosa), 2 – 40 drops“ Tincture of Black haw( Viburnum opulus), 5 – 20 drops Tincture of Blue cohosh( Caulophyllum thalictroides), 5 – 15 drops Tincture of Squaw vine( Mitchella repens), 5 – 15 drops
In hot water as required. In menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea and pain due to menstrual disfunctions:
Tincture of Star grass( Aletris farinosa), 10 – 40 drops Tincture of Squaw vine( Mitchella repens), 5 – 15 drops Tincture of Milkwort( Polygala vulgaris), 1 – 15 drops
In water three or four times a day.
Though an intensely bitter tonic, the decoction or tincture is of great effect in dyspepsia, general or local debility, flatulence, colic( hence its common name), hysteria, etc. Homoeopathic Clinical: Tincture of root— Abortion, Anaemia, Colic, Constipation, Convulsions, Debility, Dysmenorrhoea, Dysuria, Endometritis, Fever, Haemorrhoids, Hysteria, Indigestion, Leucorrhoea, Menorrhagia, Myalgia, Pregnancy( vomiting of), Sterility, Uterus( pain in, prolapse of).
STILLINGIA Stillingia sylvatica, L.( N. O.: Euphorbiaceae)
Common Names: Queen’ s Root, Yaw Root, Queen’ s Delight, Silver Leaf. Features: Stillingia is a native of the southern part of the United States. This perennial herb has an unequally tapering, rarely branched root; the internal bark is thick, spongy, fibrous with resin cells, easily separated from porous, radiate wood. The somewhat angled stem is 2 – 4 ft. high, which when broken gives a milky sap, like Milk weed. The leaves are sessile, of a silver colour on the underside and somewhat leathery, and tapering at the base. The flowers are yellow and arranged on a terminal spike. The fruit is a three-grained capsule. The root should be used soon after being gathered as age impairs its properties, due to a very acrid oil, known as the oil of Stillingia. Medicinal Part: The root. Solvents: Alcohol, water( partially). Bodily Influence: Alterative, Expectorant, Diuretic, Diaphoretic, Sialagogue, Cholagogue, Antivenereal, in large doses: Emetic, Cathartic. Uses: The oil by itself should not be used internally. It is a most pronounced glandular stimulant and for this reason is of great use, especially when combined with Sarsaparilla as an alterative preparation. For bronchitis and ordinary sore throat, tetter and as an accepted ingredient by all who know of its possessions in the treatment of syphilis, scrofula, hepatic and cutaneous affections. if