Simple Herbal Extracts | Culver’s Root
Name |
Culver’s Root |
Botanical Name |
Veronicastrum virginicum |
Part Used |
root |
Contraindications |
Not for use in pregnancy or while lactating. Blockage of the bile ducts, acute gallbladder inflammation, and intestinal blockage * |
Traditional Information* |
Formerly known as Leptandra, this herb was a popular Eclectic medicine. The root is a bitter tonic, aperient and cholagogue. It is a slow acting laxative used for liver congestion with non-obstructive jaundice, poor fat metabolism, liver headaches with constipation and clay colored stools. This herb works well with other liver herbs such as Dandelion or Chicory root. |
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG
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