Anemopsis californica [Anemps.]

Natural History.

Yerba Mansa - Household Herb

General.

A mucous membrane medicine. Chronic forms of inflammation of the Schneiderian membrane with considerable relaxation and profound discharge. Chief value in CATARRHAL STATES, with full stuffy sensation in head and throat. Useful in cuts, bruises and sprains; and as a diuretic and in malaria. Not yet proven, but found useful in profuse mucous or serous discharges; in nasal and pharyngeal catarrh, diarrhoea and urethritis. Recommended in heart disease, as a quieting agent when unduly excited. Flatulence; promotes digestion.

Relationship.

Compare Piper meth.

Dose.

The tincture internally and locally as a spray.