Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla
Anemone pulsatilla or Pulsatilla vulgaris or Anemone patens or Anemone pratensis
AKA: Easter flower, Meadow anemone, Pasque flower, Wild crocus, Wind flower
Portrait: Perennial. Native to Europe, naturalized throughout North America. Grows wild on dry prairies, grassland, and areas with chalky soil. Solitary purplish-blue flowers appear in March and April. Plant is gathered while flowering in spring.
Medicinal Element: All parts above-ground
Herbal Properties: Diaphoretic, diuretic, rubefacient
Summary: Frequently found in homeopathic medicines, pulsatilla is usually, although very infrequently, prescribed for female reproductive complaints. It is specifically used for premenstrual symptoms such as anxiety, tension, headache, and uterine cramps. Sometimes suggested for ovarian pain and inflammatory conditions of the pelvic region, pulsatilla appears to relieve discomfort associated with PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) and mittelschmerz (pain at ovulation). A mild muscle relaxant, it was once administered to quiet coughs and induce sleep. Wear protective covering when harvesting this plant to avoid skin irritation. Only use dried and properly cured pusatilla. Do not use this herb except under the guidance of a knowledgeable and reputable herbalist who can customize a dose specific to your body and symptoms. Avoid pulsatilla during pregnancy.
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