FIGWORT- Herbal Remedy for Urine Disorders

Botanical Name-Scrophularia nodosa

Family Name-Scrophulariaceae

Other Name-Figwort

Uses

• Skin problems
• Constipation
• Urine related problems
• Scrofulous sores
• Gangrene

How to use in different diseases

• It acts as diuretic and hence useful for urine disorders.
• It works well as mild laxative for constipation.
• It is useful in skin diseases like eczema.
• The dried flowers decoction is useful for swellings and sprains.
• The leaves are useful for as a form of ointment. It should be applied on wounds.
• The root is anathematic.
• The whole plant is beneficial for inflammations.

Parts used

Whole plant

Dose

Decoction- 5 to 10ml

Ointment- Twice daily

Preparations

Decoction,Ointment