medicinal herbs
Ague Weed
Gentianella quinquefolia
Herb: Ague Weed
Latin name: Gentianella quinquefolia
Synonyms: Gentiana quinqueflora, Gentiana quinquefolia
Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Medicinal use of Ague Weed:
The root is cathartic, febrifuge, haemostatic, stimulant and stomachic. A tea or tincture of the root is a bitter tonic, used to stimulate the digestion and a poor appetite. An infusion has also been used to treat diarrhoea, sore chest, worms and haemorrhages. A homeopathic remedy is made from the root. It is used in the treatment of intermittent fevers and as a stomachic and tonic.Description of the plant:
Plant:
Annual/BiennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
July toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Rich woods and moist fields.Propagation of Ague Weed:
Seed - must be sown in situ as soon as it is ripe in the autumn.Cultivation of the herb:
Rich woods and moist fields.Known hazards of Gentianella quinquefolia:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.