medicinal herbs
Summer Coralroot
Corallorhiza maculata
Herb: Summer Coralroot
Latin name: Corallorhiza maculata
Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
Medicinal use of Summer Coralroot:
An infusion of the plant has been used as a lotion in the treatment of ringworm and skin diseases. An infusion of the dried, whole plant bits has been used in the treatment of colds. A decoction of the stalks has been used to "build up the blood" of people suffering from pneumonia.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
50 cm(1 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
On leaf mold in woods.Cultivation of Summer Coralroot:
On leaf mold in woods.Known hazards of Corallorhiza maculata:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.