Saturday, December 30, 2017

Lizard's-tail, water-dragon

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Name: Lizard's-tail, water-dragon
Scientific name: Saururus cernuus
Possible uses: wounds, inflamed breasts, inflammation, general illness, rheumatism, stomach ailments when ingested internally, sedative effects
Part of plant used: roots, leaves
Description:  perennial; 2-5 ft.  Leaves large, asymmetrically heart-shaped.  Flowers tiny, white, on a showy, nodding "tail."


Sources
Refer back to the Sources post to see the exact books that I used!
Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs

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