Stone Root

Botanical Name
Collinsonia Canadensis (LINN.)

Synonyms
Richleaf. Knob-Root. Knobweed. Horsebalm. Hardback. Heal-all. Oxbalm. Knot-Root. Baume de Cheval. Guérit-tout.

Parts Used
Whole plant, fresh root.

Introduction
Stone Root (Collinsonia canadensis) has a four-sided stem, from 1 to 4 feet in height, and bears large, greenish-yellow flowers. It grows in moist woods and flowers from July to September. The rhizome is brown-gray, about 4 inches long, knobby, and very hard. The whole plant has a strong, disagreeable odor and a pungent and spicy taste. The chief virtue of the plant is in the root, which should always be used fresh. The name is derived from its discoverer, Peter Collinson. In the root of this herb, there is resin, starch, mucilage and wax. In the leaves, resin, tannin, wax and volatile oil. The alkaloid discovered in the root appears to be a magnesium salt.

Medical Importance Uses
Stone Root is used in Hemmorhoids, rectal pain. Varicose veins with pain. Pelvic conditions in general with blood congestion. Laryngitis, irritation from overuse of voice, nervous cough, throat tickle, hoarseness. Chronic ear problems with discharge. Chronic bronchitis. Chronic diarrhea, enteritis, colitis irritable bowel syndrome..Vaginal discharges. Heavy menstrual bleeding with pelvic congestion. Neurogenic bladder, Has nervine and heart tonic properties. Seizures, chronic spasm. Neurocardiac syndrome, heart and chest pain esp. with chronic cough.

Constituents
In the root there is resin, starch, mucilage and wax. In the leaves, resin, tannin, wax and volatile oil. The alkaloid discovered in the root appears to be a magnesium salt.

Side effects
No Reported.


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