Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum): The plant was used in ancient days to relieve dropsy. The seeds were often soaked in wine to create a tonic for scurvy when other sources of vitamin C were not available and also to promote menstruation. The root is a diuretic. The crushed leaves or their juice was a soothing and healing treatment for cuts and minor abrasions. It was also used for asthma. These uses are now obsolete.
Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)
Posted by admin on February 1, 2009 in Herb Review · 0 Comment
