Synonym(s)
Cottonweed; Cudweed; Gnaphalium obtusifolium; Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium Everlasting Flower; Woollyweed
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The many-headed dysentery herb is a strongly aromatic plant native to North America. It belongs to the composite flowers.
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Folk medicine extracts of the plant are used as diuretic.
Homeopathically as Ganphalium polycepahlicum for sciatica.
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Extracts of the plant contain flavonoids such as gnaphalin and fruit musifolin, various vitamins and minerals. enol ether.
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The name 'Gnaphalium' is derived from the Greek gnaphalon for 'felt' and refers to the woolly, felt-like nature of the leaves
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer