Skunk Cabbage ( Symplocarpus foetidus)
Other Names::
A perennial plant native to eastern North America, characterized by a foul odor and large, cabbage-like leaves.
Toxic caution: Contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause irritation and swelling if ingested.
Energetics::
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Respiratory
Digestive