
	Midwest Herbs	965 Road 2 Cedar Vale KS 67024 Tel (620) 758 2996

Figwort

The Romans used Figwort to treat piles and, as its name implies, Scrophularia was once used to treat the 'King's Evil' or scrofula (tuberculosis of the cervical lymph nodes), purulent wounds and abscesses. Culpeper calls the herb throatwort because of its use in treating scrofula. The Chinese use xuan shen, the root of a related species, S. ningpoensis, as a remedy for 'fire poisons', the kind of purulent conditions associated with the herb in the West.

	2 oz	4 oz	8 oz	1 lb
Figwort c/s	$3.80	$6.65	$11.88	$19.95

Properties/Uses - Dermatological agent, alterative with circulatory stimulating properties, anti-inflammatory, mild diuretic, laxative, mild purgative, heart stimulant (increases myocardial contraction), circulatory stimulant.

Botanical Name - Scrophularia nodosa

Part Used - Herb

Common Names/Synonyms - Figwort root, heal-all, knotty-rooted figwort, kernelwort, scrofula plant, carpenter's square, rosenoble, throatwort, knotted figwort

Cautions - As a heart stimulant, it should be avoided where there is an abnormally rapid heartbeat (tachycardia).

Figwort in larger sizes


While every effort is made by us to ensure that any information given is accurate and that any and all products supplied by us are of the highest quality. Midwest Herbs, its officers, staff or employees do not endorse, nor encourage anyone to implement the suggestions or recipes contained in this site or during any communications with our officers, staff or employees without the consent of his/hers physician. We do not take any liability for your implementation of any products available through this site or associated linked sites. Information provided is not designed to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any illness, or injury and is provided for informational purposes only. Always consult a medical doctor, or other alternative medical practitioner when suffering from any disease, illness, or injury, or before attempting a traditional or folk remedy. The products and the claims on or through this site have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Keep all products away from children. As with any natural product, they can be toxic if misused.