Wiccan Supplier
Couchgrass Root
$14
Many gardeners consider couchgrass an invasive and unwelcome week, but in fact, couchgrass root has long been valued as a medicinal herb. Pioneers who settled the American and Canadian west also used dried couchgrass root as a substitute for coffee and even grain, making a kind of bread from its flour.
Also known as "dog grass” by the ancient Anglo-Saxon name cwice (pronounced "kwitch"), organic Elytrigia repens is approved by Germany's Commission E (which, for Germany, is similar to the U.S. Food and Drug administration) in the treatment of urinary tract infections and numerous respiratory disorders as well as laryngitis.
Clinical studies of this common, yet rather remarkable natural herb (which, as a grass, is a true "herb") indicates that intake of the kind of soluble fiber found in couchgrass root can increase the number of friendly microbes in the gastro-intestinal tract while eliminating harmful ones. As such, couchgrass root is among those organic herbs that can stimulate immune function.
Medical authorities in Germany suggest a dosage consisting of between 5 and 10 milligrams of cut Elytrigia repens or dried couchgrass root in powdered form, taken as a tea with every meal.
Much used in cystitis and the treatment of catarrhal diseases of the bladder. It palliates irritation of the urinary passages and gives relief in cases of gravel.
Diuretic demulcent.
Also known as "dog grass” by the ancient Anglo-Saxon name cwice (pronounced "kwitch"), organic Elytrigia repens is approved by Germany's Commission E (which, for Germany, is similar to the U.S. Food and Drug administration) in the treatment of urinary tract infections and numerous respiratory disorders as well as laryngitis.
Clinical studies of this common, yet rather remarkable natural herb (which, as a grass, is a true "herb") indicates that intake of the kind of soluble fiber found in couchgrass root can increase the number of friendly microbes in the gastro-intestinal tract while eliminating harmful ones. As such, couchgrass root is among those organic herbs that can stimulate immune function.
Medical authorities in Germany suggest a dosage consisting of between 5 and 10 milligrams of cut Elytrigia repens or dried couchgrass root in powdered form, taken as a tea with every meal.
Much used in cystitis and the treatment of catarrhal diseases of the bladder. It palliates irritation of the urinary passages and gives relief in cases of gravel.
Diuretic demulcent.
*USDA Certified Organic 4oz.