MAIDENHAIR
Herb: MAIDEN HAIR FERN
Botanical name: Adiantum capillus veneris
Origin: Pakistan
Therapeutic actions: Anti-dandruff; Anti-tussive;
Depurative; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Galactogogue;
Refrigerant; Stings; Tonic; Vermifuge.
Description: It has been used for respiratory and
urinary disorders.
Internal uses: It has been used to clear up coughs, congestion of colds, asthma, pleurisy, gravel, jaundice, hoarseness, and catarrhal problems. It has also been used as a detoxifier in alcoholism and to expel worms
from the body. Also has been used for relieving painful and excessive menstruation.
External uses: Sometimes used in hair rinses as a tonic.
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant.