Name: Strong Back Root
Scientific Name: Cuphea Parsonsia
Other Names: Iron Shrule, Manzanilla De America, Yerba Buena, Cimarrona, The Savane, Yerba San Martin
Properties: Aphrodisiac, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Soporific Body Parts Affected: Back Muscle, Spine, Reproductive Organs, Kidney Ailments, Impotence
Uses: Strengthens Back Muscle, Spine & Reproductive Organs, Muscle Soreness, Kidney Ailments, Impotence, Asthma, Taken as a soporific to escape pain, potent emmenagogue, Relieves Coughs, bronchitis, rheumatism, taking as a febrifuge, pulmonary ailments, inflamed eyes, Blood purging
History/Tradition: For a weak back drink a little as tea each day. To induce sleep in case of pain, make a tea boiled with "wild pinder" and "sheckel-weed". The myal man adds a few drops of nitre
Benefits: Strong Back Root is a tonic that tones the body. It is effective in strengthening the back, the muscles and reproductive organs. It relieves impotence. It is beneficial to persons suffering from respiratory ailments, as well as, those suffering from pains. It also cleanses the blood and is useful with kidney and pulmonary problems. Women too gain relief from menstrual pains when they use this herb. As a bath, it can treat eye inflammations and bodily aches.
Other Species: Sauvagesia Brownei, Chrysanthellum Americanum
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Family Member: Sauvagesia Brownei, Chrysanthellum Americanum
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