Gravel root

Gravel root possesses antilithic, diuretic, and antirheumatic properties. Traditionally, it is used for urinary calculus, cystitis, dysuria, urethritis, prostatitis, rheumatism, gout, and specifically for renal or vesicular calculi. 

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Synonym Eupatorium purpureum is also called Gravel Weed and Queen of the Meadow, from which the medicinal "Gravel Root" is obtained. 

Habitat Gravel Root is a native of the United States, and must not be confused with the English Queen of the Meadow or Meadowsweet (Spiraea ulmaria). 

Gravel root is much prescribed for cases of stone in the bladder and certain other troubles of the kidneys and urinary apparatus. A decoction of 1 ounce of the root to 1 pint (reduced from 1 1/2 pints) of water is made, and taken in wineglass doses. Gravel root is also met with in nervine formulae, in which its tonic properties are recognised. 

The American physio-medical or "Thomsonite" M.D., F. H. England, has said that Gravel Root "induces very little stimulation. It expends nearly all its influence on the kidneys, bladder and uterus. It probably influences the whole sympathetic nervous system. Its use promotes the flow of urine as scarcely anything else will."... 

DIURETICS Enhance the secretion of urine.—Broom, Buchu, Celery, Clivers, Eryngo, Gravel Root, Juniper, Parsley Piert, Pellitory-of-the-Wall, Shepherd s Purse, Wild Carrot. 

Eupatorium purpureum. Eupatorium purpureum. W. III. Gravel root. 1759.—Radix. The root. ... 

Gravel root is also called queen of the meadow or joe-pye-weed. It exhibits a specific influence on the genitourinary organs. Historically, it was believed to dissolve kidney stones, hence the name gravel root. It is useful for urinary calculi or gravel, but it is not effective for diminishing kidney stones. It is, however, useful for chronic irritation of the bladder, kidney, and prostate, especially if there is pain on urination, a sensation of obstructed urinary flow, and difficult drop-by-drop passage of urine. 

To make the tea, decoct 1 teaspoon of dried gravel root in 8 ounces of water for 15 minutes, then steep another 1/2 hour. Take 4 ounces of tea three times per day. The dosage of the tincture is 20 to 30 drops three times per day. 

Bone is a capsule that contains a 310 mg net wt combination of oatstraw, horsetail, comfrey, and pan pien lien. It is recommended that two capsules of Bone be taken with a large glass of water three times a day. BM C is a capsule that contains a 380 mg net wt combination of white oak bark, marshmallow root, mullein herb, wormwood herb, lobelia herb, scullcap herb, comfrey root, black walnut bark, and gravel root. The recommended daily use of BM C is two capsules with a large glass of water three times daily. Simply Clean Combination/Oily Skin is a cosmetic cream that contains five hydroxy acids, chamomile, comfrey, and aloe. Delicate Cleanser Dry Skin is a cosmetic cream that contains five hydroxy acids, chamomile, comfrey, yarrow, aloe, and ginseng. 

Eutrochium purpureum (L.) E.E. Lamont SCN Joe Pye gravel root (root)... 

Each capsule contains Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin A, Parsley Leaf, Echinacea, Pumpkin Seed, Gravel Root, Com silk. Bee Pollen. BAA. 

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