Latin name: Eupatorium purpureum
Common name (s): Gravel Root, Joe-Pye Weed, Kidney Root, Queen of The Meadow
Gravel Root is was given the name Joe-Pye in honor of the New England Indian healer who used it to induce sweating and cured typhus. Gravel Root was the healing herb of choice by many Indian tribes. It is an excellent herb for use in healing urinary tract infections because it is a soothing cleansing herb.
Gravel Root works to dissolve sediment and stones. It also helps to dissolve the systemic inorganic crystalline deposits which cause arthritis, gout and rheumatism thus bringing relief from the inflammation and pain caused by these conditions. Gravel Root works to remove heavy mucus formations because it is a stringent tonic herb.
Gravel Root is perennial that is robust and clump forming with erect stems. It grows finely toothed ovate leaves in whorls that smell like vanilla when they are crushed and in the summer it blooms pink to purplish-pink flowers. Gravel Root is excellent for the treatment of prostate problems in men.
Gravel Root is an antibiotic, antiseptic, anti-lithic, anti-rheumatic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, lithotropic, nervine, relaxant, stimulant and tonic. The parts of the plant that are used in herbal healing are the leaves and roots. Gravel Root is a restorative yet slightly bitter herb that works wonderfully on healing kidney disorders and liver problems according to ‘Herbs & Things’ by Jeanne Rose.
Gravel Root works great for aiding easing painful menstruation. It brings relief from pain cause by lower back pain caused by inflammation of the kidneys. It is called Gravel Root because it is so effective in loosening, dissolving and expelling gravely sediment in the passageways of the kidneys. It brings relief from pain caused by arthritis and rheumatism.
Gravel Root relaxes, stimulates and tones the pelvic viscera and the mucus membranes too. Gravel Root is excellent in bringing relief from all kinds of inflammatory diseases. It aids in stopping blood in the urine. It also eases pain caused by headaches and migraines. Gravel Root heals and expels ringworm from the skin.
Gravel Root can be used to treat any of the following:
Arthritis, back pain, bladder infections, bladder stones, bursitis, diabetes, dropsy, eases childbirth, edema, gall stones, gout, gravel, headaches, irregular menstruation, kidney disorders, kidneys infections, kidney stones, liver problems, migraines, nervous conditions, neuralgia, painful menstruation, prostate problems, rheumatism, ringworm, typhus, urinary tract infections, urinary problems, uterine disease, vagina problems and water retention.