- 산형 윈터그린, Pipsissewa
. 학명; Chimaphila umbellata
. 개요; 북부온대지역 원산의 다년생 상록식물
. 효능; 수렴제, 발한제, 이뇨제
. 사용법; 우리거나 팅크, 찜질
1 학명과 약용부위
- 학명; Chimaphila umbellata
- 약용부위
. The plant.
. 플랜트
2 통명
- 영어; Bitter witergreen, ground holly, king's cure, prince's pine, rheumatism weed, wintergreen.
- 한글; 산형 윈터그린
3 개요
- 북부온대지역 원산의 다년생 상록식물
. 미국 동남부를 제외한 전지역 자생
- 줄기; 30센티내외로 각지어 성장
. 잎; 장타원형의 가죽질
- 꽃; 6월경 밀랍 혹은 백색으로 개화
Pipsissewa is a perennial, evergreen plant which favors the dry wood of the northern temperate areas of the world. It is found everywhere in the U.S. except the southernmost states of the east. A creeping, white rootstock produces several angular stems growing to about a foot high. The leathery, bright green leaves grow in whorls and are oblanceolate to oblong with sharply serrate margins. Terminal corymbs of waxy, white or pinkish flowers with purple centers appear from May to August.
4 효능
- 수렴제, 발한제, 이뇨제
. 부작용없는 이뇨효과로 유명
- 장기 차복용; 결석용해
. 음낭과 류마티스 문제 개선
- 의학적감독시
. 수종, 알부민뇨, 혈뇨, 만성신장, 임질에도 적용
- 외용; 차 혹은 찜질로
. 궤양, 종양, 담낭 및 종기치료
Astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic. Pipsissewa is particularly noted for producing diuretic action without irritant side-effects. Prolonged use of the leaf tea is said to dissolve bladder stones. It has also been recommended for scrofula and rheumatic problems. With mediclcal supervision, it can be used for dropsy, albuminuria, hematuria, chronic kidney problems, and gonorrhea. Externally, a tea or poultice made from the plant can be applied to ulcerous sores, tumors, bilisters, and swellings.
5 사용법
- 우리기; 반컵의 물에 1티스푼
. 한모금씩 음용
- 팅크; 2-15방울 복용
Infusion; Steep 1 tsp. leaves or plant in 1/2 cup water. Take in the course of a day, a mouthful at a time, unsweetened.
Tincture; Take 2 to 15 drops, as needed.