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Anemone, Wood, Anemone nemorosa

Common Name

crowfoot, windflower, smell fox.

Where it's found

In woods and thickets accross Great Britain.

Which parts are used?

the root, the leaves and juice.

What it does

Much less widely used than in the past, it was considered effective in leprosy. It is nowmostly used to treat lethargy, eye inflammation and headaches.

An ointment made of the leaves is said to be effective in cleansing malignant ulcers.

How it's taken

Decoction, fresh leaves and root, ointment.