Name: Gravel Root (Queen of the Meadows) Powder 100 g, 50 g, 25 g
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Gravel Root (Queen of the Meadows) Powder – 100 g ($23.99), 50 g ($14.99), 25 g ($9.99)

Benefits:
Since the gallbladder is often affected by gallstones, you can use gravel root to treat gallstones. They are not stones but crystalline deposits formed from excess substances in bile and can range in size from small to large. The crystals will require surgery if left untreated. However, when you take Gravel root, it will help to dissolve gallstones and prevent new ones from forming.

Also, besides having natural diuretic properties, gravel root also has an astringent effect on the urinary system. The benefits include toning and stimulating the pelvic and mucous membranes. This herb can also relieve pain associated with dysuria, urinary tract, and bladder problems.

Having excessive uric acid in the joints can cause gout and arthritis. Gravel root antilithic properties and the ability to support the cleansing of the kidneys make it useful in the systemic treatment of gout and rheumatism. Its ability to bring minerals into and out of a solution makes it effective for removing deposits from joints hence treating gout and other joint problems.

As you can see, Gravel root is a very popular folk remedy to treat conditions associated with the kidneys and bladder. These include water retention, edema, and irritable bladder.

Nutrients

Gravel root is extracted from the gravel plant, also known as Eupatorium purpureum. Medicine is made from the bulb, root, and other portions that grow above ground. It has been used for centuries in traditional Native American medicine, which is believed to be effective for treating certain conditions by reducing inflammation. The herbal medicine practitioners claim it can aid in the treatment of kidney stones. Native American Indians traditionally used it as an antilithic (kidney stone-dissolving) to soften and dissolve kidney stones and help pass debris. The herb is also said to reduce the size of kidney stones.

Kidney Stones Dissolve Thought to be an antilithic (kidney stone-dissolving) by Native American Indians, they traditionally use it for softening and dissolving kidney stones and promoting the passage of debris in the kidney. The herb is also reputed to be effective for reducing the size of kidney stones. Despite this traditional use, the only real evidence surrounding gravel root’s power for reducing kidney stone is anecdotal. No modern scientific proof is yet available.

As the common name of this plant hints, gravel root is an extremely useful herb for treating problems of the urinary tract. In effect, this herb helps to avoid the formation of stones in the kidneys and gallbladder and may also shrink the existing stones in these organs.

Gallstones Dissolve Gallstones are common complaints affecting the gallbladder. They are not actually stones though, but an accumulation of excess substances in the bile, resulting in hard crystalline deposits. These hardened deposits range in size. They can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as golf balls. The thing with gallstones is that they often go unnoticed, but they can become very painful and even require surgery over time. For centuries, cultures have attributed gravel root with the ability to dissolve existing gallstones and discourage new ones from forming.

Arthritis And Gout It is no secret that excess uric acid in the joints can result in gout and possibly arthritis. Thankfully, gravel root plays a role in the systemic treatment of gout and rheumatism as it supports the cleansing of the kidneys and has an antilithic effect on uric acid crystals. It is also great for arthritis and overall bone health due to its ability to bring minerals into and out of a solution, hence being effective for dissolving and removing deposits in the joints.

Urinary Tract Gravel root has natural diuretic abilities and a suiting astringent effect on the urinary tract. Its benefits include helping to tone and stimulate the pelvic areas as well as the mucous membranes throughout the body. Traditional and conventional uses of gravel root indicate it has been used successfully to treat urinary tract problems and bladder problem. The herb also helps people with dysuria (painful urination) in alleviating pain.

Fever Gravel root also works quite well for treating typhus, and it helps lower typhus-related fever as well. WebMD confirms this as they say it can be used for “fever from malaria, typhus or dengue virus.” Native North American Indians have cited its use as a diaphoretic to promote sweating, which comes in handy for breaking a fever.

Botanical Name: Eupatorium purpureum
English: Queen of the Meadow
Also, known as: Gravel Root, Kidney Root, Joe-Pye Weed, Trumpet Weed, Purple Boneset
Origin: USA
Harvested: Wild or cultivated
Parts Used: Root

General Information:
Eupatorium purpureum, is an erect, herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 7 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide and usually unbranched. Found in low meadows, woods, gravelly lots, and near water. The central stem is light green and glabrous, except where the whorls of leaves of occurring, where it is slightly swollen and purple. The leaves, from three to five at a joint, are broad, rough and jagged. The leaves are about 6″ long and 3½” across, or sometimes larger, they are broadly lanceolate or ovate and crenate-serrated along the margins. Each leaf is dull green and hairless on the upper surface, the lower surface is pale green and hairless to finely pubescent. Clusters of dull pink, lavender, or white florets bloom late summer to early fall. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies.
The entire plant, in fact, is used in native medicine, with the roots being the strongest part. It is the official part, with a fragrance resembling that of old hay, and slightly bitter, an aromatic taste which is faintly astringent but not unpleasant. Crushed leaves have an apple scent and can be dried, then burned to repel flies.

The entire plant, in fact, is used in native medicine, with the roots being the strongest part. It is the official part, with a fragrance resembling that of old hay, and slightly bitter, an aromatic taste which is faintly astringent but not unpleasant. Crushed leaves have an apple scent and can be dried, then burned to repel flies.

The herbaceous perennial plant gravel root is native to North America and is found growing naturally in damp woodland and meadows extending from southern Canada to Florida and westwards to Texas. Gravel root plants thrive well in common garden soil which has adequate drainage, but can retain moisture in sun or partial shade. Plants belonging to this species may be cultivated in somewhat rough grass that can be mowed or cut every year during autumn. Gravel root has the ability to tolerate extreme cold conditions and can endure as low temperature as approximately -25°C. The crushed leaves of gravel root have an aroma that is akin to that of vanilla/apple.

These plants appear to be unaffected by the intrusion and preying by rabbits. Interestingly enough, butterflies are drawn by gravel root. This species may be propagated by its seeds or root division. The seeds of gravel root should be sown in spring in a cold frame and it is advisable that you only cover the seeds. When the seedlings have grown sufficiently large to be handled, prick them individually and plant them in separate pots.

The young plants may be transplanted into their permanent positions outdoors during the summer. Propagation by division of roots should ideally be done in spring or autumn. It is quite simple to grow the plant by root separation and it is possible to re-plant the thickets into their enduring positions outdoors.

When gravel root is grown in the gardens, this plant blends excellently with showy grasses to offer a typical ‘prairie’ appearance, but also appears similarly effectual when grown with lofty sub-tropical flowers, for instance Dahlia, Salvia, Canna and Brillantaisia in a range of colors, including white, pink, blue and cerise.

The plants require cutting to the ground during winter. The height of the plants notwithstanding, they hardly require staking (poles to support the plants). In effect, there are various cultivars of gravel root, counting ‘Purple Bush’ and “Gateway’.

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.

Gravel Root Tea
Ingredients:
1-2 teaspoons dried gravel root
1 cup boiling water

Instructions:
Place the dried gravel root in a cup or teapot.
Pour boiling water over the root.
Let steep for 10-15 minutes.
Notes: This tea can help support kidney health and urinary function. Its taste may be somewhat bitter, so you might add honey or lemon to improve flavour.

Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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This information has not been evaluated by Health Canada.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

How Much to Use
It is common that 10g of a fresh herb = 1g when dehydrated.
Recommended daily amount: 1-2 tsp dried gravel root, up to 3 times/day. Add to food or make a tea.