Pipsissewa
(Chimaphila umbellata)
Also know as Prince's pine
Botanical Information
A short perennial evergreen with dark green leathery sharply toothed leaves from the Huckleberry family, with greenish purple cup-shaped flowers.
Working with Pipsissewa
Part(s) Used
Herb
Herb Forms
Tincture, capsule, bulk herb for tea.
Pipsissewa acts as a urinary antiseptic and is used for bladder infections and weak bladder. It is also indicated for nephritis, swollen lymph glands, arthritis, and chronic rheumatism. This forest-loving herb is in the same family as uva-ursi (Ericaceae) and contains the same kind of antiseptic phenolic compounds. Pipsissewa is milder and safer to use when there is an acute infection or internal heat, as it is not as irritating.
Pipsissewa has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Pipsissewa
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
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Condition
Treatment Support
urinary antiseptic and demulcent
Application
tea, tincture, capsules
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