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marrubium vulgare

Actions:
Anti-inflammatory, nutritive, digestive, culinary, choleretic

Therapeutic Categories:
thin mucus secretions, reduce spasms in the stomach and intestines inflammation, bloating, constipation, immunity,

Safety:
Avoid applying direct to skin, large doses can cause vomiting

Magical Uses:
Ward off evil, use during astral travel

Plant Parts Used: Leaves

Preparations: Candy, tea

Energetics: Bitter, dry

Notes: Very Bitter
immune booster and contains vitamins A, B, C, E, essential fatty acids, iron, and potassium. active ingredient in Ricola

Plant Identifiers: Leaves have a very crinkled surface, and are covered in downy hairs. White flowers