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Parietaria diffusa
Pellitory of the wall
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Latin Name: Parietaria diffusa
Synonyms: P. officinalis. Auct non L. P. ramiflora.
Common Name: Pellitory of the wall
Family: Urticaceae(Click to Search)
Author: Mert.&Koch.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Hedgebanks and dry walls[7, 17].
Mature Height: 0.6
Mature Width: 0.6
Habit: Perennial
Medicinal Uses: Pellitory of the wall has been valued for over 2,000 years for its diuretic action, as a soother of chronic coughs and as a balm for wounds and burns[254]. In European herbal medicine it is regarded as having a restorative action on the kidneys, supporting and strengthening their function[254].
The whole herb, gathered when in flower, is cholagogue, slightly demulcent, diuretic, laxative, refrigerant and vulnerary[4, 7, 61, 165, 238]. It is an efficacious remedy for kidney and bladder stones and other complaints of the urinary system such as cystitis and nephritis[4, 238, 254]. It should not be prescribed to people with hay fever or other allergic conditions[238].
The leaves can be usefully employed externally as a poultice on wounds etc[4]. They have a soothing effect on simple burns and scalds[7].
The plant is harvested when flowering and can be used fresh or dried[238].
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