Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 Hi, I am new to this list. I am wondering if any of you know anythihg about Epilobium parviflora. It is supposedly used fairly widely in Europe to help with urinary tract and prostrate problems. I am interested to grow it myself. Does anyone know whtether it is annural or perennial? And I would like to know which parts of the plant should be used to make the herb. Do you wait till it flowers and use just that or is the whole plant cut up effective. Thanks for your help. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 I've not heard of this particular one but if memory serves me I believe epilobium is of the evening primrose family..... have you tried searching for it on the net? Suzi Chuck Neville <cneville wrote: Hi,I am new to this list. I am wondering if any of you know anythihg about Epilobium parviflora.It is supposedly used fairly widely in Europe to help with urinary tract and prostrateproblems. I am interested to grow it myself. Does anyone know whtether it is annural orperennial? And I would like to know which parts of the plant should be used to make theherb. Do you wait till it flowers and use just that or is the whole plant cut up effective.Thanks for your help.ChuckFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 I think it is related to fireweed. I have gotten some info about it on the net but the info I am asking for now has eluded me. Chuck At 10:11 AM 11/7/02 -0800, you wrote: I've not heard of this particular one but if memory serves me I believe epilobium is of the evening primrose family..... have you tried searching for it on the net? Suzi Chuck Neville <cneville wrote: Hi, I am new to this list. I am wondering if any of you know anythihg about Epilobium parviflora. It is supposedly used fairly widely in Europe to help with urinary tract and prostrate problems. I am interested to grow it myself. Does anyone know whtether it is annural or perennial? And I would like to know which parts of the plant should be used to make the herb. Do you wait till it flowers and use just that or is the whole plant cut up effective. Thanks for your help. Chuck Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to prescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian Shillington Doctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 EPILOBIUM PARVIFLORUM Praised in Treben's Health From God's Garden for inflammation of the prostate gland, bladder and kidney disorders. An ingredient of Swedish Bitters. It is both an annual and perennial depending on where you live. ( zones 5-8 perennial) Usually for medicinal properties it seems the above ground parts are used (Leaves, flowers, stem) see below for other info from web Michael Epilobium parviflorum - Small-flowered hairy willow herb Epilobium angustifolium - Rosebay willow herb - Fireweed - Blooming sally - Great willow herb Epilobium hirsutum - Great hairy willow herb - Codlins and cream Epilobium latifolium - Fireweed Epilobium montanum - Broad-leaved willow herb http://users.anet.com/~manytimes/page45.htm Epilobium parviflorum is considered to be one of the most important medicinal herbs for men's health conditions. As a healing herb, it has been neglected and recklessly damaged through the clearing of the land and therefore had all but disappeared from the face of the earth. Not only from the fields of the world had this plant become scarce, but also from the text books from which came the detailed information that uncovered the secrets of the herb's healing properties. Therapeutic Use: A male support formula which balances normal male physiology and function. It may be beneficial to men in satisfying specific physiological requirements of the male body and enhancing masculine needs. Also assists in the maintenance of men's well-being. from http://www.grimcity.com/fuckyoumotherfucker/pissproblems.html The Willow-herb, until now hardly found mentioned in herbals, has since the first publication of this book in the German language started an almost triumphal march across Europe and even further, as a medicinal herb for disorders of the prostate gland. Since there are several species of Willow-herb and some people are uncertain which are the ones with the medicinal properties I will mention the ones that can be used: Pink Willow-herb (Epilobium parviflorum), Mountain Willow-herb (Epilobium montanum), Dark-green Willow-herb (Epilobium obscurum), Lance-leaved Willow-herb (Epilobium lanzeolatum), Hill Willow-herb (Epilobium collinum), Marsh Willow-herb (Eppilobium palustre, Gravel Willow-herb (Epilobium anagallidifolium). The Willow-herbs with the colour is reddish, pale pink to almost white. The flowers stand on thop of the long thin pod-like seed vessels. These later split, disclosing many silky whites hairs in which are embedded the tiny seeds. A chemist in Munich showed me an old pharmacopoeia where it was still mentioned around 1880. Drugs have pushed it aside. Many who suffer from a disorder of the prostate gland are able to find relief without an operation through the Willow-herb. If an operation has been performed, the Willow-herb tea relieves the burning and other complaints which often occur afterwards. But in any case a doctor can be consulted. In many cases operations can be avoided when Willow Flower herb is administered first. Infusion: 1 heaping teaspoon per one or two cups of boiling water, infused for a short time. Only 2 cups a day are taken, 1 cup in the morning on an empty stomach, 1 cup in the evening half hour before a meal. from http://www.bcn4life.com/epilob_1.htm Supports Prostate Health, Anti-Inflammatory, Helps Control Incontinence Epilobium (Small Flowered Willow Herb) only recently came to the professional's and public's attention, after a lecture by Austrian herbalist Maria Treben. However, her lecture stirred a tremendous demand for the herb throughout Germany and Austria for use by men concerned about the health of their prostate. American demand has grown quickly over the past few years, even in light of little public information about the herb, because both men and women experience its benefits. Until now, there have been few reliable sources for Epilobium, and no convenient full-spectrum forms of the herb. Anti-Inflammatory Effects Scientific literature is quickly confirming the actions of Epilobium. In 1991, an article in Plant Medicine1 confirmed its anti-inflammatory effect, and noted it to be " ten times more effective than indomethacin. " Prostate Health Inhibition of 5 alpha-reductase and aromatase, which are involved in the etiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), was confirmed in several recent articles.2,3 In addition, the anti-infectious activity of a water-alcohol extract of epilobium was shown in vitro (outside the body), in ovo (in an egg) and in vivo (in a living body).4 Technical indiations Botanical nomenclature : Epilobium parviflorum Family : Onagraceae Common name : Small-flowered willow-herb Using sector : Pharmacy Parts used : Aerial parts: Leaves, flowers, stem Main components : Flavonoids and tannins Small-flow. willowherb Epilobium parviflorum Annual or short-lived perennial herb, 2-3', self-sows. Perennial-Zones 5 to 8 Used for prostate problems. Some genotypes of willow-herb are resistant, while others are sensitive to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca epilobii). source for seeds http://netherbalist.hypermart.net/shop/herb_listings.htm http://www.sandmountainherbs.com/willow_herb.html other misc links http://www.pharmaton.com/clinical_studies/clin_prost.html http://www.webhart.net/pbenner/aprostate.shtml http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/w/wilher23.html http://www.globalherbalsupplies.com/herb_information/willow_herb.htm herbal remedies, Chuck Neville <cneville@i...> wrote: > Hi, > I am new to this list. I am wondering if any of you know anythihg about > Epilobium parviflora. > It is supposedly used fairly widely in Europe to help with urinary tract > and prostrate > problems. I am interested to grow it myself. Does anyone know whtether it > is annural or > perennial? And I would like to know which parts of the plant should be > used to make the > herb. Do you wait till it flowers and use just that or is the whole plant > cut up effective. > > Thanks for your help. > > Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 Very Good Michael..... now can we see what it looks like too??? Your cat friend...Suzi chinesemedicineman <chinesemedicineman wrote: EPILOBIUM PARVIFLORUM Praised in Treben's Health From God's Garden for inflammation of the prostate gland, bladder and kidney disorders. An ingredient of Swedish Bitters. It is both an annual and perennial depending on where you live.( zones 5-8 perennial)Usually for medicinal properties it seems the above ground partsare used (Leaves, flowers, stem) see below for other info from webMichael U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive medley videos from Greatest Hits CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 herbal remedies, Suzanne Nottmeier <suziesgoats> wrote: > > Very Good Michael..... now can we see what it looks like too??? > Your cat friend...Suzi I don't know how to attach picture so here are some links with photos Michael http://www.sanat.ch/pflanzenbilder/epilobium.jpg http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/dcs420/b/hdw12089913s.jpg http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/dcs420/b/hdw12089914s.jpg http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/cgi/gallery_query?q=onagraceae > chinesemedicineman <chinesemedicineman> wrote: > > EPILOBIUM PARVIFLORUM Praised in Treben's Health From God's Garden > for inflammation of the prostate gland, bladder and kidney disorders. > An ingredient of Swedish Bitters. > It is both an annual and perennial depending on where you live. > ( zones 5-8 perennial) > Usually for medicinal properties it seems the above ground parts > are used (Leaves, flowers, stem) see below for other info from web > > Michael > > > > > > U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive medley & videos from Greatest Hits CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 Commonly called Willow Herb, it is perennial for zones 5-8. Refer to the link below for more detailed information on usages and dosage information. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/w/wilher23.html Janet - Chuck Neville herbal remedies Thursday, November 07, 2002 8:53 AM [herbal remedies] Small flowered willow Hi,I am new to this list. I am wondering if any of you know anythihg about Epilobium parviflora.It is supposedly used fairly widely in Europe to help with urinary tract and prostrateproblems. I am interested to grow it myself. Does anyone know whtether it is annural orperennial? And I would like to know which parts of the plant should be used to make theherb. Do you wait till it flowers and use just that or is the whole plant cut up effective.Thanks for your help.ChuckFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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