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Anemopsis californica
White flower with large yellow center about 8 inches tall.
Growing in marshy area with run-off water near a park.
Wikipedia - "Yerba mansa is used as an antimicrobial, an antibacterial, and to treat vaginal candidiasis. Yerba mansa is used to treat inflammation of the mucous membranes, swollen gums and sore throat. An infusion of roots can be taken as a diuretic to treat rheumatic diseases like gout by ridding the body of excess uric acid, which causes painful inflammation of the joints. Yerba mansa prevents the buildup of uric acid crystals in the kidneys which could causes kidney stones if left untreated. A powder of dried root can be sprinkled on infected areas to alleviate athlete's foot or diaper rash. Yerba mansa is versatile, it can be taken orally as a tea, tincture, infusion or dried in capsule form. It can be used externally for soaking inflamed or infected areas. It can be ground and used as a dusting powder. Some people in Las Cruces, NM use the leaves to make a poultice to relieve muscle swelling and inflammation."
Spotted on May 17, 2011
Submitted on Jul 29, 2011
7 Comments
You are very welcome. I have learned so much by looking at what people have added to this mission.
I've updated the notes to quote the link. It's great information. Thanks 1Sarah2!
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I think it is great for this mission for its medicinal uses. If you would just please place them in your description or notes.
My apologies, the quote was from Wikipedia and was based on the other common name, Yerba mansa
Hi 1Sarah2, I added this because it was classified as a perennial herb. Please read the following quote from Calflora and let me know if you would like me to remove it from this mission. "Yerba is Spanish for herb, and thus one would think that mansa is also from Spanish as well, but all indications point to the fact that it is not. Mansa means calm or tranquil in Spanish, and the plant has no sedative effect, nor did local people ever use it as a calming agent. Its primary use is as an antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal. The most likely explanation is that mansa is a Spanish alteration of the original native word for the plant, now lost in the depths of time. . ."
I see that you have added this spotting to the Herbs & Spices - Source Plants Mission. Please add information on its use as an herb or spice. Thanks!
Anyone recognize this wildflower growing in a boggy area?