Figwort is a plant from the Scrophulariaceae family. The knotted figwort is also known by its botanical name, Scrophularia
Figwort is a perennial herb that grows to roughly 3 feet tall. It has a square stem with heart-shaped or oval leaves. It produces brown, clustered flowers with green seeds. Figwort naturally grows in moist and damp areas such as in ditches or along riverbanks. The whole figwort plant is used to produce medicinal remedies.1,2,3
Figwort Health Uses and Health Benefits
The figwort plant is full of important antioxidant compounds that are beneficial for human health. Figwort contains compounds like saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids and phenolic acids. For this reason, figwort uses commonly include being a tonic to eliminate a buildup of toxins in the body.1
Figwort benefits include being a natural diuretic. Figwort is often taken as a water pill to help increase urination and reduce bloating and swelling. Figwort benefits also include being a natural pain reliever that can be helpful for a variety of conditions.2,3
Figwort uses include being a topical treatment that can be applied to the skin for conditions like burns and scrapes.3
Other figwort benefits include:
Figwort uses include:
Figwort Side Effects and Precautions
Figwort side effects can occur in people with heart conditions. As a natural heart stimulant, figwort can worsen irregular heartbeats or other heart problems.1
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