Figwort is also known as heal-all.
Early herbalist used it to cure the skin disease scrofula. Later, it was used as a diuretic and as mild laxative. It was also used as stimulant in heart disease.
Externally figwort was used in the treatment of skin diseases and to help reduce the swelling of bruises.
It was usually administered in the form of an infusion of the dried root stock or of the flowers.
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