Cinquefoil is also known as wild tansy, silverweed and gooseweed.
It was used as an antispasmodic to relieve muscular spasm and spasm of the uterus. Stomach pains and painful menstruation were also thought to be relieved by it. Early herbalist used it to treat epilepsy.
It was used as a gargle for sore throats and as a mouthwash for mouth ulcers. Externally it was used in the treatment of abrasions and wounds.
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