Stillingea Root Cut

Botanical Name:  Stillingia sylvatica

Common Name:

• English:  Queen’s root
• Also, known as: Yaw root, Queen’s delight, Silver leaf, Baill, Chinesicher Talgbaum, Stillingie, Albero del sego

Origin: USA

Harvested:  Cultivated

Parts Used:  Root                                                                

General Information:

Stillingia sylvatica is a native of the southern part of the United States. This perennial herb has an unequally tapering, rarely branched root; the internal bark is thick, spongy, fibrous with resin cells, easily separated from porous, radiate wood. The somewhat angled stem is 2–4 feet high, which when broken gives a milky sap, like Milk weed. The leaves are sessile, of a silver color on the underside and somewhat leathery and tapering at the base. The flowers are yellow and arranged on a terminal spike. The fruit is a three-grained capsule. The root should be used soon after being gathered as age impairs its properties, due to a very acrid oil, known as the oil of Stillingia.

How to use:   

Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water. Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes. Strain and squeeze out as much as liquid as possible and enjoy!

Tips:

• You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with a bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder and or licorice root powder.

Precautions: 

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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