Teasel

See also: Dipsacus (genus)

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Teasel is a stunning plant, tall and stately but also very beautiful if observed in detail when flowering. Its medicinal uses have long been appreciated in China, but are only recently being rediscovered by western herbalists. Teasel is very useful for Lyme arthritis, but its not a cure for Lyme itself (by itself)

Teasel helps with joint and tendon injuries, muscle pain and inflammation, chronic arthritis and lower back weakness. It is now being used for Lyme disease, ME and fibromyalgia. In bone fractures it enhances osteoblastic differentiation induced alkaline phosphatase activity and expression of bone-specific proteins.

Being a biennial, the roots of the common Teasel are harvested in late summer of the second year before dieback starts. Roots and crown are taken, which are usually both fairly easy to comminute.

Dipsacus sativus is a more vigorous and statuesque relative, the burs of which were used in the textile industry: the roots seem to have the same virtues as the wild Teasel. In either case, the extraordinary seed heads on their strong stems can be collected and dried for indoor ornamentation at the same time that the roots are unearthed.

Prep & Dose

Standard Infusion 4-8 ounces of infusion 1-3 times daily

Tincture: Dried root (1:5, 40% alcohol); 5-50 drops 1-3 times daily