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In folk medicine, Fumitory has also been used for skin diseases, bladder inflammation, clogged arteries, arthritis, low blood sugar, and infections. Its effectiveness for these problems has not, however, been verified. Fumitory takes its name from the plant's blue-green color, which is reminiscent of smoke rising from the earth. According to ancient exorcists, the smoke from burning Fumitory had the power to ban evil spirits. The plant's healing properties have been celebrated by physicians and writers from the ancient Greek Dioscorides to Chaucer. In the early 20th century it was still regarded as an excellent blood purifier.Fumitory's medicinal value lies in the above-ground parts of the plant. It relieves spasms in the gallbladder, bile ducts, and gastrointestinal tract. It also stimulates the flow of bile. |
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