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Culver's root

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Black root
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Leptandra virginicaVeronicastrum virginicum

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Culver's root is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take culver's root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Cholagogue RatingRatingRating

    Culver's root is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder; stimulates bile flow. Take culver's root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Deobstruent RatingRatingRating

    Culver's root is a deobstruent; removes obstructions. Take culver's root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Depurative RatingRatingRating

    Culver's root is a depurative; it is a blood cleanser. Take culver's root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diaphoretic RatingRatingRating

    Culver's root is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take culver's root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hepatic RatingRatingRating

    Culver's root is a hepatic; improves liver function. Take culver's root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Cathartic RatingRating

    Culver's root is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take culver's root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

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