Culinary (eaten) The young tender leaves are used in summer salads or blanched as a vegetable. Gather the leaves before the flowers form. Young leaves are good for the heart and cleanse the entire system. Used as an alternative green vegetable and as a Tonic Infusion (like a tea) Pour near-boiling water over the herb and let steep 5-10 minutes. Standard quantities are 75g fresh or 30g dried herb to 500ml water. The Infusion must be taken same day. It may be sweetened, but do not add milk. This is the best method for leaves and flowers. Used for treating Rheumatism, and can be used (cooled) as a Douche to treat Vaginitis Poultice A Poultice consists of a pulp or paste made by heating chopped fresh, dried, or powdered herbs with a lttle water. Spread the paste between two layers of gauze and apply (as hot as possible) externally to the affected area. Replace as necessary. Used for treating Boils, Eczema, Psoriasis, Ulcers, Itching Skin Crush fresh leaves and apply externally to the affected area. Replace as necessary. Used for treating Inflamed Skin Wart Remover Fresh Sap from the plant can help treat Warts when appled externally to the affected area.

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