🌿Western Herbalism
Spigelia
Spigelia marilandica
About Spigelia
Spigelia (Spigelia marilandica) is a herb used in the Western Herbalism tradition to help with Parasites, Heart Health, Headache, and Nerve Support. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Spigelia marilandica, the woodland pinkroot or Indian pink, is a perennial wildflower in the Loganiaceae family that is used as ornamental plant. It flowers in June and tends to be found low moist woods, ravines, or streambanks in partial or full shade. It will grow 30–61 cm (1–2 ft) high with a spread of 15–46 cm (0.5–1.5 ft).
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist
Parts used
Aerial Parts · internalLeaves · internal