Yellow Loosestrife has long history in folk medicine. This plant has astringent, choleretic, tonic, anticonvulsant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and wound-healing effect. One may drink infusion of herb against diarrhea, jaundice, scurvy, cramps, general weakness, and coughing up blood and bleeding. Take one tablespoon of herbs pour 1 cup of boiling water and infuse for 3 hours, then strain. Drink 2 tablespoons 3 times daily before meals.The crushed fresh leaves of the plant can be applied to bleeding wounds.
