Teasel Root
Dipsacus asper – root
Teasel root has been used widely, and for a long time, as a remedy for bone health and as an anti-inflammatory herbal medicine.
In Lyme Disease it is used for its ability to pull bacteria from tissue and into the blood stream, exposing it to antimicrobials and the immune system.
Actions
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Immunomodulatory.
- Analgesic.
- Bacteriostatic.
Indications
- Joint disease including:
▪ Rheumatoid arthritis
▪ Fibromyalgia
▪ Bone fractures, muscle and joint pains
▪ Tendon and ligament injuries
▪ Soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees
▪ Symptoms in Lyme disease.
Notes
The clinical applications of Teasel Root include its ability to displace bacteria from dense tissue where it may be sequestered out of reach of antimicrobial therapy.
Contra-indications and Cautions
No known toxicity, contraindications or drug interactions.
