Grass of Parnassus
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Grass of Parnassus
Parnassia palustris
Flowering aerial parts
A sedative for nervous disorders
The whole plant is astringent, slightly diuretic, sedative, tonic and vulnerary. Used to treat wounds and as a sedative, for treating nervous disorders. It is used as a homeopathic tonic for anxiety, Very little is known about the chemistry of this plant.