Gravel Root

Botanical: Eupatorium purpureum
Family: Compositae (daisy); Asteraceae (aster)

Other common names: Kidney Root, Trumpet Weed, Gravel Weed, Joe-Pye Weed, Jopi Weed, Hempweed, Queen of the Meadow Root*, Purple Boneset*, Tall Boneset*

*Note: Queen of the Meadow is also the name of a different herb (often called Meadowsweet with the botanical title, Filipendula ulmaria), and it is an entirely different plant with different applications. Moreover, Boneset (Eupatorium purfoliatum) is another distinct

plant that is frequently called

Queen of the Meadow and it, too, has different properties and applications.

Gravel Root has been used for kidney-related trouble, such as kidney stones and urinary infections, for centuries.  It was used to treat typhus and other ailments by the Native Americans and early settlers and is still considered a safe and effective diuretic.

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The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Gravel Root is native to the New World and has been used by Native American healers for centuries.  Gravel Root exhibits diuretic, antilithic and antirheumatic properties.  Gravel Root is used primarily for kidney stones or gravel.  In urinary infections, such as cystitis and urethritis, Gravel Root is said to be quite beneficial.  Ellingwood considered it to have the following symptomatology: "Irritation of the bladder in women from displacement and chronic inflammation of the uterus; and suppression of urine, partial or complete, during or after pregnancy."  He recommended Gravel Root in the following conditions: dropsy, strangury, gravel, hematuria, disease of the kidney and bladder from an excess of uric acid, chronic endometriosis, leukorrhoea, chronic uterine disease, threatened abortion, ovarian and uterine atony, dysmenorrhoea, dysuria, constant desire to urinate, intermittent fever and severe bone pains.  For kidney stones or gravel, Gravel Root combines well with Hydrangea.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) Capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Contraindications:
Gravel Root should not be used in conjunction with prescription medications, and it should not be taken by persons with current or past liver disease.

Capsule Information:
Our Gravel Root supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.