Alambrillo
Adianthum capillus
Other
scientific names
Veneris capillus
Common names
Alambrillo (C.
Bis., Tag., Span)
Capilaria, capilera (Span.)
Culantrillio de pozo, culantrillo de alambre (Tag.)
Culantrillo comun (Span.)
Dorandila (Span.)
Maidenhair (Engl.)
Uenhaar (Germ.)
Properties
Emmenagogue,
expectorant, aperitive, diuretic, astringent, febrifuge, emollient.
Distribution
Usually, flower-pot
cultivation for ornamental purposes.
Parts
used
Leaves, rhizomes.
Uses:
Folkloric
Decoction of leaves
(fronds) as tea for chest afflictions; gently laxative;
Decoction of rhizomes as tea for cough, respiratory problems,
fevers, and abdominal colic.
Externally, for a variety of skin diseases and inflammatory conditiions.
Availability
Wild-crafted.
