View photos of the medicinal plant, Pedicularis semibarbata (Pinewoods lousewort), profiled in Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States.
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Better for acute problems, Pedicularis can also be taken before bed if sleep is difficult due to pain sensitivity. Use it for sprains, contusions, muscle pulls, and a host of other sport–type injuries that are commonly encountered in these situations.
View photos of the medicinal plant, Pedicularis groenlandica (Elephanthead lousewort), profiled in Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States.
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Individuals whom exhibit more muscular tension than usual (this interfering with peaceful sleep) will respond well to the plant. As a bedtime sedative for hyperactive children it will be found more reliable than Valerian with its occasional circulatory stimulation.
View photos of the medicinal plant Pedicularis centranthera (Dwarf lousewort), profiled in Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States (as Pedicularis spp.).
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Pedicularis is known to be parasitic in varying degrees to other plants in its proximity. Be cautious about its collection if found growing intermingled with Senecio, Helenium/Hymenoxys, Thermopsis (Lupinus too), or other toxic plants.
