Rattlesnake Master

Rattlesnake Master – eryngium yuccifolium – This plant’s root is used medicinally. It has been used to treat rattlesnake bites – the root being chewed and then applied to the bite. It has also been applied to scorpion stings. Back in early Greek times the root was a remedy for flatulence. The chewing of this root produces a profuse amount of saliva. It is both expectorant and diaphoretic and has been used to treat pulmonary infections. Used to treat renal problems such as kidney stones and nephritis. This root also has the properties of reducing nocturnal emissions caused by urinary irritations.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Has been used as an antidote to snake bites, the root being chewed and then applied to the bite. Infusion of the root can be used to reduce fevers and shift phlegm. It has been used to treat renal disorders such as kidney stones and chronic nephritis.