Pipsissewa Herb (C/S) (WC) (CHIMAPHILA UMBELLATA)

Description:
Pipsissewa is a small perennial flowering plant, belonging to the Pyrolaceae family. It has a long running and partly underground stem, shining evergreen toothed leaves of a somewhat leathery texture, and clusters of white-pinkish fragrant flowers nodding from the top of the stem.

Origin:
United States

Other Names:
Bitter Wintergreen, Butter Winter, Chimaphila Maculata, Chimaphilla Umbellata, Ground Holly, King's Cure, Love-in-Winter, King's Cure, Noble Pine, Pine Tulip, Prince's Pine, Pyrola, Rat's Vein, Rheumatism Weed, Winter Green

Part Used:
Herb

Culinary Uses:
It is used as a flavoring in candy and soft drinks, particularly root beerRoot beer

Medicinal Uses:
Pipsissewa improves kidney and liver function by helping the body eliminate excess fluids. The hydroquinine content has an antiseptic effect upon the genito-urinary system.

Precautions and Adverse Reactions:
Do not be alarmed if using Pipsessewa gives the urine a greenish color. Pipsissewa cause contact dermatitis in some people.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Money, and spirit calling.
Planet Rulership: Sun
Element Rulership: Water
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