Canadian Fleabane (Erigeron canadensis)
The plant is indigenous to America but found globally today. It is an annual or biennial 30 to 100 cm high with small yellowish composite flowers.

Parts used:
Aerial parts
Botany
The plant is indigenous to America but found globally today. It is an annual or biennial 30 to 100 cm high with small yellowish composite flowers.
Constituents
Contains predominantly volatile oils (notably limonene, bergamots and pinenes) and some tannins.
Possible Interactions
Herbs - None documented. Drugs - None known
Comments
Canadian fleabane is used for bronchitis, diarrhoea, dysentery, oedema, uterine bleeding, and tumours. It is also used orally as an anthelmintic, mild haemostyptic, to counteract or prevent inflammation and fever; and in the treatment of granuloma annulare, sore throats, and urinary tract infections.
➥ Pharmacopoeia and Other Monographs
German Commission E