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stoneroot

Scientific Name: Collinsonia verticillata

Family: Lamiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: KY (whorled horse-balm), OH (early stoneroot)

       

Stone Root (Collinsonia canadensis)

Stone root, also known as Collinsonia canadensis, is a perennial herb with a history of traditional uses. This plant belongs to the mint family and is native to eastern North America.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is described as having a strong scent.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is described as having a strong scent.

Common Names

  • Stone-root
  • Rich-weed
  • Rich-leaf
  • Knob-weed
  • Knob-root
  • Canada Horsebalm
  • Richweed
  • Hardhack
  • Heal-All
  • Horseweed
  • Ox-Balm

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Collinsonia canadensis
  • Family: Lamiaceae (or Labiatae), the mint family or Compositae.
  • Synonyms: Collinsonia cuneata, Collinsonia decussata, Collinsonia verticillata.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to eastern North America, specifically the eastern United States and Canada.
  • Grows in moist woodlands.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial herb growing up to 4 feet tall.
  • Has a hard, knobby rootstock.
  • Quadrangular (square) stem.
  • Opposite, ovate, serrate (toothed) leaves.
  • Erect growth habit.
  • Loose panicle of yellowish flowers.

Traditional Uses and Properties

  • Historically used for dysmenorrhea and laryngitis.
  • Used to treat kidney and bladder stones.
  • Used to increase urine flow (diuretic).
  • Used for bladder inflammation.
  • Used for edema.
  • Used for gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Used for headaches.
  • Used for hyperuricuria.
  • Used for indigestion.
  • Used for kidney stones.
  • Used for urea bladder.
  • Regarded as a non-stimulating heart tonic.
  • Beneficial effect on the venous system, indicated for varicose veins.

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "stoneroot" is derived from the herb's extremely dense and hard root.
  • Stoneroot was suggested in the book "Eat for Y Blood Type."

Resources

  • WebMD
  • Herb Pharm
  • Amazon.com
  • JustIngredients