Medicinal

Medicinal herbs and tools at The Hagg

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The potential remains of a medicinal kit have been found, in the form of a partial medicinal mixing palette and also a copper alloy ‘ear scoop’.

7 species of medicinal plants have been found in soil samples from The Hagg:

Context 62, Sample (2019)

Polygonaceae (knotweed family)
Galium aparine (Cleavers)
Chenopodium sp (Goosefoots)
Ranunculaceae undiff.

Context 129, Sample (2019)

Stellaria media (Common Chickweed)
Chenopodium sp (Goosefoots)

Context 132, Sample (2019)

Vicia sp (Vetches)
Chenopodium sp (Goosefoots)

Context 701, Sample (2013)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain)
Galium aparine (Cleavers)
Vicia sp (Vetches)

Context 712, Sample <17> (2013)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain)
Ranunculaceae undiff.

Polygonaceae (knotweed family)

External application to treat sores and nose bleeds
Paste for remedy for bacterial dysentry

Stellaria media (Common Chickweed)

Used to treat gastrointestinal issues
Reduce swelling

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain)

Healing wounds
Antioxidant
Stimulate immune system

Galium aparine (Cleavers)

Urinary tract inflammation treatment

Vicia sp (Vetches)

Antidepressant
Anticonvulsant
Antimicrobial

Chenopodium sp (Goosefoots)

Kills roundworms and hookworms in the intestine.

Ranunculaceae undiff.

Poultices for colds and headaches.
Stimulation and “revival” of unconscious persons.

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