Hydrangea macrophylla, and Hydrangea paniculata are native to north America and Asia and are mainly used as an ornamental plant that hosts a full bloom of color from late spring to early fall, typically blue and purple. Generally they are considered a shrub ranging from 3 ft to 9 ft however some are trees and lianas climbing to a height of 100 or more ft. Hydrangeas are deciduous or evergreen depending on the species.
The Root (rhizome) of the hydrangea plant is greyish in color and contain many medicinal properties with phytochemicals , alkaloids and antioxidants with added nutrients of selenium, zinc, calcium and magnesium.
The healing properties of the Hydrangea Root is used to treat illnesses related to the kidney and bladder as well as a general anti-inflammatory. Hydrangea root is great for Urinary tract infection, kidney stones, bladder infection, obesity, prostate disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritist, lupus, asthma, psoriasis and inflammation
Hydrangea Root Stimulates the kidneys and acts a diuretic .(Diuretics, or “water pills,” are beneficial for reducing excess fluid in the body which helps in treating high blood pressure and heart failure as well as swelling and bloating.
Phytochemicals : Kaempferol, quercetin, rutin, saponin
Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium and zinc
Never consume Hydrangea leaves, they are toxic.
If you would like to try hydrangea root, we offer capsuled hydrangea root from Allegheny Naturals.
