2057. Chimaphila

Nomenclature

Pipsissewa; Prince's pine; bitter wintergreen; rheumatism weed; ground holly; pyrola; pine tulip.

Description and references

Dried leaves of Chimaphila umbellata (L.) Nutt., Ericaceae. Habit. Europe, Asia, North America. Constit. Chimaphilin, arbutin, ericolin, urson, tannin, resin.

Therapeutic Category

Urinary antiseptic.