American Adder's Tongue

Other Names: Serpent's Tongue, Dog's Tooth Violet, Yellow Snowdrop, Fawn Lily, Trout Lily, Lamb's Tongue, Rattlesnake Violet, Snake Leaf, Adder's Mouth

Parts Used:  Bulbs & Leaves

Medicinally:  Emetic, expectotant, emollient

Externally:  The fresh leaves are used as a poultice for stimulating when it is applied to ulcers, tumors and swellings (as in swollen ankles or any other form of swelling), drawing out splinters, .  The rest of the plant is emetic. 

Internally:  Infusions are taken internally in wineglassful doses to help in hicups & vomiting.  The fresh root is used by simmering it in milk and used for hicups and vomiting.  The leaves are used in tea to help with reducing fevers.  And it is said that if you chew the leaves it will help prevent conception.

For the infusion:  1 teaspoon of the fresh leaves (or 2 teaspoons of the fresh root) in 1 cup boiling water.  Drink daily a mouthful at a time.

For the poultice:  Use crushed leaves or simmer the root in milk to the proper consistency and apply it three or four times a day to the affected area.

Magickaly:  The Adder's Tongue:

Gender:  Feminine
Planet:  Moon
Element:  Water
Powers:  Healing

If you use Adder's Tongue for a poultice and then bury the root after use in a muddy area, it will help speed the healing.



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