What are the traditional uses of Chimaphila umbellata?

Chimaphila umbellata has 27 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Chimaphila umbellata?

Chimaphila umbellata contains 30 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

Does Chimaphila umbellata have herb-drug interactions?

Verdica documents 23 potential herb-drug interactions for Chimaphila umbellata. Always consult a healthcare provider before using herbal preparations alongside any medication.

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Chimaphila umbellata

King's Cure

Family: Ericaceae • Genus: Chimaphila • Region: TEMPERATE ASIA: China, Eastern Siberia, Habarovskij kraj, Hokkaidô, Honshu, Japan, Jilin Sheng, Liaoning Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu, Russian Federation, Russian Federation-Eastern Siberia, Sakhalin, Western Siberia,Russian Federation-Western Siberia. NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada, Yukon, Québec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, British Columbia, United States, Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Alaska, Mexico, Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Chiapas, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, México, Michoacán de Ocampo, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, Tlaxcala, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Ciudad de México, EUROPE: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic and Slovakia), Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Russian Federation-European part, European part, Belarus, Ukraine, Former Yugoslavia, Romania, France

Summary: Chimaphila umbellata (King's Cure) is a plant in the Ericaceae family. Verdica documents 27 traditional uses, 30 phytochemical compounds, and 23 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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About Chimaphila umbellata

Chimaphila umbellata is a species in the Ericaceae family.

Care Information

Sunlight	Partial shade (dappled sunlight is ideal)
Watering	Regular — keep soil moist; use rainwater if possible
Soil	Acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zone	USDA 3-8

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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