Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Purple Gromwell

Shikon is a Purple Gromwell /Lithospermum erythrorhizon root in Japanese.

It has been cultivated in Japan around 1300 years for its root, which can be used for herbal medicine and to make dyes.




Shikon is a one of Japanese traditional crude medicine. It has been used for many centuries due to their extraordinary healing and anti-inflammatory, antiseptic properties and is used for soothing and healing skin wounds, also as a remedy for certain digestive disorders.

Shikon(Purple Gromwell root) suddenly became a big boom  in Japan. Such as Shikon lotion, Shikon Soap, Shikon cream... I read that midnight shopping channel on TV had picked up the Shikon merchandise one night triggered the big boom.

Shikon has been shown healing of wounds,burns, bruises, and cuts, as well as the minor infections they cause. And it used in tinctures, ointments for remains healthy skin.

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