broken bones, herbal medicine, medicinal properties, teasel, traditional chinese medicine

Teasel: The Amazing Root Used to Heal Broken Bones

The common teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) is currently found in most states in the United States. Native to Europe and temperate Asia, the common teasel may have been introduced to North America as early as the 1700s. The plant can reach a height of five feet and bears small fruits that resemble nuts. Teasel root has ...

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A teasel plant.