> Supplement Index > Fireweed / Epilobium augustifolium / Blood Vine / Blooming Sally / Flowering Willow / Purple Rocket / Willow Herb > Fireweed General Information Fireweed Uses & Scientific Evidence For Fireweed Dosage Information Fireweed Safety & Interaction Information - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fireweed General Information Fireweed is a perennial plant that has large purple flowers. The fruit is a brown capsule that is open at both ends and releases oval seeds. Fireweed is so named because it thrives in burned or disturbed land. After bombs devastated London during World War II, Fireweed sprang up in the heart of the city. This plant has antispasmodic and demulcent properties and contains potassium, beta-sitosterol, and bioflavonoids and even though it has been used medicinally, it is best used as a food. Native Americans Indians have long since used the stems in soups and the leaves as a potherb. French Canadians call it asperge, or asparagus. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fireweed Uses & Scientific Evidence For Fireweed can be used to treat asthma, whooping cough, and hiccups. The dried leaves work well as a demulcent soothing mucous membranes, and is also used as an astringent in treating diarrhea, mucus, colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is also useful in cleansing the kidneys and bladder, and in Germany and Austria it is used for prostate problems. In ointments, Fireweed can help soothe skin irritations. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fireweed Dosage Information Fireweed comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fireweed Safety & Interaction Information Fireweed is generally regarded as safe for use as a food and medicine, but if you are taking any medications (prescription or over-the-counter) it is best to seek the advice of your physician before using Fireweed for the treatment of your condition. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - -