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Figwort

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Scrophularia nodosa
Family: Scrophulariaceae  ·  Parts used: Aerial parts (and root)  ·  Also known as: Woodland figwort, Common figwort, Scrofula plant

Key actions

Alterative / depurative ('detox')Anti-inflammatoryAntispasmodicDiuretic

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • Inflammation (general)Traditional
  • Skin irritationTraditional
  • AcneTraditional
  • Arthritis / joint painTraditional
  • Detox / cleansingTraditional
  • EczemaTraditional
  • Menstrual crampsTraditional
  • Muscle spasmTraditional
  • PsoriasisTraditional
  • Swelling / fluid retentionTraditional
  • Urinary supportTraditional
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)Traditional

Selected studies & references

PreclinicalScreening of medicinal and aromatic plants extracts for the synergism with fluconazole against Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis fungi associated with denture stomatitis (2023)
PreclinicalIncreased anti-inflammatory activity and enhanced phytochemical concentrations in superfine powders obtained by controlled differential sieving process from four medicinal plants (2021)
PreclinicalPowders with small microparticle size from Hedera helix and Scrophularia nodosa exhibited high preventive antioxidant activity against H2O2-induced oxidative stress in mouse primary spleen cells (2019)
PreclinicalBiological screening of Scrophularia nodosa extract and its fractions (2012)
PreclinicalOccurrence of iridoid glycosides in in vitro cultures and intact plants of Scrophularia nodosa L. (2006)
PreclinicalWound healing activity of acylated iridoid glycosides from Scrophularia nodosa (2002)
PreclinicalAcylated iridoid and phenylethanoid glycosides from the aerial parts of Scrophularia nodosa (1999)
TraditionalEthnomedicine survey on folk dermatology in Transylvania, Romania (2022)

All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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