Heartsease is approved for treatment of cutaneous inflammation and sehorrheic dermatitis in infants. Homeopathy employs it for eczema therapy. The active compounds function as soothing anti-inflammatory emollients. Mucilages account for 10% of the extract by weight. Other actives include tannins, salicylic acid (0.3%) and other phenolics, flavonoids including rutin, saponins, and vitexin, and hydroxycoumarins such as umbelliferone. This herb has no reported health hazards.
Heartsease is administered by powder, decoction or tea for infusion, bath additive, ointment, and shampoo (3).