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Summary |
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System
Affected |
expectorant, throat,
chest, gastric, sores,
ringworm |
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Properties
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expectorant (1/12
grain), chest diesases, bronchitis, sore throat, fever, jaundice
Inhalant stimulates gastric & intestinal secretions (1/20 grain)
External: surface tumors, ringworm, sores |
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Description
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dried rhizome &
root |
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Origin
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herb from N. America |
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Toxicity/Warning |
Inhalant: narcotic at large doses. Not to be used during
pregnancy or while taking blood thinning agents.
May cause nausea and vomiting. Not recommended for long term use. |
Important dyeplant: roots yield red-orange color to
wool.
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Dosage
To use as
a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over ½ tsp of herb (Cut & sifted), cover
and steep for 3-5 minutes.
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