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Common name: |
Couch grass |
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Family: |
Graminaceae |
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Parts used: |
Rhizome, root |
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Chemistry: |
Mucilage– polysaccharides (inulin like triticin 8-11%), fructose, glucose, 3% Inositol& mannitol, lactic acid, levulose, flavonoids (tricin), pectin, saponins, glycoside (vanillin), fixed oil, silicic acid, organic acids (incl.malate), vitamins A & B, potassium, silica, iron, traces of volatile oil (mainly agropyrene 95%) (anti-bacterial) |
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Main actions: |
Demulcent diuretic. Anti-microbial. |
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Other Actions: |
Diuretic, demulcent, anti-microbial, antibiotic, uric acid solvent, nutritive, anti-cholesterol, cholagogue, urinary anti-inflammatory, anti-lithic, emollient. |
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Dosage: |
Tincture: 3-6ml TID |
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Safety:
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