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Common name: |
Wood Betony |
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Family: |
Labiatae |
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Parts used: |
Aerial parts |
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Chemistry: |
Alkaloids – betonicine, stachydrine, trigonelline, achillein – febrifuge. Tannins. caffeic acid (choleretic, anti-tumour). trace of essential oil. |
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Main actions: |
Nervine tonic. Sedative.. |
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Other Actions: |
Bitter, astringent, expectorant, carminative, vulnerary, circulatory stimulant, digestive, emmenagogue, aromatic. |
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Dosage: |
2 – 5ml TID |
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Safety: |
Use with care in as it is a mild uterine stimulant, can be used in small doses. Avoid large doses in pregnancy (mild emmenagogue). Excess causes diarrhoea and vomiting. |
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