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Common name: |
Gum weed |
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Family: |
Compositae |
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Parts used: |
Flowering tops |
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Chemistry: |
Diterpenes–grindelic acid, Flavonoids–acacetin, quercetin, Resins, saponins, volatile oils, bitter alkaloids |
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Main actions: |
Warming expectorant, antispasmodic |
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Other Actions: |
hypotensive, sedative, diuretic, cardiac calminative, anti-wheeze |
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Dosage: |
tincture 1-3ml TDS |
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Safety:
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