| GUAIACUM, Guaiacum officinale |
| Parts used: The heart-wood |
| Constituents: Lignans, resins, resin acids |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Anti-rheumatic |
Chronic rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, esp. with inflammation and pain +Bogbean,
Meadowsweet or Celery |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Lubricates joints, locked joints esp. with constipation |
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Alterative |
Clears the blood, iris with brown overlay |
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Laxative |
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Diaphoretic |
Strong taste and smell. Used for syphilitic genes; MS,
herpes
Hot in winter, cold in summer. Doers not feelers |
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Diuretic |
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Herbal extract,
10-30mL per week |
| Energetics: |
| Caution: Gastritis or peptic ulceration due to the high content of resins |
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