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KARMOZIJNBES, Phytolacca Americana |
| Parts used: Root |
| Constituents: Triterpenoid saponins, Alkaloids, Resins, Formic acid, Tannins,
Mitogens, Lectins, Proteins. Vitamins: A, C. Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorus, and iodine |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Lymph stimulant
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-catarrhal
Alterative
Anti-rheumatic
Mitogenic
Immunostimulant
Anti-viral
Anti-fungal
Anti-parasitic |
Tonsillitis, laryngitis, adenitis +Figwort, lymphatic congestion
Respiratory tract; swollen glands, esp. thyroid and spleen, hyperchlorhydria, postnasal drip
Eczema, ulcers, dry skin, mastitis, mumps
Rheumatism
Increases cell division, stimulates lymphocyte proliferation Ovarian cysts +Thuja, Calendula.
Cancer of breast, throat, uterus. Breast lumps, tumors and cancer + Red clover
MAIN Thyroid herb
Herpes simplex HSV-1 and 2, polio, mumps, influenza
Topically: acne, mastitis, scabies, tinea, sycosis (as an ointment 4g/40g of base)
Can make tea and add drops of tincture |
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| Tincture,
1-5mL per week |
| Energetics: Neutral, pungent, sweet |
| Meridians: liver, kidney, bladder |
| Contraindications: Planning conception - may lead to foetal abnormalities.
Pregnancy, lactation, and malignancies.
Stick to recommended dosage – toxic, emetic in large doses |
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