Indications

Dermatologic
• skin conditions that arise from digestive, lymphatic and liver dysfunction
• eczema
• acne
• psoriasis
• swollen glands (as in hypothyroidism)
• lymphadenopathy

Gastrointestinal
• dyspepsia
• hepatitis
• acute diarrhea
• chronic pancreatitis
• splenomegaly

Reproductive
• hypertrophy of reproductive organ
• fibroids

Endocrine
• hypothyroidism

Actions

• Alterative
• Lymphatic
• Bitter
• Laxative

Constituents

Not Well Elucidated.

• Triterpenoids
• Volatile Oil
• Tannins

Posology

• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 1 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 45% EtOH): 1-2 ml tid
• Decoction (dried herb): 0.6-3 g tid

Safety

Not well elucidated. Some constituents are known to be irritating, causing nausea and vomiting.

Interactions

None reported.

References

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