Indications

CNS
• anxiety
• stress
• nervous tension

Cardiac
• arrhythmias
• hypertension
• atherosclerosis
• coronary heart disease

Respiratory
• colds
• flus

Actions

• Nervine
• Diaphoretic
• Antispasmodic
• Antihypertensive
• Diuretic

Constituents

• Volatile Oils
• Mucilage
• Tannins

Posology

• Tincture (1:5 in 40%): 2.5-5 ml tid
• Infusion (dried herb): 1-3 tsp tid qid

Note: can easily be found in small European grocery stores.

Safety

Generally considered safe when used as indicated.

References

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Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

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Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.

Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.

Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002