Indications

Cardiovascular
• sluggish circulation
• intermittent claudication
• Raynaud's disease
• varicose veins

Gynecological
• dysmenorrhea with ovarian neuralgia
• ovarian cysts
• polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Gastrointestinal
• digestive complaints with bloating and gas:
• flatulence
• colic

Musculoskeletal
• chronic rheumatism
• arthritis
• myalgias

Actions

• Cardiac Stimulant
• Antispasmodic
• Bitter
• Hepatic
• Carminative
• Antimicrobial
• Sialogogue

Constituents

• Isoquinoline Alkaloids (Chelerythrine, Magnoflorine)
• Flavonoids
• Lignans
• Coumarin

Posology

• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 0.5-3 ml tid
• Infusion (dried berries): 0.5-1.5 g tid

Safety

Contraindications: Pregnancy and lactation (due to isoquinoline alkaloid content).

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