Botanical Index No. 32

American Hellebore

veratrum viride

Medicinal Actions

Analgesic, Antipyretic, Antispasmodic, Arteriosedative, Cardiosedative, Decongestant, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Hepatotonic, Hyperemic, Hypotensive, Insecticide, Larvicide, Nephrotonic, Parasiticide, Sedative

General Dosage

0.3–2 ml tincture/day; 60–240 mg fl extract; 120–600 mg tincture. Old daily dose 100 mg.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 3. Whole plant highly toxic; overdose fatal. Too toxic to use. Some of the alkaloids transdermally dangerous.

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