Botanical Index No. 55

Arrowroot

maranta arundinacea

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

Primary Conditions Treated

Asthenia Bronchosis Cholecystosis Colitis Convalescence Cough Cystosis Dermatosis Diarrhea Dysentery Dyspepsia Dysuria Enterosis Erysipelas Fever Gangrene Gastrosis High Cholesterol Hoarseness Ophthalmia Pulmonosis Sore Sore Throat Sprain Sting Sunburn Tumor Urethrosis Wound

General Dosage

2–3 drachms boiled in 1 pint milk or water; 15 g starch dissolved in 250 cc sweet water for dysentery.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Canadian law disallows as nonmedicinal ingredient for oral products.

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