Baby's Breath
gypsophila paniculata
Medicinal Actions
Antiseptic, Cytotoxic, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Expectorant, Insecticide, Mucoirritant
Primary Conditions Treated
General Dosage
The dosage mentioned by Blumenthal et al., 30–150 mg dry root or 3–15 mg saponin, is very different than that of Gruenwald, 1.5 g/day.
Safety & Contraindications
Commission E reports no contraindications, adverse effects, or interactions except for gastric irritation. Blumenthal et al. reports that it irritates the mucous membranes. Unlike Blumenthal et al., Gruenwald et al. treats the more dangerous Gypsophila under the slightly less dangerous Saponaria, both well-endowed with saponins.
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