Botanical Index No. 73

Balmony, Turtlehead

chelone glabra

Medicinal Actions

Antibilious, Antidepressant, Antiemetic, Antiherpetic, Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Contraceptive, Laxative, Tonic

Primary Conditions Treated

Aperitif Bitter Vermifuge Anorexia Cancer Constipation Debility Dermatosis Depression Dyspepsia Fever Gall Hemorrhoid Hepatosis Herpes Inflammation Jaundice Mastosis Nausea Rheumatism Sore Ulcer Virus Vomiting Worm Yellow Fever

General Dosage

1 drachm leaf 3 ×/day; 0.5–1 g powdered herb; 2–4 ml liquid extract.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1. Food Plant. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”.

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