Botanical Index No. 80

Baneberry

actaea spicata

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

Primary Conditions Treated

Arthrosis Asthma Bacteria Cancer thigh Childbirth Chorea Cramp Dermatosis Headache Infection Inflammation Lumbago Neuralgia Ovary Parasite Rheumatism Scrofula Uterosis

General Dosage

I discourage its use by anyone except skilled herbal practitioners.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Poisonous, possibly fatal, internally causing colic, delirium, dizziness, dyspnea, enteritis, gastritis, nausea, and vomiting.