Botanical Index No. 114

Black Bryony

tamus communis

Medicinal Actions

Allergenic, Diuretic, Emetic, Histaminic, Laxative, Propecic, Toxic

Primary Conditions Treated

Rubefacient Vulnerary Alopecia Arthrosis Asthma Bruise Cancer spleen Chilblain Constipation Dermatosis Gout Gravel Induration Paralysis Phymata Polyp Rheumatism Rhinosis Sore Splenosis Strain Water Retention Whitlow

General Dosage

Don’t take internally. Fruits steeped in gin for chilblain.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Oxalate needles on contact may trigger histaminic reactions; internally may irritate mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines. “Death in most painful form is the result of an overdose”.

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