Botanical Index No. 235

Chaulmoogra

hydnocarpus spp.

Medicinal Actions

Anthelminthic, Antibacterial, Antiinflammatory, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antitumor, CNS-Depressant, CNS-Stimulant, Cyanogenic, Emetic, Laxative, Lipolytic, Parasiticide, Piscicide, Sedative

Primary Conditions Treated

Adenopathy Arthrosis Bacteria Bruise Cancer Dermatosis Diabetes Eczema Fever Furuncle Gas Gout Infection Inflammation Insomnia Itch Leprosy Leukoderma Lupus Obesity Nervousness Ophthalmia Parasite Phthisis Psoriasis Pulmonosis Rheumatism Scabies Scald Sciatica Scrofula Sore Sprain Syphilis Tuberculosis Tumor Wound

General Dosage

0.3 ml oil 3 ×/day, to a max dose of 4 ml/day; 1–4 ml oil; 1–3 g powdered seed.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Overdoses may induce CNS ups and downs, cramping, dyspnea, headache, myalgia, nausea, nephrosis, respiratory problems, and visual disorders.

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