Botanical Index No. 284

Colombo

jateorhiza palmata

Medicinal Actions

Anthelminthic, Antiseptic, CNS-Paralytic, Emetic, Fungicide, Gastrotonic, Hypotensive, Laxative, Narcotic, Stomachic, Tonic

Primary Conditions Treated

Aperitif Bitter Anorexia Cholera Colitis Constipation Diarrhea Dysentery Dyspepsia Enterosis Fungus Gastrosis High Blood Pressure Infection Mycosis Pulmonosis Sore

General Dosage

0.5–2 g/day; 1 tbsp decoction every 2 hours; 5 g colombo wine; 20 drops liquid extract.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. “Hazards and/or side effects not recorded for proper therapeutic dosages”. High doses can lead to signs of paralysis and unconsciousness. LD50 = 2400–5000 mg/kg orl mouse.

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