Botanical Index No. 402

Fairy Flax, Mountain Flax

linum catharticum

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

Primary Conditions Treated

Amenorrhea Ascites Bronchosis Catarrh Constipation Cough Diarrhea Dropsy Dysuria Edema Hemorrhoid Hepatosis Oliguria Rheumatism Water Retention Worm

General Dosage

2.5 g/cup tea; 2 g powdered herb/cup; 2–3 tsp hot tea/day; 2 g herb/cup tea.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Small doses are laxative; larger doses are emetic and laxative, causing gastroenterosis.