Botanical Index No. 450

Ginger Bush

tetradenia riparia (hochst.) codd.

Medicinal Actions

Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicide, Soporific, Stomachic, Trichomonicide

Primary Conditions Treated

Tranquilizer Ague Bacteria Boil Cough Cramp Dengue Diarrhea Dropsy Fever Flu Fungus Hemoptysis Infection Malaria Mumps Mycosis Nervousness Sore Throat Tuberculosis Vaginosis

General Dosage

Doses should not exceed 1 tbsp. per day.

Safety & Contraindications

Leaf infusions may produce drowsiness and stop ague. Strong teas should not be taken for more than 4 days. Should not be administered to children. There are two cases of suspected human poisoning from intentional overdoses of hot water extracts. Severe toxic inflammatory reactions of mucous membranes, leading to necrosis and sloughing, and profuse salivation ensued. Anuria developed after 24 hours and was fatal in one case.