Botanical Index No. 458

Golden Chain Tree, Pea Tree

laburnum anagyroides

Medicinal Actions

Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Laxative, Neurotonic, Pediculicide, Tonic

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Too dangerous for use, even as a topical pediculicide. 3–4 unripe fruits or 15–20 seed enough to kill an adult. Pub Med abstracts seemed more concerned with poisoning and lectins than with folk medicine.

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