Botanical Index No. 508

Hierba Santa

piper auritum kunth.

Medicinal Actions

Anesthetic, Antiinflammatory, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Psychotropic, Revulsive, Stimulant, Stomachic, Uterotonic, Colic

Primary Conditions Treated

Alpha-2-Adrenergic Agonist Emollient Vasodilator Angina Erysipelas Fever Gonorrhea Gout Headache High Blood Pressure Inflammation Pain VD Water Retention Wound

General Dosage

Infusion of 1/2 leaf taken after a meal as a stomachic; one leaf in sweetened water; 15–30 drops tincture every 3 hours.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Very rich in the carcinogen safrole.

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