Botanical Index No. 598

Kousso

hagenia abyssinica

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

General Dosage

Too dangerous to take. Yet in Hager’s Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, one finds for children, 10–15 g powdered drug, with citrus juice or red wine.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Very toxic. Irritant to mucous membranes, large doses inducing colic, nausea, and vomiting. Overdosage may cause abortion, collapse, debility, headache, nausea, salivation, and visual disorders.

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