Botanical Index No. 631

Logwood

haematoxylum campechianum

Medicinal Actions

Antibacterial, Antiinflammatory, Antimelanic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Depurative, Tonic

Primary Conditions Treated

Hemostat Atony Bacteria Bleeding Cancer Diarrhea Dysentery Gangrene Infection Inflammation Leukorrhea Mycobacteria

General Dosage

Doses equivalent to 1 g drug.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. “Hazards and/or side effects not recorded for proper therapeutic dosages”. Internal hematoxylin in animals may induce anuria, coma, hyperthermia, vomiting, and possibly death.