Musk-mallow, Musk Okra
abelmoschus moschatus
Medicinal Actions
Antihysteric, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Insecticide, Litholytic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Primary Conditions Treated
Aphrodisiac
Demulcent
Emollient
Insectifuge
Anorexia
Asthma
Bite
Blenorrhea
Boil
Calculus
Cardiopathy
Catarrh
Cold
Congestion
Cramp
Cystosis
Debility
Dermatosis
Dyspepsia
Cancer
Dysuria
Enterosis
Fever
Flu
Gas
Gastrosis
Gonorrhea
Halitosis
Headache
Hoarseness
Hysteria
Itch
Leukoderma
Leukorrhea
Nausea
Neurosis
Prickly Heat
Respirosis
Rheumatism
Scabies
Snakebite
Sore Throat
Spermatorrhea
Stone
Swelling
Varicosis
VD
Water Retention
Worm
General Dosage
Tincture 2.5 oz powdered seed/pint ethanol; dose 1–2 drachms; PH2 gives only homeopathic doses.
Safety & Contraindications
Not covered. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. None reported in PHR. DEP reports that doses exceeding 3 drachms may cause giddiness and/or headache. GRAS.
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