Botanical Index No. 866

Rhatany

krameria lappacea

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

Primary Conditions Treated

Angina Bleeding Bronchosis Canker Sore Chilblain Convulsion Cramp Diarrhea Dysentery Dyspepsia Enterosis Epistaxis Fungus Gastrosis Gingivosis Glossosis Hematuria Hemorrhoid Infection Inflammation Leukorrhea Menorrhagia Mucososis Mycosis Nephrosis Neuralgia Ophthalmia Paradentosis Pharyngosis Proctosis Sore Sore Throat Stomatosis Toothache Urethrosis Uterosis VD Wound

General Dosage

0.5–1.5 g powdered bark; 1.5–3 g root; 1 tsp chopped root/glass water, gargle 2–3 ×/day; 30 drops root tincture with a glass of water as a gargle; 1–2 tsp root tincture/glass of water; 5–10 drops root tincture in glass of water, 2–3 ×/day; 2–4 ml root tincture; 0.3–1 g dry root extract; 10 drops opium tincture and 20 drops rhatany tincture 3–5 ×/day for gastrosis.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1. Commission E discourages use beyond 2 weeks unless so advised by physician. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Internal application may induce digestive complaints due to antisecretagogue activity. Commission E reports root permitted for local use in the mouth only. No contraindications, adverse effects, or interactions except for rare allergic mucosal reactions. Other sources report undiluted tincture may produce burning and local irritation.

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