Botanical Index No. 870

Rocket Larkspur

consolida ajacis

Medicinal Actions

Emetic, Insecticide, Laxative, Parasiticide, Pediculicide, Tonic

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. “Seed and leaf can induce dermatosis. Alkaloids ajacine and delphinine, occurring in seed and young plants of most Delphinium spp. Ingestion may cause stomach upset and nervous symptoms; death may occur if the plant is eaten in large quantities, especially by children. In Asia the seeds are reported to poison cattle; still they are used as cathartic and emetic”.

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