Botanical Index No. 965

Spanish Pellitory

anacyclus pyrethrum

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. In large doses, may irritate stomach mucus, causing bloody stools, tetanic cramps, and stupor. Seeds may cause abortion in some 15% of albino rats. The 2% alcoholic root extract is as anesthetic but lasting longer than 2% xylocaine-hydrochloride.

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