Botanical Index No. 993

Summer Cypress

bassia scoparia

Medicinal Actions

Anesthetic, Antialcoholic, Antiallergic, Antiinflammatory, Anti-itch, Antiulcer, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fungicide, Gastroprotective

Primary Conditions Treated

Bitter Abscess Alcoholism Allergy Carbuncle Cardiopathy Cold Conjunctivosis Dermatosis Diarrhea Dysentery Dyspepsia Dysuria Eczema Fever Fungus Gonorrhea Hernia Impotence Incontinence Infection Inflammation Itch Mycosis Nephrosis Neuralgia Ophthalmia Pain Scabies Sore Swelling Ulcer Urethrosis UTI Vaginosis Wart Water Retention

General Dosage

3–15 g dry fruit; 30–60 g leaf for dyspepsia.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. While promoted as a health food, the oxalate content could pose a threat. Various abstracts refer to toxicosis in grazing animals.

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