Botanical Index No. 1084

Water Dropwort

oenanthe crocata

Medicinal Actions

Cardiotoxic, Emmenagogue, Litholytic, Narcotic, Toxic, Tic

Primary Conditions Treated

Poison Apoplexy Asthma Bronchosis Cancer Catarrh Cerebrosis Convulsion Cramp Delirium Dermatosis Enuresis Epilepsy Leprosy Meningosis Paralysis Pertussis Psoriasis Stone Uremia Whitlow

General Dosage

Don’t take it.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Responsible for many poisonings. Early symptoms include burning sensations, chills, debility, dizziness, dysphonia, twitching, colonic spasms, unconsciousness, and death. As little as five drops in a tincture can cause serious headache. 650 g root can kill a cow and horse, 2 g a guinea pig.

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