Botanical Index No. 1093

Western Gromwell

lithospermum ruderale

Medicinal Actions

Analgesic, Antigonadotropic, Antiseptic, Contraceptive, Diuretic

Primary Conditions Treated

Bleeding Diarrhea Enterorrhagia Nephrosis Pain Rheumatism Sore Water Retention

General Dosage

1 oz dry root/pint water, 1 tsp every 3 hours; 0.5 tsp powdered seed every 4–5 hours.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. If it contains the same shikonins and pyrrolizidine alkaloids, or nearly so, as the Chinese Lithospermum, it should probably be avoided.

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