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Erigeron canadensis (Fleabane, Horseweed)

botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Erigeron canadense

synonyms: flea bane, horseweed

part(s) used: aerial parts

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dosage:

» tincture: 4 - 8 ml.

» oil: 0.01 - 0.25 ml.

therapy:

toxicity: 0

» contraindicated during pregnancy; causes uterine contractions (Ellingwood, p. 352)

» handling leaves may cause contact dermatitis (Muenscher, p. 9)

constituents:

footnotes

Ellingwood, F. 1898. American Materia Medica, Therapeutics, and Pharmacognosy. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Muenscher, W.C. 1951. Poisonous Plants of the United States. New York: The MacMillan Company.

ause contact dermatitis (Muenscher, p. 9)

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footnotes

Ellingwood, F. 1898. American Materia Medica, Therapeutics, and Pharmacognosy. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Muenscher, W.C. 1951. Poisonous Plants of the United States. New York: The MacMillan Company.

United States. New York: The MacMillan Company.