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herb

Grindelia camporum (Gum Weed)

botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Grindelia camporum

synonyms: gum weed

part(s) used: dried flower tops, herb

qualities: bitter, pungent, neutral, moist

affinities:

actions: antispasmodic (causes bronchial relaxation), expectorant, hypotensive, sedative, mild gastrointestinal tonic, vulnerary, diuretic

dosage:

» infusion: 1 tsp. herb to 1 cup water; drink 1 - 3 cups per day

» tincture: 0.5 - 2 ml.

therapy: coughs, asthma, dry hacking cough; poison oak/ivy, skin ulcers; urinary tract infections; dyspepsia

AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1

toxicity: 1

» long-term use and high dosages can irritate the kidneys

» resins may produce renal irritation (Spoerke, p. 82); and dermatitis (Keeler and Tu, pp. 431 - 434)

» selenium intoxication may occur following excessive or chronic use of this herb (Duke, p. 556; Fuller and McClintock)

constituents: saponins, volatile oil, bitter alkaloids, resins

footnotes

Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.

Fuller, T.C., and McClintock, E. 1986. Poisonous Plants of California. Los Angeles: University of Southern California Press.

Keeler, R.F., and Tu, A.T. 1983. Handbook of Natural Toxins. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.

Spoerke, DG, Jr., 1980. Herbal Medications. Santa Barbara, CA: Woodbridge Press Publishing Company.

. Poisonous Plants of California. Los Angeles: University of Southern California Press.

Keeler, R.F., and Tu, A.T. 1983. Handbook of Natural Toxins. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.

Spoerke, DG, Jr., 1980. Herbal Medications. Santa Barbara, CA: Woodbridge Press Publishing Company.

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