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Armoracia rusticana (Horseradish)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Armoracia rusticana, Armoracia lapathifolia, Cochlearia armoracia
synonyms: horseradish, meerrettich, grand raifort, raifort sauvage
part(s) used: root
qualities:
affinities:
actions:
dosage:
» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.
therapy:
AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 2d
toxicity: 1
» avoid in cases of stomach ulcers or intestinal ulcers (DeSmet) due to its
stimulant effect on the gastric mucosa (Felter & Lloyd)
» avoid in kidney inflammation (DeSmet) due to its strong diuretic effect
» do not use with children under age 4 due to potential gastrointestinal disturbances (DeSmet)
» avoid during pregnancy due to its potential abortifacient effect (DeSmet)
constituents: glucosinolates, asparagine, resin, sugar
Studies have shown a possible goitrogenic effect due to thiocyanates (Langer and Greer, pp. 66-67)
footnotes
De Smet PAGM et al. (eds.). 1993. Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs 2, Berlin: Springer-Verlag
Felter, H. W.; Lloyd, J. U. 1983. King's American Dispensatory, Vols. I and II. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.
Langer, P., and Greer, M.A. 1977. Anti-thyroid substances and Naturally Occurring Goitrogens. New York: Karyer, Greer.