Umbelliferae Antiperiodic Water dropwort

Umbelliferae Antiperiodic Water dropwort
Family:Umbelliferae Antiperiodic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Expectorant; Homeopathy; Narcotic; Pectoral.
Common name:Water dropwort
The fruit is antiperiodic diaphoretic diuretic expectorant and pectoral. It is used in the treatment of chronic pectoral affections dyspepsia intermittent fevers obstinate ulcers etc. This plant should be used with great caution and only under the supervision of an experienced practitioner. In overdose the fruits cause vertigo intoxication and other narcotic effects.The roots have been used externally in the treatment of piles.A homeopathic remedy is made from the fruits. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis coughs etc.

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