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Collinsonia canadensis (Stone Root)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Collinsonia canadensis
synonyms: stone root, richweed
part(s) used: root and rhizome
qualities: bitter, sweet, cool, dry
affinities:
actions: astringent, antilithic, diuretic, diaphoretic, mild stomachic
dosage:
» decoction: 1 oz. root to 1 pint water; drink 1 to 3 cups per day
» tincture: 2 - 5 ml.
specific indications: sense of weight and constriction, venous engorgement, dilated capillaries and muscular atony
therapy: stone and gravel of the urinary system and gallbladder, venous congestion/stasis, irritation of mucosa, hemorrhoids, hoarse throat (especially if from too much talking), diarrhea, proctitis, hypochlorhydria
AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1
toxicity: 1
» fresh root can be a potent irritant; internally it causes repeated purging and
extensive gastroenteritis; smaller doses causes a colicky pain
» use with caution; moderate doses cause severe gastrointestinal problems, beginning with emesis (Felter and Scudder, p. 316)
constituents: saponins, resin, tannin, organic acid, alkaloid
footnotes
Felter, H.W. & Scudder, John K., 1922. The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Cincinnati, Ohio. Reprinted in 1985 by Eclectic Medical Publications, Portland, OR.