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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.

ue 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.

Occurring Goitrogens. New York: Karyer, Greer.