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Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass)

botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Anthoxanthum odoratum

synonyms: sweet vernal grass, sweet grass, vernal grass

part(s) used: flowers

qualities:

affinities:

actions:

dosage:

» tincture: 1 - 3 ml.

therapy:

toxicity: 1; see coumarin toxidrome

» treatment of overdose: vitamin K serves as an inhibitor of these antithrombotics and should be administered at least twice daily (Theines and Haley, p. 242)

» coumarins may result in internal bleeding

constituents: coumarin glycosides

footnotes

Thienes, C.H., Haley, T.J. 1975. Clinical Toxicology. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger.

administered at least twice daily (Theines and Haley, p. 242)

» coumarins may result in internal bleeding

constituents: coumarin glycosides

footnotes

Thienes, C.H., Haley, T.J. 1975. Clinical Toxicology. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger.

gy. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger.