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Hydrangea arborescens (Hydrangea)

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definition

botanical name(s): Hydrangea arborescens

synonyms: hydrangea, wild hydrangea

part(s) used: root

qualities:

affinities:

actions:

dosage:

» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.

therapy:

AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 2d

toxicity: 2; see cyanogenic glycoside toxidrome

» contraindicated in patients with thyroid problems; possible goitrogen due to cyanogenic glycosides; caution is advised regarding use in patients with history of recent surgery, diabetes, hypoglycemia, nephrotic syndrome, urinary tract infections, acute infectious hepatitis, leukemias, Graves’ disease, or related genetic disorders (Langer and Greer, pp. 66-67)

» may cause changes in lactation, especially the nutritional quality and flavor (Muenscher, p. 19; Westbrooks and Preacher, p. 73)

» do not exceed recommended dose; not for long-term use (McGuffin)

constituents: cyanogenic glycosides, flavonoids: kaempferol and quercetin; saponins and volatile oil

footnotes

Langer, P., and Greer, M.A. 1977. Anti-Thyroid Substances and Naturally Occurring Goitrogens. New York: Karyer, Greer.

McGuffin, Michael, ed. 1997. American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: The CRC Press.

Muenscher, W.C. 1951. Poisonous Plants of the United States. New York: The MacMillan Company.

Westbrooks, R.G., Preacher, J. W. 1986. Poisonous Plants of North America. Los Angeles: University of Southern California Press.

rring Goitrogens. New York: Karyer, Greer.

McGuffin, Michael, ed. 1997. American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: The CRC Press.

Muenscher, W.C. 1951. Poisonous Plants of the United States. New York: The MacMillan Company.

Westbrooks, R.G., Preacher, J. W. 1986. Poisonous Plants of North America. Los Angeles: University of Southern California Press.

s: University of Southern California Press.