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Apocynum cannabinum (Canadian Hemp)

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definition

botanical name(s): Apocynum cannabinum

synonyms: Black Indian hemp, Canadian hemp, hemp dogbane, spreading dogbane

part(s) used: root, rhizome

qualities: extremely bitter

affinities: heart, adrenals

actions: diuretic, diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant

dosage:

» tincture: 1 - 5 drops

» powdered root: 0.05 - 3 g

» liquid extract: 0.05 - 0.25 ml.

pulse:

» slow, pits around artery (Scudder)

therapy: edema, pitting of ankles

AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 3

toxicity: 4; see digitalis toxidrome

» treatment of overdose: EDTA, monitor serum potassium levels

(Ellis, p. 18)

» contraindicated in cases of increased circulation with quick, hard pulse (Felter and Lloyd, p. 227); watch for severe prostrating effect on bowels (Ellingwood, p. 227)

constituents: cardiac glycosides: including strophanthin, strophanthin cymaroside, cymarol and others; oxyacetophenone; tannins; resin

footnotes

Ellingwood, F. 1898. American Materia Medica, Therapeutics, and Pharmacognosy. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Ellis, M.D. 1975. Dangerous Plants, Snakes, Arthropods, And Marine Life. Hamilton, IL: Drug Intelligence Publications, Inc.

Felter, H. W., and Lloyd, J. U. 1983. King's American Dispensatory, Vols. I and II. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Scudder, John, M.D. 1882. Specific Diagnosis: A Study of Disease. Cinncinnati, OH: Witlstach, Baldwin and Co.

American Materia Medica, Therapeutics, and Pharmacognosy. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Ellis, M.D. 1975. Dangerous Plants, Snakes, Arthropods, And Marine Life. Hamilton, IL: Drug Intelligence Publications, Inc.

Felter, H. W., and Lloyd, J. U. 1983. King's American Dispensatory, Vols. I and II. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Scudder, John, M.D. 1882. Specific Diagnosis: A Study of Disease. Cinncinnati, OH: Witlstach, Baldwin and Co.

: Witlstach, Baldwin and Co.