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Erigeron canadensis (Fleabane, Horseweed)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Erigeron canadense
synonyms: flea bane, horseweed
part(s) used: aerial parts
qualities:
affinities:
actions:
dosage:
» tincture: 4 - 8 ml.
» oil: 0.01 - 0.25 ml.
therapy:
toxicity: 0
» contraindicated during pregnancy; causes uterine contractions (Ellingwood, p. 352)
» handling leaves may cause contact dermatitis (Muenscher, p. 9)
constituents:
footnotes
Ellingwood, F. 1898. American Materia Medica, Therapeutics, and Pharmacognosy. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.
Muenscher, W.C. 1951. Poisonous Plants of the United States. New York: The MacMillan Company.