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Halerpestes cymbalaria
Oeder, G.C., Flora Danica (1761-1861)
Oeder, G.C., Flora Danica (1761-1861)
Botanical name:
Halerpestes spp.
Parts used:
Aerial parts in flower
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral/Warm, dry. Sweet, Pungent
Classification:
Halerpestes spp.
- H. cymbalaria (syn. Ranunculus cymbalaria)
- H. tricuspis (syn. Ranunculus tricuspis)
- H. sarmentosa
- H. salsuginosa
Parts used:
Aerial parts in flower
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral/Warm, dry. Sweet, Pungent
Classification:
Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Clears Wind-Damp, Eases Pain:
-inflammation of the Tendons and Ligaments
-'Bone Fever', heat or inflammation of the Bone
-Arthritis, Rheumatism, Gout
-Elephantiasis
2. Clears Damp-Heat, Promotes Urine:
-Edema, fluid retention
-inflammation of the Ureters
3. Externally:
-Burns and Scalds
Dose:
Powder: 1–3 grams
Powder: 1–3 grams
Main Combinations:
Major Formulas:
Cautions:
Avoid overdose or long-term use. All parts of the plant are irritant.
Toxicity:
1. Toxic principle is Protoanemonin.
2. Overdose may cause burning mouth, abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea.
3. Redness, burning, skin irritation and blisters may result from touching the sap.
Main Preparations used:
Avoid overdose or long-term use. All parts of the plant are irritant.
Toxicity:
1. Toxic principle is Protoanemonin.
2. Overdose may cause burning mouth, abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea.
3. Redness, burning, skin irritation and blisters may result from touching the sap.
Main Preparations used: