Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an analgesic (anodyne)
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve symptoms of chronic cutaneous diseases
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve symptoms of eczema
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve symptoms of psoriasis
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve symptoms of pruritus
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a mild laxative
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve symptoms of chronic cutaneous diseases, eczema, psoriasis and pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic and mild laxative
Approved Dose Ranges
1
Population
Dose Range
Frequency
Adults 18 years and older
0.2–8 grams
per day
Cautions & Contraindications
2
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have heart disease (Hoffmann 2003; Brinker 2001).