Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Cranesbill
Geranium maculatum L.
Anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, hemostatic, laxative, vasoconstrictor.
Single product
July 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Cranesbill, Wild Geranium, American Cranesbill, Cranesbill Alum Root.
Parts Used:
Rhizome.
Historical Uses:
Folk medicine has used Cranesbill internally to treat cholera, acute diarrhea, chronic dysentery, hemorrhages in the gastro-intestinal tract and peptic ulcer.
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It has also been used as a gargle for sore throats and aphthous ulcers.
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It is said to remove wrinkles due to enlarged pores and skin abuse.
2
It has been employed in cases of menstrual complications, night sweats, relaxed vagina, relaxed rectum, weeping sores, diabetes, potentially fatal cholera, mercury poisoning, sore mouth and bleeding gums.
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Contraindications:
None.
Adverse reactions:
None.
Dosage:
20 to 40 drops three to four times per day. Externally, apply as needed. For wrinkles, apply after cleansing of skin and before moisturizer. Use with a good bowel management program.
References:
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990; S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989.
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All right reserved
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The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
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Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
