Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Sanicle
Sanicula marilandica, L.
Astringent, expectorant, hemostatic, vulnerary.
Single product
July 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Sanicle, Poolroot, Wood Sanicle, Black Snakeroot, Worm Sanicle.
Parts Used:
Leaves, roots.
Historical Uses:
Widely used internally in traditional medicine, Sanicle is reputed to treat diarrhea, internal hemorrhages, leukorrhea, chronic cough and bronchitis.
1
Externally, it has been used to treat septic wounds and hemorrhoids.
1
It is said to stop internal and external bleedings. It has been used to treat a wide variety of gastro-intestinal disorders. Sanicle is alleged to help resolve a variety of skin disorders and tumors.
2
Contraindications:
None.
Adverse reactions:
Avoid excessive consumption.
Dosage:
40 drops two to three times per day. In cases of tumors, rub extract on the area as often as possible.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
1
S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.259
2
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990, p.121.
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.