Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Scarlet Pimpernel
Anagallis arvensis
Cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant.
Single product
Oct. 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Scarlet Pimpernel, Shepherd's Barometer, Poor Man's Weatherglass.
Parts Used:
Whole herb.
Historical Uses:
Scarlet Pimpernel is a popular herbal remedy.
1
It is said to be an excellent digestaid and it is very effective to help prevent gas.
2
It has been used to treat various ailments, including urinary inflammation and renal calculi, liver and spleen disorders, gout, dropsy and rheumatism.
1
It is also employed in the treatment of fever and common cold.
1
Contraindications:
Avoid both excessive doses and use over prolonged periods.
Adverse reactions:
None.
Dosage:
10 to 40 drops per meal.
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;
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
; M. Grieve,
A Modern Herba
l, Internet site Botanical.com.
© 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.274
2
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990, p.129.
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.
