Western Herbalism
Columbine
Aquilegia vulgaris
Limited modern clinical use primarily traditional and folk applications toxins destroyed by heat or drying over 270 historical applications noted but not verified clinically antimicrobial activity documented in vitro
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Uterine bleeding
- Rheumatic pain
- Diarrhea
- Spleen diseases
- Ulcers
- Kidney stone
- Measles
- Gallbladder disorders
- Skin conditions
- Liver disease
- Throat inflammation
- Nervous system affections
- Rashes
- Smallpox
- Stomach and intestinal problems
- Jaundice
- Scurvy
- Bleeding
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Urinary disorders
- Inflammation
- Excessive discharge
- Metabolic waste accumulation
- Fever
- Common cold
Safety
Low dose botanical. Used in drop doses in the classical practice; not a plant to dose freely.
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Avoid in pregnancy and lactation
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From the sources
Clinical Notes. Limited modern clinical use primarily traditional and folk applications toxins destroyed by heat or drying over 270 historical applications noted but not verified clinically antimicrobial activity documented in vitro
indications. Columbine is traditionally indicated for: Uterine bleeding, Rheumatic pain, Diarrhea, Spleen diseases, Ulcers, Kidney stone, Measles, Gallbladder disorders, Skin conditions, Liver disease, Throat inflammation, Nervous system affections, Rashes, Smallpox, Stomach and intestinal problems, and 11 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Columbine include: Cyanogenic glycosides (dhurrin, triglochinin), Flavonoids (isocytisoside), Tannins, Anthocyanins, Alkaloids, Vitamin C.
safety-cautions. Columbine - Contraindications: Internal use without expert advice due to toxicity, Avoid in pregnancy and lactation | Side effects: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Respiratory distress, Heart pains, Confusion (from 20g fresh leaves | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy; not considered safe during lactation; low-dose / narrow therapeutic window (use caution).
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