Western Herbalism
Sanicle
Sanicula europaea
Also known as Wood Sanicle, Blacksnake root, Pool-root.
Sanicle is traditionally indicated for: Quinsy, Bronchial inflammation, Blood disorders, Pulmonary affections, Chest and lung complaints, Bleeding, Bronchitis, Chronic coughs, Leukorrhea, Scald-head, Mild catarrhs of respiratory tract, Catarrhal affections, Cough, Rashes, Spitting of blood, and 11 further conditions.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Quinsy
- Bronchial inflammation
- Blood disorders
- Pulmonary affections
- Chest and lung complaints
- Bleeding
- Bronchitis
- Chronic coughs
- Leukorrhea
- Scald-head
- Mild catarrhs of respiratory tract
- Catarrhal affections
- Cough
- Rashes
- Spitting of blood
- Wounds
- Bleeding piles
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Sore throat
- Respiratory congestion
- Inflammation
- Respiratory complaints
- Skin conditions
- Excessive discharge
- Metabolic waste accumulation
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction or infusion of dried herb | Decoction or infusion of dried herb 4-6 g daily | 4000-6000 mg |
| Infusion | Infusion 1 oz to 1 pint boiling water, wineglassful doses | 473 mL |
| Fluid extract | Fluid extract 0.5-1 drachm | 1944-3888 mg |
| It is very efficient in chorea, in doses of ½ drachm of the powdered root, 3 times a day, to children 8 or 10 years of age. | 1944 mg | |
| The decoction of it, administered in doses of from 2 to 4 fluid ounces, and repeated 3 or 4 times a day, is said to be valuable in gonorrhoea, dysentery, passive hemorrhages, and leucorrhoea. | 59.15-118 mL | |
| An infusion in wine, or the fresh juice, is generally administered in ½- ounce doses. |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
indications. Sanicle is traditionally indicated for: Quinsy, Bronchial inflammation, Blood disorders, Pulmonary affections, Chest and lung complaints, Bleeding, Bronchitis, Chronic coughs, Leukorrhea, Scald-head, Mild catarrhs of respiratory tract, Catarrhal affections, Cough, Rashes, Spitting of blood, and 11 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Sanicle: Decoction or infusion of dried herb 4-6 g daily; Infusion 1 oz to 1 pint boiling water, wineglassful doses; Fluid extract 0.5-1 drachm; Fresh juice tablespoonful doses
safety-cautions. Sanicle - Contraindications: Stomach or intestinal disorders such as ulcers or ulcerative colitis | Side effects: Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting (in large doses | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy; not considered safe during lactation.
Drawn from King's American Dispensatory, 18th edition (Felter and Lloyd), and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
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