Western Herbalism
Saxifrage
Saxifraga pennsylvanica
Also known as Tall Saxifrage, kings' evil root, scrofula bush.
It is specific as an alterative in syphilitic affections of the eyes. In glaucoma, in iritis, in ophthalmia, in cataract from syphilitic causes, our doctors have had the most marked results from the use of this remedy. Dose, F. V. Ext., from 20 drops to one dram. The agent is an active diuretic and an excellent tonic, as well as possessing active alterative or antiscorbutic properties.
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It is specific as an alterative in syphilitic affections of the eyes. In glaucoma, in iritis, in ophthalmia, in cataract from syphilitic causes, our doctors have had the most marked results from the use of this remedy. Dose, F. V. Ext., from 20 drops to one dram. The agent is an active diuretic and an excellent tonic, as well as possessing active alterative or antiscorbutic properties.
Safety
No toxicity, pregnancy or breastfeeding flag is recorded for this plant. That is the record speaking, not a promise; the library carries the full safety section.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
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Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Specific Symptomatology. It is specific as an alterative in syphilitic affections of the eyes. In glaucoma, in iritis, in ophthalmia, in cataract from syphilitic causes, our doctors have had the most marked results from the use of this remedy. Dose, F. V. Ext., from 20 drops to one dram. The agent is an active diuretic and an excellent tonic, as well as possessing active alterative or antiscorbutic properties.
Drawn from Ellingwood's American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy, and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
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