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Alum Root (American Sanicle)
Alum Root (American Sanicle)
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BASIC INFORMATIONBiological name (genus and species):
Heuchera
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Chemical this herb contains:
Tannins (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Shrinks tissues.
Prevents secretion of fluids.
Miscellaneous information:
Is used externally and internally by some tribes of North-
American Indians for many disorders.
Is used as a douche.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats heart disease.
Prevents infection in injured skin.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Have liver or kidney disease.
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such
as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
Toxic effects greatly outweigh any possible benefits.
DON'T take this herb internally!
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references. However, it is believed toxic effects greatly
outweigh any possible benefits.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side
Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Burning indigestion |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Edema (swelling of hands and |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
| feet) |
convenient. |
| Jaundice (yellow eyes and skin) |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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immediately. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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immediately. |
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From Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing
Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.
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