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American Dogwood (Dogwood, American Boxwood)
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American Dogwood (Dogwood, American Boxwood)
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BASIC INFORMATIONBiological name (genus and species):
Cornus florida
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bark
Chemicals this herb contains:
Betulic acid
Cornin
KNOWN EFFECTS
Irritates gastrointestinal tract and acts as a cathartic.
Causes uterine contractions.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Reduces fever.
Kills bacteria in boils, carbuncles, infected skin rashes,
insect bites.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant. It may cause miscarriage.
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.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
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
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side
Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
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What to do: |
| Abortion |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Dermatitis |
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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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