BANEBERRY (Actaea spicata L.)

BANEBERRY (Actaea spicata L.)

Synonym — A. spicata var. nigra L.
Activities (Baneberry) — Antibacterial (1; PH2); Antiinflammatory (1; PH2); Antispasmodic (f;
WO2); Cytotoxic (f; WO2); Deliriant (1; HHB); Emetic (f; PH2; WO2); Expectorant (f; WO2);
Laxative (f; PH2); Neurosedative (f; SKJ); Parasiticide (1; WO2); Poison (1; WO2); Stomachic (f;
WO2).
Indications (Baneberry) — Arthrosis (f; PH2); Asthma (f; WO2); Bacteria (1; PH2); Cancer (f;
DAA; JLH); Cancer, thigh (f; JLH); Childbirth (f; WO2); Chorea (f; WO2); Cramp (f; WO2);
Dermatosis (f; WO2); Headache (f; WO2); Infection (1; PH2); Inflammation (1; PH2); Lumbago
(f; WO2); Neuralgia (f; WO2); Ovary (f; WO2); Parasite (1; WO2); Rheumatism (f; PH2); Scrofula
(f; WO2); Uterosis (f; WO2).
Dosages (Baneberry) — I discourage its use by anyone except skilled herbal practitioners.
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Baneberry) — Not covered (AHP;
KOM). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but
PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Poisonous, possibly fatal (WO2), internally
causing colic, delirium, dizziness, dyspnea, enteritis, gastritis, nausea, and vomiting
(HHB; WO2).

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