| Scientific: | Piscidia erythrina |
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| Other: | Jamaican Dogwood |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
CNS
• conditions assocaited with over-stimulated nerves
• neuralgia
- Bell's palsy
- sciatica
• migraines
• anxiety
Gynecological
• ovarian neuralgia
• dysmenorrhea
• endometriosis
Respiratory
• spasmodic cough
• pertussis
• Sedative
• Antispasmodic
• Nervine
• Anodyne
• Antitussive
• Sialogogue
• Diaphoretic
• Phenolic Acids (Piscidic Acid)
• Isoflavonoids
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 45% EtOH): 1-4 ml tid
• Decoction (dried root): 1 tsp tid
High doses: Toxic. May lead to numbness, tremors, convulsions.
Pregnancy and lactation: Avoid use.
Unknown interaction. Should avoid taking with other sedatives and depressants.
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