PDR for Herbal Medicines

HERBAL MONOGRAPHS RUMEX CRISPUS / 649

been observed following skin contact with the fresh leaves.

Sensitization is possible following skin contact.

Pregnancy: Vomiting, epigastric pain, liver damage, kidney

damage, depression, sleep disorders, feelings of vertigo,

delirium, fainting, tremor, and spasm, occasionally with fatal

outcome, have occurred after misuse of extracts of the plant

as an abortive agent.

OVERDOSAGE

Vomiting, epigastric pain, liver damage, kidney damage,

depression, sleep disorders, feelings of vertigo, delirium,

fainting, tremor, and spasm, occasionally with fatal outcome,

have occurred in cases of overdose.

DOSAGE

Mode of Administration: Preparations of the leaves and root

are used internally as a tea and also externally.

Preparation: Tea or a cold decoction is prepared by adding 1

heaping teaspoonful to 1/4 liter of water. (1 teaspoonful is

roughly equivalent to 2.8 g drug).

Daily Dosage: 0.5 g of the drug is considered a medium

single dose; 1.0 g the maximum daily dose. The tea may be

taken several times a day. - v.

Delayed menstruation—2 cups per day of the infusion
For topical use, leaves are used to fill hollow teeth for
toothache and juice from the leaves is used as an ear drop for
earaches.
Homeopathic Dosage: 5 to 10 drops, 1 tablet or 5 to 10
globules 1 to 3 times a day or 1 ml injection solution sc twice
a week (HAB1)
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Rumex acetosa

See Sorrel

Rumex aquaticus

See Water Dock

Rumex crispus

See Yellow Dock