Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

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Indications (Sweet Goldenrod) — Amenorrhea (f; FEL); Bleeding (1; EFS); Cholera (f; FEL); Cold
(f; FAD); Colic (f; FEL; HHB); Cough (f; FAD); Cramp (f; EFS; FEL; HHB); Cystosis (f; FEL);
Diarrhea (f; FAD; FEL; HHB); Dropsy (f; EFS; FEL); Dysentery (f; FAD; FEL; HHB); Dysuria (f;
FEL); Fever (f; EFS; FAD; HHB); Gas (f; EFS; FEL); Gastrosis (f; FEL); Gravel (f; FEL); Headache
(f; FAD; FEL); Measles (f; FAD); Nephrosis (f; EFS); Neuralgia (f; FAD); Rheumatism (f; FAD);
Stomachache (f; FEL); Ulcer (f; HHB); Vomiting (f; FEL); Water Retention (f; EFS; FEL; HHB).


Dosages (Sweet Goldenrod) — 1–3 drops EO (FEL); 1–2 fluid oz infusion (FEL).


Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Sweet Goldenrod) — Not covered (AHP;
PH2). Might share the same contraindications as the other Solidagos. To be avoided by those with
chronic nephrosis. May cause allergic reactions (FAD).


SWEET GRASS, VANILLA GRASS
(Hierochloe odorata (L.) P. Beauv.) +++

Synonyms: H. borealis Roem. & Schult., Holcus odoratus L., Torresia odorata (L.) Hitchc.


Activities (Sweet Grass) — Analgesic (f; DEM); Anorectic (f; DEM); Collyrium (f; DEM);
Fumitory (f; DEM); Hemostat (f; FAD).


Indications (Sweet Grass) — Bleeding (f; FAD); Cardiopathy, spiritual (1; JAD); Chafing (f;
DEM; FAD); Cold (f; DEM; FAD); Congestion (f; DEM); Cough (f; DEM; FAD); Fever (f; DEM);
Metrorrhagia (f; FAD); Pain (f; DEM); Parturition (f; FAD); Rhinosis (f; DEM); Sore Throat (f;
DEM); VD (f; DEM); Windburn (f; DEM).


SWEET MARJORAM (Origanum majorana L.) +++

Synonyms: M. hortensis Moench, M. majorana (L.) H. Karst.


Activities (Sweet Marjoram) — Allergenic (f; APA); Analgesic (1; JBU); Antibacterial (1; FNF;
HH2); Anticancer (1; APA); Anticonvulsant (1; FNF); Antiherpetic (1; APA); Antioxidant (1; APA);
Antiseptic (1; PHR; PH2); Antispasmodic (1; APA); Antiviral (1; APA; FNF; HH2; PH2); Aphrodisiac

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