| Common Names | Scorpion Senna |
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| Description | |
| Locations | Ioannina |
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| Contraindications | Overdose may cause diarrhea. |
| Active Substance | Glycosides tannins furanocoumarins corollin catartin psoralens |
| Active Substance Plant Part | root |
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| Features Description | Coronilla emeroides is a perennial, herbaceous plant growing up to 2m, with composite, linear or oval leaves, green branches, spherical fruits (legumes) and solitary flowers in yellow inflorescences. The flowering lasts from June to November and the fruiting takes place from August to November. |
| Method Administration | The plant is administered as a diuretic and emetic in the form of herbal tea (a spoon of dried leaves in a cup of boiled water, 2-3 times a day) and in the form of essential oil. It is applied externally to the skin in the form of poultice made from the fresh leaves.Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions. |
| Pharmacological Info | The whole plant is used as a diuretic, cardiotonic and emetic. The poultice made from the leaves is used for the treatment of rheumatism and the muscle cramps. Finally, in folk medicine it is recommended as a laxative like senna leaves. |
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| References | http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Coronilla+varia http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Coronilla_emerus http://medicinalplants.us/coronilla-species http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Coronilla+varia http://bijh.zrc-sazu.si/sites/default/files/9789612541057.pdf |
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