Buckbean Bogbean Menyanthaceae/Gentianaceae Menyanthes trifoliata Leaf, Root, Stability; Leaf 2 yrs. (Cold). Otherwise , 6 months. Dose 10-30 drops 3 x per day. Fresh Summer Plant Tincture; 1:2, Dry; (recent) 1:5, 50% Alcohol |
"Widely used as a bitter tonic!" (b) "For cold deficient, achy conditions not for hot, inflamed or excess states." (c) "Used externally for obstinate skin complaints." (d) " Stimulates gastric and biliary secretions and promotes appetite and benefits the liver." (e) (b) + (c) B p.92, (d) L ref. B p.92 + L ref. D p.225, (e) D p.225, |
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