Dose: 5 – 30 drops of the fluid extract; can be combined in herbal tea with lesser effect. Homoeopathic Clinical: Tincture of seeds, tincture of sticks— Nervous headache, Heartburn, Otorrhoea, Post-nasal catarrh, Vomiting, Toothache, Urine( retention of), Urticaria. India and Pakistan: Ajmoda is India’ s Celery, and they use the plant for many ailments— Asthma, Bronchitis, Liver, Spleen, Amenorrhea, Urinary discharges, Rheumatism, Hiccough, Rectal trouble, Ascites, Flatulence, Nasal catarrh, Fever with cough. Root: Considered an Alterative and Diuretic. Seed: Carminative, Diuretic, Stomachic, Aphrodisiac, Tonic, Astringent to the bowels, Cordial, Laxative, Appetizer, Stimulant, Emmenagogue, Anthelmintic, Abortifacient, Antispasmodic.
CENTAURY
Sabbatia angularis, Pers.( N. O.: Gentianaceae)
Common Names: Rose Pink, Bitter Bloom, Bitter Clover. Features: This plant is common to most parts of the United States. There are many species and colours: the English distinguish between them by using the red Centaury in diseases of the blood, the yellow in choleric diseases, and the white in those of phlegm and water. Variety and habitat is not only limited to colour; the Centaury family will grow in many soil conditions— moist meadows, among high grass, on the prairies and in damp ditch soil. It flowers from June to September and is best gathered at this time. The flowers close at night and the American variety is considered preferable to the European. Solvents: Water, alcohol. Part Used: The whole herb.
CENTAURY Centaurium erytraea, Pers.( Naukova Dumka, Kiev, 1965)
Bodily Influence: Tonic, Febrifuge, Diaphoretic. Uses: Excellent, old American remedy, bitter tonic, preventive in all periodic febrile diseases, dyspepsia, and convalescence from fevers; it strengthens the stomach and promotes digestion. An aid to rheumatic and all joint pains. The following in a warm infusion is a domestic remedy for expelling worms and to restore the menstrual secretions: Of the powder, ½ – 1 dram; of the extract, 2 – 6 grains.
The loose dried herb, 1 teaspoonful to 1 cup of boiling water. Although bitter, this effective herb is a good accompaniment to all herbal teas and preparations. For taste, combine with other herbs such as Anise, Cardamom, Peppermint, Ginger, Fennel, etc. Homoeopathic Clinical: Used as tincture of root in cases as follows Coryza, Diarrhoea, Inflammation of the eyes, Fever, Home-sickness, Influenza intermittents, Vanishing of sight. Russian Experience: Russian Centaury, Centaurium erytraea( Zo-lo-to-ti-sia-chnik)“ A thousand