Diterpenes including marrubiin (0.3-1.0%) and
marrubenol
Flavonoids
Alkaloids including betonicine and stachydrine
Volatile oil 0.6%
Medical Use:
Expectorant
Demulcent
Sedative
Relaxant
Dose:
Tincture, infusion
F 2.5mls/0.5 teaspoon, 2 times daily. GEM Tincture 1:5 (g/ml) 7.5mls, 3 times daily.
Infusion 1.5g in 150 to 250mls
Contraindications
1) Do not use this herb during pregnancy due to its emmenagogue and arbortifacient effects. E.
2) Do not use this herb with cold deficient kidney conditions.
The information contained in these pages is an indication of possible contraindications, but if you are at all concerned about any herb and its suitability for personal use please contact a herbal practitioner in your area or contact us.
