Tincture, Powder, Ointment S.F. Tincture 1tsp (5ml) daily.
Seed in food. A.C. Tincture 3mls 3 times daily.
Infusion 1 cup daily. D.H. Tincture 2 to 4mls 3 times daily.
Infusion 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed seed to cup of water 3 times daily.
GEM - externally applied locally not longer than 2 days with 14 day break. A.C. Powder pinch to 25mls lemon juice diluted with water as gargle.
Ointment apply on unbroken skin only.
Contraindications
1) Avoid non organic seeds as they are usually dressed with fungicid
2) Large amounts of this herb during pregnancy have arbortifacient and emmenagogue effects.
3) Where there is acute kidney inflammation this herb may cause irritation caused by excretion of monoterpene and phthalide volatile oils in the urine.
4) Due to the furanocoumarins within this herb, the use of ultraviolet light or solarium therapy should be avoided as this may result in phototoxicity. E
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.
