S.F. Tincture 2.5mls 3 to 4 times daily.
Infusion 1 cup 3 to 4 times daily, (infuse for 3 minutes only and use 0.5 amount of standard infusion) GEM - Tincture 1:1 (g/ml) 3ml 3 to 4 times daily.
Infusion 3g in 150mls water 3 to 4 times daily.
A.C. Tincture 5mls in 100ml water 3 times daily.
Infusion 4 teaspoon of dried herb in 500mls water, use in bath for fractious children, drink cup at night to aid sleep. ESCOP Tincture - 1 to 4ml as single dose
Infusion - 3g to 150mml water
Contraindications
1) The whole plant (NOT THE FLOWERS) should be avoided during early pregnancy due to its emmenagogue effects.
2) Infusions of the flowers may cause irritation when used as a eyewash.
3) There have been rare cases reported of allergic hypersensitivity to the flowers.
4) Sensitive individuals may display rhinitis symptoms.
5) There have been rare cases of Anaphylactic shock with the use of this herb and therefore caution should be shown when using this herb for the first time, especially with infants and children.
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.
