Hydrangea (Seven Barks, Peegee)

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Hydrangea paniculata
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Hydrangin (can change to cyanide)
Resin (See Glossary)
Saponin (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

Aids in expelling gas from intestinal tract. Shrinks tissues. Prevents secretion of fluids.

Miscellaneous information:
Leaves contain cyanide. Smoking can cause mind-altering effects and toxicity.

UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

Treats cystitis. Treats bladder stones. Treats dyspepsia.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future. Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis.

Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments. Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

TOXICITY

Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.

ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS