Mountain Tobacco (Leopard's Bane, Wolf's Bane) |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Arnica montana
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Petals/flower
Chemicals this herb contains:
Angelic acid
Arnidendiol (also found in dandelion flowers)
Choline
Fatty acids
Formic acid
Thymohydroquinone
KNOWN EFFECTS
Provides counterirritation when applied to skin overlying an
inflamed or irritated joint.
Depresses central nervous system.
Irritates gastrointestinal tract.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Relieves discomfort of sprains, strains, bruises when applied
to skin over injury.
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.
Others:
Don't take internally. Probably safe for application to skin.
TOXICITY
Rated slightly dangerous, particularly in children, persons over
55 and those who take larger than appropriate quantities for
extended periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Explosive, watery diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Heartbeat irregularities |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Muscle weakness |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Precipitous blood-pressure |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| drop--symptoms include, |
| faintness, cold sweat, |
| paleness, rapid pulse. |
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| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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