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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Spartium junceum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Petals/flower
Chemicals this herb contains:
Anagyrine
Cytisine
Methylcystinine
KNOWN EFFECTS
Stimulates uterine contractions.
Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of
urine produced.
Stimulates gastrointestinal tract.
Causes vomiting.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Induces labor.
Causes watery, explosive bowel movements.
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:
None expected if you are under 45, not pregnant, basically
healthy, take it for only a short time and do not exceed
manufacturer's recommended dosage.
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
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
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: |
| Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Kidney damage characterized by |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| blood in urine, decreased urine |
| flow, swelling of hands and feet |
| Muscle weakness |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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