Peucedanum ostruthium (L.) Koch. Imperatoria ostruthium L. German: Meisterwurz. French: Benzoin Francais. Italian: Imperatoria. Part used: rhizome.
Constituents: flavonoids, furocoumarins, oil.
Action: antispasmodic, carminative, gastric stimulant, aromatic, expectorant, bitter, diaphoretic.
Uses: Indigestion and flatulence, loss of appetite, asthma, bronchial catarrh, menstrual pain, migraine relief.
Preparations: Thrice daily.
Tea. 1oz to 1 pint boiling water; infuse 15 minutes. Dose, half-1 cup, thrice daily.
Liquid Extract: 1-2 teaspoons in water. MASTITIS. See: BREAST.
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