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| Mercurialis
perennis |
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| Name |
| Dog's mercury |
| Biological
Name |
Mercurialis perennis |
| Other Names |
| Dog's cole, perennial mercury, Dog's mercury |
| Parts Used |
| The herb |
| Description |
| Dog's mercury is a perennial plant found
in waste places in the eastern U.S., having been naturalized from
Europe, where it grows especially in shady mountain woods. The round,
furrowed, glabrous, branched stem bears opposite, dark green, ovate,
serrate, hairy leaves. The flowers are light green and axillary, the
male in spikes, the female solitary or in twos and threes. Flowering
time is April and May. |
| Remedies
For |
Emetic, purgative.
The fresh plant is sometimes used as a laxative. A homeopathic
tincture is used for rheumatism and stomach problem.
CAUTION: THE FRESH PLANT IS POISONOUS, and the poison is believed
to be cumulative in effect Thorough drying or boiling seems to destroy
the poisonous activity.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE. |
| Dosage |
DO NOT USE. |
| Safety |
CAUTION: THE FRESH PLANT IS POISONOUS, and the poison is believed
to be cumulative in effect. DO NOT USE. |
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