Tansy |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Tanacetum vulgare
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Entire plant
Chemicals this herb contains:
Bitters (See Glossary)
Borneol
Camphor
Resin (See Glossary)
Tanacetone
Thujone
KNOWN EFFECTS
Stimulates uterine contractions.
Stimulates appetite.
Kills intestinal parasites.
Miscellaneous information:
Tansy is a powerful herb that should be avoided or used
only under strict medical supervision.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats pain.
Causes euphoria.
Treats intestinal parasites.
Treats menstrual difficulties.
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:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
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 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: |
| Coma |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Convulsions |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Dilated pupils |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Weak, rapid pulse |
Seek emergency treatment. |
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