black horehound

Reference 030-199

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(€3.50 ανα 100 gr)

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It is an effective herbal remedy for curing vomiting and nausea, especially when they are attributed to the nervous system and not the stomach.

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Latin name: Ballota nigra

Other names Black Horehound, Black Stinking Horehound, Fetid Horehound, Stinking Roger

Part Used Flowering tops and dried leaves.

Affects Nernous system

Description

Black horehound has a number of therapeutic uses. It is an effective herbal remedy for curing vomiting and nausea, especially when they are attributed to the nervous system and not the stomach. This herb can also be used to treat motion sickness or vomiting and nausea caused by nervousness. Black horehound is also useful for treating various menstrual disorders. This herb possesses gentle expectorant properties, and is also believed to be mildly antispasmodic and sedative. Sometimes, herbal medicine practitioners recommend people with arthritis and gout to take black horehound orally. In ancient times, people believed that this herb was also useful in treating rabies. People bitten by mad dogs were advised to take this herb orally along with salt to cure them of the effects of the canine’s venom.

For several centuries now, black horehound has been used as an herbal remedy for various health problems. However, contemporary herbalists rarely use this herb because of its horrible flavour and smell. Nevertheless, this herb has a wide variety of therapeutic properties, and is particularly effective as an antiemetic (a medicine that suppresses vomiting and nausea). There was a time when black horehound was widely used to treat menopause, convulsions, low spirits and problems related to the respiratory system. Contemporary practitioners of herbal medicine, however, differ on whether the herb is useful for treating these conditions.

Dosage: Infusion, 2tsp/cup 2-3 times/ day

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Black horehound has the potential to influence the menstrual cycle, which, in turn, may pose risks for pregnancy. Nursing mothers should not use this herb, as scientists are yet to ascertain the potential side effects of black horehound on breast-feeding infants.

People suffering from Parkinson’s disease should also never take this herb or any product containing black horehound, as this herb has the potential to obstruct the dopamine’s actions in the brain. It is important to note that lack or insufficiency of this brain chemical is said to be responsible for the symptoms related to Parkinson’s disease.

Black horehound encloses a chemical compound that has an adverse impact on the brain. Scientists are concerned that using this herb may have an effect on Parkinson’s disease treatment. In addition, there is some concern that the use of this herb may also be harmful for people suffering from psychotic disorder and schizophrenia.