Wasowski, A & S. (2006). Mitchella repens. Retrieved from: http://www.wildflower.org/gallery/result.php?id_image=23299
Botanical Name: Mitchella repens
Common name: Partridgeberry (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 568), Squaw vine (Bone & Mills, 2013, p. 291)
Family: Rubiaceae (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 568)
Parts used: Aerial parts (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 568)
Constituents: Unspecified alkaloids, saponins, glycosides, tannins and mucilage’s have been reported (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 568)
Actions
- Postpartum (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569)
- Emmenagogue (Bone & Mills, 2013, p. 291; Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569)
- Diuretic (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569)
- Uterine Tonic (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569)
- Astringent (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569)
Indications
- Traditionally used in preparation for childbirth (Bone & Mills, 2013, p. 301)
- Dysmenorrhoea (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569)
- Colitis with presence of mucus (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569)
- Amenorrhoea (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569)
- Chronic congestion of the uterus (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569)
Dosage & Preparation:
- Tincture (1:5 in 40%): 2-4mL/tds
- Infusion: 1tsp/cup water/tds
(Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569)
Cautions & Contraindications: None known, however traditional use as an abortifacient would suggest the herb is inappropriate in the first stages of pregnancy (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 569; Bone & Mills, 2013, p. 291)
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