WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Black Hellebore
HELLEBORUS
   The root of Helleborus niger, Linné (Nat. Ord.... / ...Ranunculaceae.) Subalpine woods of central and southern Europe. Dose, 1 to 10 grains. Common Names: Black Hellebore, Christmas Rose. Principal Constituents.Two toxic glucosides, helleborin (acting u...1
   The root of Helleborus niger, Linné (Nat. Ord.... / ...Ranunculaceae.) Subalpine woods of central and southern Europe. Dose, 1 to 10 grains. Common Names: Black Hellebore, Christmas Rose. Principal Constituents.Two toxic glucosides, helleborin (acting u...1
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Materia Medica on Black Hellebore
BLACK HELLEBOREHENI6
   The rhizome of HELLEBORUs NIean, Lin. Hydragogue cathar tic, emmenagogue, anthelmintic. In large doses an irritant poison. Used chiefly for its emmenagogue action.2
   The rhizome of HELLEBORUs NIean, Lin. Hydragogue cathar tic, emmenagogue, anthelmintic. In large doses an irritant poison. Used chiefly for its emmenagogue action.2
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
