Veronicastrum virginicum
Eclectic medicine liver and gallbladder herb — gentle bile promoter. Used for chronic constipation from liver sluggishness. Fresh root is EMETIC and CATHARTIC — always use dried, aged root.
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Laxatives (additive). Cardiac glycosides (electrolyte depletion).
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Nausea, vomiting (especially fresh root). Diarrhea.
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