Action. Uterine antispasmodic, antasthmatic, hypotensive, nervine, sedative (womb), diuretic, antidiarrhoeal. Keynote: female reproductive system.
Constituents: Coumarins, salicin.
Uses: Threatened miscarriage: give 4-6 weeks before due date of delivery. After-pains of childbirth. False labour pains. Painful menstruation. Absence of periods from general debility. Morning sickness, prolapse of the womb, flooding of the menopause. Asthma. High blood pressure. Tetanus (Dr E. Phares, Ellingwood’s Therapeutics). Successful in the cure of two cases of cancer of the tongue (Dr E.P. Fowler (Ellingwood Therapeutics))
Preparations: Thrice daily, or as prescribed.
Decoction: one teaspoon to each cup water simmered gently 10 minutes. Half-1 cup.
Liquid Extract BHP (1983) 4-8ml in water.
Powder. 2-5g by capsule or decoction.
Tincture BHP (1983) 1:5 in 70 per cent alcohol. Dose: 5-10ml. ... black haw