“Grindelia”
Botanical name: Grindelia camporum, Grindelia robusta
Common name(s): Grindelia
Family: Asteraceae
Part used: Leaves
Active Constituents:
- Resins
- Tannins
- Saponins (grindelin)
- Volatile oil
- Bitter alkaloid (grindeline)
Qualities: Cool, moist (Holmes)
Actions:
- Antispasmodic /Bronchospasmolytic
- Expectorant (relaxing)
- Anti-inflammatory
- Cardiac relaxant
- Sedative
“Cooling and Soothing”
Indications:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Pertussis
- Respiratory spasm
- LRT catarrh
- Dry, tickly or nervous cough
- Cough associated with tachycardia
- Specific for Bronchial asthma associated with tachycardia
Contraindications:
Asteraceae allergy
Cautions:
Large doses may irritate kidneys (saponins?)
Dosage:
Liquid Extract
1.5-3ml 1:2 LE /day
10-20ml 1:2 LE / week
Dried Herb Equivalent
6-9g / day dried aerial parts (infusion)
Combinations:
- Mullein, elecampane, drosera
References & Links to Articles:
Materia Medica 