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Aletris Farinosa

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General

Natural order.- Haemadoraceae.

Common names.- Colic Root. Starr Grass.

General Analysis.-

Acts especially upon the female generative organs, producing an atonic condition.

Hence has been found useful in uterine atony ; anaemic debility of chlorotic girls ; uterine displacements ; habitual abortion and sterility.

"It is the China of the uterine organs."

Its most important symptom is :

"Premature and profuse menses, with labor-like pains."

Has also been used successfully in dyspepsia, with slow digestion and flatulence, and in the vomiting of pregnancy.

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(Aletris farinosa)

Cinch., Helon., Caul., Viburnum., Ferr.

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