Grindelia Robusta

6 entries across 6 books · abbreviations: GRIN · Family: Compositae

Source and preparationPlant · Compositae (Asteraceae) · Grindelia robusta and Grindelia squarrosa

Preparationtincture is made of the leaves and unexpanded flowers. tincture of the dried plant. Clarke

Full source note…

Grindelia robusta and Grindelia squarrosa. N. O. Compositae. The Grindeliae are a genus of asteroid composites growing on the Pacific coast and inland on the mountains. The terminal heads of yellow flowers and the leaves are usually covered with a viscid balsamic secretion, from which they have been called "gum plants." A tincture is made of the leaves and unexpanded flowers. Bundy's proving of G. squarrosa was made with a tincture of the dried plant. Clarke

About the family

Compositae…

The Compositae, now called Asteraceae, is the daisy or sunflower family, one of the largest plant families, including daisies, thistles, artemisias, sunflowers and lettuces. Its best-known homeopathic members include Arnica Montana, Chamomilla, Calendula Officinalis, Bellis Perennis, Millefolium and Echinacea Angustifolia.

Antidoted byLedum Palustre Boericke Rhus Toxicodendron Boericke

AntidotesHypericum Perforatum Boericke Rhus Toxicodendron Clarke Anacardium Orientale Boericke Hedeoma Pulegioides Boericke