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Black horehound

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Ballota nigra

Description: Black horehound is a perennial herb native to south Europe, central Asia and North America. It is from lamiaceae family. Its flowers and leaves are used medicinally. It has a disagreeable odour. Do not confuse it with white horehound which is another remedy.

Oral Uses

  • Anxiety RatingRating

    Black horehound is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect; reduces anxiety. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Black horehound improves digestion; relaxes nervous stomach. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Menorrhagia RatingRating

    Black horehound is an astringent; reduces bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Motion sickness RatingRating

    Black horehound reduces nausea. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many days. Better not to use it during pregnancy.

  • Nausea RatingRating

    Black horehound reduces nausea. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many days.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anthelmintic RatingRating

    Black horehound is an anthelmintic and a vermifuges; eliminates parasites. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antiemetic RatingRating

    Black horehound is an antiemetic; reduces nausea. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRating

    Black horehound is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRating

    Black horehound is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRating

    Black horehound is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Stimulant RatingRating

    Black horehound is a stimulant; stimulates and increases body functions and energy. Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Abortifacient Rating

    Black horehounf is an abortifacient; may promote the abortion of the fetus. We do not suggest to use black horehound for abortion.

Recommended Dosage

Take 4-6 teaspoon of black horehound daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems with black horehound if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it during pregnancy.

Available Forms

Black horehound is available in tincture, tea bag and bulk form.

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