Collinsonia canadensis
(Stone root)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Anti-lithic
• Astringent to mucous surfaces
• Diuretic
• Stimulates and tones the alimentary mucous membranes
• Strengthen structure and function of veins
• Tonic
• Vasocontracting to the portal system

Clinical Indications:

• Cholelithiasis
• Hemorrhoids
, specifically with hard dry stools or alternating constipation and diarrhea
• Anal fissure
• Diarrhea
• Follicular tonsillitis
• Gastroenteritis with diarrhea
• Pelvic or rectal congestion secondary to portal back-pressure and venous stasis
• Renal lithiasis
• Varicocele
• Varicose veins

Contraindications:

• None known

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Alkaloids
• Essential oil
• Saponins
• Tannin

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity

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