Grindelia camporum
(Gumweed)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Antispasmodic
• Bronchial relaxant
• Expectorant
• Sedative expectorant
• Sialagogue
• Vulnerary topically

Clinical Indications:s

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Dermatitis, especially poison oak rash, eczema and insect bite
• Emphysema
• Hayfever

Contraindications:

• None known

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Alkaloid:
  
  Grindeline
• Flavonoids:
  
  Acacetin
  Kumatakenin
  Quercitin
• Resin
• Saponins:
  
  Grindelin
• Selenium
• Tannins
• Volatile oil

Toxicity:

• Large doses may produce kidney and stomach irritation

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