Mitchella repens
(Squawvine, Partridge berry)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Astringent
• Calming effect on the nervous system
• Emmenagogue
• Improves digestion
• Improves laxity yet reduces spasms
• Increases uterine circulation yet reduces congestion
• Prepares for childbirth (parturient)

Clinical Indications:

• Amenorrhea
• Dysmenorrhea
• Incontinence
• Infertility
• Threatened spontaneous abortion

Contraindications:

• None known

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Alkaloids
• Glycosides
• Tannins
• Mucilages

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity

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