Symplocarpus foetida
(Skunk cabbage)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Antispasmodic
• Diaphoretic
• Diuretic
• Emetic
• Expectorant
• Narcotic

Clinical Indications:

• Asthma
• Chorea
• Chronic catarrh
• Chronic rheumatism
• Colds
• Hysteria
• Influenza
• Respiratory congestion
• Stimulates granulations and eases pain when applied topically

Contraindications:

• None known

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• A fixed oil
• Fat
• Salts of lime, silica, iron, and manganese
• Starch
• Volatile oil
• Wax

Toxicity:

• In large doses:
  
  Deacreased vision
  Headache
  Nausea
  Vertigo
  Vomiting

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