Oenanthe crocata 3 DH. Other Ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol.
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This is a homeopathic preparation. Homeopathy is a system of medicine established in the 19th century by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann. Its basic principles are that "like treats like" and "potentiation through dilution." For example, in homeopathy, diarrhea would be treated with an extreme dilution of a substance that normally causes diarrhea when taken in high doses.
Practitioners of homeopathy believe that more dilute preparations are more potent. Many homeopathic preparations are so diluted that they contain little or no active ingredient. Therefore, most homeopathic products are not expected to have any pharmacological effects, drug interactions, or other harmful effects. Any beneficial effects are controversial and cannot be explained by current scientific methods.
Dilutions of 1 to 10 are designated by an "X." So a 1X dilution = 1:10, 3X=1:1000; 6X=1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 1 to 100 are designated by a "C." So a 1C dilution = 1:100; 3C = 1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 24X or 12C or more contain zero molecules of the original active ingredient.
Homeopathic products are permitted for sale in the US due to legislation passed in 1938 sponsored by a homeopathic physician who was also a Senator. The law still requires that the FDA allow the sale of products listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States. However, homeopathic preparations are not held to the same safety and effectiveness standards as conventional medicines. For more information, see the Homeopathy monograph.
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Oenanthe Crocata (Drops). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of hemlock water dropwort.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Oenanthe Crocata (Drops). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
UNSAFE ...when used orally (6334). Ingestion of the root may be fatal due to its oenanthotoxin content. The fatal amount of oenanthotoxin is 10-20 mg, which is present in about 20 grams of hemlock water dropwort root. However, the concentration of oenanthotoxin in the root varies by the season and is highest during winter and spring (6335,6337,103905). Accidental ingestion requires prompt medical attention (6334). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of hemlock water dropwort when used topically.
CHILDREN: UNSAFE
when used orally (6334).
Poisoning has occurred after accidental ingestion of roots or tubers (6334).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: UNSAFE
when used orally.
Ingestion can be lethal (6334).
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Oenanthe Crocata (Drops). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Oenanthe Crocata (Drops). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, hemlock water dropwort root can cause nausea, dizziness, (6334), abdominal pain (6335), vomiting, sweating (6332), salivation, weakness, confusion, slurred speech, muscle spasms, tonic-clonic movements, glycosuria, hematuria, hyperventilation, cyanosis, exhaustion (6334), seizures, metabolic acidosis (6335,103905), generalized convulsions (6332), unconsciousness (6334), dilated pupils, cardiac arrest , respiratory depression, and death (6332,103905). There is no known antidote for hemlock water dropwort poisoning (103905).
Cardiovascular ...Orally, hemlock water dropwort root can cause cardiac arrest. In a case report, a 63-year-old male suffered cardiac arrest, grand mal seizure, and severe metabolic acidosis after mistakenly eating hemlock water dropwort roots that he thought were radishes. Supportive care was insufficient and the patient died within a day. There is no known antidote for hemlock water dropwort poisoning (103905).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, hemlock water dropwort root can cause nausea, salivation (6334), abdominal pain (6335), and vomiting (6332,103905).
Musculoskeletal ...Orally, hemlock water dropwort root can cause weakness, paralysis, muscle spasms, tonic-clonic movements, seizures, and generalized convulsions (6332,6334,6335,103905).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, hemlock water dropwort root can cause dizziness (6334), confusion, slurred speech, exhaustion (6334), unconsciousness, tonic-clonic movements, seizures, and generalized convulsions (6332,6334,6335).
Ocular/Otic ...Orally, hemlock water dropwort root can cause dilated pupils (6332).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Orally, hemlock water dropwort root can cause hyperventilation and respiratory depression (6334,103905).
Renal ...Orally, hemlock water dropwort root can cause glycosuria, hematuria, and metabolic acidosis (6334,6335,103905).
Other ...Orally, hemlock water dropwort root can cause sweating (6332), cyanosis (6334), and death (6332).
