Black horehound

Ballota nigra

Traditionally attributed effects: against vomiting, stimulating, antispasmodic.

Safety notes

Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Preparation

Aerial parts.

Use in traditions

This strongly smelling herb grows along roadsides. In European folk medicine it was used for nausea, travel sickness and nervousness. It is listed in the European herbal monograph as a traditional remedy for mild stress.

Applications

Use by tradition

How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.

Herbal medicine worldwide

Attributed effects

Against vomiting, stimulating, antispasmodic.

Preparation and amount

Aerial parts.

Sources

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