Family

• Lamiaceae

Constituents

• Essential Oil
• Barbatol
• Barbatesin
• Cariocal, barbatusol
• Forskolin

Parts used

• Dry leaves

Properties 

• Diuretic
• Choleretic
• Cholagogue
• Spasmolytic
• Tonic
• Analgesic

Indications

• Stomach pain with spasms
• Nausea
• Ulcer
• Heartburn
• Liver problems
• Flu
• Cold
• Cough

Side effects

At high dosage, effects such as depression or hallucination have been reported, however this is very rare and there is no other effect reported at regular dosage.

Contraindications

• Severe liver problems
• Pregnancy
• Lactation

Interactions

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Forms of use

• Infusion
• Pills or capsules