Pulsatilla Purchase & Information
Alternative Names
Anémone des Bois, Anémone des Prés, Anémone Pulsatille, Anémone Pulsatille Rouge, Easter Flower, European Pasqueflower, Fleur de Pâques, Herbe au Vent, Meadow Anenome, Meadow Windflower, Pasque Flower, Pasqueflower, Passe Flower, Pulsatille Commune, Wind Flower
Scientific Name
Anemone Pulsatilla
Why Do People Use Pulsatilla?
Oral preparations of Anemone pulsatilla (Pulsatilla), like pulsatilla powder, can be used orally to treat painful conditions of the female or male associated with reproductive system, such as orchitis, dysmenorrhea, epididymitis or ovaralgia. Pulsatilla is also used orally for hyperactive states, tension headache, boils, insomnia, pulmonary disease, asthma, migraines, earache, general restlessness, neuralgia, functional disorders and diseases of the urinary tract and gastrointestinal system.
Topically - Pulsatilla is applied on skin for boils, skin eruptions related with bacterial infection and infectious and inflammatory diseases of the mucosa and skin.
Is It Safe To Use?
Likely Unsafe - Serious local irritant issues have been reported when fresh and aerial parts of pulsatilla are utilized as topically and orally.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of the use of dried pulsatilla.
Likely Unsafe in Pregnancy - Oral consumption of pulsatilla is considered unsafe for pregnant females. The dried or fresh above ground parts are contraindicated because they have teratogenic and abortifacient effectss. About the topical safety of pulsatilla during pregnancy, there is less authentic information available.
Likely Unsafe in Lactation - Oral or topical usage of aerials parts is considered unsafe to use for breast feeding females.
How Effective Is Pulsatilla?
To rate the effectiveness of pulsatilla, there is un-authentic and scarce information available.
How Pulsatilla Works?
The most effective parts of Anemone pulsatilla are all parts which are above the ground. Pulsatilla has antispasmodic, analgesic, antibacterial and sedative properties. It exhibits both depressant and uterine stimulant activities. Pulsatilla also consists of ranunculin. Ranunculin hydrolyzes to a lethal unstable constituent known as protoanemonin, which readily dimerizes to anemonin having nontoxic properties. Central nervous system (CNS) stimulation is reported because of Protoanemonin, followed byparalysis in experimental animals. Both protoanemonin and anemonin show some antipyretic and sedative activity. Irritation of the urinary tract and kidney maybe because of the alkylating action caused by protoanemonin. Initial studies also recommends that anemonin may also have cytotoxic effects.
What Are The Side Effects /Adverse Reactions of Pulsatilla?
Orally - Fresh part of pulsatilla powder may lead to toxic gastrointestinal (GI) irritation. It may also cause urinary and kidney tract irritation.
Topically - The topical application of pulsatilla powder can cause skin irritation, itching complaints, mucous membrane irritation and formation of pustule called as ranunculus dermatitis.
Inhalation - By Inhalation of volatile oil, which contain protoanemonin, may cause conjunctival irritation and nasal mucosal. Allergic effects have been reported with patch tests.
How Pulsatilla Interacts With Other Herbs and Supplements?
Not known.
How Pulsatilla Interacts With Drugs?
Not known.
How Pulsatilla Interacts With Foods?
Not known.
How Pulsatilla Interacts With Lab Tests?
Not known.
How Pulsatilla Interacts With Diseases and Conditions?
Not known.
What Should Be the Dose/Administration of Pulsatilla?
ORAL
A typical oral dose of dried aerial should be between 120 to 300 mg thrice every day.
Daily usage of one cup tea (three time) is a good alternative. To make tea, simmer or steep 120 to 300 mg dried above ground parts in 150 mL water for 5 to 10 minutes and then strain.
Amount of liquid extract (with equal ratio 1:1 in 25% alcohol) in a range 0.12 to 0.3 mL, should be ingested thrice every day.
Typical dosage of pulsatilla tincture should be within 0.3 to 1 mL, used thrice every day.
TOPICAL
There is no information about topical dosage of pulsatilla.
Comments
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General Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Specification sheet links below are a standard copy of the COA less the batch or lot number and manufactures dates. Specification sheet can be dated and should only be considered as a general information. Please contact and request an up to date COA if needed for specific updated information before placing order by filling out the contact form with product name and SKU number. If ordering quantities of twenty five kilos or more contact for availability.
