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Ranunculaceae
Documentary entry

Aconitum anthora L.

Aconitum anthora

Documentary reference — underground parts

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Aconite listed in ANSM List B: potential harms outweigh the expected benefit. No home use.

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Ranunculaceae
Documentary entry

Aconitum napellus L.

Aconitum napellus

Documentary reference — underground parts

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Monkshood: toxic if ingested. Avoid skin contact; RHS recommends protective gloves when handling. No home preparation.

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Ranunculaceae
Documentary entry

Actaea spicata L.

Actaea spicata

Documentary reference — underground parts

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Precautionary notice: underground parts is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.

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Ranunculaceae
Documentary entry

Anemone nemorosa L.

Anemone nemorosa

Documentary reference — flower; fruit

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Precautionary notice: flower; fruit is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.

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Ranunculaceae
Documentary entry

Aquilegia vulgaris L.

Aquilegia vulgaris

Documentary reference — aerial parts

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Precautionary notice: aerial parts is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.

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Ranunculaceae
Use profile

Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt.

Black cohosh

Menopausal symptoms

Well-established medicinal use (EMA)

Stop and seek medical advice promptly in the event of jaundice, dark urine or unusual abdominal pain.

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Ranunculaceae
Documentary entry

Clematis chinensis Osbeck

Clematis chinensis

Documentary reference — rhizome; root

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Precautionary notice: rhizome; root is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.

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Ranunculaceae
Documentary entry

Clematis hirsuta Perr. & Guill.

Clematis hirsuta

Reported use: diarrhoea

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Limited ethnobotanical record: reported uses; the survey does not establish effectiveness or safety. Do not reproduce the preparations; consult a qualified professional before medicinal use.

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Ranunculaceae
Documentary entry

Clematis vitalba L.

Clematis vitalba

Documentary reference — leaf

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Precautionary notice: leaf is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.

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