Ten drops contain: Nux vomica 3C • Bryonia alba 3C • Argentum Nitricum 3C • Condurango 3C • Abies Nigra 3C • Robinia Pseudacacia 3C • Solidago 3X.
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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 Dr. Morrow's Digestion Formula. 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 bryonia.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Dr. Morrow's Digestion Formula. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when the root or berries are used orally (2,18). Consuming 40 berries might be fatal (18).
CHILDREN: LIKELY UNSAFE
when the root or berries are used orally (2,18).
Consuming as few as 15 berries can be fatal in children (18).
PREGNANCY: UNSAFE
when the root is used orally.
Bryonia root might have abortifacient effects (2). ...when the berries are used orally (2).
LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when the root or berries are used orally (2).
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of condurango.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
UNSAFE ...when used orally (2,13,18,505). Nux vomica in doses of 30-50 mg contains approximately 5 mg of strychnine, and can cause severe adverse effects. 1-2 grams of nux vomica contains 60-90 mg of strychnine, and can be fatal (13,18,65345). Chronic ingestion of lesser amounts can cause death after a period of weeks (18).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: UNSAFE
when used orally (2,13,18,505); avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Dr. Morrow's Digestion Formula. 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 Dr. Morrow's Digestion Formula. 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, bryonia root can cause dizziness, vomiting, convulsions, colic, bloody diarrhea, abortion, nervous excitement, and kidney damage.
Large doses of bryonia can cause anuria, collapse, paralysis, and death (2). Bryonia berries can be fatal when taken orally; 40 berries can be fatal in adults, and 15 berries can be fatal in children (18).
Topically, skin contact with fresh bryonia may cause irritation (19).
Dermatologic ...Topically, skin contact with fresh bryonia may cause irritation (19).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, bryonia root can cause vomiting, colic, and bloody diarrhea (2).
Genitourinary ...Orally, bryonia root can cause abortion (2). Large doses of bryonia can cause anuria and death (2).
Musculoskeletal ...Orally, large doses of bryonia can cause paralysis and death (2).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, bryonia root can cause dizziness, convulsions, and nervous excitement (2). Large doses of bryonia can cause paralysis and death (2).
Renal ...Orally, bryonia root can cause kidney damage (2). Large doses of bryonia can cause anuria and death (2).
Other ...Orally, bryonia berries can be fatal. Consuming 40 berries can be fatal in adults and as few as 15 berries can be fatal in children (18).
General
...There is currently a limited amount of information on the adverse effects of condurango.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in individuals sensitive to latex.
Immunologic ...Orally, condurango bark has been associated with allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in individuals sensitive to latex (1500,1501).
General ...Orally, 30-50 mg nux vomica (5 mg strychnine) can cause restlessness, feelings of anxiety, heightening of sense perception, enhanced reflexes, equilibrium disorders, painful neck and back stiffness, followed later by twitching, tonic spasms of jaw and neck muscles, painful convulsions of the entire body triggered by visual or tactile stimulation with possible opisthotonos, muscle hypertonicity and agitation. Dyspnea may follow spasm of the respiratory muscles (18). Seizures occur within 15 minutes of ingestion (or 5 minutes of inhalation) and may result in hyperthermia, metabolic and respiratory acidosis, rhabdomyolysis, and myoglobinuric renal failure (17,65345). Nux vomica can be fatal (13,505); most deaths occur 3-6 hours post-ingestion from respiratory and subsequent cardiac arrest, anoxic brain damage, or multiple organ failure secondary to hyperthermia (18,505). Strychnine accumulates with extended administration (2).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, 30-50 mg nux vomica (5 mg strychnine) can cause restlessness, feelings of anxiety, heightening of sense perception, enhanced reflexes, equilibrium disorders, painful neck and back stiffness, followed later by twitching, tonic spasms of jaw and neck muscles, painful convulsions of the entire body triggered by visual or tactile stimulation with possible opisthotonos, muscle hypertonicity and agitation. Dyspnea may follow spasm of the respiratory muscles (18). Seizures occur within 15 minutes of ingestion (or 5 minutes of inhalation) and may result in hyperthermia, metabolic and respiratory acidosis, rhabdomyolysis, and myoglobinuric renal failure (17). In one case report, a 58-year old woman developed dizziness with abdominal and leg pain following a seizure, after ingestion of one nux vomica fruit. Her muscles were tense and hyper-reflexive and she had lactic acidosis and nystagmus (65345). Most deaths occur 3-6 hours post-ingestion from respiratory and subsequent cardiac arrest, anoxic brain damage, or multiple organ failure secondary to hyperthermia (18,505). Strychnine accumulates with extended administration, particularly in individuals with liver damage (2).
