Ugopo - Gunnera perpensa

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(2004) have identified the major constituent in the rhizomes of <I>Gunnera perpensa</I> to be Z-venusol, a phenylpropanoid glucoside.</div> <div> <B>____________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="c07a6f50.jpg" border=0 width="166" height="245" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>____________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Medicinal uses</U></B> :</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Root decoctions are used in traditional gynaecological practice as well as traditional veterinary practice to initiate labour, assist delivery or to expel the placenta. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The rhizome is a common ingredient of inembe and isihlambezo, preparations used during the last trimester of pregnancy to ensure healthy foetal growth and easy delivery.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Decoctions are also taken orally to relieve dysuria, rheumatic pains and dyspepsia, as a stomachic, or for colds. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Externally a decoction is used as a wound dressing. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Infusions may be taken internally or applied externally to treat psoriasis. </div> <div> <B>____________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Precautions</U></B> :</div> <bR> <div> The use of this herb during pregnancy should be undertaken only on the advice of a competent traditional practitioner. 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