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Simple Herbal Extracts | Night-Blooming Cereus

Name	Night-Blooming Cereus
Botanical Name	Selenicereus grandiflorus
Part Used	stem
Contraindications	None *
Traditional Information*	A cardiotonic indicated for heart disease of nervous or drug origin (coffee, tobacco, etc.). Combined with Hawthorn, it is beneficial for nervous tachycardia, palpitations, feeble and irregular pulse and shortness of breath with mild exertion. It is effective for menopausal depression taken with Black Cohosh and for Grave’s Disease used with Lycopus and Lemon Balm.

Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG

*Disclaimer: The information on historical, ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic uses of herbs and traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and research of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Any attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the direction of a health care professional. The publisher and author are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the information discussed. Should you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any preparation mentioned, the author strongly suggests consulting a professional health care advisor.