> Supplement Index > Larkspur / Delphinium consolida / Lark’s Heel > Larkspur General Information Larkspur Uses & Scientific Evidence For Larkspur Dosage Information Larkspur Safety & Interaction Information Buy Larkspur Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Larkspur General Information Larkspur, or Delphinium flower is of the same species as buttercups, spearworts, and water crowfoots. The name Delphinium is derived from delphin which means dolphin. It was thought that the buds of Delphiniuim flower resembled a dolphin. During the Great War, men used the seeds of Larkspur to destroy nits and lice in the hair. The juice from the leaves was used as a remedy for hemorrhoids. Larkspur flowers and leaves in an infusion were given to colicky children. The flowers of this plant are bitter and acrid. The seeds of Larkspur are the part of the plant most often used for medicinal purposes due to their purgative, parasitic, insecticidal, and diuretic properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Larkspur Uses & Scientific Evidence For A tincture of Larkspur seed is used in treating spasmodic asthma and dropsy, but is mainly used as a topical for destroying nits and head lice. The juice of the leaves can be used topically on hemorrhoids, and internally for treating colic. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Larkspur Dosage Information Larkspur comes in various forms and is an ingredient in few products; however, the whole plant is very poisonous and should not be used internally without the guidance of a qualified professional herbalist or physician. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Larkspur Safety & Interaction Information All Larkspurs are poisonous. Ingestion of a lethal dose of seeds causes violent vomiting, purging, paralysis of the nervous system, and eventually death by asphyxia. This plant is most toxic when it is young. It is important to seek the advice of a qualified professional before using Larkspur as a treatment for your condition. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Larkspur Supplements and Products Below

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