Products
Lycopodium is mainly commercially available in the form of alternative medicine preparations (Lycopodium).
Stem plant
L. Lycopodiaceae, club lycopodium.
Medicinal drug
Lycopodii herba – club mace Lycopodium – club mace: the spores of L., Lycopodiaceae (PH 5) – no longer officinal.
Ingredients
- Alkaloids: lycopodine, dihydrolycopodine.
- Flavonoids
Effects
- Diuretic
- Emetic
- Laxative
- Irritant
- Diuretic
- Piscicidal
Fields of application
- Lycopodium is mainly used in alternative medicine in homeopathic potency because of the possible adverse effects. Formerly used as a diuretic.
- The spores are used to make fireworks (flash powder) and fire breathing. When they are swirled into the air, they easily ignite a fire source.
Adverse effects
Severe diarrhea, vomiting, irritation of mucous membranes.
