Hallo Selli,
Im Buch'Medicinal Plants of South Africa' Ben-Erik van Wyk, Bosch van Oudtshoorn und Nigel Gericke, Briza Publications, 1997, steht auf der ersten Seite:
IMPORTANT WARNING
This book contains general information about medicinal plants and their uses. It is intended as a sciebntific overview and not as a medical handbook for self-treatment. Many of the medicinal plants described in this book are highly toxic and may cause severe allergic reactions or serious poisoning. Neither the authors nor the publishers can be held responsible for claims arising from the mistaken identity of plants or their inappropriate use. Do not attempt self-diagnosis or self-treatment. Always consult a medical professional or qualified practitioner.
Also, bist du ganz sicher die Wurzel ist Harpagophytum procumbens?
Preparation and dosage:
An infusion of 1,5 g of powdered material in a cup of boiling water and strained, can be taken daily. Standardised extracts are available in the form of capsules, tablets, tinctures and ointments.
Natuerlich ohne Gewaehr.
Gute Besserung!
Gruss aus sodwana
Maddy
PS. ich haette die Wurzel in einen Topf gepflanzt und kultiviert, das sind naemlich ganz attraktive Pflanzen!