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| WHITE MUSTARD | Sinapis alba | |
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Synonyms: Brassica alba (L.) Rabenh., B. hirta Moench, Sinapis alba cv. melanosperma Alef. Actions: Allergenic (1; APA); Antibacterial (1; APA; PH2); Antidote, narcotic (f; FEL); Aperitif (f; DEM); Canifuge (1; APA); Counterirritant (1; APA; PNC); Decongestant (1; APA); Backache (1; APA); Digestive (f; APA); Diuretic (f; FEL; PNC); Emetic (f; PNC); Emmenagogue (f; CEB); Felifuge (1; APA); Fungicide (1; APA); Gastrotonic (f; CEB); Goitrogenic (1; APA); Pancreatonic (f; CEB); Rubefacient (1; APA; PNC); Stimulant (f; PNC); Stomachic (f; WOI); Tonic (f; DEM); Vesicant (1; APA). Indications: Acid Indigestion (1; APA); Ague (f; DEM); Amenorrhea (f; CEB; FEL); Angina (f; FEL); Anorexia (f; DEM); Apoplexy (f; FEL); Arthrosis (2; APA; KOM; PH2); Asthma (f; DEM); Backache (1; APA); Bacteria (1; APA; HH2; PH2); Bronchosis (f; DEP; PH2; PNC); Cancer (f; JLH); Cancer, abdomen (f; JLH); Cancer, colon (f; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; JLH); Cancer, throat (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Carcinoma (f; JLH); Cardiopathy (f; FEL); Catarrh (2; KOM); Chlorosis (f; CEB); Cholera (f; FEL); Cold (2 PH2); Colic (f; FEL); Coma (f; FEL); Congestion (1; APA; FEL; PH2); Constipation (1; APA; FEL); Cough (f; PH2); Cramp (f; FEL); Croup (f; DEM); Debility (f; CEB); Dropsy (f; DEM); Dyspepsia (1; APA; DEP; FEL); Endothelioma (f; JLH); Enterosis (f; PH2); Epigastrosis (f; FEL); Epithelioma (f; JLH); Escherichia (1; HH2); Fever (f; CEB); Flu (f; DEP); Foot Ache (1; APA); Fungus (1; APA); Gastrosis (f; FEL; PH2); Head Cold (f; DEP); Infection (1; APA); Inflammation (f; PH2); Lumbago (1; APA); Meningosis (f; FEL); Myalgia (f; DEP); Mycosis (1; APA); Nephrosis (f; DEM); Neuropathy (f; DEP; WOI); Neurosis (f; WOI); Pain (f; FEL; PH2); Palsy (f; DEM); Paralysis (f; PHR; PH2); Phthisis (f; DEM); Pleurisy (f; FEL; WOI); Pneumonia (f; WOI); Pulmonosis (f; HH2); Respirosis (1; APA; PH2); Rheumatism (2; DEP; KOM; PH2); Rhinosis (f; DEP); Sarcoma (f; JLH); Sinusosis (1; ABS); Sore (f; PH2); Sore Throat (f; JLH); Splenosis (f; JLH); Staphylococcus (1; HH2); Streptococcus (1; HH2); Swelling (f; PH2); Tuberculosis (f; HH2); Typhoid (f; CEB); Typhus (f; FEL); Uterosis (f; JLH); Voice (f; PH2); Vomiting (f; PH2); Water Retention (f; FEL; PNC). Dosage: Class 2d (AHP). Ingestion of large quantities can cause irritant poisoning. Commission E reports seed permitted for external use only. Contraindications: children younger than 6 years and those with renal disease (mustard oil is absorbed through the skin). Even an external poultice should be limited to 5–10 minutes pediatrically, 10–15 minutes for adults, less for sensitive patients (KOM). Plaster for 15–30 minutes can cause severe burns (AHP). Adverse effects: skin and nervous damage (prolonged use). Should not be used for more than 2 weeks (AEH). Contraindicated in GI ulcers and nephrosis (PHR). Overdoses cause GI distress (PHR). Long-term dosing may cause nerve damage (PH2). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (and PH2 suggests as much as 240 g dry seed to clear the voice (PH2). Hyperthyroidism with goiter traced “to the use of the isothiocyanates in mustard†(APA). Delaneyite nitpickologists will doubtless clamber to put the same goitrogenic warning on all members of the mustard family, as well as papaya, caper, and nasturtium. Contraindications: Class 2d (AHP). Ingestion of large quantities can cause irritant poisoning. Commission E reports seed permitted for external use only. Contraindications: children younger than 6 years and those with renal disease (mustard oil is absorbed through the skin). Even an external poultice should be limited to 5–10 minutes pediatrically, 10–15 minutes for adults, less for sensitive patients (KOM). Plaster for 15–30 minutes can cause severe burns (AHP). Adverse effects: skin and nervous damage (prolonged use). Should not be used for more than 2 weeks (AEH). Contraindicated in GI ulcers and nephrosis (PHR). Overdoses cause GI distress (PHR). Long-term dosing may cause nerve damage (PH2). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (and PH2 suggests as much as 240 g dry seed to clear the voice (PH2). Hyperthyroidism with goiter traced “to the use of the isothiocyanates in mustard†(APA). Delaneyite nitpickologists will doubtless clamber to put the same goitrogenic warning on all members of the mustard family, as well as papaya, caper, and nasturtium. |
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| WHITE PINE | Pinus strobus | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (f; DEM); Aperitif (f; DEM); Balsamic (f; EFS); Demulcent (f; EFS); Diaphoretic (f; CEB); Diuretic (f; EFS); Emetic (f; DEM); Expectorant (f; CEB; DEM); Hematonic (f; DEM); Panacea (f; DEM); Pectoral (f; EFS); Stimulant (f; DEM); Tonic (f; CEB; DEM); Vermicide (f; CEB). Indications: Abscess (f; DEM); Acne (f; CEB); Anorexia (f; DEM); Arthrosis (f; DEM); Asthma (f; CEB); Backache (f; DEM); Bleeding (f; CEB; DEM); Boil (f; DEM); Bruise (f; DEM; FAD); Burn (f; CEB); Cancer (f; CEB); Chafing (f; DEM); Childbirth (f; DEM); Cold (f; CEB; DEM); Cough (f; CEB; DEM); Cramp (f; CEB; DEM); Dandruff (f; CEB); Dermatosis (f; CEB; DEM); Dyspepsia (f; CEB); Dyspnea (f; CEB; DEM); Eruption (f; DEM); Felon (f; DEM; FAD); Fever (f; CEB); Fistula (f; CEB); Flu (f; CEB; DEM); Fracture (f; DEM); Frostbite (f; CEB); Gall (f; DEM); Gastrosis (f; DEM); Headache (f; CEB; DEM); Head Cold (f; DEM); Hemorrhoid (f; CEB); Infection (f; DEM); Inflammation (f; DEM); Itch (f; CEB); Nephrosis (f; CEB; DEM); Pain (f; CEB; DEM); Penis (f; DEM); Poison Ivy (f; DEM); Pulmonosis (f; CEB; DEM); Rheumatism (f; DEM); Scab (f; DEM); Scurvy (1; CEB; DEM); Smallpox (f; CEB); Sore (f; CEB; DEM); Sore Throat (f; CEB; DEM); Swelling (f; CEB; DEM); Tetter (f; CEB); Toothache (f; CEB); Tuberculosis (f; CEB; DEM); Typhoid (f; DEM); Ulcer (f; CEB); VD (f; DEM); Water Retention (f; EFS); Wen (f; CEB); Worm (f; CEB); Wound (f; CEB; DEM). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). Strangely, AHP says, “Regulated in the U.S. as an allowable flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages only†(AHP). Not covered (KOM; PH2). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). Strangely, AHP says, “Regulated in the U.S. as an allowable flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages only†(AHP). Not covered (KOM; PH2). |
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| WHITE SPRUCE, FIR | Picea abies | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antibacterial (1; HH2); Antiseptic (1; HH2; KOM; PIP); Antispasmodic (1; HH2); Diuretic (f; EFS); Bronchospasmolytic (1; HH2); Expectorant (1; EFS; HH2; PH2); Irritant (f; EFS); Pulmonary (f; EFS); Rubefacient (2; EFS; HH2; KOM; PIP); Secretolytic (2; HH2; KOM; PIP; PH2). Indications: Abscess (f; DEM); Adenopathy (f; JLH); Arthrosis (f; HH2); Bacteria (1; HH2); Boil (f; DEM); Bronchosis (2; HH2; KOM; PHR; PH2); Bruise (f; PH2); Cancer (f; JLH); Cancer, gland (f; JLH); Cancer, parotid (f; JLH); Candida (1; HH2); Catarrh (2; PHR; PH2; PIP); Cold (2; PHR; PH2); Condyloma (f; JLH); Cough (2; PHR; PH2); Cramp (1; HH2); Decubitis (f; HH2; PH2); Escherichia (1; HH2); Fever (2; PHR; PH2); Fungus (1; HH2); Infection (2; HH2; PHR; PH2); Mental Ailments (2; PHR); Mucososis (1; PH2); Myalgia (2; PHR; PH2; PIP); Mycosis (1; HH2); Neuralgia (2; HH2; PHR; PH2; PIP); Neurosis (f; HH2); Pain (f; DEM; PHR; PH2); Parotosis (f; JLH); Pharyngosis (2; PHR; PH2); Respirosis (2; PHR; PH2; PIP); Rheumatism (2; HH2; KOM; PH2); Sprain (f; HH2; PH2); Staphylococcus (1; HH2); Stomatosis (2; PHR; PH2); Strain (f; PH2); Streptococcus (1; HH2); Swelling (f; HH2); Tension (f; PH2); Tuberculosis (f; HH2; PHR; PH2); Tumor (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; EFS); Yeast (1; HH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). None indicated for the shoots (KOM; PIP). Commission E reports contraindications for EO: bronchial asthma, whooping cough; adverse effects: local irritation, exacerbation of bronchospasms (AEH; KOM). Patients with extensive skin breaks, acute dermatosis, cardiac insufficiency, fevers, hypertonia, or infectious diseases should not use these as bath additives (PHR). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). None indicated for the shoots (KOM; PIP). Commission E reports contraindications for EO: bronchial asthma, whooping cough; adverse effects: local irritation, exacerbation of bronchospasms (AEH; KOM). Patients with extensive skin breaks, acute dermatosis, cardiac insufficiency, fevers, hypertonia, or infectious diseases should not use these as bath additives (PHR). |
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| WHITE WILLOW | Salix alba | |
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Synonyms: S. alba f. chermesina (Hartig) Rehder, S. alba var. britzensis Späth. Actions: Analgesic (2; KOM; PIP; PH2; WAM); Anaphrodisiac (f; MAD); Antihydrotic (f; CAN); Antiinflammatory (2; KOM; PH2; PIP; WAM); Antiprostaglandin (1; BGB); Antipyretic (2; FNF; KOM; PIP; PH2; WAM); Antirheumatic (1; CAN; FAD); Antiseptic (CAN); Astringent (1; APA; FAD; PED; PH2); Bitter (1; FAD; PED); Contraceptive (f; MAD); Keratolytic (1; FNF); Sedative (f; MAD); Tonic (f; BIB). Indications: Ankylosing Spondylitis (1; CAN); Arthrosis (1; APA; FAD; MAD; SKY); Bursitis (f; SKY); Callus (f; BIB; JLH); Cancer (f; BIB; FAD; JLH); Candida (f; BIB); Cardiopathy (1; FAD); Catarrh (1; CAN); Cataract (1; FAD); Cold (1; APA); Colic (f; MAD); Corn (1; BIB; FAD; MAD); Debility (f; BIB); Dermatosis (1; FAD; MAD); Diabetes (f; MAD); Diarrhea (1; APA; BIB; FAD; MAD); Dysentery (f; BIB); Dysmenorrhea (f; BIB; MAD); Dyspepsia (f; BIB; FEL; MAD); Earache (1; MAD; PED); Encephalosis (f; MAD); Enterosis (f; DEM); Fever (2; APA; FAD; FNF; KOM; MAD; PH2; PIP; WAM); Flu (1; BIB; FNF); Fungus (1; CEB); Gout (1; APA; MAD; PNC); Headache (1; BGB; PH2; PIP; WAM); Hemoptysis (f; BIB; MAD; WOI); Hoarseness (f; DEM); Infection (1; APA); Inflammation (2; APA; KOM; PH2; PIP; WAM); Influenza (1; CAN); Insomnia (f; MAD); Malaria (f; BIB; DEP; FEL); Myosis (1; APA; CAN); Nervousness (f; MAD); Neurasthenia (f; MAD); Neuropathy (f; MAD); Obesity (f; APA); Osteoarthrosis (1; SKY); Pain (2; KOM; PHR; PH2; PIP; PNC; WAM); Pertussis (f; MAD); Poison Ivy (1; FAD); Rheumatism (2; CAN; FAD; PHR; PH2; PIP); Scrofula (f; MAD); Sore (f; BIB; FAD; FEL; MAD); Sprain (1; APA); Tendinitis (1; BGB); Thrush (f; BIB); Toothache (1; BGB; JAD); Ulcus cruris (f; MAD); Vaginosis (f; BIB); Wart (1; FNF; JLH); Worm (f; MAD). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). Salicylates and tannins (AHP). For oral use of bark Commission E reports contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions: on theoretical grounds, similar to those of the salicylates (AEH) (all plants contain salicylates). In view of the lack of toxicological data, excessive use, especially during lactation and pregnancy, should be avoided. Individuals with aspirin hypersensitivity, asthma, diabetes, gastrosis, gout, hemophilia, hepatosis, hypothrombinemia, nephrosis, and peptic ulcers should be cautious with salicylates. Alcohol, barbiturates, and oral sedatives may potentiate salicylate toxicity. Beware of salicylate interaction with oral anticoagulants, methotrexate, metoclopramide, phenytoin, pronebecid, spironolactone, and valproate. Salicylates excreted in breast milk reportedly can cause macular rashes in breast-fed babies. Salicylate toxicity may cause dermatosis, gastrosis, hematochezia, nausea, nephrosis, tinnitus, and vomiting (CAN). Excessive use of the tannin-rich bark may cause diarrhea and nausea (SKY). Still, “willow is much safer than aspirin†(SKY). Not for use during viral infections, because of [remote theoretical, JAD] possibility of Reye’s Syndrome (WAM). The prodrug, salicin, which does not irritate the stomach, is metabolized to saligenin in the GI tract and salicylic acid after absorption. “Products containing willow should preferably be standardized on their salicin content...†(CAN). “The analgesic actions of willow are typically slow-acting, but last longer than standard aspirin products†(SKY). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). Salicylates and tannins (AHP). For oral use of bark Commission E reports contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions: on theoretical grounds, similar to those of the salicylates (AEH) (all plants contain salicylates). In view of the lack of toxicological data, excessive use, especially during lactation and pregnancy, should be avoided. Individuals with aspirin hypersensitivity, asthma, diabetes, gastrosis, gout, hemophilia, hepatosis, hypothrombinemia, nephrosis, and peptic ulcers should be cautious with salicylates. Alcohol, barbiturates, and oral sedatives may potentiate salicylate toxicity. Beware of salicylate interaction with oral anticoagulants, methotrexate, metoclopramide, phenytoin, pronebecid, spironolactone, and valproate. Salicylates excreted in breast milk reportedly can cause macular rashes in breast-fed babies. Salicylate toxicity may cause dermatosis, gastrosis, hematochezia, nausea, nephrosis, tinnitus, and vomiting (CAN). Excessive use of the tannin-rich bark may cause diarrhea and nausea (SKY). Still, “willow is much safer than aspirin†(SKY). Not for use during viral infections, because of [remote theoretical, JAD] possibility of Reye’s Syndrome (WAM). The prodrug, salicin, which does not irritate the stomach, is metabolized to saligenin in the GI tract and salicylic acid after absorption. “Products containing willow should preferably be standardized on their salicin content...†(CAN). “The analgesic actions of willow are typically slow-acting, but last longer than standard aspirin products†(SKY). |
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| WILD CHERRY | Prunus serotina | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (1; APA); Antidiarrheal (1; WAM); Antiinflammatory (1; APA); Antiseptic (f; CEB); Antispasmodic (f; SKY); Antitussive (1; APA; PH2; SKY; WAM);Astringent (1; APA; EFS; PH2; PNC); Cyanogenic (1; PH2); Decongestant (1; APA); Depurative (f; DEM); Digestive (f; FEL); Expectorant (1; APA; FAD); Gastrostimulant (f; FEL); Hematonic (f; DEM); Narcotic (f; CEB); Pectoral (f; EFS); Poison (f; EFS); Sedative (1; APA; PH2; PNC; WAM); Tonic (f; EFS; FEL); Tranquilizer (1; APA); Vermifuge (f; CEB). Indications: Ague (f; CEB; DEM); Anemia (f; FEL); Anorexia (f; FAD; FEL); Anxiety (f; APA); Asthma (f; CEB); Biliousness (f; DEM); Bronchosis (1; APA; CEB; FAD; PH2; WAM); Burn (f; CEB; DEM); Cancer (1; APA; JLH); Cardiopathy (f; CEB; FEL); Childbirth (f; APA; DEM); Chill (f; DEM); Chlorosis (f; FEL); Cholera (f; CEB; DEM); Cold (f; APA; FAD; MIC); Congestion (1; APA); Cough (1; APA; FAD; MIC; PH2; WAM); Cramp (f; DEM SKY); Debility (f; FAD; FEL); Dermatosis (f; DEM); Diarrhea (1; APA; FAD; FEL; WAM); Dysentery (f; CEB; DEM); Dyspepsia (f; FAD; FEL; PH2); Dysuria (f; FEL); Enterosis (1; APA); Fever (f; FAD; FEL); Flu (f; MIC); Gangrene (f; CEB); Gastrosis (f; CRC; FEL); Headache (f; DEM); Hematochezia (f; DEM); Hepatosis (f; FEL); Hysteria (f; CEB; DEM); Inflammation (1; APA; FAD; FEL); Insomnia (1; APA; PH2; PNC; WAM); Itch (f; DEM); Jaundice (f; DEM); Laryngosis (f; DEM); Lethargy (f; DEM); Lumbago (f; CEB); Measles (f; DEM); Nervousness (1; APA; PH2; PNC; WAM); Neurosis (f; FEL; PH2); Ophthalmia (f; FEL); Pain (1; APA; CEB); Palpitation (f; FEL); Pertussis (f; APA; FEL; PH2; PNC); Phthisis (f; FEL); Pleurisy (f; FEL); Pneumonia (f; APA; FAD; FEL); Pulmonosis (f; APA; FAD; FEL); Scrofula (f; DEM; FEL); Sore (f; DEM); Sore Throat (f; DEM); Stress (f; APA); Syphilis (f; DEM); Tuberculosis (f; DEM; FEL); Ulcer (f; DEM); VD (f; DEM); Worm (f; CEB; DEM); Wound (f; CEB; DEM). Dosage: Class 2d. Cyanogenic glycosides (prunasin yielding up to 1500 ppm (HCN)). In pediatrics, do not use high doses or for more than 1 week (WAM). Not for long-term use. Do not exceed recommended dose (2–4 g bark) (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). “Not allowed as a non-medicinal ingredient in oral use products in Canada†(Michols, 1995). Contraindications: Class 2d. Cyanogenic glycosides (prunasin yielding up to 1500 ppm (HCN)). In pediatrics, do not use high doses or for more than 1 week (WAM). Not for long-term use. Do not exceed recommended dose (2–4 g bark) (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). “Not allowed as a non-medicinal ingredient in oral use products in Canada†(Michols, 1995). |
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| WILD DAGGA | Leonotis leonurus | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (f; ZUL); Diuretic (f; ZUL); Emetic (f; ZUL); Emmenagogue (f; CRC; WBB); Euphoriant (1; CRC); Hallucinogen (1; CRC); Intoxicant (1; CRC); Laxative (f; WBB; ZUL); Narcotic (1; CRC; VVG); Tonic (f; ZUL); Vermifuge (1; CRC). Indications: Asthma (f; CRC; VVG; WBB); Biliousness (1; CRC); Boil (f; VVG); Bronchosis (1; CRC; VVG; WBB); Bug Bite (f; VVG); Cardiopathy (f; ZUL); Cold (f; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Constipation (f; WBB; ZUL); Cough (1; CRC; VVG; WBB); Cramp (f; CRC; VVG); Dermatosis (f; CRC; VVG; WBB); Dysentery (f; ZUL); Dyspepsia (f; CRC; WBB); Eczema (f; VVG); Epilepsy (f; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Fever (f; VVG, ZUL); Flu (f; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Headache (f; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Hemorrhoid (f; CRC; WBB; ZUL); Hepatosis (f; CRC; VVG); Herpes (f; CRC; WBB); High Blood Pressure (f; VAG; VVG); Itch (f; CRC; VVG; WBB); Jaundice (f; CRC; WBB; ZUL); Leprosy (f; CRC; WBB); Myosis (f; CRC); Myospasm (f; VVG); Obesity (f; ZUL); Ophthalmia (1; CRC); Pain (f; ZUL); Paralysis (f; CRC; ZUL); Pulmonosis (f; CRC; WBB); Scabies (1; CRC); Snakebite (f; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Sore (f; CRC; WBB; ZUL); Sting (f; ZUL); Syphilis (1; CRC); Tapeworm (f; ZUL); Tuberculosis (f; CRC; WBB; ZUL); VD (f; CRC); Virus (f; VVG); Water Retention (f; ZUL); Worm (1; CRC; ZUL). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| WILD GERMANDER | Teucrium canadense | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antiseptic (f; FAD); Diaphoretic (f; FAD); Diuretic (f; FAD); Emmenagogue (f; FAD). Indications: Bronchosis (f; FAD); Dysmenorrhea (f; FAD); Dysuria (f; FAD); Fever (f; FAD); Hemorrhoid (f; FAD); Water Retention (f; FAD); Worm (f; FAD). Dosage: Probably best avoided because of close relationship to T. chamaedrys. Some species of Teucrium can be fatally hepatotoxic, others hepatoprotective. We don’t yet know about this one. Contraindications: Probably best avoided because of close relationship to T. chamaedrys. Some species of Teucrium can be fatally hepatotoxic, others hepatoprotective. We don’t yet know about this one. |
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| WILD INDIGO | Baptisia tinctoria | |
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Synonyms: Sophora tinctoria Actions: Antidipsomanic (1; FNF); Antiinflammatory (f; FAD); Antileukemic (1; FNF); Antimelanomic (1; FNF); Antipyretic (f; PH2; PNC); Antiseptic (f; MAD; PNC); Antitumor (1; FNF); Apoptotic (1; FNF); Choleretic (f; FAD); Depurative (f; PH2); Emetic (f; DEM; FAD); Emmenagogue (f; PH2); Estrogenic (1; FAD; FNF; PH2; PNC); Expectorant (f; PH2); Hepatotonic (f; MAD); Immunostimulant (1; FAD; PH2; PNC); Laxative (f; EFS; FAD; HHB); Leukoctyogenic (1; PHR); Phagocytotic (1; HAD; PH2; PNC); Tonic (f; DEM). Indications: Adenopathy (f; PH2); Alcoholism (1; FNF); Amenorrhea (f; MAD); Angina (f; MAD; PHR); Bleeding (f; DEM); Boil (f; PNC); Bruise (f; DEM; FAD); Cancer (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, breast (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, colon (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, ovary (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, stomach (1; FNF; JLH); Catarrh (f; PH2); Cholera (f; MAD); Cold (f; PHR); Colic (1; MAD); Confusion (f; PH2); Constipation (f; EFS; FAD; HHB); Cramp (f; DEM); Diarrhea (f; MAD); Diphtheria (f; MAD; PHR); Dysentery (f; MAD); Enterosis (f; MAD); Felon (f; JLH); Fever (f; HHB; PHR; PH2; PNC); Flu (f; MAD; PH2); Gastrosis (f; MAD); Gingivosis (f; PNC); Gonorrhea (f; DEM; PH2); Head Cold (f; PH2; PHR); Hemoptysis (f; DEM); Hepatosis (f; HHB); Immunodepression (1; FAD; PH2; PNC); Infection (f; PH2; PNC); Inflammation (f; DEM; FAD; JLH; PH2); Influenza (f; PHR); Leukorrhea (f; PHR); Leukemia (1; FNF); Lymphadenosis (f; PHR); Lymphoma (1; FNF); Malaria (f; MAD; PHR); Mastosis (f; PH2); Melanoma (1; FNF); Mucososis (f; PH2); Nephrosis (f; DEM); Neuroblastoma (1; FNF); Pharyngosis (f; PH2; PNC); Proctosis (f; MAD); Prolapse (f; MAD); Respirosis (f; PH2); Rheumatism (f; DEM); Scarlet Fever (f; MAD; PHR); Sore (f; DEM; FAD; PH2); Sore Throat (f; FAD; PH2); Sprain (f; DEM); Stomatosis (f; PHR); Swelling (f; JLH); Tonsilosis (f; PH2; PNC); Toothache (f; DEM; FAD); Tumor (1; FNF); Typhoid (f; PHR); Typhus (f; MAD; PHR); Vaginosis (f; PNC); VD (f; DEM); Vomiting (f; DEM); Whitlow (f; JLH); Wound (f; DEM; PHR). Dosage: Class 2b, 2d (AHP). Not for long-term use except under supervision of a qualified practitioner (AHP). Contraindicated in pregnancy (PH2). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Large doses (e.g., 30 g) are potentially harmful and may induce cramps; mild intoxication with diarrhea, GI symptoms, nausea, and vomiting (FAD; PHR; PH2). Isoflavones are estrogenic (PNC). Ethanol extracts stimulate phagocytosis, raising leukocyte counts (PHR). Polysaccharides stimulate antibody production (PNC). Baptisia tinctoria, like red clover, may contain biochanin-A, daidzein, and genistein. Genistein induces apoptosis and inhibits mitosis in rat ovarian granulosa in vitro, and has inhibited all sorts of tumors in vitro, breast, carcinoma, gastric, gastrointestinal, leukemia, lymphocytic leukemia, medullablastoma, melanoma, neuroblastoma, and ovarian cancer types. Reportedly, daidzein inhibited differentiation in human leukemia HL-60 cells, B16 melanoma cells, and HL-60 cells. Contraindications: Class 2b, 2d (AHP). Not for long-term use except under supervision of a qualified practitioner (AHP). Contraindicated in pregnancy (PH2). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Large doses (e.g., 30 g) are potentially harmful and may induce cramps; mild intoxication with diarrhea, GI symptoms, nausea, and vomiting (FAD; PHR; PH2). Isoflavones are estrogenic (PNC). Ethanol extracts stimulate phagocytosis, raising leukocyte counts (PHR). Polysaccharides stimulate antibody production (PNC). Baptisia tinctoria, like red clover, may contain biochanin-A, daidzein, and genistein. Genistein induces apoptosis and inhibits mitosis in rat ovarian granulosa in vitro, and has inhibited all sorts of tumors in vitro, breast, carcinoma, gastric, gastrointestinal, leukemia, lymphocytic leukemia, medullablastoma, melanoma, neuroblastoma, and ovarian cancer types. Reportedly, daidzein inhibited differentiation in human leukemia HL-60 cells, B16 melanoma cells, and HL-60 cells. |
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| WILD LETTUCE | Lactuca virosa | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Allergenic (1; CAN); Analgesic (1; APA; CRC; FAD; PHR; PH2); Anaphrodisiac (f; MAD); Antispasmodic (1; CAN; PHR; PH2); Antitussive (f; CRC); Candidicide (1; APA); CNS Depressant (f; APA); Collyrium (f; CRC); Dermatitigenic (f; FAD); Diaphoretic (f; CRC); Diuretic (f; CRC; FAD; MAD); Emmenagogue (f; MAD); Expectorant (f; CRC); Fungicide (1; APA); Hallucinogen (f; APA); Hypnotic (f; CAN; CRC); Hypotensive (1; APA); Lactagogue (f; CRC; FAD); Laxative (f; CRC); Narcotic (f; PHR; PH2); Nervine (f; FAD); Poison (f; CRC); Sedative (1; APA; CAN; FAD; MAD); Soporific (f; APA; CRC); Tonic (f; FAD); Tranquilizer (f; PHR). Indications: Acne (f; FAD); Arthrosis (f; CAN); Asthma (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Atherosclerosis (f; CRC; HHB; PHR; PH2); Blennorrhea (f; MAD); Bronchosis (f; PHR; PH2); Cancer (f; CRC); Candida (1; APA); Catarrh (f; PH2); Colic (f; CRC); Constipation (f; CRC); Cough (f; APA; CAN; PHR; PH2); Cramp (1; CAN; MAD; PHR; PH2); Cystosis (f; MAD); Dermatosis (f; FAD); Dropsy (f; CRC; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (f; CAN); Dyspnea (f; MAD); Dysuria (f; CRC; PH2); Fever (f; CRC); Fungus (1; APA); Gout (f; CRC); Hepatosis (f; CRC; HHB; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; APA); Hyperkinesis (f; CAN); Infection (1; APA); Insomnia (1; APA; CAN; FAD; MAD); Jaundice (f; CRC); Laryngosis (f; CRC; MAD; PH2); Mycosis (1; APA); Myosis (f; CAN); Nervousness (1; APA; CAN; FAD; MAD; PHR); Nymphomania (f; CAN); Ophthalmia (f; MAD); Pain (1; APA; CAN; CRC; FAD; MAD; PHR; PH2); Pertussis (f; CAN; CRC; PHR; PH2); Poison Ivy (f; FAD); Priapism (f; CAN; MAD); Rheumatism (f; APA); Scrofula (f; MAD); Spermatorrhea (f; MAD); Strangury (f; CRC); Swelling (f; HHB; PH2); Tracheosis (f; CRC; HHB; PH2); UTI (f; PHR); Wart (f; FAD); Water Retention (f; CRC; FAD; MAD); Yeast (1; APA). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP) but class 2b. Australians council against exceeding dosage. Contraindicated in BPH and glaucoma (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). I do not believe the CAN listing of hyoscyamine (usually in Solanaceae), nor morphine (only in poppy) in wild or tame lettuce. Lettuce may contain allergenic sesquiterpenes. Overgrazing on immature wild lettuce has caused dyspnea, pulmonary emphysema, and weakness in cattle. In view of the lack of toxicological data, and the possible allergic activity, excessive use, especially during lactation and pregnancy, should be avoided. Overdoses may cause coma, depressed respiration, dizziness, mydriasis, stupor, tachycardia, tinnitus, and even death (CAN; PH2). Lactucarium is mydriatic; Lactucin and lactupicrin are sedatives, but do not readily cross the blood-brain barrier. Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP) but class 2b. Australians council against exceeding dosage. Contraindicated in BPH and glaucoma (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). I do not believe the CAN listing of hyoscyamine (usually in Solanaceae), nor morphine (only in poppy) in wild or tame lettuce. Lettuce may contain allergenic sesquiterpenes. Overgrazing on immature wild lettuce has caused dyspnea, pulmonary emphysema, and weakness in cattle. In view of the lack of toxicological data, and the possible allergic activity, excessive use, especially during lactation and pregnancy, should be avoided. Overdoses may cause coma, depressed respiration, dizziness, mydriasis, stupor, tachycardia, tinnitus, and even death (CAN; PH2). Lactucarium is mydriatic; Lactucin and lactupicrin are sedatives, but do not readily cross the blood-brain barrier. |
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| WILD MINT, BIBLICAL MINT | Mentha longifolia | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (1; BIB; FNF); Anesthetic (1; FNF); Antiaggregant (1; FNF); Antibacterial (1; FNF; TIB); Anticancer (1; FNF); Antiedemic (1; FNF); Antiinflammatory (1; FNF; TIB); Antimutagenic (1; FNF); Antioxidant (1; FNF; TIB); Antirheumatic (1; FNF); Antiseptic (1; EFS; FNF; VAG; VVG); Antispasmodic (1; FNF; VAG; VVG); Antitumor (1; FNF); Antiviral (1; FNF; TIB); Astringent (1; BIB; TIB); Candidicide (1; FNF); Carminative (1; BIB; EFS; FNF; PH2); CNS Depressant (1; TIB); CNS Stimulant (1; TIB); Counterirritant (1; FNF); Cyclo-oxygenase Inhibitor (1; FNF); Decongestant (1; VAG; VVG); Diaphoretic (f; VVG); Diuretic (f; WBB; ZUL); Emmenagogue (f; ZUL); Fungicide (1; FNF; TIB); Myorelaxant (1; FNF); Sedative (1; FNF; TIB); Stimulant (1; EFS; PH2); Spasmogenic (1; TIB); Stomachic (f; BIB). Indications: Adenopathy (f; VVG); Alzheimer’s (1; FNF); Apoplexy (f; BIB; SKJ); Arthrosis (1; FNF); Asthma (f; ZUL); Backache (1; FNF; WBB); Bacteria (1; FNF; TIB); Bronchosis (f; WBB; ZUL); Cancer (1; FNF); Candida (1; FNF); Chest Cold (f; BIB); Childbirth (f; ZUL); Chill (f; GHA); Cold (1; BIB; FNF; WBB; ZUL); Congestion (1; VAG; VVG); Cough (f; GHA; WBB; ZUL); Cramp (1; FNF; VAG; VVG); CVI (1; VVG); Dermatosis (f; BIB); Dysmenorrhea (1; FNF; ZUL); Dyspepsia (f; PH2; SKJ; ZUL); Dyspnea (1; GHA; VVG); Dysuria (f; VAG); Epilepsy (f; VAG); Fever (f; BIB; HHB; VVG); Fungus (1; FNF; TIB); Gas (1; BIB; EFS; FNF; PH2; ZUL); Gastrosis (f; GHA); Headache (f; BIB; PH2; UPW; VAG; WBB; ZUL); Hysteria (f; VVG; ZUL); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; FNF; TIB); Inflammation (1; FNF; TIB); Insomnia (1; FNF; TIB; VAG); Mycosis (1; FNF; PH2; TIB); Nervousness (1; FNF; TIB); Pain (1; BIB; FNF); Pharyngosis (f; TIB); Respirosis (1; VAG; ZUL); Rheumatism (1; BIB; FNF; HHB; TIB); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Sinusosis (f; WBB); Sore Throat (f; TIB); Stomachache (1; BIB; ZUL); Swelling (1; FNF; ZUL); Tumor (1; FNF); UTI (f; VAG; VVG); Virus (1; FNF; TIB); Water Retention (f; WBB; ZUL); Wound (1; FNF; TIB; UPW; WBB; ZUL); Yeast (1; FNF). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Direct application of the mint is said to be an irritant (WBB). Fractions containing phenolics may exhibit CNS-stimulant and spasmogenic activities. But extracts or populations rich in EOs may be a CNS depressant and somnifacient (TIB). EOs are antibacterial and antifungal Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Direct application of the mint is said to be an irritant (WBB). Fractions containing phenolics may exhibit CNS-stimulant and spasmogenic activities. But extracts or populations rich in EOs may be a CNS depressant and somnifacient (TIB). EOs are antibacterial and antifungal |
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