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| CANCER HERB | Acalypha arvensis | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antibacterial (1; TRA); Antiemetic (f; MPG); Antiinflammatory (f; MPG); Antiseptic (1; MPG); Antispasmodic (f; MPG); Diuretic (f; MPG); Tonic (f; MPG). Indications: Allergy (f; MPG); Amebiasis (f; MPG); Athlete’s Foot (f; MPG); Bacteria (1; TRA); Blister (f; AAB); Boil (f; AAB); Cancer (f; AAB; MPG); Constipation (f; MPG); Cramp (f; MPG); Dermatosis (f; TRA); Diarrhea (f; MPG); Dysentery (f; MPG); Dysuria (f; TRA); Emesis (f; MPG); Enterosis (f; MPG); Fungus (f; AAB); Gastrosis (f; AAB); Headache (f; MPG); Infection (f; AAB); Inflammation (f; AAB; MPG; TRA); Itch (f; AAB); Ringworm (f; AAB); Snakebite (f; MPG); Sore (f; AAB); Staphylococcus (1; TRA); Stomachache (f; MPG); Ulcer (f; MPG); UTI (f; AAB); Vaginosis (f; AAB); VD (f; MPG); Vomiting (f; MPG); Water Retention (f; MPG). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| CANDLEBUSH | Senna alata | |
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Synonyms: Cassia alata Actions: Abortifacient (f; ZUL); Anthelminthic (1; IED); Antibacterial (1; TRA); Antihistaminic (1; TRA); Antiinflammatory (1; AAB); Antiseptic (1; TRA); Diuretic (f; JFM); Fungicide (1; AAB; TRA); Insecticide (f; IED); Laxative (f; IED; JFM); Piscicide (f; IED); Uterocontractant (1; ZUL); Vermifuge (1; JFM). Indications: Bacteria (1; TRA); Bite (f; IED; JFM); Catarrh (f; JFM); Constipation (1; IED); Dermatophyte (1; TRA); Dermatosis (1; AAB); Diarrhea (f; JFM); Dyspepsia (f; IED); Eczema (f; JFM); Flu (f; JFM); Fungus (1; AAB; TRA); Hepatosis (f; AAB; JFM); Herpes (1; RYM); High Blood Pressure (f; IED); Infection (1; AAB; IED; TRA); Infertility (f; AAB; IED); Inflammation (1; AAB); Jaundice (f; IED); Liver Spot (f; AAB); Lymphosis (f; AAB); Malaria (f; JFM); Mycosis (1; AAB; TRA); Nephrosis (f; AAB; IED); Pain (f; IED); Parasite (f; IED); Pellagra (f; DAV); Rash (f; IED); Rheumatism (f; IED; JFM); Ringworm (1; AAB); Scabies (f; AAB); Snakebite (f; IED; JFM); Sore (f; DAV); Splenomegaly (f; JFM); Staphylococcus (1; TRA);Stomachache (f; IED; JFM); Uterosis (f; JFM); UTI (1; AAB); VD (f; IED; JFM); Water Retention (f; JFM); Womb (f; JFM); Worm (f; IED; JFM). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| CANDLENUT | Aleurites moluccana | |
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Synonyms: A. javanica Gand., A. remyi Sherff, A. triloba J. R. Forst. & G. Forst., Jatropha moluccana L. Actions: Antifeedant (1; CRC); Aperient (f; WO2); Aphrodisiac (f; EFS); Cardiotonic (f; WO2); Carminative (f; WO2); Diaphoretic (f; CRC); Expectorant (f; WO2); Hematonic (f; WO2); Laxative (1; CRC; WO2); Piscicide (1; CRC); Stimulant (f; CRC). Indications: Arthrosis (f; CRC); Asthma (f; WO2); Bleeding (f; CRC); Constipation (f; CRC; WO2); Diarrhea (f; CRC); Dysentery (f; CRC); Edema (f; CRC); Fever (f; CRC); Gas (f; WO2); Gonorrhea (f; CRC); Headache (f; CRC); Hematochezia (f; CRC); Hemorrhoid (f; WO2); Hydrophobia (f; WO2); Rheumatism (f; WO2); Ringworm (f; WO2); Sore (f; WO2); Sprue (f; CRC); Swelling (f; CRC); Tumor (f; CRC); Ulcer (f; WO2). Dosage: Toxic and irritant. Seeds dangerous to eat (WO2). Contraindications: Toxic and irritant. Seeds dangerous to eat (WO2). |
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| CANE REED | Costus speciosus | |
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Synonyms: Banksea speciosa J. König. Actions: Abortifacient (1; MPI); Anesthetic (1; PH2); Anthelminthic (f; KAB; MPI; WOI); Anticholinesterase (1; MPI); Antiedemic (1; SKJ); Antiexudative (1; PH2); Antifertility (1; SKJ); Antiinflammatory (1; SKJ); Antispasmodic (1; PH2; SKJ); Aphrodisiac (f; DEP; IHB; KAB; MPI); Astringent (f; MPI); Bitter (1; KAB; MPI); Choleretic (1; PH2); CNS-Depressant (f; SKJ); Depurative (f; DAA; DEP; IHB; KAB; MPI); Diaphoretic (f; IHB); Digestive (f; MPI); Diuretic (1; PH2); Estrogenic (1; PH2); Larvicide (f; SKJ); Laxative (f; IHB; WOI); Stimulant (f; MPI); Tonic (f; SKJ; WOI); Uterotonic (1; MPI). Indications: Anasarca (f; SKJ); Anemia (f; KAB); Arthrosis (1; MPI; SKJ); Asthma (f; SKJ); Bite (f; PH2; SKJ); Bleeding (f; PH2); Blister (f; SKJ); Bronchosis (f; KAB); Burn (f; SKJ); Cancer (f; JLH); Catarrh (f; DEP; MPI); Childbirth (f; PH2); Cholera (f; SKJ); Cold (f; IHB; SKJ); Constipation (f; SKJ); Cough (f; DEP; IHB; MPI; PH2); Cramp (1; PH2; SKJ); Dermatosis (f; DEP; IHB; MPI; PH2); Dysentery (f; IHB); Dyspepsia (f; KAB; MPI); Fever (f; DEP; IHB; MPI; PH2; SKJ); Gastrosis (f; SKJ); Gravel (f; SKJ); Headache (f; SKJ); Hematuria (f; SKJ); Hiccup (f; KAB); Inflammation (1; KAB; MPI; SKJ); Leprosy (f; IHB); Lumbago (f; KAB); Malaria(f; SKJ); Ophthalmia (f; IHB; MPI); Osteosis (f; KAB); Pain (f; KAB; PH2); Phthisis (f; SKJ); Pneumonia (f; IHB); Rabies (f; DAA); Rheumatism (1; IHB; KAB; SKJ); Scabies (f; SKJ); Smallpox (f; IHB); Snakebite (f; MPI; PH2); Stomatosis (f; JLH); Swelling (1; SKJ); Syphilis (f; IHB); Thirst (f; SKJ); Tuberculosis (f; SKJ); Water Retention (1; PH2); Worm (f; MPI). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Overdose might induce “European cholera,†diuresis, and shock (PH2). MPI gives some interesting data. Alkaloids from the plant show in vitro and in vivo anticholinesterase activities, perhaps explaining the depurative and ophthalmic activity (MPI). C. speciosus was found to be 2.5 times more ecbolic than Gloriosa superba, enough to make me advise pregnant women to avoid both. Saponins from the herb caused proliferation of uterine and vaginal tissues similar to those produced by stilbestrol (MPI). These saponins also had antiarthritic and antiinflammatory activities. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Overdose might induce “European cholera,†diuresis, and shock (PH2). MPI gives some interesting data. Alkaloids from the plant show in vitro and in vivo anticholinesterase activities, perhaps explaining the depurative and ophthalmic activity (MPI). C. speciosus was found to be 2.5 times more ecbolic than Gloriosa superba, enough to make me advise pregnant women to avoid both. Saponins from the herb caused proliferation of uterine and vaginal tissues similar to those produced by stilbestrol (MPI). These saponins also had antiarthritic and antiinflammatory activities. |
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| CANOLA, OILSEED RAPE | Brassica napus | |
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Synonyms: B. campestris f. annua Schubl. & G. Martens, B. campestris f. biennis Schubl. & G. Martens, B. campestris subsp. napus (L.) Hook. f. & T. Anderson, B. napus var. annua W. D. J. Koch, B. napus var. biennis (Schubl. & G. Martens) Rchb., B. napus var. oleifera Delile.Many writers do not distinguish between black, brown (Indian), and white mustard (Brassica nigra, Brassica juncea, and Sinapis alba, respectively), but the spice and medicine trade seems to favor the white. And the canola and rapeseed varieties have been hopelessly manipulated, even in the GMO field. Few if any taxonomists and agronomists can distinguish all Brassica varieties and species, and probably fewer chemists, herbalists, pharmacists, and physicians can be sure of the variety or species. My entries can be no more reliable than their sources. Seems as though the plant group might better be treated generically than specifically or varietally. Canola is here defined as Brassica napus but Gruenwald et al. (2000) do not index canola, calling Brassica napus merely the Oilseed Rape. Would that it were that simple. The USDA nomenclature database lists canola as three different taxa, B. napus var. napus, B. rapa subsp. dichotoma, and B. rapa subsp. oleifera. I suspect that the chemical and biological activities are more or less interchangeable. Actions: Antibacterial (1; WO2); Antiseptic (1; WO2); Antithyroid (1; HHB); Aperitif (f; DEM); Cardiotoxic (1; PH2); Fungicide (1; WO2); Insecticide (f; WO2); Stimulant (f; DEM); Tonic (f; DEM). Indications: Ague (f; DEM); Anorexia (f; DEM); Asthma (f; DEM); Bacteria (1; WO2); Boil (f; DEM); Cancer (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, breast (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, groin (1; FNF; JLH); Cold (f; DEM); Cough (f; DEM); Croup (f; DEM); Felon (f; JLH); Fever (f; DEM); Flu (f; DEM); Fungus (1; WO2); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; WO2); Inflammation (f; JLH); Mycosis (1; WO2); Nervousness (f; DEM); Palsy (f; DEM); Phthisis (f; DEM); Smallpox (f; DEM); Sore (f; DEM); Splenosis (f; JLH); Tuberculosis (f; DEM); Wart (f; JLH); Whitlow (f; JLH); Yeast (1; WO2) Dosage: Not covered (AHP). Health hazards not known with therapeutic dosages of the oil which is low in erucic acid (PH2) (but PH2 does not specify the oil dosage). Ingested over a long period, oil considered cardiotoxic (PH2). Don’t overdo it. In huge quantities, glucosinolate/isothiocyanate containing crucifers might upset the thyroid. And in huge doses, hard to get dietarily, indole-3-carbinol might stimulate breast cancer rather than prevent it, because it does so at levels reasonably attainable through dietary consumption of crucifers (Brassicaceae). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). Health hazards not known with therapeutic dosages of the oil which is low in erucic acid (PH2) (but PH2 does not specify the oil dosage). Ingested over a long period, oil considered cardiotoxic (PH2). Don’t overdo it. In huge quantities, glucosinolate/isothiocyanate containing crucifers might upset the thyroid. And in huge doses, hard to get dietarily, indole-3-carbinol might stimulate breast cancer rather than prevent it, because it does so at levels reasonably attainable through dietary consumption of crucifers (Brassicaceae). |
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| CAPE ALOE | Aloe supralaevis Haw | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antiallergic (1; ZUL); Antibacterial (1; ZUL); Antihistaminic (1; ZUL); Antiinflammatory (1; ZUL); Antimutagenic (1; ZUL); Antisarcomic (1; ZUL); Fungicide (1; ZUL); Immunostimulant (1; ZUL); Laxative (1; VVG); Phagocytotic (1; ZUL); Vulnerary (1; VVG). Indications: Allergy (1; ZUL); Arthrosis (1; VVG); Bacteria (1; ZUL); Cancer (1; ZUL); Conjunctivosis (f; VVG); Constipation (1; VVG); Eczema (f; VVG); Fungus (1; ZUL); High Blood Pressure (f; VVG); Immunodepression (1; ZUL); Infection (1; ZUL); Inflammation (1; ZUL); Mycosis (1; ZUL); Ophthalmia (f; ZUL); Sinusosis (f; VVG); Sore (f; ZUL); Stress (f; VVG); Tumor (1; ZUL); VD (f; ZUL). Dosage: Not for use in pregnancy; overdose may cause diarrhea, gastrosis, nephrosis, and pelvic congestion (ZUL). Nectar possibly narcotic (ZUL). Contraindications: Not for use in pregnancy; overdose may cause diarrhea, gastrosis, nephrosis, and pelvic congestion (ZUL). Nectar possibly narcotic (ZUL). |
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| CAPE GOOSEBERRY | Physalis peruviana | |
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Synonyms: Physalis edulis Sims. Actions: Analgesic (f; ZUL); Antifeedant (1; ZUL); Antipyretic (f; EFS); Aperient (f; EFS); Decongestant (f; DAV); Diuretic (f; EFS; HHB; ZUL); Laxative (1; EFS). Indications: Biliousness (f; ZUL); Boil (f; ZUL); Childbirth (f; ZUL); Congestion (f; DAV); Cough (f; DAV); Cystosis (f; EFS); Dermatosis (f; ZUL); Diarrhea (f; ZUL); Dysuria (f; ZUL); Enterosis (f; SKJ; ZUL); Fever (f; EFS); Gastrosis (f; ZUL); Gonorrhea (f; ZUL); Inflammation (f; KAB; ZUL); Jaundice (f; ZUL); Ophthalmia (f; DAV); Pain (f; ZUL); Pharyngosis (f; DAV); Rash (f; ZUL); Stomachache (f; ZUL); Stomatosis (f; DAV); Ulcer (f; ZUL); Water Retention (f; EFS; HHB; ZUL). Parts Used Fruit and leaves. Harvest when it falls to the ground (not all fallen fruits may be in the same stage of maturity - must be held until they ripen. If fruit is left inside the husks, its shelf life at room temperature is over 30-45 days. Can be freezed. Medicinal Uses. It is said that Cape gooseberry is a good source of Vitamin P, A, C, plant sterols and flavonoids. It is high in protein (16%) and has antihistamine (allergies), anti-carcinogenic (cancer), antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In folk medicine it has been used for cancer, malaria, asthma, hepatitis, dermatitis and rheumatism. Today it is used within European herbal medicine to treat kidney and bladder stones, fluid retention, gout and urinary tract disorders. In Colombia a leaf decoction is used as a diuretic and anti-asthmatic and in Spain a wine is made with the fruit to treat excess fluid retention and problems of the urinary tract. In South Africa the heated leaves are applied as poultices on inflammations. The Zulus administer the leaf infusion as an enema to relieve abdominal ailments in children. Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| CAPER | Capparis spinosa | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; EFS); Analgesic (f; BIB; SKJ); Anthelminthic (1; BIB); Antibacterial (1; BIB; WO2); Anticystic (1; WO2); Antidote, beryllium (f; WO2); Antiparalytic (f; HAD); Antiviral (1; WO2); Aperitif (f; BIB; WO2); Aphrodisiac (f; BIB); Astringent (f; EFS; WO2); Diuretic (f; EFS; SKJ; WO2); Emmenagogue (f; BIB); Expectorant (f; BIB; EFS; WO2); Fungicide (1; BIB; WO2); Hemostat (1; WO2); Laxative (f; HAD); Stimulant (f; BIB; EFS); Tonic (f; EFS; SKJ). Indications: Adenopathy (f; BIB; JLH); Aging (f; BIB); Anorexia (f; BIB; WO2); Arthrosis (f; BIB); Atherosclerosis (f; BIB); Bacteria (1; BIB; WO2); Bleeding (1; WO2); Cancer (1; BIB); Cancer, abdomen (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, bladder (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, colon (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, groin (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, head (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, kidney (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, liver (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, neck (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, spleen (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1; FNF; JLH); Cataract (f; BIB); Chill (f; BIB); Cirrhosis (f; WO2); Cold (f; BIB); Cystosis (f; JLF); Dengue (f; BIB); Dropsy (f; BIB); Dysentery (f; BIB); Dysmenorrhea (f; BIB); Fracture (f; BIB); Fungus (1; BIB; WO2); Gout (f; SKJ; WO2); Headache (f; BIB); Hepatosis (f; JLH; WO2); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; BIB; WO2); Infertility (f; BIB); Malaria (f; BIB); Malta Fever (f; BIB); Mycosis (1; BIB; WO2); Nephrosis (f; JLH; WO2); Ophthalmia (f; BIB); Otosis (f; BIB); Pain (f; BIB; SKJ); Paralysis (f; HAD); Rheumatism (f; WO2); Sclerosis (f; BIB); Sciatica (f; BIB); Scurvy (1; WO2); Scrofula (f; BIB); Snakebite (f; BIB); Splenomegaly (f; BIB); Splenosis (f; BIB; WO2); Toothache (f; BIB); Tuberculosis (1; BIB; WO2); Tumor (f; BIB); Ulcer (f; BIB); Uterosis (f; JLH); Virus (1; WO2); Wart (f; BIB; JLH); Water Retention (f; EFS; SKJ; WO2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP, KOM; PHR; PH2). Isothiocyanates in overdose can cause problems. Extracts (Caper) — Stachydrine, in animals, hastens coagulation. Shirwaikar et al. (1996) found antihepatotoxic activity in alcoholic, ether, ethyl acetate, and petrol extracts of root bark. All reduced elevated serum transaminases (orally in rats up to 2000 mg/kg with no evident toxicity) (Fitoterapia 67(3):200–4; 1996). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP, KOM; PHR; PH2). Isothiocyanates in overdose can cause problems. Extracts (Caper) — Stachydrine, in animals, hastens coagulation. Shirwaikar et al. (1996) found antihepatotoxic activity in alcoholic, ether, ethyl acetate, and petrol extracts of root bark. All reduced elevated serum transaminases (orally in rats up to 2000 mg/kg with no evident toxicity) (Fitoterapia 67(3):200–4; 1996). |
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| CAPSICUM | Capsicum frutescens | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (2; APA; JAD; WAM); Anesthetic (1; APA; TAD; 60P); Antiaggregant (1; PH2; SKY); Antibacterial (1; PED; PH2; TRA); Anticancer (1; TAD); Antidote (f; IED); Antiinflammatory (1; APA; TAD; WAM; WO2); Antiischemic (1; TAD); Antinitrosaminic (1; JNU); Antioxidant (1; SKY; TAD; WAM); Antipsoriatic (1; FNF); Antipyretic (1; TAD); Antiseptic (1; 60P; PNC); Antispasmodic (1; PED); Antiulcer (1; APA; BGB; PED); Antiviral (1; WO2); Aperitif (1; APA); Astringent (1; PED); Bradycardic (1; WO2); Bronchoconstrictor (1; TAD); Bronchodilator (1; APA); Calcium Antagonist (1; TAD); Carcinogenic (1; TAD); Carminative (1; 60P; BGB; PED); Catabolic (1; HAD; 60P); Choleretic (1; TRA); Circulostimulant (1; PED); Corticosteronigenic (1; WO2); Counterirritant (2; APA; PED); Dart Poison (f; WBB); Decongestant (1; APA; DAD; RIN; TRA); Diaphoretic (1; BGB; PED); Digestive (1; APA); Diuretic (f; JFM); Fibrinolytic (f; PH2); Gastrogogue (1; APA); Hemolytic (1; BGB); Hemostat (f; 60P); Hyperemic (2; KOM); Hypocholesterolemic (1; APA); Hypoglycemic (1; DAD); Hypotriglyceridemic (1; APA); Insecticide (1; WBB); Irritant (1; APA); Lipolytic (f; TAD); Neurotoxic (1; KOM); Radioprotective (1; WO2); Rubefacient (2; APA; PED; TRA); Sialagogue (1; APA; WBB); Stimulant (1; BGB; IED; PED); Stomachic (f; IED; WBB); Synergist (1; PED); Thermogenic (1; FNF; HAD); Tonic (1; APA; PNC; WAM); Ulcerogenic (1; WO2); Uterocontractant (1; TRA); Vasoconstrictor (f; TRA); Vulnerary (1; WO2); Water Retention (f; JFM). Indications: Ague (f; IED); Alcoholism (1; PHR; PH2; WO2); Anorexia (1; APA; PHR; WBB; WO2); Anorexia Nervosa (f; PH2); Arthrosis (pain) (1; APA; BGB; SKY); Asthma (1; JFM; JNU); Atherosclerosis (1; PHR; PH2); Backache (1; APA; WBB); Bacteria (1; PED; PH2; TRA); Bleeding (f; DAD; 60P); Boil (f; IED; JFM); Bronchosis (1; APA); Bursitis (1; SKY); Cancer (1; JLH; TAD); Cancer, breast (f; JLH); Cancer, nose (f; JLH); Cancer, skin (f; JLH); Cardiopathy (1; PHR; PH2); Cataract (1; DAD); Chickenpox (1; APA); Chilblain (1; BGB; PNC; WO2); Childbirth (1; 60P); Chill (f; APA); Cholera (f; IED; PH2; JAF49:3101); Circulosis (1; WAM); Cluster Headache (1; APA); Cold (1; APA; JFM; RIN); Colic (1; APA; JFM; PNC); Congestion (1; APA; DAD; JFM; RIN; TRA); Cough (f; JFM; PH2); Cramp (2; KOM; PED; PH2); Diabetes (1; APA); Diabetic Neuropathy (1; SKY); Diarrhea (f; PHR; PH2); Dropsy (f; IED); Dyspepsia (1; APA; BGB; IED; PH2; WO2); Dyspnea (f; DAV); Edema (f; PH2); Enterosis (f; PH2); Epithelioma (f; JLH); Fever (1; BGB; IED; PED; PHR; PH2; TAD); Flu (f; DAV); Frostbite (f; BGB; PHR; PH2; SPI); Gas (1; APA; BGB; DAV; PED; 60P); Gastrosis (1; JFM; PH2; TRA; WO2); Giddiness (f; IED); Gout (f; IED; PH2); Hay Fever (1; RIN); Headache (1; APA; WAM); Head Cold (1; RIN); Hemorrhoid (f; IED; JFM; WBB); Hepatosis (f; WBB; WO2); Herpes (1; DAV; SKY); High Cholesterol (1; APA; TRA); High Triglyceride (1; APA); Hoarseness (f; PHR); Hyperglycemia (1; DAD); Impotence (f; PHR); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (f; IED; PH2); Inflammation (1; APA; TAD; TRA; WAM; WO2); Inorgasmia (f; PHR); Itch (2; ABS); Kernel (f; JLH); Laryngosis (f; PNC); Lumbago (1; APA; PHR; PH2; PNC); Malaria (f; IED; PHR; PH2); Mastosis (f; JLH); Myalgia (2; APA; KOM, PNC); Myosis (2; PHR; PH2); Neuralgia (1; APA; SKY; WO2); Neuropathy (1; TAD); Obesity (1; FNF; HAD); Osteoarthrosis (1; TAD); Otosis (f; IED; PH2); Pain (2; APA; BGB; JAD; PH2; TAD; WBB; WAM; 60P); Pharyngosis (1; DAD; PH2); Plague (f; WBB); Prurigo (2; ABS); Psoriasis (1; APA; FNF; SKY); Pulmonosis (f; IED; 60P); Respirosis (f; IED); Rheumatism (2; APA; PHR; PH2; TRA); Rhinosis (f; JLH); Scarlet Fever (f; PH2); Sciatica (1; PH2); Seasickness (f; PH2); Shingles (1; APA); Snakebite (f; IED; 60P); Sore Throat (1; JFM; PHR; PH2); Sprain (1; APA); Strains (1; APA); Stomachache (f; JAF49:3101); Stroke (1; PHR; PH2); Swelling (f; DAD; WBB); Tennis Elbow (1; JAD); Tension (2; PH2); Thumb- Sucking (1; APA; BGB); Thyroidosis (f; PED); Toothache (1; DAV; 60P); Typhoid (f; IED); Typhus (f; JAF49:3101); Ulcer (1; APA; BGB; PED); UTI (f; PH2); Varicosis (1; JAD; WBB; WO2); Virus (1; WO2); Wound (1; JFM; WO2); Yellow Fever (f; JAF49:3101; PH2). Dosage: Class 2d. Contraindicated on broken skin or near eyes (AHP). Commission E reports contraindications: damaged skin, hypersensitivity; adverse effects: irritant properties, rarely allergic reactions. Not to be used for more than 2 days, with 14-day lapse before reapplying (this is not often followed in this country) (AEH). The Herbal PDR suggests the same. Not for children under 2 years (WAM). CAN reports capsaicinoids to be irritant, “The toxicity of the capsaicinoids has reportedly not been ascribed to any one specific action but may be due to their causing respiratory failure, bradycardia, and hypotension.†Chronic administration of capsicum extract (0.5 μg capsaicin/kg body weight; that would be 50 μg (micrograms) for this 100-kilo rat) to hamsters has been reported toxic (CAN). The oral LD50 in rats is 190 mg/kg (CAN). The oral LD50 97–294 in mice is such that led TAD to calculate that for me, a 220-lb (100 kg) rat, I’d need to ingest some 135 to 415 ounces of hot pepper. No way (TAD). Capsicum may interfere with blood pressure medicines and MAOIs (CAN). Paprika and/or capsicum may speed other medications (reading that, I went and tried a mixture of grapefruit juice with black pepper and Tabasco, three well known potentiators of medications). Interesting. Spicy, but good. Sure beats taking my less-spicy herb (or synthetics for those more unfortunate than I). Digestive properties of capsaicin may be attributed to an enhancement of digestive enzyme activities or to indirect effects on vascular endothelia, smooth muscles, and mast cells, resulting in increase of vascular permeability and of mucosal blood flow. Antigens have been associated with anaphylaxis and rhinoconjunctivitis (PH2). Hot spices can promote antigen transfer through epithelia and thereby augment sensitization or allergic reactions. Unfortunately, it may also speed up hepatic metabolism of many drugs, effectively rendering them weaker. Many of my correspondents find the capsaicin cure worse than their aching ailment. Fleming et al. (1998) have some heavy duty toxicity info: toxic dosages, possibly leading to life-threatening hypothermia by affecting the thermoreceptors. Excessive consumption may cause gastroenterosis, hepatic or renal damage (CAN), or ulcers (SKY). Prolonged consumption of high doses can cause chronic gastrosis, kidney and liver damage, and neurotoxicity (PHR). Prolonged exposure may deaden the sensitivity to any pain (PED). “Prolonged exposure to mucosa will make the mucosa insensitive to industrial pollution†(PED). I don’t know whether that’s supposed to be a plus or a minus (JAD). Contraindications: Class 2d. Contraindicated on broken skin or near eyes (AHP). Commission E reports contraindications: damaged skin, hypersensitivity; adverse effects: irritant properties, rarely allergic reactions. Not to be used for more than 2 days, with 14-day lapse before reapplying (this is not often followed in this country) (AEH). The Herbal PDR suggests the same. Not for children under 2 years (WAM). CAN reports capsaicinoids to be irritant, “The toxicity of the capsaicinoids has reportedly not been ascribed to any one specific action but may be due to their causing respiratory failure, bradycardia, and hypotension.†Chronic administration of capsicum extract (0.5 μg capsaicin/kg body weight; that would be 50 μg (micrograms) for this 100-kilo rat) to hamsters has been reported toxic (CAN). The oral LD50 in rats is 190 mg/kg (CAN). The oral LD50 97–294 in mice is such that led TAD to calculate that for me, a 220-lb (100 kg) rat, I’d need to ingest some 135 to 415 ounces of hot pepper. No way (TAD). Capsicum may interfere with blood pressure medicines and MAOIs (CAN). Paprika and/or capsicum may speed other medications (reading that, I went and tried a mixture of grapefruit juice with black pepper and Tabasco, three well known potentiators of medications). Interesting. Spicy, but good. Sure beats taking my less-spicy herb (or synthetics for those more unfortunate than I). Digestive properties of capsaicin may be attributed to an enhancement of digestive enzyme activities or to indirect effects on vascular endothelia, smooth muscles, and mast cells, resulting in increase of vascular permeability and of mucosal blood flow. Antigens have been associated with anaphylaxis and rhinoconjunctivitis (PH2). Hot spices can promote antigen transfer through epithelia and thereby augment sensitization or allergic reactions. Unfortunately, it may also speed up hepatic metabolism of many drugs, effectively rendering them weaker. Many of my correspondents find the capsaicin cure worse than their aching ailment. Fleming et al. (1998) have some heavy duty toxicity info: toxic dosages, possibly leading to life-threatening hypothermia by affecting the thermoreceptors. Excessive consumption may cause gastroenterosis, hepatic or renal damage (CAN), or ulcers (SKY). Prolonged consumption of high doses can cause chronic gastrosis, kidney and liver damage, and neurotoxicity (PHR). Prolonged exposure may deaden the sensitivity to any pain (PED). “Prolonged exposure to mucosa will make the mucosa insensitive to industrial pollution†(PED). I don’t know whether that’s supposed to be a plus or a minus (JAD). |
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| CARAMBOLA | Averrhoa carambola | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Abortifacient (f; WO2); Antidote (f; WO2); Antiinflammatory (f; WO2); Antipyretic (f; DEP; SKJ); Emetic (f; WO2); Emmenagogue (f; WO2); Fungicide (f; WO2); Hemostat (f; SKJ); Lactagogue (f; WO2); Parasiticide (f; WO2); Sialagogue (f; SKJ); Vermifuge (f; WO2). Indications: Alactea (f; WO2); Amenorrhea (f; WO2); Angina (f; WO2); Aphtha (f; WO2); Bleeding (f; SKJ); Chickenpox (f; WO2); Colic (f; WO2); Diarrhea (f; PH2); Dysentery (f; WO2); Fever (f; DEP; PH2; SKJ); Fungus (f; WO2); Headache (f; WO2); Hemorrhoid (f; PH2); Hepatosis (f; PH2; WO2); Infection (f; WO2); Inflammation (f; WO2); Malaria (f; PH2); Mycosis (f; WO2); Pain (f; PH2); Parasite (f; WO2); Ringworm (f; WO2); Scabies (f; PH2); Stress (f; SKJ); Thirst (f; PH2); Vomiting (f; PH2); Worm (f; WO2); Wound (f; DAA); Xerostoma (f; DAA). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). High oxalate content of fruits, comparable to rhubarb, might be risky for oxalate-sensitive individuals. No evidence of health risks from consuming preserves in moderation (PH2). Seeds possibly emmenagogue, emetic. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). High oxalate content of fruits, comparable to rhubarb, might be risky for oxalate-sensitive individuals. No evidence of health risks from consuming preserves in moderation (PH2). Seeds possibly emmenagogue, emetic. |
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