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| HERB PARIS | Paris quadrifolia | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antidote, arsenic (f; CRC; MAD); Antidote, mercury (f; CRC); Antispasmodic (f; EFS); Aphrodisiac (f; CRC); Cardiotonic (1; HH3); Collyrium (f; CRC); Emetic (f; CRC; EFS; HHB; MAD); Hypnotic (f; HHB); Insecticide (f; HHB); Laxative (f; CRC; EFS; MAD); Narcotic (1; CRC); Paralytic (1; HHB); Piscicide (f; HHB); Poison (1; CRC; PHR). Indications: Boil (f; MAD); Bubonic Plague (f; HH3); Bronchosis (f; CRC); Cancer (f; HHB; JLH); Cancer, genital (f; JLH; MAD); Cancer, scrotum (f; JLH); Cancer, testicle (f; JLH); Carbuncle (f; MAD); Cardiopathy (1; HH3); Catarrh (f; HH3); Colic (f; CRC); Constipation (f; CRC; EFS; MAD); Cough (f; CRC; HH3); Cramp (f; CRC; EFS; MAD); Diphtheria (f; HH3); Dizziness (f; PHR; PH2); Dysuria (f; HH3); Edema (f; HHB); Felon (f; JLH); Gangrene (f; MAD); Glaucoma (f; HH3); Gout (f; CRC; HHB); Headache (f; CRC; HHB;PH2); Hemorrhoid (f; HH3; MAD); Hoarseness (f; HH3); Inflammation (f; CRC; JLH); Insanity (f; CRC); Migraine (f; PHR; PH2); Neuralgia (f; CRC; HHB; PH2); Orchosis (f; JLH); Palpitation (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Plague (f; HH3); Rabies (f; CRC); Rheumatism (f; CRC; HHB); Sore (f; CRC; HH3); Spasm (f; CRC); Spinosis (f; MAD); Swelling (f; JLH); Tension (f; PHR); Tumor (f; CRC); Ulcer (f; CRC); Vertigo (f; CRC; HH3); Wart (f; MAD); Whitlow (f; JLH); Wound (f; HH3). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). Although no serious poisoning have been reported in recent times, poisonings can induce diarrhea, headache, miosis, nausea, stomachache, vertigo, and vomiting (PH3; MAD). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). Although no serious poisoning have been reported in recent times, poisonings can induce diarrhea, headache, miosis, nausea, stomachache, vertigo, and vomiting (PH3; MAD). |
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| HERB ROBERT | Geranium robertianum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antibacterial (1; PH2); Antiviral (1; PH2); Astringent (1; CEB; HHB); Diuretic (f; CEB); Hemostat (1; CEB; FNF); Hypotensive (f; PH2); Suppurative (f; HHB); Vulnerary (f; MAD). Indications: Abscess (f; JLH); Adenopathy (f; JLH; MAD); Angina (f; MAD); Aposteme (f; JLH); Bacteria (1; PH2); Bleeding (1; CEB; FNF; HHB; MAD); Bronchosis (f; MAD); Calculus (f; CEB; PH2); Cancer (f; JLH; HHB; MAD); Cancer, breast (1; JLH); Cancer, face (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, feet (1; JLH); Cancer, lip (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, lung (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, prostate (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, throat (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, tongue (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1; FNF; JLH); Catarrh (f; MAD); Cholecystosis (f; CEB; PH2); Cholera (f; MAD); Cystosis (f; PH2); Dermatosis (f; MAD); Diarrhea (1; HHB; MAD; PH2); Dysentery (f; HHB; MAD); Dysuria (f; MAD); Eczema (f; MAD); Enterosis (f; HHB; MAD); Epistaxis (f; MAD); Erysipelas (f; CEB; MAD); Escherichia (1; PH2); Exanthema (f; MAD); Fever (f; MAD); Fistula (f; HHB; MAD); Gastrosis (f; HHB; MAD); Glossosis (f; JLH); Goiter (f; HHB); Gout (f; MAD); Gravel (f; CEB); Hematuria (f; HHB; MAD); Hematoptysis (f; MAD); Hepatosis (f; PH2); High Blood Pressure (f; PH2); Induration (f; MAD); Infection (f; MAD); Inflammation (f; PH2); Jaundice (f; MAD); Leukemia (f; JLH); Lichen (f; MAD); Malaria (f; MAD); Mucososis (f; PH2); Nephrosis (f; CEB); Pain (f; JLH); Proctosis (f; JLH); Prostatosis (f; JLH); Pulmonosis (f; JLH); Rheumatism (f; MAD); Sore Throat (f; CEB); Staphylococcus (f; PH2); Stomatosis (1; PH2); Stone (f; MAD); Syphilis (f; MAD); Ulcus cruris (1; HHB); Uterosis (f; MAD); Virus (1; PH2); Water Retention (f; CEB); Wound (1; PH2). Dosage: 80% ethanol fraction “completely stunted†Microsporum and Trichophyton, and inhibited Escherichia, Pseudomonas, and Staphylococcus. Contraindications: 80% ethanol fraction “completely stunted†Microsporum and Trichophyton, and inhibited Escherichia, Pseudomonas, and Staphylococcus. |
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| HERCULES’ CLUB | Aralia spinosa | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; GMH); Carminative (f; DEM); Diaphoretic (f; DEM); Emetic (f; DEM; FAD); Laxative (f; FAD; GMH); Poison (f; DEM); Sialagogue (f; FAD; GMH); Stimulant (f; GMH); Tonic (f; DEM). Indications: Boil (f; DEM; FAD); Caries (f; DEM); Cholera (f; GMH); Colic (f; DEM; GMH); Constipation (f; FAD; GMH); Dermatosis (f; FAD; FEL); Diabetes (f; FAD); Dyspnea (f; GMH); Fever (f; DEM); Gas (f; DEM); Pain (f; FAD; FEL); Paralysis (f; DEM); Rheumatism (f; DEM; FAD; FEL); Sore (f; DEM); Sore Throat (f; GMH); Swelling (f; DEN; FAD); Toothache (f; DEM; FAD); VD (f; DEM); Xerostoma (f; GMH). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| HIERBA SANTA | Piper auritum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alpha-2-Adrenergic Agonist (1; TRA); Anesthetic (f; JFM; TRA); Antiinflammatory (f; JFM); Carcinogenic (1; TRA); Diaphoretic (f; JFM); Digestive (f; JFM); Diuretic (f; JFM); Emollient (f; JFM); Hallucinogen (1; TRA); Hypotensive (1; TRA); Mutagenic (f; TRA); Psychotropic (1; TRA); Revulsive (f; JFM); Spasmogenic (f; TRA); Stimulant (f; JFM); Stomachic (f; JFM); Uterotonic (1; TRA); Vasodilator (1; TRA). Indications: Angina (f; JFM); Colic (f; JFM); Diaphoretic (f; JFM); Erysipelas (f; JFM); Fever (f; JFM); Gonorrhea (f; JFM); Gout (f; JFM); Headache (1; JFM; TRA); High Blood Pressure (1; TRA); Inflammation (f; JFM); Pain (1; JFM; TRA); Toxic (1; TRA); VD (f; JFM); Water Retention (f; JFM); Wound (f; JFM). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; EFS; IED; KOM; PH2). Very rich in the carcinogen safrole. Extracts (Hierba Santa) — At 0.1 ml/kg intravenously in dogs, the aqueous extract is hypotensive (TRA). The 95% ethanolic extract at 0.33 ml/l is spasmogenic and uterotonic in vitro (TRA). At 3 ml/l, the aqueous extracts have a vasodilator effect on lab rats (TRA). Safrole and elemicin may exert hallucinogic and/or psychotropic activities (TRA). Myrcene has antinociceptive activities. As an alpha-2-adrenergic agonist, myrcene affects arterial blood pressure (TRA). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; EFS; IED; KOM; PH2). Very rich in the carcinogen safrole. Extracts (Hierba Santa) — At 0.1 ml/kg intravenously in dogs, the aqueous extract is hypotensive (TRA). The 95% ethanolic extract at 0.33 ml/l is spasmogenic and uterotonic in vitro (TRA). At 3 ml/l, the aqueous extracts have a vasodilator effect on lab rats (TRA). Safrole and elemicin may exert hallucinogic and/or psychotropic activities (TRA). Myrcene has antinociceptive activities. As an alpha-2-adrenergic agonist, myrcene affects arterial blood pressure (TRA). |
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| HIMALAYAN FIR | Abies spectabilis | |
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Synonyms: Abies webbiana Lindl., Pinus spectabilis D. Don, P. webbiana Wall. ex Lamb. Actions: Antispasmodic (f; KAP); Aphrodisiac (f; WO2); Astringent (f; KAB); Carminative (f; DEP; KAB; SUW); Contraceptive (f; WO2); Expectorant (f; KAB; SUW); Stomachic (f; KAB; SUW); Tonic (f; KAB). Indications: Asthma (f; KAB; SUW); Bronchosis (f; KAB; KAP; SUW); Catarrh (f; KAB); Childbirth (f; DEP; WO2); Cough (f; DEP; KAP); Cramp (f; KAP); Cystosis (f; KAB); Fever (f; DEP; KAB; WO2); Gas (f; DEP; KAB; SUW); Headache (f; KAB); Hemoptysis (f; WO2); Hoarseness (f; DEP; WO2); Malaria (f; DEP; KAB); Neuralgia (f; KAB; WO2); Phthisis (f; KAB); Pulmonosis (f; KAB; WO2); Splenosis (f; KAP); Teething (f; DEP; KAB; WO2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Resin said to intoxicate when taken internally (WO2). Believing that the resins and the turpentines are similar chemically, I should estimate this to be as good as the American and European Abies. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Resin said to intoxicate when taken internally (WO2). Believing that the resins and the turpentines are similar chemically, I should estimate this to be as good as the American and European Abies. |
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| HOLLY, AMERICAN HOLLY | Ilex opaca | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antipyretic (f; MAD); Collyrium (f; DEM); Diaphoretic (f; CRC; MAD); Emetic (1; FAD); Laxative (f; CRC; FAD); Poison (f; CRC); Tonic (f; MAD). Indications: Cancer (f; CRC; JLH); Catarrh (f; CRC); Cold (f; CRC; FAD); Colic (f; DEM; FAD); Constipation (f; CRC; FAD); Cough (f; CRC); Cramp (f; DEM); Dermatosis (f; DEM; FAD); Diarrhea (f; FAD); Dropsy (f; CRC); Dyspepsia (f; DEM; FAD); Epilepsy (f; FAD; HHB); Fever (f; CRC; MAD); Flu (f; FAD); Gout (f; CRC); Itch (f; DEM; FAD); Malaria (1; CRC; FAD); Measles (f; DEM; FAD); Myosis (f; DEM); Ophthalmia (f; DEM); Pleurisy (f; CRC); Pneumonia (f; FAD); Rheumatism (1; CRC); Smallpox (f; CRC); Sore (f; DEM); Tuberculosis (f; CRC); Tumor (f; CRC); Water Retention (1; FAD); Worm (f; CRC). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Fruits considered poisonous, inducing violent vomiting (10–12 berries acts as strong laxative, emetic, and diuretic) (FAD). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Fruits considered poisonous, inducing violent vomiting (10–12 berries acts as strong laxative, emetic, and diuretic) (FAD). |
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| HOLLYHOCK | Alcea rosea | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (1; BRU); Antipyretic (f; DEP; LMP); Astringent (f; DEP); Circulostimulant (f; DAA); Demulcent (f; DEP); Diuretic (f; DEP); Emollient (1; BRU); Fungistat (f; ABS); Gastroprotective (1; ABS); Hypoglycemic (1; WO3); Stomachic (f; LMP); Vasoprotective (1; ABS). Indications: Abscess (f; BIB; JFM); Bite (f; DAA); Bleeding (f; DAA); Boil (f; WO3); Bruise (f; BIB); Burn (f; DEP); Cancer (f; BIB; JFM); Childbirth (f; LMP); Cold (f; BIB); Colosis (1; BRU); Constipation (f; DAA); Cough (1; BIB; BRU; DEP; JFM; PH2); Cramp (1; BIB; BRU); Cystosis (f; DEP); Dermatosis (1; BRU; JFM; PH2; WO3); Diabetes (1; WO3); Dysentery (f; BIB; DEP); Dysmenorrhea (f; DAA; LMP); Enterosis (f; DEP; PH2); Fever (f; BIB; DEP; LMP; PH2); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Goiter (f; WO3); Gravel (f; BIB); Hematuria (f; DAA); Hemorrhoid (f; DAA); Inflammation (f; JFM; PH2); Itch (1; BRU); Jaundice (f; WO3); Malaria (f; DAA); Miscarriage (f; BIB); Pain (1; BRU); Pharyngosis (1; BRU; PH2); Pulmonosis (f; PH2); Respirosis (f; JFM; PH2); Rheumatism (f; BIB); Snakebite (f; DEP); Sore (f; DAA; DEP; PH2); Sore Throat (f; BIB; JFM); Stomatosis (1; BRU; PH2); Sweating (f; BIB); Tenesmus (f; DEP); Thirst (f; PH2); Urethrosis (f; PH2); Water Retention (f; DEP). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). |
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| HOLY BASIL | Ocimum tenuiflorum | |
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Synonyms: sanctum Actions: Abortifacient (1; KAP; MPI); Adaptogen (1; TAD); Alexeteric (f; KAB); Analgesic (1; TAD); Antidepressant (1; X10685110); Antibacterial (1; MPI); Antifertility (1; KAP; MPI; TAD); Antihistaminic (1; MPI); Antiinflammatory (1; COX; TAD); Antioxidant (1; X11023610); Antipyretic (1; AKT; TAD); Antisecretory (1; X10350365); Antiseptic (1; MPI); Antispasmodic (1; KAP; MPI); Antispermatogenic (1; MPI); Antistress (1; IJP29:S340; TAD); Antithyroid (1; AKT); Antiulcer (1; MPI; X10350365); Bitter (f; AKT); Candidicide (1; MPI); Carminative (f; DEP); Cholagogue (f; DEP); Contraceptive (1; MPI); COX-2 Inhibitor (1; COX); Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor (1; AKT); Demulcent (f; DEP); Diaphoretic (f; DEP; SUW); Expectorant (f; DEP; SUW); Fungicide (1; KAP; MPI); Hepatoprotective (1; TAD); Hypoglycemic (1; KAB; MPI); Hypotensive (1; MPI); Larvicide (1; KAP; MPI); Lactagogue (f; LMP); Laxative (f; DEP); Lipoxygenase Inhibitor (1; AKT; X10350365); Negative Inotropic (1; MPI); Radioprotective (f; TAD; X11023610); Sedative (f; LMP); Stimulant (f; SUW); Stomachic (f; DEP; SUW); Vermifuge (f; KAB). Indications: Alzheimer’s (1; COX; FNF); Arthrosis (1; COX; FNF); Asthma (1; KAB; MPI); Bacteria (1; MPI); Bite (f; KAB; SUW); Bronchosis (1; DEP; KAB; SUW); Cancer (1; AKT; COX; JLH); Cancer, colon (1; COX; FNF; JLH); Cancer, liver (1; COX; JLH); Cancer, spleen (1; COX; JLH); Candida (1; MPI); Cardiopathy (f; KAB); Catarrh (f; DEP); Cholera (f; LMP); Cold (f; AKT; SKJ); Colic (f; DEP); Constipation (f; DEP); Cough (f; SKJ); Cramp (1; KAP; MPI); Depression (1; X10685110); Dermatosis (f; DEP; LMP); Diarrhea (f; LMP; SKJ); Dysmenorrhea (f; LMP); Dyspepsia (f; SKJ); Dyspnea (f; ABS); Dysuria (f; SKJ); Earache (f; DEP); Encephalosis (1; MPI); Enterosis (f; JLH); Epistaxis (f; LMP); Escherichia (1; AKT; MPI); Fever (1; AKT; DEP; SUW; TAD); Flu (f; AKT); Fungus (1; KAP; MPI); Gas (f; DEP); Gastrosis (f; DEP; SUW); Gonorrhea (f; LMP); Gravel (f; SKJ); Headache (f; LMP); Heatstroke (f; LMP); Hemiplegia (f; SKJ); Hepatosis (f; JLH; SUW); Hiccup (f; KAB); High Blood Pressure (1; MPI); Infection (1; KAP; MPI); Inflammation (1; COX; TAD); Insomnia (f; LMP); Leukoderma (f; KAB); Lumbago (f; KAB); Malaria (f; AKT; DEP; SUW); Mycosis (1; AKT; KAP; MPI); Nervousness (f; LMP); Neurosis (f; LMP); Ophthalmia (f; KAB); Otosis (f; SUW); Ozena (f; KAB; SUW); Pain (1; FNF; KAB; TAD); Pulmonosis (f; DEP); Radiation (f; AKT; TAD; X11023610); Respirosis (f; LMP); Rheumatism (f; LMP); Rhinosis (f; DEP); Ringworm (f; DEP; SKJ); Salmonella (1; MPI); Snakebite (f; SUW); Splenosis (f; JLH); Staphylococcus (1; MPI); Stress (1; ABS; AKT); Swelling (f; LMP); Tuberculosis (1; MPI); Typhoid (f; AKT); Ulcer (1; AKT; MPI; X10350365); Urogenitosis (f; DEP; SUW); VD (f; LMP); Virus (1; MPI); Wart (f; JLH); Worm (f; KAB); Yeast (1; MPI). Dosage: Class 2b, 2c, 2d. Not recommended for infants or over a long period. AHP evaluating Ocimum basilicum (1997). As the source of eugenol, perhaps second only to some varieties of clove (up to 20% eugenol), and cinnamon (to 3.8%), and allspice (to 3.6% eugenol), basil and holy basil are spices source of eugenol, which has all sorts of biological activities. Contraindications: Class 2b, 2c, 2d. Not recommended for infants or over a long period. AHP evaluating Ocimum basilicum (1997). As the source of eugenol, perhaps second only to some varieties of clove (up to 20% eugenol), and cinnamon (to 3.8%), and allspice (to 3.6% eugenol), basil and holy basil are spices source of eugenol, which has all sorts of biological activities. |
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| HOMALOMENA | Homalomena | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antiseptic (f; CRC); Expectorant (f; CRC); Hallucinogen (f; CRC); Intoxicant (f; CRC); Narcotic (f; CRC); Stimulant (f; CRC). Indications: Childbirth (f; CRC); Colic (f; CRC); Cough (f; CRC); Dermatosis (f; CRC); Diarrhea (f; CRC); Enterosis (f; CRC); Fever (f; CRC); Foot (f; CRC); Gastrosis (f; CRC); Hoarseness (f; CRC); Lumbago (f; CRC); Miscarriage (f; CRC); Numbness (f; CRC); Rheumatism (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC); Wound (f; CRC). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| HONEY HERB | Phyla scaberrima | |
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Synonyms: Lippia dulcis Trevir., Zapania scaberrima Juss. ex Pers. Actions: Antitussive (f; JFM); Demulcent (f; JFM); Diuretic (f; JFM); Expectorant (2; AAB; JFM); Sedative (f; JFM); Stimulant (f; JFM); Stomachic (f; JFM); Tonic (f; JFM). Indications: Asthma (f; JFM); Bronchosis (2; AAB); Catarrh (f; JFM); Cold (f; JFM); Colic (f; JFM); Cough (1; AAB); Enterosis (f; JFM); Gastrosis (f; JFM); Insomnia (f; JFM); Nervousness (f; JFM); Toothache (f; AAB); Water Retention (f; JFM). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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