Herbal Medicine Reference

Synonyms:

Actions: Allergenic (f; CRC); Antibacterial (f; CRC); Cyanogenic (f; CRC); Discutient (f; CRC); Emetic (f; CRC); Laxative (f; CRC); Poison (f; CRC); Stomachic (f; CRC); Vulnerary (f; CRC).

Indications: Abscess (f; CRC); Bacteria (1; CRC); Bronchosis (f; CRC); Cancer (f; CRC); Catarrh (f; CRC); Cold (f; CRC); Conjunctivosis (f; CRC); Constipation (f; CRC); Dermatosis (f; CRC); Diarrhea (f; CRC); Dysentery (f; CRC); Flu (f; CRC); Head Cold (f; CRC); Hoarseness (f; CRC); Infection (1; CRC); Inflammation (f; CRC); Itch (f; CRC); Laryngosis (f; CRC); Mastosis (f; CRC); Ophthalmia (f; CRC); Pharyngosis (f; CRC); Sore Throat (f; CRC); Stomachache (f; CRC); Toothache (f; CRC); Wound (f; CRC).

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Synonyms: D. alba Nees, D. chlorantha Hook., D. fastuosa L., D. metel var. fastuosa (L.) Staff.

Actions: Analgesic (f; CRC; SUW; WBB); Anesthetic (f; CRC; KAB); Antispasmodic (f; SUW); Bronchodilator (f; CRC); Demulcent (f; CRC); Expectorant (f; CRC); Hypnotic (f; CRC); Insecticide (f; WBB); Intoxicant (1; CRC; WBB); Lactifuge (f; SUW); Mydriatic (1; WBB); Narcotic (1; CRC; SUW); Pediculicide (1; KAB); Piscicide (1; WBB); Poison (1; CRC; WBB); Sedative (1; CRC); Stimulant (f; WBB); Vermifuge (f; KAP).

Indications: Acne (f; CRC); Adenopathy (f; KAP); Anasarca (f; CRC); Arthrosis (f; KAP); Asthma (f; CRC; SUW; WBB); Blister (f; SKJ); Boil (f; CRC); Bronchosis (f; SUW); Cancer (1; KAP); Caries (f; SKJ); Catarrh (f; SUW); Congestion (f; CRC); Convulsion (f; CRC; SKJ); Cough (f; CRC); Cramp (f; CRC; SUW); Dandruff (f; CRC); Delirium (f; CRC); Dermatophyte (f; CRC); Dermatosis (f; KAB; SKJ; SUW); Diarrhea (f; SUW); Dropsy (f; CRC; SKJ); Dysmenorrhea (f; KAP); Earache (f; CRC); Encephalosis (f; SUW); Epididymosis (f; CRC); Epilepsy (f; CRC; SKJ); Fever (f; JFM); Galactorrhea (f; SUW); Headache (f; CRC; JFM); Hemiplegia (f; CRC; SKJ); Hemorrhoid (f; CRC); Hydrocele (f; CRC; SKJ); Inflammation (f; SUW); Insomnia (1; CRC); Leprosy (f; SKJ); Lice (1; KAB); Lumbago (f; KAP); Madness (f; CRC; SUW); Mastosis (f; SUW); Myalgia (f; CRC; SKJ); Myosis (f; CRC); Nervousness (1; CRC); Neuralgia (f; KAP); Numbness (f; CRC); Ophthalmia (f; KAB); Orchosis (f; CRC); Otosis (f; CRC); Pain (1; CRC; KAB; KAP; SUW; WBB); Parkinsonianism (f; CRC); Parotosis (f; CRC; SKJ); Pertussis (f; KAP); Phthisis (f; CRC); Proctosis (f; CRC); Prolapse (f; CRC); Rabies (f; CRC); Rheumatism (f; CRC; KAB; KAP); Ringworm (f; CRC); Sciatica (f; KAP); Smallpox (f; SKJ); Snakebite (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC); Spasm (f; CRC); Stomachache (f; JFM); Stomatosis (f; SKJ); Swelling (f; KAB); Syphilis (f; CRC); Tuberculosis (f; CRC); Tumor (f; CRC; KAB); Uterosis (f; KAP); VD (f; CRC); Wheeze (f; CRC); Worm (f; KAP).

Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “See D. stramonium” (CRC). Linnaeus is suggested to have said that this might be preferable to stramonium (DEP).

Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “See D. stramonium” (CRC). Linnaeus is suggested to have said that this might be preferable to stramonium (DEP).

Synonyms:

Actions: Antiatherogenic (f; CRC; JFM); Antipyretic (f; CRC); Aperitif (f; CRC); Astringent (f; CRC); Bitter (1; JFM); CNS Depressant (1; JFM); Emetic (f; CRC); Hallucinogen (f; CRC); Laxative (1; CRC; JFM); Stomachic (f; CRC; JFM); Tranquilizer (f; JFM).

Indications: Anorexia (f; CRC; JFM); Atherosclerosis (1; JFM); Biliousness (f; JFM); Cholecystosis (f; CRC); Cholera (f; CRC; JFM); Colic (f; CRC; JFM); Constipation (1; CRC; JFM); CNS Depression (f; CRC); Dermatosis (f; JFM); Diarrhea (f; CRC); Eruption (f; CRC); Fever (f; CRC; JFM); Malaria (f; CRC); Nervousness (f; JFM).

Dosage: “Listed as a narcotic hallucinogen (mostly visual)” (CRC).

Contraindications: “Listed as a narcotic hallucinogen (mostly visual)” (CRC).

Synonyms:

Actions: Abortifacient (1; EFS; HHB; PH2); Alterative (f; EFS); Antiaggregant (1; PH2); Antitumor (1; PH2); Diaphoretic (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; EFS); Hallucinogen (1; PH2); Immunostimulant (1; PH2); Laxative (f; EFS); Rubefacient (1; PH2); Stimulant (f; EFS; PNC); Toxic (f; EFS).

Indications: Amenorrhea (f; HHB); Cancer (1; JLH; PH2); Cancer, bone (f; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Constipation (f; EFS); Dermatosis (f; HHB); Fever (f; EFS); Gout (f; HHB); Immunodepression (1; PH2); Induration (f; JLH); Leukemia (1; PNC); Osteosis (f; JLH); Rheumatism (f; HHB; PNC); Splenosis (f; JLH); Syphilis (f; HHB); Tumor (1; PH2); Uterosis (f; JLH); VD (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; EFS).

Dosage: Not covered (AHP). Too toxic for modern recommendation (PH2). Mezerein is antileukemic (PNC).

Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). Too toxic for modern recommendation (PH2). Mezerein is antileukemic (PNC).

Synonyms: Carduus marianus

Actions: Adrenergic (1; WOI); Alterative (f; BIB; EFS); Antiallergic (1; MAB); Antibilious (f; APA); Anticarcinogenic (1; MAB); Antidepressant (f; PNC); Antidote (2; SHT); Antidote, mushroom (1; PH2); Antiedemic (1; MAB); Antiinflammatory (1; BGB; MAB; WAM); Antileukotriene (1; MAB); Antioxidant (2; MAB; SHT); Antiprostaglandin (1; MAB); Antitoxic (2; SHT); Antitumor (1; MAB); Antiviral (1; PNC); Aperient (f; BIB; WOI); Bitter (1; PED); cAMP-Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor (1; MAB); Cholagogue (2; BIB; EFS; PHR); Choleretic (1; HHB; MAB); Demulcent (f; PNC; WOI); Depurative (f; EFS); Diaphoretic (f; BIB; EFS; WOI); Digestive (1; WAM); Emmenagogue (f; BIB; EFS; PHR; PH2); Expectorant (f; BIB); Glutathionigenic (1; MAB); Hemostat (f; BIB); Hepatoprotective (2; KOM; SHT; WAM); Hepatoregenerative (2; KOM; MAB); Hypolipidemic (1; PNC); Hypocholesterolemic (1; MAB); Lactagogue (1; APA; BIB; HMM; WOI); Laxative (1; BIB; WOI); Lipolytic (1; PNC); 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor (1; MAB); Litholytic (f; WOI); Peristaltic (1; WOI); Stimulant (f; EFS; PHR); Sunscreen (1; MAB); Sympathicolytic (f; HHB); Tonic (1; BIB; EFS; PHR; WAM).

Indications: Allergy (1; MAB); Anorexia (2; FAD; PHR); Anthrax (f; BIB); Asthma (f; BIB); Bleeding (f; BIB; HHB); Bronchosis (f; BIB); Calculus (f; BIB; WOI); Cancer (1; JLH; MAB; WOI); Cancer, breast (1; HHB; JLH; MAB); Cancer, nose (f; HHB; JLH); Cancer, ovarian (1; MAB); Catarrh (f; BIB); Childbirth (f; HHB); Cholecystosis (2; APA; BIB; PHR; PH2); Cirrhosis (2; BGB; KOM; PH2; SHT); Colic (f; HH3; PH2); Constipation (1; BIB; WOI); Cough (f; BIB); Cramp (f; BIB); Cystosis (f; HH3); Depression (f; BIB; PNC); Dermatosis (1; BIB; PED); Diabetes (1; MAB; WOI); Diabetic Neuropathy (1; MAB); Dropsy (f; BIB; HHB; WOI); Dysmenorrhea (f; APA); Dyspepsia (2; FAD; KOM; PH2; SHT); Enterosis (f; APA; WOI); Fever (1; BIB; EFS; HHB; WOI); Food Allergy (1;WAM); Gallstone (1; HHB; MAB; SKY); Gastrosis (f; APA); Hemoptysis (f; BIB); Hemorrhoid (f; BIB; HHB; MAB; WOI); Hepatosis (2; KOM; PH2; SHT; WAM); Hepatitis A (1; BGB); High Cholesterol (1; MAB); Hydrophobia (f; BIB); Hypotonia (f; HH3); Infection (f; HHB); Inflammation (1; APA; BGB; MAB; WAM); Intoxication (1; FAD); Insulin Resistance (1; SYN); Itch (1; MAB); Jaundice (2; BIB; HH3 MAB; PH2; PNC; WAM); Leukorrhea (f; BIB); Malaria (f; BIB; HHB; PHR; PH2); Menopause (f; HHB); Metrorrhagia (f; HHB); Migraine (f; HH3); Mushroom Poisoning (2; FAD; SHT); Nausea (1; MAB); Nephrosis (f; BGB); Obesity (1; PNC); Oligolactea (f; APA); Peritonosis (f; BIB); Phlebitis (f; APA); Plague (f; BIB); Pleurisy (f; BIB); Psoriasis (f; SKY); Pulmonosis (f; BIB); Sore (f; HHB); Splenosis (f; BGB; BIB; HH3; PHR; PH2); Stone (f; WOI); Swelling (1; MAB); Syndrome-X (1; SYN); Tumor (1; MAB); Ulcus cruris (f; HHB; HH3); Uterosis (f; BIB; PHR; PH2; WOI); Varicosis (f; HHB; HH3); Virus (1; PNC).

Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). None known (WAM). Commission E reports no contraindications or drug interactions for the fruit. Occasional mild laxative effects are reported (AEH). One observational study (n = >2000) reported ca. 1% side effects, mostly transient GI distress (SHT). One Australian report, attributed to something other than silybin in the milk thistle product, suggested abdominal cramping, diaphoresis, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and weakness (PH2). Antagonizes phentolamine and yohimbine (PH2). “The long term safety and the advisability of the use of these extracts in pregnant or women of potential childbearing remain to be established” (LRNP, March 1988). “May be used by ... pregnant and lactating women” (SKY). Extracts (Milk Thistle) — Milk thistle regenerates injured liver cells (SKY). Silymarin at 100 mg/kg in rabbit diets is reported to induce P-450. Such data weakly suggest that milk thistle might detoxify (or inactivate) drugs detoxified by P-450. Silymarin, the antihepatotoxic lignan, is hypolipidemic, lowering fatty deposits in the livers of experimental animals, and has been used successfully for Hepatitis B virus (PNC). Pretreatment with silymarin and silybin gives 100% protection against mushroom poisoning in experimental animals. Post treatment? When silybin was given ivn to humans within 48 hours of ingesting death cap mushroom, it effectively prevented fatalities (PNC). LD50 silybinin 1065 mg/kg ivn mouse (HH3), LDlo silymarin = >20,000 mg/kg orl mouse (MAB), LDlo silymarin = >1000 mg/kg orl dog (MAB), LDlo extracts >16,000 mg/kg orl mouse (HH3).

Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). None known (WAM). Commission E reports no contraindications or drug interactions for the fruit. Occasional mild laxative effects are reported (AEH). One observational study (n = >2000) reported ca. 1% side effects, mostly transient GI distress (SHT). One Australian report, attributed to something other than silybin in the milk thistle product, suggested abdominal cramping, diaphoresis, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and weakness (PH2). Antagonizes phentolamine and yohimbine (PH2). “The long term safety and the advisability of the use of these extracts in pregnant or women of potential childbearing remain to be established” (LRNP, March 1988). “May be used by ... pregnant and lactating women” (SKY). Extracts (Milk Thistle) — Milk thistle regenerates injured liver cells (SKY). Silymarin at 100 mg/kg in rabbit diets is reported to induce P-450. Such data weakly suggest that milk thistle might detoxify (or inactivate) drugs detoxified by P-450. Silymarin, the antihepatotoxic lignan, is hypolipidemic, lowering fatty deposits in the livers of experimental animals, and has been used successfully for Hepatitis B virus (PNC). Pretreatment with silymarin and silybin gives 100% protection against mushroom poisoning in experimental animals. Post treatment? When silybin was given ivn to humans within 48 hours of ingesting death cap mushroom, it effectively prevented fatalities (PNC). LD50 silybinin 1065 mg/kg ivn mouse (HH3), LDlo silymarin = >20,000 mg/kg orl mouse (MAB), LDlo silymarin = >1000 mg/kg orl dog (MAB), LDlo extracts >16,000 mg/kg orl mouse (HH3).

Synonyms:

Actions: Alterative (f; CRC); Analgesic (f; CRC); Antiedemic (f; CRC); Antitumor (1; CRC; JLH); Cicatrizant (f; CRC); Contraceptive (f; CRC); Diaphoretic (f; CRC); Diuretic (f; CRC); Emetic (f; CRC); Emmenagogue (f; CRC); Expectorant (f; CRC); Lactagogue (f; DEM); Laxative (f; CRC; DEM); Nervine (f; CRC); Sterilant (f; CRC).

Indications: Asthma (f; CRC); Backache (f; CRC; DEM); Bronchosis (f; CRC); Cancer (1; CRC; JLH); Catarrh (f; CRC); Chest Ache (f; DEM); Constipation (f; CRC; DEM); Cough (f; CRC); Dropsy (f; CRC; DEM); Dysentery (f; CRC); Dysmenorrhea (f; CRC); Dyspepsia (f; CRC); Edema (f; CRC); Fever (f; CRC); Gallstone (f; CRC); Gastrosis (f; DEM); Gonorrhea (f; CRC); Gravel (f; CRC; DEM); Mastosis (f; CRC; DEM); Mole (f; CRC); Pain (f; CRC; DEM); Pleurisy (f; CRC); Pneumonia (f; CRC); Poison Ivy (f; MIC); Pulmonosis (f; DEM); Rheumatism (f; CRC; DEM); Ringworm (f; CRC; DEM); Scrofula (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC); Sting (f; DEM); Swelling (f; CRC); Tumor (1; CRC; JLH); Ulcer (f; CRC); VD (f; CRC); Wart (f; CRC; DEM; JLH); Water Retention (f; CRC); Wound (f; CRC; DEM).

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Synonyms: Mimosa arborea Forssk.

Actions: Analgesic (f; DAA; FAY); Antianaphylactic (1; X3932203); Aperitif (f; FAY); Arrhythmigenic (1; X1611699); Calcium Blocker (1; WO3); Digestive (f; DAA); Discutient (f; FAY); Diuretic (f; FAY); Insecticide (f; FAY); Memorigenic (f; FAY); Proteinase Inhibitor (1; X528539); Sedative (f; DAA; X10904180); Stimulant (f; DAA); Tonic (f; DAA); Tranquilizer (f; DAA); Uterocontractant (f; FAY); Vermifuge (f; DAA); Vulnerary (f; DAA).

Indications: Abscess (f; DAA); Anaphylaxis (1; X3932203); Anorexia (f; FAY); Anxiety (f; FAY); Boil (f; DAA); Cancer (1; DAA); Cancer, lung (1; DAA); Carbuncle (f; DAA); Cardiopathy (1; WO3); Depression (f; FAY); Fracture (f; DAA); Furuncle (f; FAY); Hemorrhoid (f; DAA); Insomnia (f; DAA; X10904180); Nervousness (f; DAA; X10904180); Pain (f; DAA; FAY); Pulmonosis (f; FAY); Sarcoma (f; DAA); Sore (f; DAA); Sprain (f; DAA); Stress (f; FAY); Swelling (f; FAY); Water Retention (f; FAY); Worm (f; DAA); Wound (f; FAY).

Dosage: According to the WOI, this plant shares all the medicinal indications of Albizia lebbek.

Contraindications: According to the WOI, this plant shares all the medicinal indications of Albizia lebbek.

Synonyms:

Actions: Antibacterial (f; JAD); Antiseptic (f; PED); Immunostimulant (f; PED).

Indications: Bacteria (f; JAD); Bronchosis (f; PED); Colitis (f; PED); Cold (f; PED); Cough (f; PED); Debility (f; PED); Enterosis (f; PED); Fatigue (f; PED); Immunodepression (f; PED); Infection (f; PED); VD (f; PED).

Dosage: Class 1 (AHP).

Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP).

Synonyms:

Actions: Antifertility (f; SKJ); Antileukemic (1; PNC); Antineoplastic (1; APA; PNC); Antiseptic (f; CRC); Antispasmodic (f; APA; CRC; MAD; PNC); Antitumor (1; APA; CRC); Aphrodisiac (f; KAB); Astringent (f; CRC); cAMP-Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor (1; PNC); Cardiodepressant (1; APA; CAN); Cardiotonic (1; CRC; PNC); Cardiotoxic (1; WOI); Carminative (f; CRC); Cytostat (1; KOM; PH2); Digestive (f; CRC); Diuretic (f; CRC; WOI); Emetic (f; CRC); Endophinogenic (1; BRU); Expectorant (f; PH2); Hypertensive (1; APA); Hypotensive (1; APA; CAN; KOM; PH2; WOI); Hypotonic (f; KOM); Immunostimulant (1; APA; CRC; KOM; PH2); Lactagogue (f; CRC; MAD); Laxative (f; CRC; WOI); Narcotic (1; CRC; JFM); Nephrotonic (f; CRC); Nervine (1; CRC; PNC); Poison (1; CRC); Sedative (f; APA; PH2; PNC); Stimulant (f; CRC); Sympathomimetic (f; CRC); Thymostimulant (f; CRC); Tonic (f; PH2); Tranquilizer (f; PH2); Uterocontractant (1; APA); Vasodilator (f; CRC); Vermifuge (f; MAD).

Indications: Abscess (f; APA); Alactea (f; MAD); Alopecia (f; CRC); Amenorrhea (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Anxiety (f; PHR; PH2); Apoplexy (f; CRC; MAD); Arrhythmia (f; PH2); Arthrosis (2; CRC; KOM; PH2); Asthma (f; CRC; MAD; PHR; PH2); Atherosclerosis (f; CRC; HH2; MAD; PHR; PH2); Backache (f; PH2); Biliousness (f; KAB); Bleeding (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Cancer (1; APA; CRC; PH2); Cancer, breast (1; CRC); Cancer, colon (1; CRC); Cancer, lung (1; CRC); Cancer, stomach (1; CRC); Cardiopathy (f; PH2); Childbirth (f; MAD); Chorea (f; HH2; PHR; PH2); Circulosis (f; PH2); Constipation (f; CRC; WOI); Convulsion (f; MAD); Cough (f; PH2); Cramp (f; APA; CRC; MAD; PNC); Diarrhea (f; PHR; PH2); Dysentery (f; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (f; CRC; MAD); Earache (f; CRC); Endometriosis (f; MAD); Enuresis (f; MAD); Epilepsy (f; HH2; PHR; PH2); Epistaxis (f; MAD); Fatigue (f; PHR; PH2); Fever (f; MAD); Gas (f; CRC); Gastrosis (f; MAD); Gout (f; MAD; PHR); Headache (f; CAN); Hemorrhoid (f; CRC); Hepatosis (f; CRC; PH2; WOI); High Blood Pressure (1; APA; CAN; CRC; KOM; PHR; PH2; WOI); Hypertony (f; CRC; HH2; MAD); Hysteria (f; CRC; HH2; PHR; PH2); Immunodepression (1; APA; CRC; KOM; PH2); Infection (f; CRC); Inflammation (1; APA; KAB; PHR; PH2); Insomnia (f; APA; PH2; PNC); Ischiosis (f; MAD); Leukemia (1; CRC; PNC); Leukorrhea (f; MAD); Low Blood Pressure (1; APA; PH2); Lumbago (f; CRC; KAB; WOI); Malaria (f; CRC);Menorrhagia (f; MAD); Metrorrhagia (f; CRC; MAD); Migraine (f; MAD); Myoma (f; MAD); Myosis (f; CRC); Nephrosis (f; CRC); Nervousness (f; APA; CRC; HH2; PHR; PH2; PNC); Neuralgia (f; CRC); Neurosis (1; APA; PH2); Osteoporosis (f; CRC); Otosis (f; CRC; WOI); Pain (1; BRU; MAD; PH2); Pertussis (f; PH2); Rheumatism (2; PHR; PH2); Sore (1; APA; CRC); Spasm (f; CRC); Splenomegaly (f; CRC; WOI); Spondylosis (f; CRC); Sterility (f; CRC); Tachycardia (f; PHR; PH2); Tumor (2; APA; CRC; KOM; PHR; PH2); Typhoid (f; CRC); Ulcer (f; CRC); Ulcus cruris (f; MAD); Uterosis (f; CRC; MAD); Varicosis (f; CRC; MAD); Vertigo (f; CRC; HH2; MAD; PHR; PH2); Water Retention (f; CRC; WOI); Womb (f; CRC); Worm (f; MAD).

Dosage: Class 2d. Contraindicated in protein hypersensitivity and chronic progressive infections such as AIDS and tuberculosis. Do not exceed recommended dose (2.5 g infused in cold water 10–12 hours, up to 2 ×/day) (AHP).“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). “The drug is non-toxic with peroral administration” (PH2), and perhaps orally inefficacious too (BRU). Fatalities questionably reported from children ingesting berries (CRC). Commission E reports herb permitted only for parenteral injection. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to proteins, chronic progressive infections (e.g., tuberculosis); adverse effects: allergic and other reactions. Also reported the viscotoxins are not absorbed orally and may have necrotizing effects in higher doses (AEH). CAN cautions that mixed herbal preparations, containing mistletoe, are poisonous and can cause hepatosis and hypotension. Because of toxic constituents and uterine stimulant activity, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided. Mistletoe may interfere with anticoagulant/coagulant, antidepressant, and cardiac therapies (CAN). Side effects of injections include allergic reactions, angina, chills, circulatory problems, fever, and headache (AHP). Extracts (Mistletoe) — Extracts are cytotoxic, immunostimulant; exhibit significant antitumor activity against colon, lung, and mammary tumors. The lectin fraction is quite toxic LD50 = 80 μg/kg cf 3 μg for ricin; viscotoxin has an estimated LD50 = 0.7 mg/kg ipr mouse. Juice of plant LD50 = 32 mg (dry weight)/kg ipr mouse (CRC).

Contraindications: Class 2d. Contraindicated in protein hypersensitivity and chronic progressive infections such as AIDS and tuberculosis. Do not exceed recommended dose (2.5 g infused in cold water 10–12 hours, up to 2 ×/day) (AHP).“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). “The drug is non-toxic with peroral administration” (PH2), and perhaps orally inefficacious too (BRU). Fatalities questionably reported from children ingesting berries (CRC). Commission E reports herb permitted only for parenteral injection. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to proteins, chronic progressive infections (e.g., tuberculosis); adverse effects: allergic and other reactions. Also reported the viscotoxins are not absorbed orally and may have necrotizing effects in higher doses (AEH). CAN cautions that mixed herbal preparations, containing mistletoe, are poisonous and can cause hepatosis and hypotension. Because of toxic constituents and uterine stimulant activity, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided. Mistletoe may interfere with anticoagulant/coagulant, antidepressant, and cardiac therapies (CAN). Side effects of injections include allergic reactions, angina, chills, circulatory problems, fever, and headache (AHP). Extracts (Mistletoe) — Extracts are cytotoxic, immunostimulant; exhibit significant antitumor activity against colon, lung, and mammary tumors. The lectin fraction is quite toxic LD50 = 80 μg/kg cf 3 μg for ricin; viscotoxin has an estimated LD50 = 0.7 mg/kg ipr mouse. Juice of plant LD50 = 32 mg (dry weight)/kg ipr mouse (CRC).

Synonyms:

Actions: Fumitory (f; CRC); Hallucinogen (1; CRC); Narcotic (1; CRC); Intoxicant (f; CRC); Vasodilator (f; CRC).

Indications: Asthma (f; CRC); Tuberculosis (f; CRC).

Dosage: “Emboden lists it as a narcotic hallucinogen of questionable status” (CRC).

Contraindications: “Emboden lists it as a narcotic hallucinogen of questionable status” (CRC).