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| REISHI | Ganoderma lucidum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Adaptogen (f; WAM); Analgesic (1; APA); Antiaging (f; APA); Antiaggregant (1; APA; SKY); Antiallergic (1; APA); Antibacterial (1; WAM); Anticonvulsant (1; APA); Antihistaminic (1; APA; JNP64:1121); Antiinflammatory (1; APA; WAM); Antioxidant (1; APA); Antitumor (1; APA; JNP64:1121); Antiviral (1; WAM); Cytotoxic (1; JNP64:1121); Expectorant (1; WAM); Hepatoprotective (1; APA; JNP64:1121); Hypertensive (1; APA); Hypoglycemic (1; APA; JNP64:1121); Hypotensive (1; APA; JNP64:1121; SKY); Hypotriglyceridemic (f; SKY); Immunostimulant (1; APA; WAM); Myorelaxant (1; JNP64:1121); Radioprotective (1; APA); Sedative (1; APA). Indications: Allergy (1; APA; WAM); Altitude Sickness (1; SKY; WAM); Anorexia (1; APA); Asthma (f; JNP64:1121); Atherosclerosis (1; APA); Bacteria (1; WAM); Bronchosis (1; WAM; JNP64:1121); Cachexia (f; APA); Cancer (1; APA; WAM; JNP64:1121); Chemotherapy (1; APA; SKY); Convulsion (1; APA); Cough (f; APA); Debility (f; JNP64:1121); Dyspepsia (f; APA); Fatigue (1; APA; SKY; JNP64:1121); Hemorrhoid (f; JNP64:1121); Hepatosis (1; APA; SKY; JNP64:1121); High Blood Pressure (1; APA; JNP64:1121; SKY); High Cholesterol (1; APA; WAM); High Triglycerides (f; SKY); HIV (1; WAM); Hyperglycemia (1; APA; JNP64:1121); Immunodepression (1; APA; WAM); Inflammation (1; APA; WAM); Insomnia (1; APA; JNP64:1121); Low Blood Pressure (1; APA); Nervousness (1; APA); Neurasthenia (f; JNP64:1121); Pain (1; APA); Respirosis (1; WAM); Stress (f; APA); Tumor (1; APA; JNP64:1121); Vertigo (f; JNP64:1121); Virus (1; WAM). Dosage: Class 1. After 3–6 months consumption, rare individuals report bloody stools. Dizziness, dryness of mouth, throat and nasal area, epistaxis, itchiness, stomach upset (after using for 3–6 months) (AHP; SKY). Do not mix with other antiaggregants (SKY). Pregnant and lactating women should take only on advice of health practitioner (SKY). Rarely used with children, yet of low toxicity (WAM). May cause allergy (APA). Contraindications: Class 1. After 3–6 months consumption, rare individuals report bloody stools. Dizziness, dryness of mouth, throat and nasal area, epistaxis, itchiness, stomach upset (after using for 3–6 months) (AHP; SKY). Do not mix with other antiaggregants (SKY). Pregnant and lactating women should take only on advice of health practitioner (SKY). Rarely used with children, yet of low toxicity (WAM). May cause allergy (APA). |
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| RESTHARROW | Ononis spinosa | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antiedemic (1; HH2; PH2); Antiscorbutic (1; HHB); Antiseptic (1; HHB); Aperient (f; EFS); Cardiotonic (f; MAD); Depurative (f; MAD); Diuretic (2; HHB; HH2; PIP; PH2); Estrogenic (1; HH2; PH2); Hemolytic (f; MAD); Litholytic (2; PH2). Indications: Adenopathy (f; FEL); Adiposis (f; MAD); Anasarca (f; MAD); Arthrosis (f; MAD); Ascites (f; MAD); Bladder Stone (2; PHR; PH2); Bleeding (f; MAD); Cancer (f; JLH); Catarrh (f; MAD); Cystosis (f; MAD); Dermatosis (f; MAD); Dropsy (f; FEL; MAD); Dysuria (f; MAD); Eczema (f; HHB); Edema (1; HH2; MAD; PH2); Epistaxis (f; MAD); Exanthema (f; MAD); Gonorrhea (f; MAD); Gout (f; HH2; PHR; PH2); Gravel (2; KOM; PIP; PH2); Halitosis (f; MAD); Hepatosis (f; PH2); Hydrocele (f; FEL); Inflammation (f; PH2); Itch (f; MAD); Jaundice (f; HH2); Kidney Stone (2; HHB; MAD; PHR; PH2); Leukorrhea (f; MAD); Nephrosis (2; HHB; KOM; MAD; PIP); Rheumatism (f; HHB; MAD; PHR; PH2); Scrofula (f; MAD); Seborrhea (f; MAD); Sore (f; JLH); Stone (2; MAD; PH2) Swelling (1; HH2; PH2); Toothache (f; FEL); UTI (2; KOM; PIP; PH2); VD (f; MAD); Water Retention (2; HHB; HH2; PIP; PH2); Wound (f; HHB). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Irrigation therapy contraindicated with edema due to reduced cardiac or renal function (KOM; PIP; PH2). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Irrigation therapy contraindicated with edema due to reduced cardiac or renal function (KOM; PIP; PH2). |
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| RHATANY | Krameria lappacea | |
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Synonyms: K. iluca Phil., K. triandra Ruiz and Pav. Actions: Allergenic (1; APA); Antihemorrhagic (1; PNC); Antiinflammatory (2; KOM); Antiseptic (1; APA; PH2); Astringent (2; APA; KOM; PH2); Expectorant (f; EFS); Fungicide (1; PH2); Hemostat (1; PNC); Vulnerary (1; PNC). Indications: Angina (f; HHB); Bleeding (1; MAD; PH2; PNC); Bronchosis (f; MAD); Canker Sore (1; APA); Chilblain (1; PNC); Convulsion (f; MAD); Cramp (f; MAD); Diarrhea (1; APA; MAD; PHR); Dysentery (1; APA); Dyspepsia (f; MAD); Enterosis (1; APA; PHR; PH2); Epistaxis (1; MAD); Fungus (1; PH2); Gastrosis (1; APA; HHB); Gingivosis (1; APA; PHR; PH2); Glossosis (1; APA; HHB); Hematuria (1; HHB); Hemorrhoid (1; APA; HHB; PNC); Infection (1; APA; PH2); Inflammation (2; KOM; PH2); Leukorrhea (1; DEP; MAD); Menorrhagia (1; PNC); Mucososis (2; KOM; PH2); Mycosis (1; PH2); Nephrosis (f; HHB); Neuralgia (f; MAD); Ophthalmia (f; DEP); Paradentosis (f; HHB); Pharyngosis (2; APA; KOM; PH2); Proctosis (1; PH2); Sore (1; APA); Sore Throat (1; APA); Stomatosis (2; APA; KOM; PH2); Toothache (f; HHB; MAD); Urethrosis (1; HHB; PH2); Uterosis (1; PH2); VD (f; MAD); Wound (1; APA; PNC). Dosage: Class 1. Commission E discourages use beyond 2 weeks unless so advised by physician. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Internal application may induce digestive complaints due to antisecretagogue activity (PHR; PH2). Commission E reports root permitted for local use in the mouth only. No contraindications, adverse effects, or interactions except for rare allergic mucosal reactions. Other sources report undiluted tincture may produce burning and local irritation (AEH; AHP; KOM). Contraindications: Class 1. Commission E discourages use beyond 2 weeks unless so advised by physician. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Internal application may induce digestive complaints due to antisecretagogue activity (PHR; PH2). Commission E reports root permitted for local use in the mouth only. No contraindications, adverse effects, or interactions except for rare allergic mucosal reactions. Other sources report undiluted tincture may produce burning and local irritation (AEH; AHP; KOM). |
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| RHUBARB, DA HUANG | Rheum palmatum | |
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Synonyms: Apparently used interchangeably with R. officinale Baill. (e.g., under EFS and MAD), but DAA and FEL entries accrued to R. officinale Baill. Actions: Analgesic (1; APA; KEB); Antiaggregant (f; SKJ); Antialzheimeran (1; COX; FNF); Antiangiogenic (1; BGB; FNF); Antibacterial (1; FAY; KEB); Anticancer (1; BGB; FNF); Antiarthritic (1; COX; FNF); Antidiarrheal (1; CAN); Aperient (f; PNC); Antiinflammatory (1; AKT; APA; KEB; PNC); Antileukemic (1; KEB); Antimutagenic (1; KEB);Antiprostaglandin (1; KEB); Antipyretic (1; KEB); Antisarcomic (1; KEB); Antiseptic (1; CRC; PNC); Antispasmodic (1; PNC); Antithromboxane (1; KEB); Antitoxic (1; KEB); Antitumor (1; KEB); Antiuremic (f; KEB); Antiviral (1; KEB); Aperient (1; CRC; WHO); Aperitif (f; PH2); Astringent (1; CRC; EFS; FAY; PNC; WHO); Bitter (1; KEB); Cholagogue (1; APA; PHR; MAD); Choleretic (1; FAY; PNC); Cholinergic (1; PNC); Cytotoxic (1; BGB; FNF); Depurative (f; APA; EFS; PHR); Estrogenic (f; SHT); Fungicide (1; KEB); Hemostat (1; APA; KEB); Hydragogue (1; PH2); Hypocholesterolemic (1; KEB); Hypotensive (1; CRC); Laxative (1; APA; CAN; CRC; FAY; PH2; PNC; SKY); Mutagenic (1; KEB); Parasiticide (1; KEB); Peristaltic (1; PH2; PNC); Stomachic (f; CRC; EFS; FAY; MAD; PNC); Tonic (f; FEL; PNC); Trichomonicide (1; KEB); Vulnerary (1; APA). Indications: Aggressiveness (1; KEB); Alcoholism (f; AKT); Alzheimer’s (1; COX; FNF); Amenorrhea (f; FAY; PH2; PNC); Anorexia (f; PH2); Appendicitis (f; FAY); Arthrosis (1; COX; FNF); Asthma (f; AKT); Bacteria (1; AKT; EFS; FAY; KEB); Bleeding (1; AKT; APA; KEB; MAD); Burn (f; CRC; DAA; FAY; PH2; PNC); Cancer (1; APA; BGB; COX; DAA; FNF; KEB); Cancer, bladder (f; JLH); Cancer, breast (1; CRC; HHB); Cancer, cervix (f; JLH); Cancer, kidney (f; JLH); Cancer, larynx (f; JLH); Cancer, liver (f; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Carbuncle (f; FAY; PNC); Catarrh (f; PH2); Cholecystosis (1; KEB; MAD); Cholera (f; FEL; MAD); Cirrhosis (f; AKT); Cold (f; MAD); Colic (f; CRC); Conjunctivosis (f; FAY); Constipation (2; APA; CAN; CRC; FAY; KOM; PH2; PNC; SHT; SKY; WHO); Cough (f; MAD); Cramp (1; MAD; PNC); Delirium (f; FAY; FEL; PH2); Dermatosis (f; FAY; PH2); Diarrhea (1; CAN; CRC; PH2; SHT); Dropsy (f; CRC; MAD); Dysentery (2; AKT; EFS; FAY; KEB; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (f; DAA; MAD); Dyspepsia (f; DAA; SHT); Dysuria (f; DAA); Eclampsia (1; APA); Edema (f; FAY; PH2); Endometriosis (2; APA; KEB); Enterosis (2; FAY; KEB; PH2; PNC); Epistaxis (f; FAY); Fever (1; APA; CRC; DAA; KEB; MAD); Flu (1; KEB); Fungus (1; KEB); Gallstone (f; AKT); Gas (1; FAY); Gastrosis (1; KEB; MAD; PHR; PH2; SHT); Gastrorrhagia (f; APA); Gingivosis (1; FAY; KEB); Glossosis (f; FAY); Gout (f; MAD); Headache (f; APA; CRC; FAY); Hematemesis (f; FAY); Hemophilia (1; KEB); Hemorrhoid (1; APA; FEL); Hepatosis (2; AKT; FAY; KEB; MAD); Herpes (1; FAY; KEB); High Blood Pressure (2; CRC; APA; KEB); High Cholesterol (2; KEB); High Triglycerides (2; KEB); Hyperlipidemia (1; KEB); Hypotension (f; WHO); Infection (1; CRC; FAY; KEB); Inflammation (1; AKT; APA; COX; FNF; KEB; PNC); Irritability (1; KEB); Jaundice (1; DAA; FAY; KEB; MAD; PNC); Leukemia (1; CRC; KEB); Malaria (f; CRC; DAA); Mycosis (1; KEB); Nephrosis (1; AKT; APA; KEB); Neurasthenia (f; AKT); Obesity (1; AKT; APA; PHR); Odontosis (f; PH2); Pain (1; APA; FAY; KEB; PH2); Pancreatosis (1; KEB); Parasite (1; KEB); Pregnancy (f; APA); Rheumatism (f; MAD); Shingles (f; FAY); Sore (1; APA; CRC; DAA; FAY); Splenosis (f; MAD); Staphylococcus (f; FAY); Stomachache (f; APA); Stomatosis (1; FAY; FEL; KEB); Stone (f; AKT); Streptococcus (f; FAY); Swelling (f; FAY); Tenesmus (f; PH2); Toothache (f; APA; CRC; FAY); Trichomonas (1; AKT); Tumor (1; KEB); Ulcer (1; KEB); Uremia (1; AKT); Vaginosis (1; AKT; KEB); Virus (1; KEB); Water Retention (f; MAD); Worm (f; MAD); Wound (f; APA). Dosage: Class 2b, 2c, 2d. Beware of anthraquinones, oxalates, and tannins (AHP). Commission E reports for bark, contraindications,adverse effects, and interactions of anthranoid laxatives (AEH). CAN cautions that the anthraquinones are purgative and irritate the GI tract. Because of the anthraquinones, nonstandardized preparations should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation (CAN). Anthraquinones may be secreted into breast milk. Also contraindicated in arthrosis, hemorrhoids, and nephropathy (CAN), intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown causes, any enterosis (appendicitis, colitis, Crohn’s disease, IBS), hemorrhoids, nephropathy, menstruation (AHP), and urethrosis (CAN). Do not use more than 8–10 days (AHP). Not for use in cases of diarrhea or abdominal pain. Discontinue use if diarrhea or watery stools occur. Consult a health care provider in cases of pregnancy or lactation. Not for long-term use or overdosage (PHP; CAN). Rhubarb leaves, high in oxalic acid, should not be eaten (CAN). One case of anaphylaxis following ingestion reported (CAN). Contains 4–11% stilbene derivatives, which pose such risks that the herb “can no longer be recommended†(SHT). While widely used, anthranoidcontaining laxatives can be habit-forming; some contain compounds suspected of being cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and even tumorigenic. Epidemiological studies in Germany reveal that abusers of anthranoid laxatives have a three times higher rate of colon carcinoma (AEH). At low doses, the tannins in rhubarb act as antidiarrheal; at high doses, the laxative anthraquinones kick in (CAN). As the major source of the major COX-2 inhibitor ([+]-catechin), this might be viewed by enthusiasts as another herbal miracle aspirin (COX). Contraindications: Class 2b, 2c, 2d. Beware of anthraquinones, oxalates, and tannins (AHP). Commission E reports for bark, contraindications,adverse effects, and interactions of anthranoid laxatives (AEH). CAN cautions that the anthraquinones are purgative and irritate the GI tract. Because of the anthraquinones, nonstandardized preparations should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation (CAN). Anthraquinones may be secreted into breast milk. Also contraindicated in arthrosis, hemorrhoids, and nephropathy (CAN), intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown causes, any enterosis (appendicitis, colitis, Crohn’s disease, IBS), hemorrhoids, nephropathy, menstruation (AHP), and urethrosis (CAN). Do not use more than 8–10 days (AHP). Not for use in cases of diarrhea or abdominal pain. Discontinue use if diarrhea or watery stools occur. Consult a health care provider in cases of pregnancy or lactation. Not for long-term use or overdosage (PHP; CAN). Rhubarb leaves, high in oxalic acid, should not be eaten (CAN). One case of anaphylaxis following ingestion reported (CAN). Contains 4–11% stilbene derivatives, which pose such risks that the herb “can no longer be recommended†(SHT). While widely used, anthranoidcontaining laxatives can be habit-forming; some contain compounds suspected of being cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and even tumorigenic. Epidemiological studies in Germany reveal that abusers of anthranoid laxatives have a three times higher rate of colon carcinoma (AEH). At low doses, the tannins in rhubarb act as antidiarrheal; at high doses, the laxative anthraquinones kick in (CAN). As the major source of the major COX-2 inhibitor ([+]-catechin), this might be viewed by enthusiasts as another herbal miracle aspirin (COX). |
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| RIBWORT | Plantago lanceolata | |
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Synonyms: Madaus (1939) treats ribwort and plantain in the same entry. Actions: Analgesic (f; PH2); Antiatherosclerotic (1; BGB); Antibacterial (1; BGB; HH2; KOM; PIP); Anticancer (1; HH2); Antiedemic (1; BGB); Antiinflammatory (1; HH2); Antitussive (f; BGB); Astringent (2; DEP; KOM; PIP); Decongestant (1; BGB); Demulcent (1; BGB); Diuretic (1; BGB; PH2); Emollient (1; BGB; PIP); Expectorant (f; BGB); Hemostat (1; PHR; PH2); Hepatoprotective (1; BGB; CAN; FNF; HH2); Hypocholesterolemic (1; BGB; CAN; PH2); Hypoglycemic (1; PH2); Hypotriglyceridemic (1; BGB; CAN); Laxative (1; BGB; DEP; PH2); Lipolytic (1; BGB); Litholytic (f; PH2); Vulnerary (1; HH2). Indications: Adenopathy (f; JLH); Aposteme (f; JLH); Asthma (f; MAD); Atherosclerosis (1; BGB); Bacteria (1; BGB; HH2; KOM; PIP); Bleeding (1; PHR; PH2); Blister (1; FAD); Bronchosis (2; BGB; PHR; PH2); Bug Bite (f; FAD); Cancer (1; HH2; JLH); Cancer, eye (1; JLH); Cancer, lip (1; JLH); Cancer, parotid (f; JLH); Catarrh (2; BGB; KOM; MAD; PIP); Cold (2; PHR; PH2); Colitis (1; PH2); Congestion (1; BGB); Conjunctivosis (f; FAD; PH2); Constipation (2; BGB; DEP; PH2); Cough (2; PHR; PH2); Cramp (f; PH2); Cystosis (f; PH2); Dermatosis (2; BGB; KOM; PH2; PIP); Diabetes (1; PH2); Diarrhea (2; DEP; FAD; PH2); Dysentery (1; FAD; PH2); Earache (f; FAD); Enterosis (1; PH2); Enuresis (f; PH2); Escherichia (1; HHB); Fever (2; PHR; PH2); Furuncle (f; PH2); Gallstone (1; PH2); Gas (f; PH2); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Gonorrhea (f; PH2); Gout (f; PH2); Hematuria (1; FAD); Hepatosis (1; BGB; CAN; FNF; HH2; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; CAN); High Cholesterol (1; BGB; CAN; PH2); Hypercholesterolemia (2; BGB; CAN; PH2); Hyperglycemia (1; PH2); Hypertriglyceridemia (2; BGB; CAN; PH2); IBS (2; PH2); Infection (2; PHR); Inflammation (1; BGB; HH2); Mucososis (2; KOM; PH2; PIP); Nephrosis (f; PH2); Ophthalmia (f; JLH); Pain (1; PH2); Parotosis (f; JLH); Pertussis (f; MAD); Pharyngosis (2; KOM; PH2; PIP); Pulmonosis (1; MAD); Respirosis (2; BGB; KOM; MAD; PIP); Rheumatism (f; PH2); Sore (2; DEP; FAD); Staphylococcus (f; HH2); Stomatosis (2; KOM; PH2; PIP); Swelling (1; BGB); Tuberculosis (f; MAD); Ulcer (f; PH2); Ulcerative Colitis (1; PH2); Urogenitosis (f; PH2); VD (f; PH2); Water Retention (1; BGB; PH2); Wound (1; DEP; HH2; PH2). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). None known or reported (KOM; PIP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Some plantains may cause dermatosis (FAD). Contraindicated in GI stenosis, obstructed bowel (ileus), or poorly managed diabetes (PH2). Often causes allergy in hospital professionals. Like all high-fiber products, this may hinder absorption and/or uptake of more dangerous drugs. Mucilage from any plantain seed may lower cholesterol (FAD). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). None known or reported (KOM; PIP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Some plantains may cause dermatosis (FAD). Contraindicated in GI stenosis, obstructed bowel (ileus), or poorly managed diabetes (PH2). Often causes allergy in hospital professionals. Like all high-fiber products, this may hinder absorption and/or uptake of more dangerous drugs. Mucilage from any plantain seed may lower cholesterol (FAD). |
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| RICE | Oryza sativa | |
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Synonyms: O. glutinosa Lour., O. sativa cv. italica Alef., O. sativa subsp. indica Kato, O. sativa var. affinis Körn., O. sativa var. erythroceros Körn., O. sativa var. flavoacies Kara-Murza ex Zhuk., O. sativa var. melanacra Körn., O. sativa var. suberythroceros Kanevsk, O. sativa var. vulgaris Körn., O. sativa var. zeravschanica Brches ex Katzaroff. Actions: Abortifacient (f; LMP); Analgesic (1; PH2); Antidote (f; LMP); Antiinflammatory (f; KAB); Antiperspirant (f; PH2); Antipyretic (f; LMP); Aphrodisiac (f; KAB); Astringent (f; DEP); Carminative (f; KAB); Demulcent (f; PNC); Digestive (f; PNC); Diuretic (f; UPW); Emollient (f; LMP); Pectoral (f; KAB); Sedative (1; PH2); Stomachic (f; LMP); Tonic (f; KAB). Indications: Anorexia (f; DAA); Biliousness (f; KAB); Bleeding (f; DAA); Bruise (f; LMP); Cancer (f; DAA; JLH; UPW); Cancer, breast (f; JLH); Catarrh (f; DEP); Cholera (f; DEP); Colitis (f; PH2); Debility (f; PH2); Dermatosis (f; KAB; UPW); Diabetes (f; PH2); Diarrhea (1; DEP; PH2); Dysentery (f; DAA; DEP; KAB); Dyspepsia (f; DEP; KAB); Dysuria (f; DEP; UPW); Enterosis (1; DEP; KAB; PH2); Epistaxis (f; LMP); Fever (f; DEP; LMP); Gas (f; KAB); Gastrosis (1; PH2; PNC); Gout (f; DAA; LMP); Hemoptysis (f; KAB); Hematemesis (f; LMP); Hemorrhoid (f; DAA); Induration (f; JLH); Inflammation (f; DEP; KAB);Insomnia (1; PH2); Itch (f; UPW); Jaundice (f; DAA); Leprosy (f; KAB); Mastosis (f; JLH); Nervousness (1; PH2); Obesity (f; JAD); Pain (1; PH2); Pneumonia (f; PH2); Pulmonosis (f; KAB); Rash (f; UPW); Rheumatism (f; DAA; LMP); Sore (f; KAB); Splenosis (f; DAA); Thirst (f; LMP); Tuberculosis (f; KAB); Ulcer (f; DAA); Urethrosis (f; DEP); Uterosis (f; JLH); Wart (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; DAA; UPW); Wound (f; DAA). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). |
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| ROCKET LARKSPUR | Consolida ajacis | |
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Synonyms: Consolida ambigua auct., Delphinium ajacis L., D. ambiguum auct. Actions: Emetic (f; CRC); Insecticide (f; CRC); Laxative (f; CRC); Parasiticide (f; CRC); Pediculicide (f; CRC); Poison (f; CRC); Tonic (f; CRC). Indications: Constipation (f; CRC); Debility (f; CRC); Hemorrhoid (f; CRC); Parasite (f; CRC); Scorpion Sting (f; CRC); Toothache (f; CRC). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PHR). “Seed and leaf can induce dermatosis. Alkaloids ajacine and delphinine, occurring in seed and young plants of most Delphinium spp. Ingestion may cause stomach upset and nervous symptoms; death may occur if the plant is eaten in large quantities, especially by children. In Asia the seeds are reported to poison cattle; still they are used as cathartic and emetic†(CRC). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PHR). “Seed and leaf can induce dermatosis. Alkaloids ajacine and delphinine, occurring in seed and young plants of most Delphinium spp. Ingestion may cause stomach upset and nervous symptoms; death may occur if the plant is eaten in large quantities, especially by children. In Asia the seeds are reported to poison cattle; still they are used as cathartic and emetic†(CRC). |
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| ROMAN CHAMOMILE | Chamaemelum nobile | |
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Synonyms: Anthemis nobilis L., Ormenis nobilis (L.) J. Gay ex Coss. & Germ Actions: Abortifacient (1; AHP; CAN; DEM; HHB); Analgesic (1; CRC; EFS; JBU; PED); Antiallergic (1; FNF); Antianaphylactic (1; PED); Antibacterial (1; PED; PH2); Antiemetic (f; CAN); Antihistaminic (1; FNF); Antiinflammatory (1; JBU; PED); Antipyretic (1; PED); Antiseptic (1; CRC; PED); Antispasmodic (1; CAN; CRC; JBU; PED; PH2); Carminative (1; CAN; CRC; EFS; PH2); Cordial (f; CRC); Cytostat (1; PH2); Diaphoretic (f; CRC; EFS; HHB); Digestive (f; CRC; EFS); Diuretic (f; CRC); Emetic (f; AHP); Emmenagogue (1; AHP; HHB); Fungicide (1; PED); Nervine (f; CRC); Neurotonic (f; JFM); Sedative (1; CAN; JBU; PH2); Stimulant (f; CRC); Stomachic (f; CRC; EFS); Tonic (f; CRC; EFS); Tranquilizer (1; PH2); Uterotonic (1; AHP); Vermifuge (f; HHB; JFM). Indications: Adenopathy (f; JLH); Aegilops (f; JLH); Allergy (1; FNF); Amenorrhea (1; CAN; HHB); Anaphylaxis (1; PED); Anemia (f; JFM); Anorexia (CAN); Bacteria (1; PED; PH2); Bloating (f; PHR); Callus (f; JLH); Cancer (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, breast (f; JLH); Cancer, liver (f; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; JLH); Cancer, testicle (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Colic (f; CRC; DEM); Conjunctivosis (f; JFM); Cramp (1; CAN; CRC; JBU; PED; PH2); Debility (f; CRC; JFM; PHR; PH2); Dermatosis (f; CRC); Diarrhea (f; JFM); Dysmenorrhea (f; CAN; CRC; HHB; PHR; PH2); Dyspepsia (f; CAN; CRC; JFM; PH2); Enterosis (1; CRC; DEM; PHR; PH2); Fever (1; CRC; EFS; HHB; JFM; PED); Flu (f; PHR; PH2); Fungus (1; PED; PH2); Gas (1; CAN; CRC; EFS; PH2); Gastrosis (1 CRC; DEM; PH2); Gout (f; CRC); Halitosis (f; JFM); Headache (f; CRC; HHB; PHR; PH2); Hysteria (f; CRC; DEM; PH2); Indigestion (f; CRC); Indolent Ulcer (f; CRC); Induration (f; CRC); Infection (1; PED); Inflammation (1; CRC; JBU; PED; PH2); Insomnia (1; CAN; JBU; PH2); Lacrimosis (f; JLH); Lumbago (f; CRC); Morning Sickness (f; CAN); Mycosis (1; PED); Nausea (f; CAN; DEM); Nervousness (1; CAN; CRC; JBU; PHR; PH2); Neuralgia (f; CRC); Ophthalmia (f; JFM); Otosis (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Pain (1; CRC; EFS; JBU; JFM; PED; PH2); Pertussis (f; CRC); Pharyngosis (f; PHR; PH2); Plethora (f; PHR); Rheumatism (f; JFM); Rhinosis (f; PHR; PH2); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Sore (f; JLH); Spasm (f; CRC; PHR); Stomatosis (f; PHR; PH2); Swelling (f; DEM; JLH); Teething (f; JFM); Toothache (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Ulcer (f; DEM); Uterosis (f; JFM); Vomiting (f; CAN); Wart (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; CRC); Worm (f; HHB; JFM). Dosage: Class 2b (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). CAN cautions that the sesquiterpene lactones may cause allergic reactions. Because it is reputed to be an abortifacient and to affect the menstrual cycle with excessive use, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided. Because of coumarin content, may interfere with anticoagulant therapy (CAN). Azulenes, documented as antiinflammatory and hypoallergenic, may prevent allergic seizures in guinea pigs, perhaps through antihistaminic activity. Contraindications: Class 2b (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). CAN cautions that the sesquiterpene lactones may cause allergic reactions. Because it is reputed to be an abortifacient and to affect the menstrual cycle with excessive use, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided. Because of coumarin content, may interfere with anticoagulant therapy (CAN). Azulenes, documented as antiinflammatory and hypoallergenic, may prevent allergic seizures in guinea pigs, perhaps through antihistaminic activity. |
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| ROSE BAY, ROSE LAUREL | Nerium oleander | |
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Synonyms: N. indicum Mill., N. odorum Aiton. Actions: Abortifacient (1; HH2; WBB); Adaptogen (1; KAP); Analgesic (1; KAP; MPI); Antibacterial (1; WBB; WOI); Anticancer (1; CRC; MPI); Antiedemic (f; MPI); Antiinflammatory (1; KAP; MPI); Antipyretic (1; KAP; MPI); Antiseptic (1; JFM; WBB); Antistress (1; MPI); Antiulcer (1; MPI); Aphrodisiac (1; KAB); Bradycardic (1; MPI); Cardiac (1; BIB; CRC); Cardiotonic (1; BIB; CRC; KAP; WOI); CNS Depressant (1; KAP); Cyanogenic (1; BIB; CRC); Diuretic (1; BIB; CRC; EFS; KAP; WOI); Emetic (1; CRC; MPI); Emmenagogue (1; BIB; CRC; HH2; MAD); Fungicide (1; MPI); Insecticide (f; CRC); Insectifuge (f; BIB;CRC); Lacrimator (f; KAP; WOI); Larvicide (f; BIB; WOI); Laxative (f; BIB; CRC; JFM); Negative Chronotropic (1; PH2); Parasiticide (f; BIB; CRC); Pediculicide (f; FEL); Piscicide (f; WBB); Poison (1; CRC; DEP; SUW); Positive Inotropic (1; PH2); Rodenticide (1; CRC); Spasmogenic (f; KAP; MPI); Sternutator (f; BIB; CRC; JFM); Stimulant (f; CRC); Tonic (f; CRC; EFS); Vermifuge (f; JFM). Indications: Angina (f; MAD); Apoplexy (f; MAD); Aposteme (f; CRC); Arrhythmia (f; MAD); Arthrosis (f; KAB; MAD); Asthma (f; CRC); Atherosclerosis (f; CRC); Bacteria (1; WBB; WOI); Cancer (1; CRC; MPI); Carcinoma (f; CRC); Cardiopathy (1; BIB; PH2); Chancre (f; KAB; MPI; SUW; WOI); Conjunctivosis (f; CRC); Constipation (f; BIB; CRC; JFM); Corn (f; CRC; JLH); Dermatosis (f; CRC; DEP; PH2; SUW; WOI); Dysmenorrhea (f; CRC; WBB); Dyspnea (f; FEL); Eczema (f; CRC; MAD); Edema (f; FEL; MPI); Epilepsy (f; CRC; FEL; WBB); Epithelioma (f; CRC; JLH); Fever (1; KAP; MPI); Fungus (1; MPI); Furuncle (f; HH2); Gingivosis (f; BIB); Headache (f; KAP; MAD); Hemorrhoid (f; KAP; MPI; PH2); Herpes (f; CRC); High Blood Pressure (f; BIB); Impetigo (f; BIB); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; JFM; MPI; WBB); Inflammation (1; KAB; KAP; MPI); Insomnia (f; MAD); Leprosy (f; BIB; DEP; SUW); Lice (f; FEL); Lumbago (f; KAB); Maggot (f; CRC); Malaria (f; CRC; MAD; WBB); Myalgia (f; KAB); Mycosis (1; MPI); Myocardosis (f; MAD); Odontosis (f; BIB); Ophthalmia (f; CRC; KAP; PH2); Pain (1; KAB; KAP; MPI); Paralysis (f; MAD); Parasite (f; BIB; CRC; JFM); Psoriasis (f; CRC; SUW); Rhinosis (f; BIB); Ringworm (f; BIB; CRC); Scabies (f; CRC; MAD; PH2; WBB); Sinusosis (f; CRC); Snakebite (f; CRC; HH2; WBB); Sore (f; CRC; SUW; WOI); Staphylococcus (1; WBB); Stomatosis (f; BIB); Stress (1; KAP); Swelling (f; DEP; JFM; KAP; MPI; SUW); Tachycardia (f; MAD); Tumor (f; CRC; JLH); Ulcer (1; MPI); VD (f; BIB; JFM); Vertigo (f; MAD); Wart (f; CRC); Water Retention (1; BIB; CRC; EFS; KAP; WOI); Worm (f; JFM). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Commission E reports accidental and therapeutic use of leaf has resulted in partially fatal poisonings (AEH). Overdoses may cause arrhythmia, bradycardia, cardiodepression, confusion, cyanosis, diarrhea, headache, hyperkalemia, nausea, neurodepression, stupor, and vomiting (BRU; DEP; MAD; PH2). More than 100 years ago we read, “Several cases are on record of fatal results from the internal administration†(DEP). 142 bovines died in California over 6 years, 1989–1995 (BRU). During the Persian campaign, Alexander’s army lost horses that had fed on the shrub, and some soldiers died who had grilled their meat on skewers made from the wood (WBB). 15–20 g fresh leaf can kill a horse, 10–20 a cow, 1–5 a sheep. Children have died after ingesting a handful of flowers (JFM). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Commission E reports accidental and therapeutic use of leaf has resulted in partially fatal poisonings (AEH). Overdoses may cause arrhythmia, bradycardia, cardiodepression, confusion, cyanosis, diarrhea, headache, hyperkalemia, nausea, neurodepression, stupor, and vomiting (BRU; DEP; MAD; PH2). More than 100 years ago we read, “Several cases are on record of fatal results from the internal administration†(DEP). 142 bovines died in California over 6 years, 1989–1995 (BRU). During the Persian campaign, Alexander’s army lost horses that had fed on the shrub, and some soldiers died who had grilled their meat on skewers made from the wood (WBB). 15–20 g fresh leaf can kill a horse, 10–20 a cow, 1–5 a sheep. Children have died after ingesting a handful of flowers (JFM). |
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| ROSE HIPS, DOGROSE | Rosa canina | |
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Synonyms: R. lutetiana Léman. Actions: Analgesic (1; JBU); Antidiarrheic (f; PNC); Antioxidant (1; HH3); Antiradicular (1; HH3); Antiseptic (f; PED); Antispasmodic (f; PED); Astringent (2; APA; KOM; WAM); Demulcent (1; WAM); Diuretic (1; APA; HH3; PED; PHR; PH2); Hypoglycemic (1; HH3); Laxative (1; APA; PHR; PH2); Lipoxygenase Inhibitor (1; HH3); Nervine (1; WAM); Vermifuge (f; HH3; MAD). Indications: Albuminuria (f; MAD); Arthrosis (f; PHR); Bleeding (f; HH3; PH2); Burn (f; MAD); Cancer (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, genital (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, kidney (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, mouth (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, throat (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1; FNF; JLH); Capillary Fragility (1; PED); Catarrh (f; MAD); Chill (f; PHR); Cold (f; APA; PHR; PH2); Constipation (1; APA; PHR; PH2); Cough (1; WAM); Cramp (f; PED); Diarrhea (1; PED; WAM); Dropsy (f; PHR); Dyspepsia (f; PH2); Dysuria (f; MAD; PHR); Edema (f; PH2); Enterosis (f; MAD; PH2); Exanthema (f; MAD); Flu (f; APA; PHR; PH2); Gallstone (f; MAD; PH2); Gastrosis (f; PED); Gonorrhea (f; MAD); Gout (f; PHR; PH2); Headache (f; APA; MAD); Hepatosis (f; JLH); Hyperacidity (f; PH2); Hyperglycemia (1; HH3); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (f; PED; PHR; PH2); Inflammation (f; JLH); Kidney Stone (f; MAD; PH2); Leukorrhea (f; PH2); Nausea (1; WAM); Nephrosis (f; JLH; PH2); Nervousness (1; WAM); Ophthalmia (f; JLH); Pain (1; JBU); Rheumatism (f; PHR; PH2); Sciatica (f; PHR); Sore (f; APA); Sore Throat (1; APA; WAM); Splenosis (f; JLH); Stomatosis (f; APA; JLH); Stone (1; PH2); Stress (f; PED); Thirst (f; APA); Urethrosis (f; PH2); Uterosis (f; JLH); Wart (f; JLH); Water Retention (1; APA; HH3; PED; PHR; PH2); Worm (1; HH3; MAD). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). None known for the fruits (PHR; WAM). 15% tannins. Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). None known for the fruits (PHR; WAM). 15% tannins. |
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