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| SWEET CICELY | Myrrhis odorata | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (f; PH2); Carminative (1; EFS; FNF; PHR; PH2); Depurative (f; PHR; PH2); Digestive (1; PH2); Diuretic (1; EFS; FNF); Emmenagogue (1; EFS; FNF); Expectorant (f; HHB; PHR; PH2; PNC); Stomachic (f; PNC); Tonic (f; EFS; PHR; PNC). Indications: Amenorrhea (1; FNF); Anemia (f; PNC); Asthma (f; HHB; PHR); Bite (f; PH2); Cancer (f; JLH); Cancer, breast (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Chest Ache (f; PH2); Cough (f; PNC); Dyspnea (f; HHB; PHR); Dysuria (f; HHB; PHR); Gas (1; EFS; FNF; PHR; PH2; PNC); Gout (f; HHB; PHR); Induration (f; PH2); Infection (f; PNC); Mastosis (f; JLH); Pain (f; PH2); Pharyngosis (f; PH2); Plague (f; PNC); Pulmonosis (f; PHR; PH2); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Snakebite (f; PH2); Sore (f; JLH; PH2); Sore Throat (f; PH2); Swelling (f; PHR; PH2); Uterosis (f; JLH); Water Retention (1; EFS; FNF); Wound (f; PH2). Dosage: None known with proper administration (not given) (PHR). Contraindications: None known with proper administration (not given) (PHR). |
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| SWEET FERN | Comptonia peregrina | |
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Synonyms: C. asplenifolia (L.) L’Hér. ex Aiton, Liquidambar peregrina L., Myrica asplenifolia L. Actions: Astringent (1; FAD); Depurative (f; DEM); Expectorant (f; DEM); Tonic (f; DEM). Indications: Bleeding (f; FAD); Blister (f; DEM); Catarrh (f; DEM); Childbirth (f; DEM); Cramp (f; DEM); Cystosis (f; DEM); Dermatosis (f; FAD); Diarrhea (f; FAD); Dysentery (f; FAD); Fever (f; DEM); Flux (f; DEM); Gastrosis (f; DEM); Headache (f; DEM); Inflammation (f; DEM); Itch (f; DEM); Leukorrhea (f; FAD); Mucososis (f; DEM); Poison Ivy (f; FAD); Pulmonosis (f; DEM); Rash (f; FAD); Rheumatism (f; FAD); Roundworm (f; DEM); Scrofula (f; DEM); Sprain (f; DEM); Stomachache (f; DEM); Swelling (f; DEM); Tuberculosis (f; DEM); Worm (f; DEM). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| SWEET GALE | Myrica gale | |
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Synonyms: M. gale var. tomentosa C. DC., M. tomentosa (C. DC.) Asch. & Graebn. Actions: Antioxidant (1; ABS); Antiviral (1; ABS); Astringent (f; PNC; PH2); Bacteristat (1; FAD; PNC); Diuretic (f; CEB; DEM; FAD); Emetic (f; CEB); Errhine (f; CEB); Expectorant (f; CEB); Fungistat (1; FAD; PNC); Hepatoprotective (f; ABS); Insecticide (f; CEB); Insectifuge (1; ABS; CEB); Narcotic (f; CEB); Sedative (1; ABS); Sialagogue (f; CEB); Stimulant (f; CEB); Stomachic (f; CEB; EFS); Toxic (1; PH2); Vermifuge (f; CEB; PHR; PH2). Indications: Alopecia (f; CEB); Bacteria (1; FAD; PNC); Bite (f; CEB); Bleeding (f; CEB); Boil (f; CEB); Cancer (f; JLH); Cancer, anus (f; JLH); Cancer, liver (f; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cholera (f; CEB); Colic (f; CEB); Condyloma (f; JLH); Diarrhea (f; CEB); Dermatosis (f; PH2); Dysentery (f; CEB); Dyspepsia (f; PHR; PH2); Epistaxis (f; CEB); Fever (f; CEB); Flu (1; ABS); Fungus (1; FAD; PNC); Gonorrhea (f; DEM; FAD); Headache (f; CEB); Hepatosis (f; ABS); Herpes (1; ABS); Hysteria (f; CEB); Insomnia (1; ABS); Itch (f; CEB; PHR); Metrorrhagia (f; CEB); Nervousness (1; ABS); Palsy (f; CEB); Parasite (f; EFS); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Scrofula (f; JLH); Sore (f; CEB); Sore Throat (f; CEB); Splenosis (f; JLH); Swelling (f; CEB); Toothache (f; CEB); Typhoid (f; CEB); Uterosis (f; CEB); VD (f; DEM; FAD); Virus (1; ABS); Wart (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; CEB; DEM; FAD); Worm (f; CEB; PHR; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). EO is toxic (PNC). “The mixing of the plant with beer, as practiced in the Middle Ages, is said to have led to manic episodes†(PHR). Extracts (Sweet Gale) — Methylated dihydrochalcones are bacteristat and fungistat (PNC). Myrigalone- B, from the fruits, is a potent antioxidant that inhibits lipid peroxidation. It may therefore help protect liver tissue from hepatotoxins (maybe even the alcohol in sweet-gale-beverages). Simpson et al. (1996) report antiviral activity for extracts. Influenza A virus and a bacteriophage of Pseudomonas procyanea were suppressed by direct contact with the extract, probably due to tannins. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). EO is toxic (PNC). “The mixing of the plant with beer, as practiced in the Middle Ages, is said to have led to manic episodes†(PHR). Extracts (Sweet Gale) — Methylated dihydrochalcones are bacteristat and fungistat (PNC). Myrigalone- B, from the fruits, is a potent antioxidant that inhibits lipid peroxidation. It may therefore help protect liver tissue from hepatotoxins (maybe even the alcohol in sweet-gale-beverages). Simpson et al. (1996) report antiviral activity for extracts. Influenza A virus and a bacteriophage of Pseudomonas procyanea were suppressed by direct contact with the extract, probably due to tannins. |
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| SWEET GOLDENROD | Solidago odora | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antispasmodic (f; EFS); Aperient (f; FEL); Astringent (f; EFS; FEL); Carminative (f; EFS; FEL); Diaphoretic (f; EFS; HHB); Digestive (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; EFS; FEL; HHB); Expectorant (f; EFS); Hemostat (f; EFS); Stimulant (f; EFS); Tonic (f; FEL); Vulnerary (f; EFS). Indications: Amenorrhea (f; FEL); Bleeding (1; EFS); Cholera (f; FEL); Cold (f; FAD); Colic (f; FEL; HHB); Cough (f; FAD); Cramp (f; EFS; FEL; HHB); Cystosis (f; FEL); Diarrhea (f; FAD; FEL; HHB); Dropsy (f; EFS; FEL); Dysentery (f; FAD; FEL; HHB); Dysuria (f; FEL); Fever (f; EFS; FAD; HHB); Gas (f; EFS; FEL); Gastrosis (f; FEL); Gravel (f; FEL); Headache (f; FAD; FEL); Measles (f; FAD); Nephrosis (f; EFS); Neuralgia (f; FAD); Rheumatism (f; FAD); Stomachache (f; FEL); Ulcer (f; HHB); Vomiting (f; FEL); Water Retention (f; EFS; FEL; HHB). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; PH2). Might share the same contraindications as the other Solidagos. To be avoided by those with chronic nephrosis. May cause allergic reactions (FAD). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; PH2). Might share the same contraindications as the other Solidagos. To be avoided by those with chronic nephrosis. May cause allergic reactions (FAD). |
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| SWEET GRASS, VANILLA GRASS | Hierochloe odorata | |
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Synonyms: H. borealis Roem. & Schult., Holcus odoratus L., Torresia odorata (L.) Hitchc. Actions: Analgesic (f; DEM); Anorectic (f; DEM); Collyrium (f; DEM); Fumitory (f; DEM); Hemostat (f; FAD). Indications: Bleeding (f; FAD); Cardiopathy, spiritual (1; JAD); Chafing (f; DEM; FAD); Cold (f; DEM; FAD); Congestion (f; DEM); Cough (f; DEM; FAD); Fever (f; DEM); Metrorrhagia (f; FAD); Pain (f; DEM); Parturition (f; FAD); Rhinosis (f; DEM); Sore Throat (f; DEM); VD (f; DEM); Windburn (f; DEM). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| SWEET MARJORAM | Origanum majorana | |
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Synonyms: M. hortensis Moench, M. majorana (L.) H. Karst. Actions: Allergenic (f; APA); Analgesic (1; JBU); Antibacterial (1; FNF; HH2); Anticancer (1; APA); Anticonvulsant (1; FNF); Antiherpetic (1; APA); Antioxidant (1; APA); Antiseptic (1; PHR; PH2); Antispasmodic (1; APA); Antiviral (1; APA; FNF; HH2; PH2); Aphrodisiac (f; PH2); Carminative (f; APA); COX-2 Inhibitor (1; FNF); Dermatitigenic (f; APA); Diaphoretic (f; APA); Digestive (1; APA); Diuretic (1; PHR; PH2); Expectorant (f; APA); Fungicide (f; HH2); Insecticide (1; PHR; PH2); Sedative (1; FNF); Tranquilizer (f; APA). Indications: Adenopathy (f; JLH); Alzheimer’s (1; COX; FNF); Arthrosis (1; COX; FNF); Bacteria (1; FNF; HH2); Cancer (1; APA; COX; JLH); Cancer, breast (1; COX; JLH); Cancer, liver (1; COX; JLH); Cancer, pituitary (1; COX; JLH); Cancer, spleen (1; COX; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1; COX; JLH); Cholecystosis (f; PHR); Cold (1; FNF; PHR; PH2); Cold Sore (1; APA); Convulsion (1; FNF); Cough (f; PHR; PH2); Cramp (1; APA; HH2; PHR; PH2); Depression (f; PHR; PH2); Dizziness (f; PHR); Dysmenorrhea (f; APA); Enterosis (f; PHR; PH2); Escherichia (f; HH2); Fever (f; APA); Fibroid (f; COX; JLH); Fungus (f; HH2); Gas (f; APA); Gastrosis (f; PHR; PH2); Headache (f; APA; PH2); Hepatosis (f; JLH); Herpes (1; APA); Impotence (f; PH2); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (f; HH2); Influenza (1; FNF); Insomnia (1; FNF); Migraine (f; PHR; PH2); Motion Sickness (f; APA); Mycosis (1; HH2); Nervousness (1; APA; FNF); Neuralgia (f; PHR; PH2); Neurasthenia (f; PHR; PH2); Pain (1; JBU); Paralysis (f; PHR; PH2); Paroxysm (f; PHR; PH2); Polyp (1; COX; JLH); Rhinosis (1; PHR; PH2); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Sore (f; JLH); Splenosis (f; JLH); Staphylococcus (1; HH2); Stress (1; FNF); Virus (1; APA; FNF; HH2; PH2); Water Retention (1; PHR; PH2). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). The Herbal PDR suggests use of the herb, but not the salve, is okay for infants. Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). The Herbal PDR suggests use of the herb, but not the salve, is okay for infants. |
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| SWEET POTATO | Ipomoea batatas | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; DAD); Antibacterial (f; DAD); Antidiabetic (1; UPW); Antimelanomic (1; ABS); Antioxidant (f; DAD; JNU); Antitumor (1; JNU); Aphrodisiac (f; JNU); Artemicide (f; JLH); Astringent (f; DAD); Demulcent (f; DAD); Fungicide (f; DAD; UPW); Hypoglycemic (1; ZUL); Immunostimulant (1; JNU); Lactagogue (f; DAA); Laxative (f; DAA; DAD); Tonic (f; DAD; LMP). Indications: Asthma (f; DAD; LMP); Atherosclerosis (1; MPI); Bacteria (1; DAD; UPW); Bite (f; DAD; MPI); Bleeding (f; IED); Burn (f; DAD); Cancer (1; JNU); Cancer, lung (1; DAD); Cancer, mouth (f; JLH; JNU); Cancer, throat (f; JLH; JNU); Cardiopathy (1; MPI); Catarrh (f; DAD); Ciguatera (f; DAD); Constipation (f; DAA; DAD); Convalescence (f; DAD); Diabetes (1; LMP; UPW); Diarrhea (f; DAD); Dyslactea (f; DAD); Fever (f; DAD); Fungus (1; DAD; UPW); Gastrosis (f; DAD); High Cholesterol (1; MPI); High Triglycerides (1; MPI); Hyperglycemia (1; ZUL); Immunodepression (1; JNU); Infection (1; DAD; UPW); Melanoma (1; ABS); Miscarriage (f; UPW); Mycosis (1; DAD; UPW); Nausea (f; DAD); Nephrosis (f; DAD; LMP); Pain (f; UPW); Seasickness (f; LMP); Splenosis (f; DAD); Thirst (f; LMP); Toothache (f; UPW); Tumor (1; DAD; JNU); Whitlow (f; DAD); Wound (f; IED). Dosage: Of the leaf, “Toxic substances have been reported and excessive ingestion is known to cause diarrhea, even death†(UPW). LD50 (50% ethanol extract) = >1000 mg/kg ipr mus (MPI) Contraindications: Of the leaf, “Toxic substances have been reported and excessive ingestion is known to cause diarrhea, even death†(UPW). LD50 (50% ethanol extract) = >1000 mg/kg ipr mus (MPI) |
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| SWEET-SCENTED MARIGOLD | Tagetes lucida | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (1; TRA); Anesthetic (1; TRA); Antibacterial (1; TRA); Antidote, scorpion (f; JFM); Antispasmodic (1; TRA); Candidicide (1; TRA); Fungicide (1; TRA); Myorelaxant (1; TRA); Nematicide (1; TRA); Pediculicide (f; JFM). Indications: Bacteria (1; TRA); Candida (1; TRA); Cholera (1; TRA); Colic (f; JFM); Cramp (1; TRA); Diarrhea (f; JFM); Dyspepsia (f; JFM); Fever (f; JFM); Fungus (1; TRA); Gastrosis (1; TRA); Gonorrhea (1; TRA); Infection (1; TRA); Lice (f; JFM); Malaria (f; JFM); Mycosis (1; TRA); Nausea (f; JFM); Pain (1; TRA); Salmonella (1; TRA); Shigella (1; TRA); Sting (f; JFM); Stomachache (1; TRA); Streptococcus (1; TRA); VD (1; TRA); Yeast (1; TRA). Dosage: LD50 = >50,000 mg/kg (TRA). Don’t take it for more than 3 days (TRA). Contraindications: LD50 = >50,000 mg/kg (TRA). Don’t take it for more than 3 days (TRA). |
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| SWEET VIOLET | Viola odorata | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Acarifuge (1; HH2); Antibacterial (1; WOI); Antiinflammatory (f; KAB); Antimycotic (1; WOI); Antipyretic (1; HH2; KAB); Antiseptic (1; EFS; HH2; PH2); Antispasmodic (f; HH2); Antitussive (f; HH2; PH2); Aperient (f; EFS); Cerebrosedative (f; KAB); CNS Depressant (f; KAB); Demulcent (f; KAB; WOI); Depurative (f; WOI); Diaphoretic (f; EFS; PH2; WOI); Diuretic (f; WOI); Emetic (1; HH2; PH2); Emollient (f; EFS; HH2; KAB; WOI); Expectorant (1; GMH; HH2; KAB; PH2; WOI); Fungicide (1; WOI); Hemolytic (1; HH2); Hypnotic (f; KAB); Hypotensive (1; WOI); Laxative (f; GMH; WOI); Myorelaxant (f; HH2); Nervine (f; EFS); Secretolytic (f; PH2); Sedative (f; EFS). Indications: Adenopathy (f; GMH); Ague (f; GMH; KAB); Anemia (f; MAD); Aposteme (f; JLH); Arthrosis (f; HH2; JLH; PH2); Asthma (f; HH2; KAB; PH2); Bacteria (1; WOI); Bile (f; WOI); Bleeding (1; HH2); Bronchosis (1; CEB; HH2; KAB; MAD; PH2); Bruise (f; GMH); Calculus (f; WOI); Cancer (1; HH2; JLH); Cancer, anus (f; JLH); Cancer, breast (f;JLH); Cancer, colon (f; GMH; JLH); Cancer, intestine (f; JLH); Cancer, joint (f; JLH); Cancer, mouth (f; WOI); Cancer, sinew (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; JLH); Cancer, throat (f; GMH; JLH; WOI); Cancer, tongue (f; GMH; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Cardiopathy (f; GMH); Catarrh (f; HH2; MAD; PH2; WOI); Chlorosis (f; MAD); Cholecystosis (f; MAD); Conjunctivosis (f; GMH); Constipation (1; FEL; GMH; WOI); Cough (f; HH2; KAB; MAD; PH2; WOI); Cramp (f; HH2; MAD); Dermatosis (f; FEL; HH2; PH2; WOI); Dyspnea (f; MAD); Dysuria (f; GMH; MAD); Eczema (1; MAD; WOI); Enterosis (f; KAB); Epilepsy (f; GMH; MAD); Exanthema (f; MAD); Fever (1; EFS; HH2; KAB; PH2; WOI); Fungus (1; CEB; WOI); Glossosis (f; JLH); Gout (f; FEL); Gravel (f; FEL; GMH); Headache (f; HH2; MAD; PH2); Hemorrhoid (f; GMH); High Blood Pressure (1; WOI); Hoarseness (f; KAB; WOI); Hypochondria (f; MAD); Hysteria (f; PH2); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; CEB; PH2; WOI); Inflammation (1; JLH; KAB; PH2; WOI); Insomnia (f; EFS; HH2; GMH; PH2); Jaundice (f; GMH); Leukemia (1; HH2); Lupus (f; MAD); Malaria (f; KAB; MAD); Migraine (f; HH2; PH2); Milk Crust (f; FEL); Mucososis (f; HH2; PH2); Mycosis (1; CEB; WOI); Nephrosis (f; FEL); Nervousness (f; EFS); Neurosis (f; MAD; PH2); Ophthalmia (f; MAD; WOI); Pain (f; JLH; KAB; WOI); Pertussis (f; MAD; PH2); Pharyngosis (f; PH2); Pleurisy (f; GMH); Pneumonia (f; PH2); Proctosis (f; JLH); Pulmonosis (f; GMH; WOI); Quinsy (f; GMH); Respirosis (f; HH2; PH2); Rheumatism (f; GMH; HH2; PH2); Sarcoma (1; HH2); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Scrofula (f; MAD); Sore Throat (f; GMH; KAB; PH2; WOI); Stomatosis (f; HH2; MAD; PH2); Stone (f; FEL); Syphilis (f; MAD); Ticks (1; HH2); Typhoid (f; KAB); Typhus (f; MAD); Tuberculosis (f; MAD); Uterosis (f; JLH); VD (f; MAD); Water Retention (f; WOI). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). Regulated in the U.S. as an allowable flavor only in beverages (AHP). Large overdoses may impair circulation, causing dyspnea, gastrosis, and nervousness (CEB). Extracts (Sweet Violet) — TD (extract) = >1600 mg/kg orl dog (HH2). Rutin, alone, or in combination (with aesculetin, citroflavonoids, or ascorbic acid) is “promoted for the symptoms of venous and lymphatic vessel insufficiency, for the symptomatic treatment of the functional signs of capillary fragility, to treat the functional symptoms of the acute attack of piles, and for loss of visual acuity and alterations of the field of vision presumably of vascular origin†(BRU). Rutin is not very soluble, so more soluble semisynthetic derivatives may be used identically to rutin. Rutin and its derivatives are sometimes combined with alkaloids like vincamine in proprietaries for senile cerebral insufficiency. Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). Regulated in the U.S. as an allowable flavor only in beverages (AHP). Large overdoses may impair circulation, causing dyspnea, gastrosis, and nervousness (CEB). Extracts (Sweet Violet) — TD (extract) = >1600 mg/kg orl dog (HH2). Rutin, alone, or in combination (with aesculetin, citroflavonoids, or ascorbic acid) is “promoted for the symptoms of venous and lymphatic vessel insufficiency, for the symptomatic treatment of the functional signs of capillary fragility, to treat the functional symptoms of the acute attack of piles, and for loss of visual acuity and alterations of the field of vision presumably of vascular origin†(BRU). Rutin is not very soluble, so more soluble semisynthetic derivatives may be used identically to rutin. Rutin and its derivatives are sometimes combined with alkaloids like vincamine in proprietaries for senile cerebral insufficiency. |
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| SWORD BEAN | Canavalia ensiformis | |
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Synonyms: C. ensiformis var. truncata Ricker, Dolichos ensiformis L. Actions: Amyolytic (1; WO2); Antiaggregant (1; TRA); Antiallergic (1; TRA); Anticapillary Fragility (1; TRA); Antiherpetic (1; TRA); Antihistaminic (1; TRA); Antiinflammatory (2; TRA); Antimetabolic (1; WO2); Antioxidant (1; TRA); Antiviral (1; TRA); Fungicide (1; WO2); Hemolytic (1; WO2); Hypocholesterolemic (1; TRA); Mitogenic (1; WO2); Hypotensive (1; TRA). Indications: Allergy (1; TRA); Burn (2; TRA); Capillary Fragility (1; TRA); Fungus (1; WO2); Gynecopathy (f; WBB); Herpes (1; TRA); High Blood Pressure (1; TRA) High Cholesterol (1; TRA); Infection (1; WO2); Inflammation (2; TRA); Mycosis (1; WO2); Virus (1; TRA). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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