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| YOKO | Paullinia yoko | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Anorectic (f; CRC); Antipyretic (f; CRC); Antiseptic (f; CRC); Laxative (f; CRC); Stimulant (f; CRC); Tonic (f; CRC). Indications: Constipation (f; CRC); Dysentery (f; CRC); Enterosis (f; CRC); Fever (f; CRC); Gastrosis (f; CRC); Hunger (f; CRC); Lethargy (f; CRC); Malaria (f; CRC); Stomachache (f; CRC). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| YUCCA | Yucca | |
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Synonyms: Yucca elata Actions: Antibacterial (1; PED); Antiinflammatory (1; CAN); Antimelanomic (1; CAN; SKY); Antitumor (1; CAN; PED); Astringent (1; PED); Bitter (1; PED); Depurative (f; PED); Fungicide (1; PED); Hemolytic (1; CAN); starter material for steroids. Indications: Arthrosis (1; CAN; SKY); Bacteria (1; PED); Cancer (1; CAN; PED); Cancer, skin (f; PED); Cholecystosis (f; PHR); Diabetes (f; CAN); Dysmenorrhea (1; FNF); Enterosis (1; CAN); Fungus (1; PED); Gastrosis (1; CAN); Headache (1; CAN); Hepatosis (f; PHR); High Blood Pressure (1; CAN); High Cholesterol (1; CAN); High Triglycerides (1; CAN); Infection (1; PED); Inflammation (1; CAN); Melanoma (1; CAN; SKY); Menopause (1; FNF); Mycosis (1; PED); Osteoarthrosis (f; SKY); Pain (1; CAN); PMS (1; FNF); Rheumatism (1; PED; SKY); Swelling (1; CAN); Tumor (1; CAN; PED). Dosage: Class 1 (for 4 spp. of Yucca) (AHP). Though large doses of saponins can be hemolytic and problematic, “little is known about the toxicity of yucca saponins†(LRNP, March 1994). Overdoses may cause loose stools (SKY). Extracts (Yucca) — “Concentrated plant juice has been used topically to soothe painful joints†(CAN). Saponin-containing extracts are antiedemic, antiinflammatory, and hemolytic; clinically, reported to help reduce symptoms of pain, stiffness, and swelling in 50% of 150 patients with arthritis. Onset of relief took days to months. Saponin-containing extracts clinically reduced blood pressure, abnormal triglycerides, and high cholesterol (as always, best with diet and exercise). Extracts also reported to improve circulation and GI function, and to relieve headache. “Yucca saponins are regarded to be a safe supplement since they are not thought to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, thereby reducing the dangers of systemic hemolytic activity... No known problems with the use of yucca during pregnancy and lactation†(CAN). Polysaccharide-containing extract of Y. glauca has antimelanomic activity. Contraindications: Class 1 (for 4 spp. of Yucca) (AHP). Though large doses of saponins can be hemolytic and problematic, “little is known about the toxicity of yucca saponins†(LRNP, March 1994). Overdoses may cause loose stools (SKY). Extracts (Yucca) — “Concentrated plant juice has been used topically to soothe painful joints†(CAN). Saponin-containing extracts are antiedemic, antiinflammatory, and hemolytic; clinically, reported to help reduce symptoms of pain, stiffness, and swelling in 50% of 150 patients with arthritis. Onset of relief took days to months. Saponin-containing extracts clinically reduced blood pressure, abnormal triglycerides, and high cholesterol (as always, best with diet and exercise). Extracts also reported to improve circulation and GI function, and to relieve headache. “Yucca saponins are regarded to be a safe supplement since they are not thought to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, thereby reducing the dangers of systemic hemolytic activity... No known problems with the use of yucca during pregnancy and lactation†(CAN). Polysaccharide-containing extract of Y. glauca has antimelanomic activity. |
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| ZEDOARY | Curcuma zedoaria | |
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Synonyms: Amomum zedoaria Actions: Antacid (1; PH2); Antiinflammatory (1; COX; FNF); Antimutagenic (1; X3278214); Antipyretic (f; KAB; SUW); Antispasmodic (1; PH2); Antitumor (1; DAA; FNF); Aperitif (f; KAB); Aphrodisiac (f; KAB); Carminative (1; DEP; HDR; SUW; WOI); Cholagogue (f; HDR); Choleretic (1; DAA; FNF; HHB; JAD); Cox-2 Inhibitor (1; FNF; JAD); Demulcent (f; EFS; KAP; WOI); Depurative (f; KAB; KAP); Diuretic (f; EFS; KAP; SUW); Emmenagogue (f; KAB); Expectorant (1; EFS; FNF; KAP); Fungicide (1; PH2); Rubefacient (f; KAP); Stimulant (f; DEP; EFS; SUW); Stomachic (1; DEP; HHB; PH2; SUW; WOI); Vermifuge (f; KAB); Vulnerary (f; KAB). Indications: Adenopathy (f; DAA; KAB); Alzheimer’s (1; COX; FNF; JAD); Anorexia (f; KAB; PH2); Arthrosis (1; COX; FNF; JAD); Asthma (f; KAB; PH2); Bronchosis (f; DEP; KAB; KAP; PH2); Bruise (f; DEP; KAB; KAP; SUW); Cancer (1; DAA; FNF; X3278214); Cancer, cervix (1; FNF; JAD; PH2); Cancer, colon (1; COX; FNF; JLH; PH2); Cancer, liver (1; COX; FNF; JLH; PH2); Cancer, uterus (1; DAA; FNF); Childbirth (f; DEP; KAB); Cold (1; DEP; FNF; SUW; WOI); Colic (f; HDR); Convulsion (f; KAB); Cough (f; KAP); Cramp (1; PH2); Debility (f; PH2); Dermatosis (f; DEP); Dropsy (f; KAB; UPW); Dyspepsia (f; PH2); Enterosis (f; PH2); Epilepsy (f; KAB); Fever (f; DEP; KAB; SUW); Fungus (1; PH2); Furuncle (f; KAB); Gas (1; DEP; HDR; FNF; KAP; SUW; WOI); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Gonorrhea (f; KAB; KAP); Halitosis (f; KAB);Hematoma (f; DAA); Hemorrhoid (f; KAB); Hepatosis (f; JLH); Infection (1; PH2); Inflammation (1; COX; FNF; KAB); Jaundice (f; SKJ); Leukoderma (f; PH2); Leukorrhea (f; KAB; KAP); Lymphadenosis (f; KAB); Lymphangosis (f; KAP); Lymphosarcoma (1; DAA; FNF); Malaise (f; KAB); Mycosis (1; PH2); Neurosis (f; PH2); Pain (1; COX; DEP; FNF; SUW); Rheumatism (1; COX; FNF); Sore Throat (f; DEP; KAP); Splenosis (f; KAB); Sprain (f; DEP; KAB; KAP); Toothache (f; KAB); Tuberculosis (f; PH2); Tumor (1; DAA; FNF); Vertigo (f; KAB); Water Retention (f; EFS; KAP; SUW); Worm (f; KAB); Wound (f; KAB; PH2). Dosage: Class 2b (AHP), cautions about excessive use during excessive menstruation. Unapproved by KOM. “Since the effectiveness for the claimed applications is not documented, a therapeutic use of this herb cannot be recommended†(KOM). I feel that it can serve in lieu of cardamom, ginger, and/or turmeric because it shares many of the same chemicals with them. In India, it is even recommended for infants and convalescents. Not for use during pregnancy (PH2). Containing up to 0.1% curcumin, this, like turmeric and ginger, may be viewed as a COX-2 inhibitor, of potential use in Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, and cancer. Curcumol and curdione are regarded in the Orient as effective anticancer compounds, especially for cervical cancer and lymphosarcoma. Contraindications: Class 2b (AHP), cautions about excessive use during excessive menstruation. Unapproved by KOM. “Since the effectiveness for the claimed applications is not documented, a therapeutic use of this herb cannot be recommended†(KOM). I feel that it can serve in lieu of cardamom, ginger, and/or turmeric because it shares many of the same chemicals with them. In India, it is even recommended for infants and convalescents. Not for use during pregnancy (PH2). Containing up to 0.1% curcumin, this, like turmeric and ginger, may be viewed as a COX-2 inhibitor, of potential use in Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, and cancer. Curcumol and curdione are regarded in the Orient as effective anticancer compounds, especially for cervical cancer and lymphosarcoma. |
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| BANANA, PLANTAIN | Musa x paradisiaca | |
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Synonyms: M. dacca Horan., M. rosacea Jacq., M. x paradisiaca subsp. sapientum (L.) Kuntze, M. x paradisiaca var. dacca (Horan.) Baker ex K. Schum., M. x sapientum L. Actions: Antacid (f; IED); Antiaggregant (1; JNU; TRA); Antibacterial (1; AAB; TRA; WOI); Antibilious (f; IED); Antidote (1; HAD; TRA); Antidote, arsenic (f; IED); Antidote, opium (f; IED); Antihistaminic (1; MPI); Antioxidant (1; TRA); Antiscorbutic (f; IED); Antiseptic (1; TRA); Antistress (1; ZUL); Antiulcer (1; HH2; MPI; PH2); Aperitif (f; KAB); Aphrodisiac (f; UPW); Astringent (1; TRA); Cardiodepressant (1; MPI); Depurative (1; TRA; WOI); Detoxicant (1; TRA); Diuretic (1; AAB; MPI; TRA); Ecbolic (f; UPW); Emmenagogue (f; UPW); Expectorant (1; TRA); Fungicide (1; HHB; WOI); Hallucinogen (1; HHB); Hemopoietic (1; MPI); Hemostat (f; IED; UPW); Hypertensive (1; UPW); Hypocholesterolemic (f; PH2); Hypoglycemic (1; HHB; MPI); Hypotensive (1; MPI); Immunodepressant (f; ZUL); Immunostimulant (f; ZUL); Memorigenic (f; ZUL); Narcotic (1; PH2); Prebiotic (1; JNU); Tonic (1; JFM; TRA); Vasoconstrictor (1; UPW; WOI); Vermifuge (f; JFM; PH2); Vulnerary (f; KAB). Indications: Abscess (1; AAB); Acid Stomach (f; JFM); Amenorrhea (f; UPW); Anasarca (f; MPI); Anemia (1; JFM; MPI); Anorexia (f; KAB); Atherosclerosis (1; JNU); Ascites (f; KAB); Asthma (f; JFM; UPW); Bacteria (1; AAB; TRA; WOI); Biliousness (f; IED); Bite (f; JFM; MPI; PH2); Bleeding (1; IED; TRA; UPW); Blister (1; AAB); Bronchosis (f; DAV; KAB); Bronchocoele (f; PH2); Burn (1; TRA; UPW); Cancer (f; JFM; JLH); Cancer, colon (1; JNU); Cancer, nose (f; JLH; UPW); Cancer, skin (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; JLH); Cardiopathy (1; JNU; MPI; UPW; WOI); Celiac (1; WOI); Chest Ache (f; JFM); Childbirth (1; AAB; MPI); Cholera (f; KAB); Colic (f; KAB); Colitis (1; WOI); Constipation (f; WOI); Corn (f; JLH); Debility (f; JFM); Dermatosis (f; PH2); Diabetes (1; HHB; IED; PH2; WOI); Diarrhea (1; MPI; PH2; TRA; WOI); Dropsy (f; MPI); Dysentery (f; IED; JFM; MPI; WOI); Dysmenorrhea (f; IED; UPW); Dyspepsia (f; PH2); Dysuria (f; MPI; PH2); Edema (f; MPI); Enterosis (f; MPI; PH2); Epilepsy (f; MPI); Fever (f; DAV; IED; JFM); Fungus (1; HHB; WOI); Gastrosis (f; AAB; MPI; PH2); Gingivosis (1; JFM); Gonorrhea (f; JFM; KAB); Gout (f; DAV; PH2; WOI); Headache (f; JFM); Heartburn (f; IED; KAB); Hematuria (f; MPI); Hemiplegia (f; MPI); Hemorrhoid (f; JFM); High Blood Pressure (1; JFM; JNU; MPI; PH2; WOI); High Cholesterol (1; PH2); Hyperglycemia (1; HHB; MPI); Hysteria (f; MPI); Immunodepression (f; ZUL); Impotence (f; UPW); Infection (1; HHB; TRA; WOI); Inflammation (1; TRA; UPW); Itch (f; DAV; PH2); Jaundice (f; JFM); Leprosy (f; KAB); Leukoderma (1; TRA); Leishmaniasis (f; DAV); Low Blood Pressure (1; UPW); Malaise (f; UPW); Malaria (f; IED); Marasmus (f; JFM); Menorrhagia (f; KAB); Migraine (f; JFM; UPW); Morning Sickness (f; UPW); Mycosis (1; HHB; UPW; WOI); Nephrosis (f; PH2; WOI); Neurosis (f; UPW); Ophthalmia (f; KAB); Osteoporosis (1; JNU); Otosis (f; DAV; KAB; UPW); Pain (f; JFM; MPI; PH2); Pertussis (f; SKJ); Pharyngosis (f; PH2); Pulmonosis (1; JFM); Rheumatism (1; TRA; UPW); Rhinosis (f; JLH); Ringworm (f; UPW); Scabies (f; PH2); Shingles (f; JFM); Smallpox (f; MPI); Snakebite (f; JFM; PH2); Sore (f; JFM; JLH); Sore Throat (f; JFM); Sprue (1; WOI); Sting (f; JFM; KAB); Stomachache (f; UPW); Strangury (f; KAB); Stress (1; ZUL); Stroke (1; JNU); Swelling (f; MPI); Thirst (f; KAB; PH2); Toothache (f; UPW); Tuberculosis (1; AAB; DAV; KAB); Ulcer (1; AAB; HH2; MPI; PH2); Uremia (f; MPI; WOI); Urticaria (f; DAV); Uterosis (f; KAB); Vaginosis (f; KAB); VD (f; JFM); Vomiting (f; MPI); Wart (f; JLH); Water Retention (1; AAB; MPI; TRA); Worm (1; JFM; MPI; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM).“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM).“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). |
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| Macdonald`s eye | Gallinsoga parviflora | |
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Synonyms: gallant soldier Actions: antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, nematicidal, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, urease, α-glucosidase, lipoxygenase, hepatoprotective and hypoglycemic activities Indications: Galinsogais an important genus of Asteraceae family, and exhibits a variety of pharmacological properties. G. parviflorais an important member of this genus. Various extracts and chemical compounds of the plant have shown antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, urease, α-glucosidase, hepatoprotective, nematicidal and hypoglycaemic activities. Its phytochemical composition indicates the presence of flavonoids, aromatic esters, caffeic acid derivatives, diterpenoids and phenolic acid derivatives. A large number of compounds have been isolated from G. parviflora Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| Macdonald`s eye | Gallinsoga parviflora | |
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Synonyms: gallant soldier Actions: antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, nematicidal, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, urease, α-glucosidase, lipoxygenase, hepatoprotective and hypoglycemic activities Indications: Galinsogais an important genus of Asteraceae family, and exhibits a variety of pharmacological properties. G. parviflorais an important member of this genus. Various extracts and chemical compounds of the plant have shown antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, urease, α-glucosidase, hepatoprotective, nematicidal and hypoglycaemic activities. Its phytochemical composition indicates the presence of flavonoids, aromatic esters, caffeic acid derivatives, diterpenoids and phenolic acid derivatives. A large number of compounds have been isolated from G. parviflora Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| Sodom apple | Solanum Incanum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Indications: Many of the medicinal uses of Solanum incanum are based on its analgesic properties. Throughout tropical Africa a sore throat, angina, stomach-ache, colic, headache, painful menstruation, liver pain and pain caused by onchocerciasis, pleurisy, pneumonia and rheumatism are treated with Solanum incanum. For these purposes, leaf, root and fruit decoctions are gargled or drunk, roots are chewed and sap swallowed, leaf paste, root infusions and pounded fruits are applied externally or rubbed into scarifications, leaf sap is used for washing painful areas, and ash of burnt plants is mixed with fat and applied externally. For relief of toothache a root infusion is used as mouth wash, fruit or root is rubbed on the gums or smoke of burning seeds is inhaled. Hiccups are suppressed by licking a mixture of the ash of burned leaves and salt. Another widespread use of Solanum incanum is in the treatment of venereal diseases. Root powder is mixed with food or rubbed into scarifications, root infusions or decoctions are drunk, roasted pulverized roots are taken in water, leaf decoctions and fruit sap are drunk, and fruit sap is applied externally. Different plant parts are also widely used in the treatment of skin problems, including skin infections, whitlow, ringworm, burns, sores, rashes, wounds, warts, carbuncles, ulcers and benign tumours. In Senegal a maceration of the leaves is used as an eye bath to cure ophthalmia; in Malawi fruit sap is rubbed into scarifications around the eye to treat conjunctivitis. In Senegal pounded seeds are mixed with pulped fruits to massage aching ears. In Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa extracts of leaves or flowers are used as ear drops to cure inflammations. In Senegal, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe different plant parts are used to treat snakebites: a decoction of the roots is drunk, roots are chewed and sap is swallowed, and young chewed leaves or pulped fresh roots are applied to the bite wound. In Niger, Sudan, Rwanda and Namibia the fruits are used as an ingredient of arrow poison and in Mozambique of fish poison. In Ethiopia fruit sap is mixed with butter and applied to cattle to control ticks. Selection for larger, less toxic fruits and leaves has taken place over time and whereas the wild types produce small, bitter and toxic fruits, cultivated types are available, especially in West Africa, of which the fruits and leaves can be safely eaten in soup and as a vegetable. Leaves are added to soup to improve the flavour. The large variation in toxicity makes it dangerous to transfer specific uses from one region to another. The fruit and the seed are used in Africa and Asia to curdle milk and to make cheese. In Ethiopia the boiled fruits are used as soap and in tanning leather. also The plant is especially valued for its analgesic properties and it is commonly used in Africa to treat a wide range of conditions. All parts of the plant are used - usually the leaves, roots or fruits are used in decoction, or the roots are chewed or the sap swallowed. Conditions treated include a sore throat, angina, stomach-ache, colic, headache, painful menstruation, liver pain and pain caused by onchocerciasis, pleurisy, pneumonia and rheumatism When used externally, the leaf paste, root infusions or the pounded fruits are rubbed into scarifications, the leaf sap is used for washing painful areas, and ash of burnt plants is mixed with fat and applied as an ointment. Conditions treated include skin infections, whitlow, ringworm, burns, sores, rashes, wounds, warts, carbuncles, ulcers and benign tumours For the relief of toothache, a root infusion is used as mouth wash, the fruit or the root is rubbed on the gums or the smoke from burning seeds is inhaled . Hiccups are suppressed by licking a mixture of the ash of burned leaves and salt . Another widespread use of the plant is in the treatment of venereal diseases. For this purpose, the root powder is mixed with food or rubbed into scarifications; root infusions or decoctions are drunk; roasted, pulverized roots are taken in water; leaf decoctions and fruit sap are drunk; and the fruit sap is applied externally . A maceration of the leaves is used as an eye bath to cure ophthalmia . The fruit sap is rubbed into scarifications around the eye to treat conjunctivitis The pounded seeds are mixed with pulped fruits to massage aching ears . The seeds of variety `paniya` contain 3.8 - 4.8 percent of a glyco-alkaloid that is used in the synthesis of cortisone Extracts of the leaves or flowers are used as ear drops to cure inflammations In order to treat snakebites, a decoction of the roots is drunk; the roots are chewed and the sap swallowed; whilst young chewed leaves or pulped fresh roots are applied externally to the bite wound Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| Sodom apple | Solanum Incanum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Indications: Many of the medicinal uses of Solanum incanum are based on its analgesic properties. Throughout tropical Africa a sore throat, angina, stomach-ache, colic, headache, painful menstruation, liver pain and pain caused by onchocerciasis, pleurisy, pneumonia and rheumatism are treated with Solanum incanum. For these purposes, leaf, root and fruit decoctions are gargled or drunk, roots are chewed and sap swallowed, leaf paste, root infusions and pounded fruits are applied externally or rubbed into scarifications, leaf sap is used for washing painful areas, and ash of burnt plants is mixed with fat and applied externally. For relief of toothache a root infusion is used as mouth wash, fruit or root is rubbed on the gums or smoke of burning seeds is inhaled. Hiccups are suppressed by licking a mixture of the ash of burned leaves and salt. Another widespread use of Solanum incanum is in the treatment of venereal diseases. Root powder is mixed with food or rubbed into scarifications, root infusions or decoctions are drunk, roasted pulverized roots are taken in water, leaf decoctions and fruit sap are drunk, and fruit sap is applied externally. Different plant parts are also widely used in the treatment of skin problems, including skin infections, whitlow, ringworm, burns, sores, rashes, wounds, warts, carbuncles, ulcers and benign tumours. In Senegal a maceration of the leaves is used as an eye bath to cure ophthalmia; in Malawi fruit sap is rubbed into scarifications around the eye to treat conjunctivitis. In Senegal pounded seeds are mixed with pulped fruits to massage aching ears. In Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa extracts of leaves or flowers are used as ear drops to cure inflammations. In Senegal, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe different plant parts are used to treat snakebites: a decoction of the roots is drunk, roots are chewed and sap is swallowed, and young chewed leaves or pulped fresh roots are applied to the bite wound. In Niger, Sudan, Rwanda and Namibia the fruits are used as an ingredient of arrow poison and in Mozambique of fish poison. In Ethiopia fruit sap is mixed with butter and applied to cattle to control ticks. Selection for larger, less toxic fruits and leaves has taken place over time and whereas the wild types produce small, bitter and toxic fruits, cultivated types are available, especially in West Africa, of which the fruits and leaves can be safely eaten in soup and as a vegetable. Leaves are added to soup to improve the flavour. The large variation in toxicity makes it dangerous to transfer specific uses from one region to another. The fruit and the seed are used in Africa and Asia to curdle milk and to make cheese. In Ethiopia the boiled fruits are used as soap and in tanning leather. also The plant is especially valued for its analgesic properties and it is commonly used in Africa to treat a wide range of conditions. All parts of the plant are used - usually the leaves, roots or fruits are used in decoction, or the roots are chewed or the sap swallowed. Conditions treated include a sore throat, angina, stomach-ache, colic, headache, painful menstruation, liver pain and pain caused by onchocerciasis, pleurisy, pneumonia and rheumatism When used externally, the leaf paste, root infusions or the pounded fruits are rubbed into scarifications, the leaf sap is used for washing painful areas, and ash of burnt plants is mixed with fat and applied as an ointment. Conditions treated include skin infections, whitlow, ringworm, burns, sores, rashes, wounds, warts, carbuncles, ulcers and benign tumours For the relief of toothache, a root infusion is used as mouth wash, the fruit or the root is rubbed on the gums or the smoke from burning seeds is inhaled . Hiccups are suppressed by licking a mixture of the ash of burned leaves and salt . Another widespread use of the plant is in the treatment of venereal diseases. For this purpose, the root powder is mixed with food or rubbed into scarifications; root infusions or decoctions are drunk; roasted, pulverized roots are taken in water; leaf decoctions and fruit sap are drunk; and the fruit sap is applied externally . A maceration of the leaves is used as an eye bath to cure ophthalmia . The fruit sap is rubbed into scarifications around the eye to treat conjunctivitis The pounded seeds are mixed with pulped fruits to massage aching ears . The seeds of variety `paniya` contain 3.8 - 4.8 percent of a glyco-alkaloid that is used in the synthesis of cortisone Extracts of the leaves or flowers are used as ear drops to cure inflammations In order to treat snakebites, a decoction of the roots is drunk; the roots are chewed and the sap swallowed; whilst young chewed leaves or pulped fresh roots are applied externally to the bite wound Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| Sow Thistle | Sonchus oleraceus | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Indications: The plant is emmenagogue and hepatic. An infusion has been used to bring on a tardy menstruation and to treat diarrhoea. The latex in the sap is used in the treatment of warts. It is also said to have anticancer activity. The stem juice is a powerful hydrogogue and cathartic, it should be used with great caution since it can cause colic and tenesmus. The gum has been used as a cure for the opium habit. The leaves are applied as a poultice to inflammatory swellings. An infusion of the leaves and roots is febrifuge and tonic. Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| Wandering Jew | Commelina benghalensis | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Indications: The plant is astringent, demulcent, laxative and mucilaginous. The plant is used to counter infertility in women. In India it is said to be beneficial for leprosy, and in the Philippines it is used as an emollient suppository for strangury. The sap is used for the treatment of eye ailments, sore throat and burns and as a topical application for thrush in infants. The plant is used as a poultice for sore feet. The leaves are pounded and soaked in warm water and then the solution is drunk to treat diarrhoea. A decoction of the root is used for the relief of stomach disorders. The liquid contained in the flowering spathe is used to treat eye complaints. Dosage: Contraindications: |
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