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| BLACK MUSTARD | Brassica nigra | |
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Synonyms: Brassica nigra var. abyssinica A. Braun, Sinapis nigra L. Actions: Abortifacient (f; CEB; DAW); Analgesic (f; DAW); Antidote, narcotics (f; CEB; FEL); Antifertility (f; WOI); Aperitif (f; DAW); Carminative (f; DAW); Diuretic (f; DAW; FEL; HHB); Emetic (f; DAW); Gastrotonic (f; CEB); Laxative (f; DAW); Pancreatonic(f; CEB); Rubefacient (f; DAW); Stimulant (f; DAW; WOI); Stomachic (f; DAW; HHB; WOI); Vesicant (f; DAW). Indications: Abscess (f; DAW); Adenopathy (f; JLH); Ague (f; DEM); Alopecia (f; DAW); Ameba (f; DAW); Amenorrhea (f; FEL); Angina (f; FEL; HHB); Anorexia (f; DAW; DEM); Apoplexy (f; FEL); Asthma (f; DEM); Bite (f; CEB); Bloat (f; DAW); Boil (f; DAW); Bronchosis (f; HHB; PH2); Cancer (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, colon (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, liver (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, neck (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, sinew (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, skin (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, spleen (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, throat (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, wrist (1; FNF; JLH); Cardiopathy (f; HHB; PH2); Cholera (f; FEL); Circulosis (f; PH2); Cold (f; DAW; DEM); Congestion (f; DAW; FEL); Constipation (f; DAW; FEL); Cough (f; DAW); Cramp (f; DAW); CVI (f; PH2); Dermatosis (f; DAW); Dysentery (f; DAW); Dysmenorrhea (f; FEL); Dyspepsia (f; CEB; FEL); Ectoparasite (f; DAW); Edema (f; DAW); Enterosis (f; FEL; PH2); Epilepsy (f; DAW); Fever (f; DAW; DEM; FEL; HHB); Fibroid (f; JLH); Fibroma (f; JLH); Gas (f; DAW); Gastrosis (f; FEL; PH2); Glaucoma (f; PH2); Headache (f; DAW; FEL; PH2); Head Cold (f; DEM); Heartburn (f; HHB); Hepatosis (f; JLH); Hiccup (f; DAW); Induration (f; JLH); Inflammation (f; DAW; FEL); Itch (f; DAW); Lumbago (f; PH2); Lymphoma (f; JLH); Meningosis (f; FEL); Nervousness (f; DEM); Neuralgia (f; DAW; WOI); Ophthalmia (f; DAW); Otosis (f; DAW); Pain (f; DAW; DEM; FEL; HHB); Pharyngosis (f; DAW); Phthisis (f; DEM); Pleurisy (f; DAW; FEL; PH2; WOI); Polyp (f; JLH); Pneumonia (f; DAW; PH2; WOI); Pulmonosis (f; FEL); Respirosis (f; PH2); Rheumatism (f; DAW; PH2; WOI); Rhinosis (f; DAW); Sciatica (f; PH2); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Sinusosis (f; PH2); Snakebite (f; DAW); Splenosis (f; DAW); Spine (f; FEL); Stomachache (f; DAW); Sore Throat (f; DAW); Toothache (f; CEB; DAW; DEM); Tuberculosis (f; DEM); Typhus (f; FEL); Uterosis (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; DAW; FEL; HHB); Worm (f; DAW). Dosage: Class 1 (internal; ingestion of too much can be irritating); Class 2b (external; duration not to exceed 2 weeks; not for children under 6 years. Severe burns may occur with long-term topical use) (AHP). Contraindications: children younger than 6 years; renal disease (mustard oil is absorbed through the skin). Even external poultice should be limited to 5–10 minutes pediatrically, 10–15 minutes for adults, less for sensitive patients (KOM). 15–30 minutes plaster can cause severe burns (AHP). Millspaugh has said, “unground seeds ... proved dangerous, as they are liable to become impacted in the bowel and set up a fatal inflammation†(CEB). Adverse effects: skin and nervous damage (prolonged use). Should not be used for more than 2 weeks (AEH). Avoid taking with ammoniacontaining products because ammonia with mustard oil yields inactive thiosinamine (PH2). Contraindicated in GI ulcers and nephrosis (PHR). Overdoses internally cause GI distress (PHR). Hyperthyroidism with goiter traced to the use of the isothiocyanates in mustard (APA). Delaneyite nitpickologists will doubtless clamber to put the same goitrogenic warning on all members of the mustard family as well as papaya, caper, and nasturtium. Contraindications: Class 1 (internal; ingestion of too much can be irritating); Class 2b (external; duration not to exceed 2 weeks; not for children under 6 years. Severe burns may occur with long-term topical use) (AHP). Contraindications: children younger than 6 years; renal disease (mustard oil is absorbed through the skin). Even external poultice should be limited to 5–10 minutes pediatrically, 10–15 minutes for adults, less for sensitive patients (KOM). 15–30 minutes plaster can cause severe burns (AHP). Millspaugh has said, “unground seeds ... proved dangerous, as they are liable to become impacted in the bowel and set up a fatal inflammation†(CEB). Adverse effects: skin and nervous damage (prolonged use). Should not be used for more than 2 weeks (AEH). Avoid taking with ammoniacontaining products because ammonia with mustard oil yields inactive thiosinamine (PH2). Contraindicated in GI ulcers and nephrosis (PHR). Overdoses internally cause GI distress (PHR). Hyperthyroidism with goiter traced to the use of the isothiocyanates in mustard (APA). Delaneyite nitpickologists will doubtless clamber to put the same goitrogenic warning on all members of the mustard family as well as papaya, caper, and nasturtium. |
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| BLACK NIGHTSHADE | Solanum nigrum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; DEP); Analgesic (f; JFM; PHR; PH2); Anesthetic (1; PH2); Antipyretic (f; JFM); Antispasmodic (f; PHR; PH2); Antiulcer (1; PH2); Aperitif (f; CRC); Aphrodisiac (f; CRC); Cholagogue (f; WBB); Collyrium (f; DEM); Depurative (f; KAB); Diaphoretic (f; WBB); Diuretic (f; CRC; DEP); Emetic (f; DEM; JFM); Emmenagogue (f; JFM); Emollient (f; CRC); Expectorant (f; KAB); Hypotensive (1; ZUL); Laxative (f; CRC; DEP); Narcotic (f; PHR; PH2); Poison (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Sedative (1; JFM; PHR; PH2); Tonic (f; CRC; DEP); Tranquilizer (f; JFM). Indications: Abscess (f; JFM; PHR; PH2); Adenopathy (f; JLH; ZUL); Anasarca (f; DEP); Anorexia (f; CRC); Anthrax (f; KAB; WBB); Aposteme (f; JLH); Asthma (f; CRC; JFM; PH2); Bite (f; CRC; KAB); Boil (f; DEM; JFM); Bronchosis (f; CRC); Bruise (f; PH2); Burn (f; PHR); Cancer (f; CRC); Cancer, anus (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, breast (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, colon (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, mouth (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, parotid (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, rectum (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, spleen (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, stomach (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, throat (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, tonsil (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1; FNF; JLH); Cardiopathy (f; DEP); Cerebrosis (f; PH2); Chafing (f; HH2); Chancre (f; KAB); Childbirth (f; CRC; KAB); Colic (f; KAB); Conjunctivosis (f; CRC); Constipation (f; CRC); Convulsion (f; CRC; KAB; WBB); Cough (f; CRC; PH2); Cramp (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Cystosis (f; DEP; WBB); Dermatosis (f; CRC; JFM; PH2; ZUL); Dropsy (f; DEP); Dysentery (f; CRC; WBB); Dyspepsia (f; DEP; PH2); Dysuria (f; CRC; JFM; PH2); Eczema (f; JFM; PH2); Enterosis (f; JLH; WBB); Erysipelas (f; CRC; JFM; PH2); Fatigue (f; JFM); Felon (f; JLH); Fever (f; CRC; JFM; WBB); Fit (f; CRC); Flu (f; CRC); Gastrosis (f; PHR; PH2); Gingivosis (f; ZUL); Glossosis (f; DEP; JFM); Gonorrhea (f; CRC; DEP; ZUL); Headache (f; CRC; JFM; KAB); Heart (f; CRC; ZUL); Hemoptysis (f; CRC; KAB; ZUL); Hemorrhoid (f; PHR; PH2; WBB); Hepatosis (f; CRC; JLH; PH2; ZUL); Hiccup (f; CRC; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; ZUL); Hydrophobia (f; CRC; DEP); Infertility (f; CRC); Inflammation (f; PHR); Insomnia (1; DEM; JFM; PHR; PH2); Itch (f; CRC; WBB); Jaundice (f; DEP); Leprosy (f; PH2); Leukoderma (f; CRC); Leukorrhea (f; JFM); Lumbago (f; KAB; WBB); Malaria (f; KAB; WBB); Mastosis (f; JLH); Meningosis (f; JFM; PH2); Nausea (f; CRC); Nephrosis (f; DEP); Nervousness (1; JFM; PHR; PH2); Neuralgia (f; CRC); Neurosis (f; JFM); Odontosis (f; ZUL); Ophthalmia (f; CRC; DEM; PH2); Otosis (f; CRC; JFM; PH2); Pain (1; FNF; JFM; PHR; PH2; ZUL); Parotosis (f; JLH); Pertussis (f; PH2); Proctosis (f; CRC; JLH); Psoriasis (f; CRC; DEP; PHR; PH2); Rheumatism (f; CRC); Rhinosis (f; CRC; KAB); Ringworm (f; JFM; WBB); Scabies (f; ZUL); Scarlet Fever (f; DEM; JFM); Scirrhus (f; CRC; JLH); Shingle (f; JFM; KAB); Sore (f; DEM; JFM; PHR); Sore Throat (f; JLH); Splenosis (f; DEP); Stomachache (f; HH2; JFM); Stomatosis (f; DEP; JFM); Swelling (f; JFM; PH2); Thirst (f; CRC); Throat (f; CRC); Toothache (f; DEM; JFM); Tuberculosis (f; KAB; ZUL); Tumor (f; CRC); Typhus (f; JFM); Ulcer (1; JFM; PH2; ZUL); Urethrosis (f; WBB); Vaginosis (f; JFM; WBB); VD (f; CRC; DEM); Vertigo (f; JFM); Vomiting (f; PH2); Wart (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; CRC; DEP); Whitlow (f; JLH); Worm (f; DEM); Wound (f; JFM; ZUL). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Overdoses can cause enterosis, gastrosis, headache, irritability, queasiness, and vomiting (PH2). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Overdoses can cause enterosis, gastrosis, headache, irritability, queasiness, and vomiting (PH2). |
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| BLACK PEPPER | Piper nigrum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Abortifacient (f; CRC); Alexeteric (f; DEP); Analeptic (1; CRC); Analgesic (1; JBU); Antibacterial (1; CRC; JBU; MPI); Anticonvulsant (1; SPI); Antidote, fish (f; CRC); Antidote, mushroom (f; CRC); Antidote, shellfish (f; CRC); Antiglucuronidase (1; SPI); Antileishmanic (1; PHR); Antioxidant (1; SPI); Antipyretic (1; CRC; DAD); Antiseptic (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Aperitif (1; EFS; FNF); Carminative (1; CRC; DAD; EFS); Catecholaminic (1; SPI); Diaphoretic (f; HHB; SKJ); Digestive (1; SPI); Diuretic (f; SKJ); Emmenagogue (f; DEP); Epinephrinogenic (1; SPI); Expectorant (1; RIN); Fungicide (1; CRC; MPI; WOI); Gastrogogue (1; PH2); Hepatotonic (1; PH2); HMG-CoA-Reductase Inhibitor (1; SPI); Hypertensive (1; SPI); Hypocholesterolemic (1; SPI); Hypotensive (1; CRC); Insecticide (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Larvicide (1; MPI); Mutagenic (1; CRC); Peristaltic (1; SPI); Positive Chronotropic (1; SPI); Respiradepressant (1; CRC); Rubefacient (1; DAD; DEP); Scabicide (1; PHR); Secretagogue (1; PHR; SPI); Sialagogue (1; PHR; PH2); Stimulant (1; DAD; PNC); Stomachic (f; EFS; SKJ); Taenicide (1; MPI); Tonic (f; DEP). Indications: Adenosis (f; CRC; DAA); Allergy (1; RIN); Alopecia (f; DEP); Amenorrhea (f; FEL); Anorexia (1; EFS; FNF); Arthrosis (1; CRC; DAD; DEP; PH2); Asthma (f; PH2; SKJ); Athlete’s Foot (1; HG50); Atony (f; FEL); Bacteria (1; CRC; JBU; MPI); Bite (f; DEP; SKJ); Boil (f; DEP); Bronchosis (1; PHR); Calculus (1; CRC; DAD); Cancer (1; CRC; DAA); Cancer, abdomen (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, anus (f; JLH); Cancer, breast (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, colon (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, eye (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, face (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, gum (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, liver (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, mouth (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, nose (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, parotid (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, sinew (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, throat (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, uvula (f; CRC; JLH); Candida (1; HG50); Catarrh (f; PH2); Cholera (1; CRC; DAD; FEL; SKJ); Cold (1; CRC); Colic (f; CRC; DEP); Coma (f; DEP); Condyloma (f; JLH); Constipation (1; CRC; DAD; FEL); Congestion (f; RIN); Convulsion (1; SKJ; SPI); Corn (f; JLH); Cough (1; CRC; PH2; SKJ); Debility (f; DEP); Dermatosis (1; DEP; HG50; PH2; SKJ); Diarrhea (f; CRC; DEP; PH2; SPI); Dog Bite (f; SKJ); Dry Mouth (1; PHR); Dysentery (f; CRC; PH2); Dysmenorrhea (f; CRC; FEL); Dyspepsia (1; DAD; DEP; EFS; FEL; PHR; PH2); Dysuria (f; CRC); Epididymosis (1; SPI); Escherichia (1; CRC); Favus (1; HG50); Fever (1; CRC; DAD; HHB; PH2; SKJ); Frostbite (1; SPI); Fungus (1; CRC; MPI; WOI); Furunculosis (f; CRC); Galactorrhea (f; PH2); Gas (1; CRC; DAD; EFS; FEL; PH2); Gastrosis (f; FEL; PHR; PH2); Gingivosis (f; JLH);Gonorrhea (f; DEP); Gravel (f; CRC); Headache (1; CRC; PHR); Head Cold (1; RIN); Hemorrhoid (f; DEP; HHB; PH2; SKJ); Hepatosis (f; JLH); Hiccup (f; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; CRC); High Cholesterol (1; LIN; SPI); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; CRC; JBU; MPI; WOI); Itch (f; DEP); Leishmaniasis (1; PHR); Lethargy (1; DAD); Low Blood Pressure (1; SPI); Malaria (f; CRC; DEP); Mucososis (f; PH2; RIN); Mycosis (1; CRC; HG50; MPI; WOI); Nausea (f; CRC); Neuralgia (1; HHB; PHR; PH2); Ophthalmia (f; JLH); Pain (1; JBU); Paralysis (f; CRC; DEP); Paraplegia (1; CRC; DAD; DEP; WOI); Parturition (f; CRC); Phymata (f; JLH); Prolapse (f; DEP); Respirosis (f; SPI); Rhinosis (f; SKJ); Ringworm (1; HG50); Scabies (1; PHR; PH2); Scarlatina (1; CRC; DAD); Scirrhus (f; JLH); Snakebite (f; SKJ); Sore Throat (f; DEP; SKJ); Splenosis (f; JLH); Staphylococcus (1; MPI); Stomachache (f; DAA); Swelling (f; JLH); Tapeworm (1; MPI); Tinea (1; HG50); Toothache (1; DEP; FNF); Tumor (1; CRC); Ulcer (f; JLH); Urethrosis (f; PH2); Urolithiasis (1; CRC); Vertigo (f; CRC); Vomiting (f; PH2); Wart (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; PNC; SKJ); Wen (f; JLH); Yeast (1; HG50). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP) “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Extracts (Black Pepper) — In human volunteers, 20 mg piperine increases bioavailability of curcumin 20-fold (MAB). Piperine inhibits calcium transport into the mitochondria, facilitates mitochondrial release of calcium, and stimulates ATPase activity (SPI). Piperine is more potent than D-galactosamine in inhibiting glucuronidation. (ED50 with 3-hydroxybenzo(a)pyrene = 50 μM) (SPI). Piperine both depletes uridine diphosphate glucuronic acid and reduced the rate of glucuronidation. This could lead to drug potentiation. Piperine is more toxic to houseflies than pyrethrin. A mix of 0.05% piperine and 0.01 pyrethrins is more toxic than 0.1% pyrethrin (WOI). According to Rinzler, chavicine, piperidine, and piperine are all diaphoretic (but none of them were in my database at home as such) (RIN). Ayurvedics often prescribe black pepper in a synergistic triad called trikatu, with ginger and long pepper (DEP). In addition to 0.54% mixed tocopherols in the oleoresin (including 0.1% alpha-tocopherol), pepper contains five phenolic amides that are superior as antioxidants to alpha tocopherol in vitro (SPI). Although pepper contains the carcinogen safrole, it is at very low levels compared to sassafras. EO reportedly inhibits Alternaria oryzae, A. tenuis, Aspergillus oryzae, Beauveria sp., Cryptococcus neoformans, Fusarium solani, Histoplasma capsulatum, Microsporum gypseum, Nocardia brasiliensis, Penicillium javanicum, P. striatum, Staphylococcus “albus,†Trichoderma viride, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Vibrio cholera. Alcoholic, aqueous, and ether extracts have taenicidal activity at 1:100 concentrations. Aqueous leaf extract raised blood pressure in dogs modestly (not stated whether oral or injected). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP) “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Extracts (Black Pepper) — In human volunteers, 20 mg piperine increases bioavailability of curcumin 20-fold (MAB). Piperine inhibits calcium transport into the mitochondria, facilitates mitochondrial release of calcium, and stimulates ATPase activity (SPI). Piperine is more potent than D-galactosamine in inhibiting glucuronidation. (ED50 with 3-hydroxybenzo(a)pyrene = 50 μM) (SPI). Piperine both depletes uridine diphosphate glucuronic acid and reduced the rate of glucuronidation. This could lead to drug potentiation. Piperine is more toxic to houseflies than pyrethrin. A mix of 0.05% piperine and 0.01 pyrethrins is more toxic than 0.1% pyrethrin (WOI). According to Rinzler, chavicine, piperidine, and piperine are all diaphoretic (but none of them were in my database at home as such) (RIN). Ayurvedics often prescribe black pepper in a synergistic triad called trikatu, with ginger and long pepper (DEP). In addition to 0.54% mixed tocopherols in the oleoresin (including 0.1% alpha-tocopherol), pepper contains five phenolic amides that are superior as antioxidants to alpha tocopherol in vitro (SPI). Although pepper contains the carcinogen safrole, it is at very low levels compared to sassafras. EO reportedly inhibits Alternaria oryzae, A. tenuis, Aspergillus oryzae, Beauveria sp., Cryptococcus neoformans, Fusarium solani, Histoplasma capsulatum, Microsporum gypseum, Nocardia brasiliensis, Penicillium javanicum, P. striatum, Staphylococcus “albus,†Trichoderma viride, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Vibrio cholera. Alcoholic, aqueous, and ether extracts have taenicidal activity at 1:100 concentrations. Aqueous leaf extract raised blood pressure in dogs modestly (not stated whether oral or injected). |
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| BLACK PHYSICNUT | Jatropha gossypiifolia | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Allergenic (f; CRC); Antibacterial (1; CRC); Antidote, hippomane (f; CRC); Antiplasmodial (1; MPG); Antiseptic (1; CRC); Antispasmodic (1; MPG); Antiviral (1; MPG); Cicatrizant (f; DAV); CNS-Depressant (1; MPG); Depurative (f; CRC); Ecbolic (f; CRC); Emetic (1; CRC); Hypoglycemic (1; MPG); Laxative (1; CRC); Molluscicide (f; MPG); Piscicide (1; CRC); Poison (1; CRC); Sedative (1; ZUL); Uterotonic (f; MPG); Vermifuge (f; MPG); Vulnerary (f; MPG). Indications: Anorexia (f; MPG); Arthrosis (f; MPG); Asthma (f; CRC); Bacteria (1; CRC); Bleeding (f; IED); Burn (f; CRC; DAV); Cancer (1; CRC; JLH); Cancer, lung (1; MPG); Carbuncle (f; CRC); Carcinoma (1; CRC); Catarrh (f; MPG); Cholecystosis (f; MPG); Cold (f; CRC); Constipation (1; CRC; IED); Convulsion (1; MPG); Cramp (1; MPG); Dermatosis (f; CRC); Diabetes (f; CRC; IED; MPG); Diarrhea (f; CRC; IED); Dropsy (f; CRC); Dyspepsia (f; CRC; IED); Eczema (f; CRC); Erysipelas (f; DAV); Escherichia (1; CRC); Flu (f; DAV); Gall (f; CRC); Glossosis (f;CRC); Headache (f; DAV); Hematochezia (f; CRC); Hemorrhoid (f; CRC); Hepatosis (f; CRC); Hyperglycemia (1; MPG); Infection (1; CRC; IED); Insomnia (1; ZUL); Leprosy (f; CRC); Leukemia (1; CRC; MPG); Leukorrhea (f; CRC); Malaria (1; CRC; MPG); Mastosis (f; CRC); Nephrosis (f; MPG); Nervousness (1; ZUL); Prickly Heat (f; CRC); Proctosis (f; CRC); Respirosis (f; MPG); Sarcoma (1; MPG); Sore (f; CRC; IED); Sore Throat (f; CRC); Spasm (1; MPG); Stomachache (f; CRC; DAV); Staphylococcus (1; CRC); Swelling (f; DAV); Tumor (1; DAV); Ulcer (f; CRC); Urogenitosis (f; CRC); VD (f; CRC); Virus (1; MPG); Worm (f; MPG); Wound (f; CRC; DAV). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| BLACKROOT | Veronicastrum virginicum | |
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Synonyms: Leptandra virginica (L.) Nutt., Veronica virginica L. Actions: Antiseptic (f; DEM; EFS); Carminative (1; PH2); Choleretic (f; HHB); Cholagogue (1; EFS; PH2); Depurative (f; DEM; EFS); Diaphoretic (1; EFS; FAD; PH2); Emetic (f; EFS; HHB; MAD; PH2); Hepatotonic (f; FAD); Laxative (1; EFS; HHB; MAD; PH2); Tonic (f; EFS); Toxic (f; DEM). Indications: Ague (f; DEM); Atrophy (f; HHB); Backache (f; DEM); Biliousness (f; DEM); Cancer (f; MAD); Cardiopathy (f; DEM); Childbirth (f; DEM); Chill (f; DEM); Cholangosis (f; HHB); Cholera (f; MAD); Cholecystosis (f; HHB; MAD; PH2); Colic (f; DEM); Constipation (1; EFS; HHB; PH2); Convulsion (f; DEM); Debility (f; DEM); Dermatosis (f; MAD); Diarrhea (f; DEM; MAD; PH2); Dropsy (f; MAD); Dysentery (f; MAD); Enterosis (f; MAD); Fever (1; EFS; FAD; HHB; PH2); Flu (f; MAD); Gallstone (f; DEM); Gas (1; MAD; PH2); Gastrosis (f; MAD); Gravel (f; HHB; MAD); Heartburn (f; MAD); Hematuria (f; MAD); Hemorrhoid (f; HHB); Hepatosis (f; HHB; MAD; PH2); Infection (f; DEM); Inflammation (f; PH2); Jaundice (f; HHB; MAD); Malaria (f; MAD); Pulmonosis (f; MAD); Scrofula (f; DEM); Sore (f; DEM); Stone (f; HHB); Typhus (f; DEM; MAD). Dosage: Class 1 for the dry root; Class 2b for fresh root, violently cathartic (AHP).“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates only homeopathic dosage! JAD). Traditionally, dried root is used, not fresh root. Potentially toxic (JAD). Overdoses may cause catharsis and emesis (PH2). Contraindications: Class 1 for the dry root; Class 2b for fresh root, violently cathartic (AHP).“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates only homeopathic dosage! JAD). Traditionally, dried root is used, not fresh root. Potentially toxic (JAD). Overdoses may cause catharsis and emesis (PH2). |
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| BLACK WALNUT | Juglans nigra | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; NUT); Anti-HIV (f; APA); Antiseptic (1; FAD); Antitumor (1; APA; HAD); Antiviral (1; APA); Astringent (1; APA; PED); Depurative (f; DEM); Diaphoretic (f; NUT); Emetic (f; FAD); Fungicide (1; FAD); Hemostat (1; FAD); Herbicide (1; HAD); Insecticide (1; FAD); Laxative (f; DEM; FAD; WAM); Parasiticide (1; WAM); Vermifuge (f; FAD); Vulnerary (f; FAD). Indications: Ague (f; NUT); Alopecia (f; NUT); Bedbug (1; FAD); Biliousness (f; DEM); Bleeding (1; FAD; NUT); Bruise (f; PED); Chill (f; DEM); Colic (f; FAD); Constipation (f; FAD; WAM); Dermatosis (f; NUT); Diarrhea (1; APA); Dysentery (f; DEM); Enterosis (f; DEM); Fever (f; NUT); Fungus (1; FAD); Gangrene (f; NUT); Goiter (f; DEM); Headache (f; DEM); Hemorrhoid (1; APA; PED); Herpes (f; NUT); High Blood Pressure (f; DEM); HIV (f; APA); Hypothyroidism (1; PED); Infection (1; FAD); Inflammation (f; DEM; FAD); Itch (f; DEM); Leprosy (f; NUT); Mycosis (1; APA; FAD); Parasite (1; WAM); Pharyngosis (1; APA); Quincy (f; NUT); Ringworm (1; APA; DEM; FAD); Scrofula (f; NUT); Smallpox (f; DEM); Snakebite (f; DEM); Sore (1; DEM; FAD; FNF); Sore Throat (1; APA); Stomatosis (1; APA); Toothache (f; DEM; FAD); Tumor (1; APA; HAD); Virus (1; APA; NUT); Worm (1; DEM; FAD; PED); Wound (1; PED). Dosage: Class 2d. Juglone is mutagenic. External carcinogenic effects noted after chronic use of Juglans regia, which contains juglone (AHP). Should not be used for more than a few weeks at a time (WAM). Antiseptic; contains tannins and iodine. No side effects reported (TMA, 1996). Our secondbest source of dietary serotonin, quickly broken down in the gut (where there are serotonin receptors). The combination of tannin, with all its pesticidal activities and juglone, may be pretty potent. Contraindications: Class 2d. Juglone is mutagenic. External carcinogenic effects noted after chronic use of Juglans regia, which contains juglone (AHP). Should not be used for more than a few weeks at a time (WAM). Antiseptic; contains tannins and iodine. No side effects reported (TMA, 1996). Our secondbest source of dietary serotonin, quickly broken down in the gut (where there are serotonin receptors). The combination of tannin, with all its pesticidal activities and juglone, may be pretty potent. |
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| BLADDER DOCK | Acetosa vesicaria (L.) Ã. Löve. | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (f; KAB); Anipyretic (f; KAB); Aperient (f; KAB); Astringent (f; KAB); Diuretic (f; KAB); Laxative (f; KAB); Orexigenic (f; KAB); Stomachic (f; KAB); Tonic (f; KAB). Indications: Addiction (f; KAB); Alcoholism (f; KAB); Anorexia (f; KAB); Asthma (f; KAB); Bite (f; KAB); Bronchosis (f; KAB); Cancer (f; KAB); Cardiopathy (f; KAB); Constipation (f; KAB); Dysentery (f; KAB); Dyspepsia (f; KAB); Fever (f; KAB); Gas (f; KAB); Gastrosis (f; DEP; KAB); Hemorrhoid (f; KAB); Hiccup (f; KAB); Leukoderma (f; KAB); Nausea (f; KAB); Pain (f; KAB); Scabies (f; KAB); Snakebite (f; KAB); Splenosis (f; KAB); Sting (f; GHA); Toothache (f; KAB); Vomiting (f; KAB). Dosage: High oxalate content dangerous to cattle and susceptible humans. Contraindications: High oxalate content dangerous to cattle and susceptible humans. |
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| BLADDERWORT | Utricularia vulgaris | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antiinflammatory (1; PH2); Antispasmodic (1; PH2); Choleretic (1; PH2); Diuretic (1; PH2). Indications: Burn (f; PH2); Cramp (1; PH2); Dermatosis (f; PH2); Inflammation (1; PH2); Mucososis (f; PH2); UTI (f; PH2); Water Retention (1; PH2). 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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| BLESSED THISTLE | Cnicus benedictus | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Allergenic (1; APA); Analgesic (f; APA); Antibacterial (1; APA; CAN; PED); Antidiarrheic (1; CAN); Antiedemic (1; CAN; PH2); Antihemorrhagic (f; PNC); Antigonadotropic (1; CAN); Antiinflammatory (1; APA; CAN; SKY); Antileukemic (1; CAN); Antipyretic (f; CAN); Antiseptic (1; APA; PH2; PNC; WBB); Antitumor (1; APA; CAN; PH2); Aperitif (1; APA; PH2; VVG); Astringent (1; CAN); Bitter (1; APA; PED; PH2; PNC); Carminative (1; BGB); Cholagogue (1; BGB; PH2; PHR; VVG); Choleretic (1; APA); Contraceptive (f; WBB); Cytotoxic (1; PH2); Depurative (f; EFS); Diaphoretic (f; APA; FAD; PED; WBB); Diuretic (f; EFS;FAD; PH2); Emetic (f; PED; WBB); Emmenagogue (f; APA; EFS; PED); Expectorant (f; PNC); Fibrinolytic (1; APA); Gastrogogue (2; APA; KOM; PH2; VVG); Hemostat (1; APA; WBB); Lactagogue (f; APA; FAD; PED); Sialagogue (2; APA; KOM; PH2; SKY); Stimulant (f; PED); Stomachic (1; CAN; PNC; VVG); Swelling (1; PH2); Tonic (f; VVG; WBB); Uterosedative (f; WBB); Vermifuge (f; EFS; HHB; WBB). Indications: Amenorrhea (f; APA); Anemia (f; HHB); Anorexia (2; APA; KOM; PH2; SKY; VVG); Arthrosis (1; APA; VVG); Asthma (f; HHB); Atony (f; HHB); Bacteria (1; APA; CAN; PED); Bleeding (1; APA; HHB; PNC; WBB); Bronchosis (f; HHB); Bursitis (1; APA); Cancer (1; APA; CAN; WBB); Cancer, abdomen (f; JLH); Cancer, breast (f; JLH); Cancer, colon (f; JLH); Cancer, intestine (f; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; JLH); Catarrh (1; PNC); Chilblain (f; HHB); Cold (f; PH2); Colic (1; CAN); Cholecystosis (1; APA; HHB); Diabetes (f; VVG); Diarrhea (1; BGB); Dyslactea (f; APA; FAD; PED); Dysmenorrhea (f; APA; PED); Dyspepsia (2; APA; KOM, PH2; SKY); Edema (1; CAN); Enterosis (1; BGB; CAN; HHB; WBB); Escherichia (1; HHB); Fever (f; APA; CAN; FAD; PED; PH2; WBB); Gangrene (f; CAN); Gas (2; BGB); Gastrosis (f; BGB; HHB); Gout (f; HHB); Heartburn (f; SKY); Hemorrhoid (F; HHB); Hepatosis (1; APA; HHB); Hypochondria (f; HHB); Hysteria (f; HHB); Infection (1; APA; PNC); Inflammation (1; APA; CAN; SKY); Leukemia (1; CAN); Neurasthenia (f; HHB); Pain (f; APA; CAN); Plague (f; APA); Rheumatism (1; APA); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Scrofula (f; EFS); Sore (1; CAN; PH2; VVG); Splenosis (f; JLH); Staphylococcus (1; HHB); Swelling (1; CAN; PH2); Tuberculosis (1; HHB); Tumor (1; APA; CAN; PH2); Water Retention (f; EFS; FAD; PH2); Worm (f; EFS; HHB; WBB); Wound (1; APA; PH2; PNC; VVG). Dosage: Class 2b (AHP). Commission E reports contraindications: hypersensitivity to the plant and other Asteraceae; adverse effects of allergic reactions (AEH). High doses (>5 g/cup tea) may irritate the stomach and cause vomiting (AHP). Safety not established. Excessive use during pregnancy and lactation should be avoided. In view of emmenagogue citations, use in pregnancy discouraged (PED). Avoid this herb completely during pregnancy. “In view of the lack of toxicity data, excessive use of holy thistle should be avoided†(CAN). Also known as St. Benedict’s thistle, used in Benedictine. A strong emetic; vomiting can occur in overdoses. Stimulates gastric activity, avoid if you have an ulcer. Use only with medical supervision (TMA, 1996). Extracts (Blessed Thistle) — Antitumor activity reported for the whole herb; and cnicin, which also has antibacterial, antiedemic, antiinflammatory (~ = indomethacin), antileukemic effects; cnicin LD50 = 1.6–3.2 μM/kg; causing writhing (ED50 = 6.2 μM/kg). Extracts as potent an antiinflammatory as indomethacin (APA). Contraindications: Class 2b (AHP). Commission E reports contraindications: hypersensitivity to the plant and other Asteraceae; adverse effects of allergic reactions (AEH). High doses (>5 g/cup tea) may irritate the stomach and cause vomiting (AHP). Safety not established. Excessive use during pregnancy and lactation should be avoided. In view of emmenagogue citations, use in pregnancy discouraged (PED). Avoid this herb completely during pregnancy. “In view of the lack of toxicity data, excessive use of holy thistle should be avoided†(CAN). Also known as St. Benedict’s thistle, used in Benedictine. A strong emetic; vomiting can occur in overdoses. Stimulates gastric activity, avoid if you have an ulcer. Use only with medical supervision (TMA, 1996). Extracts (Blessed Thistle) — Antitumor activity reported for the whole herb; and cnicin, which also has antibacterial, antiedemic, antiinflammatory (~ = indomethacin), antileukemic effects; cnicin LD50 = 1.6–3.2 μM/kg; causing writhing (ED50 = 6.2 μM/kg). Extracts as potent an antiinflammatory as indomethacin (APA). |
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