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| DYSENTERY BARK | Simarouba glauca | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Amebicide (1; TRA); Astringent (1; AAB); Bronchoconstrictor (1; TRA); Insecticide (1; TRA); Locusticide (1; TRA); Pediculoside (1; TRA); Stomachic (f; JFM); Tonic (1; TRA). Indications: Ameba (1; TRA); Bleeding (1; AAB); Dermatosis (f; TRA); Diarrhea (1; AAB; JFM); Dysentery (1; AAB); Fever (f; JFM); Gastrosis (1; TRA); Itch (f; TRA); Malaria (1; JFM; IED; TRA); Metrorrhagia (1; AAB); Pediculosis (f; TRA); Itch (f; TRA); Rash (f; TRA); Salmonella (1; TRA); Scabies (1; TRA); Shigella (1; TRA); Sore (1; AAB); Ulcer (1; TRA). Dosage: Mix 30 g powdered leaf with 65 ml coconut oil, gives enough for 10-day treatment (TRA); handful of bark in 3 cups water boiled 10 minutes as tea or bath (AAB); 15–60 drops 3 ×/day alcoholic tincture (steeped 15 days) for ameba. Contraindications: Mix 30 g powdered leaf with 65 ml coconut oil, gives enough for 10-day treatment (TRA); handful of bark in 3 cups water boiled 10 minutes as tea or bath (AAB); 15–60 drops 3 ×/day alcoholic tincture (steeped 15 days) for ameba. |
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| EASTERN LARCH | Larix laricina | |
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Synonyms: Pinus laricina Du Roi Actions: Analgesic (f; DEM); Antiinflammatory (f; DEM); Antiseptic (f; DEM); Astringent (f; FAD); Depurative (f; DEM); Diuretic (f; FAD); Laxative (f; CEB; DEM; FAD); Stimulant (f; CEB); Suppurative (f; DEM); Tonic (f; FAD); Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor (1; HAD). Indications: Anemia (f; DEM); Backache (f; DEM); Bronchosis (f; CEB); Bruise (f; CEB); Burn (f; DEM; FAD); Cold (f; CEB; DEM; MIC); Constipation (f; CEB; DEM; FAD); Cough (f; DEM); Debility (f; CEB; DEM); Dermatosis (f; FAD); Diarrhea (f; FAD); Distemper (f; DEM); Dropsy (f; FAD); Dysentery (f; FAD); Dyspepsia (f; FAD); Enterosis (f; CEB); Fever (f; DEM); Flu (f; MIC); Frostbite (f; DEM); Gonorrhea (f; CEB; DEM); Gout (1; HAD); Headache (f; CEB; DEM; FAD); Infection (f; DEM; MIC); Inflammation (f; CEB; DEM); Jaundice (f; FAD); Nausea (f; DEM); Nephrosis (f; DEM); Pain (f; DEM); Penis (f; DEM); Rheumatism (f; DEM; FAD); Sore (f; CEB; DEM; FAD); Sore Throat (f; FAD); Swelling (f; FAD); Tuberculosis (f; CEB; DEM; MIC); Urethrosis (f; CEB); VD (f; DEM); Vomiting (f; DEM); Water Retention (f; FAD); Wound (f; CEB; DEM; MIC). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). Sawdust can cause dermatosis. EASTERN MISTLETOE (Phoradendron leucarpum Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). Sawdust can cause dermatosis. EASTERN MISTLETOE (Phoradendron leucarpum |
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| EASTERN MISTLETOE | Phoradendron leucarpum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Abortifacient (f; DEM); Allergenic (1; CRC); Analgesic (f; DEM); Emetic (f; DEM); Hemostat (1; CRC); Hypertensive (f; CRC); Hypotensive (f; DEM); Myostimulant (f; CRC); Oxytocic (f; CRC); Panacea (f; DEM); Poison (1; DEM); Uterocontractant (f; CRC). Indications: Arthrosis (f; DEM); Bleeding (1; CRC); Childbirth (f; DEM); Debility (f; DEM); Headache (f; DEM); High Blood Pressure (f; DEM); Numbness (f; DEM); Pain (f; DEM); Pumonosis (f; DEM); Paralysis (f; DEM); Rheumatism (f; DEM); Toothache (f; DEM); Tuberculosis (f; DEM). Dosage: Not exactly covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Mistletoes are generally considered poisonous. Contraindications: Not exactly covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Mistletoes are generally considered poisonous. |
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| ECHINACEA, PURPLE CONEFLOWER | Echinacea | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; PED; PNC); Analgesic (1; DEM; FNF; PED); Antibacterial (1; PED; PNC); Antiedemic (1; PHR; WHO); Antiexudative (1; PED); Antihyaluronidase (1; BGB; MAB; PNC; WHO); Antiinflammatory (1; FNF; PH2; WAM; WHO); Antiintegrase (1; FNF; JAD); Antiseptic (1; PED); Antispasmodic (1; CAN); Antitumor (1; PNC; WHO); Antiviral (1; APA; WAM; WHO); Bactericide (1; FAD; PH2; WAM; WHO); Bifidogenic (1; AKT; FNF); Bitter (f; PED); Candidicide (1; BGB); Collagen Sparing (1; MAB); Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor (1; MAB; PH2); Fungicide (1; FAD; PED); Immunostimulant (1; CAN; PH2; WAM; WHO); Interferonigenic (1; APA); 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor (1; PH2; WHO); Phagocytotic (1; KOM; PIP; WHO); Prebiotic (1; AKT; FNF); Protisticide (1; MAB); Sialagogue (1; DEM; PED); TNFgenic (1; APA); Trichomonicide (1; MAB; PNC); Vasodilator (1; CAN); Vulnerary (1; APA; MAB; PH2; PNC). Indications: Abscess (1; APA; MAB; PH2); Acne (1; MAB); Adenopathy (1; PHR; PH2); Allergy (1; MAB); Arthrosis (f; APA; DEM; WHO); Bacteria (1; PED; PH2; PNC); Bite (f; PH2); Boil (1; APA; PNC); Bronchosis (2; APA; PHR; PH2; PNC); Bug Bite (f; APA); Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). I don’t worry about levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) as low as 60 ppm; isotussilagine and tussilagine have been reported at levels of up to 60 ppm in pallid and purple coneflower (these PAs are unlikely to cause any liver damage). Commission E reports contraindications: progressive systemic diseases (e.g., AIDS, collagenosis, HIV, leucopathy, leukosis, multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, and other autoimmune diseases) (KOM). No side effects or interactions with other drugs reported (KOM). But, “There are no contraindications or adverse effects reported for echinacea products taken orally†(KOM, p. 61). People with asthma, eczema, or hay fever may prove allergic to Echinacea (WAM). Should not be used for more than 2–8 weeks, according to many authors. Other sources report contraindications: inclination to hypersensitivity, pregnancy; adverse effects: metabolic worsening in diabetic patients, dose-dependent chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, acute allergic reactions (AHP; Commission E). O’Brien contraindicates for autoimmune disorders (e.g., Hashimoto’s thyroidosis, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus). According to Parnham (1996), doses 1000 times greater than normally used may be immuno suppressive. CAN reports polysaccharide as allergenic and irritant (CAN). Positive and negative concern has been expressed about the overproduction of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) production, which is stimulated by Echinacea (CAN). TNF, in addition to its antitumor activities, is said to mediate cachexia and the manifestation of endotoxic shock (CAN). Extracts (Echinacea) — Activates immunity against herpes, influenza, and vesicular viruses (CAN). Polysaccharide fraction about half as active, as antiedemic and antiinflammatory, as indomethacin (CAN). Modestly antibacterial against Proteus and Staphylococcus (CAN). Antibacterial, antiviral, immunostimulating activities due largely to alkalies, caught acid derivatives (such as cichoric acid and echinosides), glycoproteins, and polysaccharides (PH2). Extracts of E. angustifolia inhibit Trichomonas in vitro (PNC). Echinacin inhibits bacterial formation of hyaluronidase (PNC). Cichoric acid inhibits viral integrase, which, ironically, may be useful in the contraindicated AIDS and HIV. Arabinogalactan stimulates macrophages to produce interferon-beta, interleukin (IL) 1, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-alpha, as well as T cell production in vitro (PH2). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). I don’t worry about levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) as low as 60 ppm; isotussilagine and tussilagine have been reported at levels of up to 60 ppm in pallid and purple coneflower (these PAs are unlikely to cause any liver damage). Commission E reports contraindications: progressive systemic diseases (e.g., AIDS, collagenosis, HIV, leucopathy, leukosis, multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, and other autoimmune diseases) (KOM). No side effects or interactions with other drugs reported (KOM). But, “There are no contraindications or adverse effects reported for echinacea products taken orally†(KOM, p. 61). People with asthma, eczema, or hay fever may prove allergic to Echinacea (WAM). Should not be used for more than 2–8 weeks, according to many authors. Other sources report contraindications: inclination to hypersensitivity, pregnancy; adverse effects: metabolic worsening in diabetic patients, dose-dependent chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, acute allergic reactions (AHP; Commission E). O’Brien contraindicates for autoimmune disorders (e.g., Hashimoto’s thyroidosis, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus). According to Parnham (1996), doses 1000 times greater than normally used may be immuno suppressive. CAN reports polysaccharide as allergenic and irritant (CAN). Positive and negative concern has been expressed about the overproduction of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) production, which is stimulated by Echinacea (CAN). TNF, in addition to its antitumor activities, is said to mediate cachexia and the manifestation of endotoxic shock (CAN). Extracts (Echinacea) — Activates immunity against herpes, influenza, and vesicular viruses (CAN). Polysaccharide fraction about half as active, as antiedemic and antiinflammatory, as indomethacin (CAN). Modestly antibacterial against Proteus and Staphylococcus (CAN). Antibacterial, antiviral, immunostimulating activities due largely to alkalies, caught acid derivatives (such as cichoric acid and echinosides), glycoproteins, and polysaccharides (PH2). Extracts of E. angustifolia inhibit Trichomonas in vitro (PNC). Echinacin inhibits bacterial formation of hyaluronidase (PNC). Cichoric acid inhibits viral integrase, which, ironically, may be useful in the contraindicated AIDS and HIV. Arabinogalactan stimulates macrophages to produce interferon-beta, interleukin (IL) 1, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-alpha, as well as T cell production in vitro (PH2). |
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| ECLIPTA | Eclipta prostrata | |
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Synonyms: Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk., E. punctata L., Verbesina alba L., Verbesina prostrata L Actions: Alexeteric (f; KAB); Alterative (f; KAP); Analgesic (f; AKT; KAB; WOI); Anthelminthic (f; KAB); Antibacterial (1; ZUL); Antiinflammatory (1; AKT; ZUL); Antipyretic (f; KAB); Antiseptic (1; SUW; ZUL); Antispasmodic (1; ZUL); Antiviral (1; KAP; ZUL); Astringent (1; FAD); Bitter (f; KAB); Candidicide (1; ZUL); Cardiotonic (1; ZUL); Deobstruent (f; KAB; KAP; SUW; ZUL); Depurative (f; DAV); Emetic (f; SUW; ZUL); Expectorant (f; KAB); Hepatoprotective (1; AKT; ZUL); Hepatotonic (f; KAB); Hypotensive (1; AKT); Immunostimulant (1; FAD); Laxative (f; SUW; ZUL); Lipogenic (f; KAB); Lipoxygenase Inhibitor (1; ZUL); Philtre (f; ZUL); Propecic (1; AKT; KAB); Stomachic (f; KAB); Tonic (f; KAB; SUW; ZUL); Vermicide (1; ZUL). Indications: Abortion (f; KAB); Abscess (f; FAD); Adenopathy (f; KAP); Albuminuria (f; DAV); Alopecia (f; AKT); Anemia (f; KAB); Asthma (f; DAV; KAB); Bacteria (1; ZUL); Bleeding (1; FAD); Bronchosis (f; KAB); Candida (1; ZUL); Cardiopathy (1; KAB; ZUL); Catarrh (f; FAD; KAB; SUW; WOI); Childbirth (f; ZUL); Cirrhosis (f; AKT); Complexion (f; KAB); Conjunctivosis (f; AKT); Constipation (f; KAB; ZUL); Copremesis (f; DAV); Cough (f; DAV); Cramp (1; ZUL); Dermatosis (f; KAB; ZUL); Dropsy (f; KAB); Dysentery (f; FAD); Dyspepsia (f; DAV); Elephantiasis (f; DAV; KAB); Enterorrhagia (1; DAV); Enterosis (f; KAB); Fever (f; KAB); Gingivosis (f; FAD; KAB); Gray Hair (f; AKT; KAP); Headache (f; DAV; FAD; KAB); Hemicrania (f; KAB); Hepatosis (1; AKT; KAB; SUW; ZUL); Hernia (f; KAB); High Blood Pressure (1; AKT); Immunodepression (1; FAD); Infection (1; ZUL); Inflammation (1; AKT; KAB; ZUL); Itch (f; KAB); Jaundice (2; KAB; SUW; ZUL); Leprosy (f; ZUL); Leukoderma (f; KAB); Lumbago (f; DAV); Marasmus (f; DAV); Migraine (f; AKT); Miscarriage (f; KAB); Nyctalopia (f; KAB); Odontosis (f; FAD; KAB); Ophthalmia (f; AKT; KAB); Otosis (f; AKT); Pain (f; AKT; KAB; WOI); Pertussis (f; DAV); Rhinosis (f; AKT); Shigellosis (1; ZUL); Sinusosis (f; AKT); Snakebite (1; ZUL); Sore (1; KAB; SUW; ZUL); Splenosis (f; KAB; SUW; ZUL); Sting (f; KAB; SUW); Stomatosis (f; KAB); Stress (f’ AKT); Swelling (f; KAB); Syphilis (f; KAB); Tinnitus (f; AKT); Toothache (f; DAV; FAD; KAB); Uterosis (f; KAB); VD (f; KAB); Vertigo (f; AKT; DAV; KAB); Virus (1; KAP; ZUL); Worm (1; ZUL); Wound (f; KAB; SUW; ZUL); Yeast (1; ZUL). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| EGGPLANT | Solanum melongena | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antianaphylactic (1; X11352546); Antiatherosclerotic (1; X4140788); Antibacterial (1; DAA); Anticholinesterase (1; DAA); Antidote, mushroom (f; DAA); Antioxidant (1; JNU; X10100509); Antisarcomic (1; X9581517); Antiseptic (1; UPW); Carminative (f; EFS); Goitrogenic (f; WOI); Hypocholesterolemic (1; DAA; X10973133); Hypolipidemic (1; X9650725); Hypotensive (1; UPW); Narcotic (f; WOI); Proteinase Inhibitor (1; X1225945); Sialagogue (f; WOI); Stimulant (f; WOI); Trypsin Inhibitor (1; X874580). Indications: Abscess (f; DAA); Anaphylaxis (1; X11352546); Asthma (1; JNU; WOI); Atherosclerosis (1; X4140788); Bacteria (1; DAA); Bite (f; UPW); Bleeding (f; DAA); Bronchosis (f; WOI); Cancer (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, skin (1; FNF; JLH); Cholera (f; WOI); Cystosis (f; DAA); Dermatosis (1; FNF; JLH; UPW); Dysuria (f; WOI); Enterosis (f; DAA); Gas (f; EFS); Hemorrhoid (f; DAA); Hepatosis (f; WOI); High Blood Pressure (1; UPW); High Cholesterol (1; DAA; JNU; X10973133); Infection (1; DAA; UPW); Mastosis (f; DAA); Obesity (1; X9650725); Otosis (f; WOI); Rhinosis (f; WOI); Sarcoma (1; X9581517); Snakebite (f; UPW); Sore (f; JLH); Syphilis (f; UPW); Toothache (f; DAA); VD (f; UPW); Wart (1; FNF; JLH); Whitlow (f; FNF; JLH); Wrinkle (1; JNU). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| ELDERBERRY | Sambucus canadensis | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; CRC); Analgesic (f; CRC); Antiinflammatory (1; JNU); Antipyretic (f; CRC); Antiseptic (1; DEM; FNF); Antiviral (1; JNU; WAM); Aperient (f; CRC); Bronchostimulant (PIP); Carminative (f; CRC; FAD); Cyanogenic (f; CRC); Depurative (f; CRC; DEM); Diaphoretic (1; CRC; FAD; PIP; WAM); Diuretic (f; CRC; FAD); Emetic (f; CRC; FAD); Hemostat (f; FAD); Hydragogue (f; CRC); Intoxicant (f; CRC);Laxative (f; CRC; DEM; FAD); Poison (f; CRC); Secretagogue (f; FEL); Sedative (f; CEB); Stimulant (f; CRC; FAD); Vulnerary (f; CRC). Indications: Abrasion (f; CRC); Ague (f; CEB); Asthma (f; CRC); Bleeding (f; FAD); Boil (f; DEM; FAD); Bronchosis (f; CRC); Bruise (f; CRC; FAD); Burn (f; CEB; CRC; FEL); Cancer (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, breast (f; JLH); Cardiopathy (1; JNU); Catarrh (f; FEL); Chafing (f; CRC); Childbirth (f; CEB; CRC); Chill (f; CEB); Cold (1; CRC; FAD; WAM); Colic (f; CEB; DEM); Constipation (f; CRC; DEM; FAD); Cough (f; CRC); Dermatosis (f; CEB; FAD; FEL); Diphtheria (f; DEM); Dropsy (f; CRC; DEM; FEL); Dyspepsia (f; CRC); Eczema (f; FAD; FEL); Edema (f; FEL); Epilepsy (f; CRC); Erysipelas (f; CEB; FEL); Exanthema (f; FEL); Fever (1; CRC; DEM; FAD; PIP; WAM); Flu (1; JAD; JNU; WAM); Gas (f; CRC; FAD); Gastrosis (f; DEM); Gonorrhea (f; DEM); Gout (f; CRC); Headache (f; CRC; DEM); Hepatosis (f; CEB; DEM); Herpes (1; JNU); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (f; DEM); Inflammation (1; CEB; JNU); Insomnia (f; CEB); Mastosis (f; DEM; JLH); Measles (f; DEM); Migraine (f; CEB); Myalgia (f; CEB); Nervousness (f; CEB); Neuralgia (f; CEB; CRC); Neurosis (f; DEM); Pain (f; CEB; CRC; DEM); Psoriasis (f; CRC); Rheumatism (f; CEB; CRC; FEL); Rhinosis (f; FEL); Scarlatina (f; FEL); Scrofula (f; FEL); Sore (f; CEB; CRC; FAD); Sore Throat (f; CRC); Sprain (f; CRC); Stomachache (f; DEM); Stress (1; JNU); Stroke (1; JNU); Swelling (f; CRC; DEM); Syphilis (f; CRC; FEL); Toothache (f; CEB; CRC); VD (f; DEM; FEL); Virus (1; JNU; WAM); Water Retention (f; CRC; FAD); Wound (f; DEM; FAD). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). Parts of the plant may contain dangerous levels of HCN. Several cases of severe poisoning from several glasses of juice involved dizziness, nausea, numbness, stupor, vomiting, and weakness (LRNP, July 1992). Seeds somewhat toxic (WAM). Eat raw berries sparingly, or cook to reduce HCN content (WAM). Don’t eat red elderberries (WAM). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). Parts of the plant may contain dangerous levels of HCN. Several cases of severe poisoning from several glasses of juice involved dizziness, nausea, numbness, stupor, vomiting, and weakness (LRNP, July 1992). Seeds somewhat toxic (WAM). Eat raw berries sparingly, or cook to reduce HCN content (WAM). Don’t eat red elderberries (WAM). |
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| ELECAMPANE | Inula helenium | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (PNC); Anthelminthic (1; PED; PH2); Antibacterial (1; APA; PED; WAM); Antidote (f; MAD); Antiinflammatory (1; PHR; PH2; WAM); Antiseptic (1; PHR; PH2); Antitumor (1; APA); Antitussive (1; PED); Aperitif (f; EFS); Cardiotonic (f; MAD); Carminative (f; APA; MAD; PHR; PH2); Cholagogue (f; PHR; PH2); Choleretic (1; APA; MAD); Decongestant (1; APA); Demulcent (1; WAM); Diaphoretic (f; EFS; PNC); Digestive (f; APA); Diuretic (1; APA; MAD; PNC; PH2); Emmenagogue (f; MAD); Expectorant (1; MAD; PED; PHR; PH2; WAM); Fungicide (1; APA; PED; PHR; PH2); Hyperglycemic (1; CAN); Hypoglycemic (1; APA; CAN); Hypotensive (1; APA; CAN); Immunostimulant (1; APA; PNC); Irritant (1; PHR; PH2); Laxative (f; APA); Mucoirritant (f; PH2); Myorelaxant (1; CAN); Paralytic (1; PH2); Parasiticide (1; APA); Sedative (1; APA; CAN); Stomachic (f; PHR; PH2); Thrombogenic (1; PH2); Tonic (1; APA; PNC); Vermifuge (1; APA; PED). Indications: Amenorrhea (f; MAD); Anorexia (f; EFS); Arthrosis (f; APA; MAD); Asthma (1; APA; PED; WAM); Bacteria (1; APA; PED; WAM); Bronchosis (1; APA; MAD; PH2; PNC; WAM); Cancer (1; APA); Candida (1; PED); Cardiopathy (f; APA; MAD); Catarrh (f; MAD; PHR; PH2); Cholera (f; MAD); Cold (1; APA; MAD); Colic (f; MAD); Congestion (1; APA); Constipation (f; APA); Cough (1; APA; CAN; PH2; WAM); Cramp (f; MAD); Dermatosis (f; APA; MAD); Diabetes (1; APA; HHB); Diarrhea (1; MAD; PED; PNC); Dropsy (f; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (f; PHR; PH2); Dysentery (1; PED); Dyspepsia (1; APA); Dysuria (f; MAD); Emphysema (f; APA); Enterosis (f; APA; MAD); Erysipelas (f; MAD); Exanthema (f; MAD); Fever (f; EFS; PNC); Fungus (1; APA; PED; PHR; PH2); Gas (1; APA; MAD; PHR; PH2); Gastrosis (f; APA; MAD);Gravel (f; MAD); Headache (f; MAD); Hemorrhoid (f; MAD); Hepatosis (f; APA; MAD); High Blood Pressure (1; APA; CAN); Hyperglycemia (1; APA; CAN); Hypoglycemia (1; CAN); Immunodepression (1; APA; PNC); Infection (1; APA; PED; PHR; PH2); Inflammation (1; PHR; PH2; WAM); Insomnia (1; APA; CAN); Jaundice (f; MAD); Mycosis (1; APA; PED; PHR; PH2); Nausea (PNC); Nephrosis (f; APA; MAD); Nervousness (1; APA; CAN); Otosis (f; MAD); Parasite (1; APA); Pertussis (f; PHR; PH2); Plethora (f; MAD); Pulmonosis (f; MAD); Respirosis (1; APA); Rheumatism (f; MAD); Scabies (f; MAD); Side Ache (f; MAD); Staphylococcus (1; MAD); Stone (f; MAD); Syphilis (f; MAD); Toothache (f; MAD); Tracheosis (f; CAN); Tuberculosis (f; CAN; MAD); Tumor (1; APA); Ulcer (f; PH2); UTI (f; APA); VD (f; MAD); Water Retention (1; APA; MAD; PNC; PH2); Worm (1; APA; MAD; PED; PH2; PNC); Wound (f; MAD). Dosage: Class 2b, 2c (AHP). Elecampane is reportedly dermatitigenic; allergic contact dermatosis is possible. Can cause diarrhea, vomiting, spasm, and symptoms of paralysis (AEH; AHP; PHR; WAM). Not approved by Commission E, KOM, or PH2. Not for use during pregnancy or nursing (PH2; WAM). Commission E reports roots are not permitted for therapeutic use; usefulness not adequately documented. CAN cautions that sesquiterpene lactones, especially alantolactone, can be allergenic and irritant (CAN). Alantolactone is bound as a hapten to the skin proteins (KOM). May interfere with blood pressure and blood sugar therapies (CAN). Infusion is sedative (PNC). Inulin expectorant, lowers stool transit time, regulates colonic flora, and soothes inflamed tissue (PED). EO with sesquiterpene lactones bactericide, candidicide, fungicide, and vermifuge (PED). Alantolactone is antiinflammatory, anthelminthic, immunostimulant, and hypotensive (PNC). Contraindications: Class 2b, 2c (AHP). Elecampane is reportedly dermatitigenic; allergic contact dermatosis is possible. Can cause diarrhea, vomiting, spasm, and symptoms of paralysis (AEH; AHP; PHR; WAM). Not approved by Commission E, KOM, or PH2. Not for use during pregnancy or nursing (PH2; WAM). Commission E reports roots are not permitted for therapeutic use; usefulness not adequately documented. CAN cautions that sesquiterpene lactones, especially alantolactone, can be allergenic and irritant (CAN). Alantolactone is bound as a hapten to the skin proteins (KOM). May interfere with blood pressure and blood sugar therapies (CAN). Infusion is sedative (PNC). Inulin expectorant, lowers stool transit time, regulates colonic flora, and soothes inflamed tissue (PED). EO with sesquiterpene lactones bactericide, candidicide, fungicide, and vermifuge (PED). Alantolactone is antiinflammatory, anthelminthic, immunostimulant, and hypotensive (PNC). |
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| ELM BARK, EUROPEAN FIELD ELM | Ulmus minor | |
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Synonyms: U. campestris L., U. carpinifolia Gled., U. carpinifolia var. suberosa (Moench) Rehder, U. foliacea Gilib., U. foliacea var. suberosa (Moench) Rehder, U. glabra var. suberosa (Moench) Gürke, U. nitens Moench, U. suberosa Moench. Actions: Astringent (1; GMH; HHB; PH2); Demulcent (f; GMH); Diaphoretic (f; MAD); Diuretic (1; GMH; HHB; PH2); Expectorant (f; MAD); Tonic (f; GMH; MAD); Vulnerary (f; PH2). Indications: Arthrosis (f; JLH); Bruise (f; GMH); Burn (f; MAD); Cancer (f; JLH); Catarrh (f; MAD); Cold (f; HH2); Conjunctivosis (f; GMH); Cystosis (f; MAD); Dermatosis (f; FEL; HH2; MAD); Diarrhea (f; HHB; MAD; PH2); Dropsy (f; MAD); Dyspepsia (f; PH2); Eczema (f; HH2; MAD); Exanthema (f; MAD); Fever (f; MAD); Fracture (f; MAD); Gout (f; MAD); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (f; PH2); Leprosy (f; GMH); Malaria (f; MAD); Metrosis (f; MAD); Mucososis (f; HH2); Ophthalmia (f; GMH); Rheumatism (f; HH2); Ringworm (f; GMH); Scab (f;MAD); Scrofula (f; HHB; MAD); Sore (f; JLH; MAD); Syphilis (f; FEL); Tapeworm (f; FEL); VD (f; FEL); Water Retention (1; GMH; HHB; PH2); Wound (f; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not recorded for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not recorded for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). |
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| EL NENE | Solenostemon scutellarioides | |
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Synonyms: Coleus blumei Benth., C. blumei var. verschaffeltii (Lem.) Lem., C. hybridus hort. ex Voss., C. scutellarioides L., Ocimum scutellarioides L., Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. Actions: Analgesic (f; CRC); Contraceptive (f; CRC); Collyrium (f; CRC); Depurative (f; CRC); Emmenagogue (f; CRC); Hallucinogen (1; CRC); Narcotic (1; CRC). Indications: Abdominal Distension (f; CRC); Asthma (f; CRC); Boil (f; CRC); Bruise (f; CRC); Cardiopathy (f; CRC); Colic (f; CRC); Conjunctivosis (f; CRC); Cough (f; CRC); Cut (f; CRC); Dyspepsia (f; CRC); Elephantiasis (f; CRC); Foot Infection (f; CRC); Gastrosis (f; CRC); Headache (f; CRC); Hemorrhoid (f; CRC); Myalgia (f; CRC); Nausea (f; CRC); Pain (f; CRC); Parturition (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC). Dosage: Abdominal Distension (f; CRC); Asthma (f; CRC); Boil (f; CRC); Bruise (f; CRC); Cardiopathy (f; CRC); Colic (f; CRC); Conjunctivosis (f; CRC); Cough (f; CRC); Cut (f; CRC); Dyspepsia (f; CRC); Elephantiasis (f; CRC); Foot Infection (f; CRC); Gastrosis (f; CRC); Headache (f; CRC); Hemorrhoid (f; CRC); Myalgia (f; CRC); Nausea (f; CRC); Pain (f; CRC); Parturition (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC). Contraindications: Abdominal Distension (f; CRC); Asthma (f; CRC); Boil (f; CRC); Bruise (f; CRC); Cardiopathy (f; CRC); Colic (f; CRC); Conjunctivosis (f; CRC); Cough (f; CRC); Cut (f; CRC); Dyspepsia (f; CRC); Elephantiasis (f; CRC); Foot Infection (f; CRC); Gastrosis (f; CRC); Headache (f; CRC); Hemorrhoid (f; CRC); Myalgia (f; CRC); Nausea (f; CRC); Pain (f; CRC); Parturition (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC). |
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