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| HOTTENTOT FIG | Carpobrotus edulis | |
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Synonyms: Mesembryanthemum edule Actions: Antibacterial (1; VVG); Antiseptic (1; ZUL); Antiviral (1; VVG); Astringent (1; VVG); Diuretic (1; VVG); Fungicide (1; VVG); Hemostat (1; VVG); Laxative (1; ZUL); Vasoconstrictor (1; VVG). Indications: Allergy (f; ZUL); Bacteria (1; VVG); Bleeding (1; VVG); Burn (f; VVG; ZUL); Candida (1; ZUL); Constipation (1; ZUL); Diabetes (f; ZUL); Diphtheria (f; ZUL); Dysentery (1; VVG); Earache (f; VVG); Eczema (f; ZUL); Fungus (1; VVG); Infection (1; VVG; ZUL); Mycosis (1; VVG); Parturition (f; ZUL); Ringworm (f; ZUL); Sore Throat (1; VVG; ZUL); Sprue (f; ZUL); Stomatosis (1; VVG); Toothache (f; VVG); Vaginosis (1; VVG); Virus (1; VVG); Water Retention (1; VVG); Wound (1; VVG). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| HOUND’S TONGUE | Cynoglossum officinale | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (f; HHB; PH2; PNC); Antispasmodic (f; EFS); Antitumor (1; DAA); Antitussive (f; PHR); Astringent (f; EFS; PNC); Carcinogenic (1; PH2); Curare (1; HHB); CNS-Paralytic (1; HHB); Demulcent (f; EFS; PNC); Emollient (f; EFS); Expectorant (1; PH2); Hemostat (f; EFS); Hepatotoxic (1; PH2); Poison (1; PH2); Sedative (f; HHB; PHR); Vulnerary (f; PH2). Indications: Adenopathy (f; JLH); Bleeding (f; EFS); Bronchosis (f; KOM); Bug Bite (f; HAD); Cancer (1; DAA; FNF; JLH); Cancer, anus (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, face (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, gland (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, lip (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, skin (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cold (f; HAD); Condyloma (f; JLH); Cough (f; HAD; HHB; PH2); Cramp (f; EFS); Dermatosis (f; KOM); Diarrhea (f; KOM; PH2); Enterosis (f; KOM); Gastrosis (f; KOM); Hemorrhoid (f; HAD); Induration (f; JLH); Insomnia (f; HHB; PHR); Myalgia (f; KOM); Nervousness (f; HHB; PHR); Neuralgia (f; EFS; KOM); Neurosis (f; KOM); Pain (f; HHB; PH2; PNC); Proctosis (f; JLH); Sore (f; HHB); Splenosis (f; JLH); Trauma (f; KOM); Tumor (1; DAA); Wart (f; JLH); Wen (f; JLH); Wound (f; PHR; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). Hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic, should under no circumstances be taken internally (PHR). Use not recommended due to toxic PAs (PNC). Though I use the KOM abbreviation, where there is no “2,†the indication was unapproved by Commission E, usually with the boiler plate disavowal, “The effectiveness of the herb for the claimed applications is not documented.†Commission E has rejected therapeutic use of Cynoglossum officinale because PAs are present and because therapeutic usefulness has not been sufficiently documented. PAs are toxic to humans, with liver damage with cirrhosis and ascites, or seneciosis, or veno-occlusive disease (VOD), reported in almost all cases of severe or fatal intoxications, from intakes of 0.5 to 3.3 mg/kg (AEH1). Cynoglossine paralyzes peripheral nerve endings in frogs. Consolicine and consolidine paralyze the CNS, and is three times more potent than cynoglossine (PHR). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). Hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic, should under no circumstances be taken internally (PHR). Use not recommended due to toxic PAs (PNC). Though I use the KOM abbreviation, where there is no “2,†the indication was unapproved by Commission E, usually with the boiler plate disavowal, “The effectiveness of the herb for the claimed applications is not documented.†Commission E has rejected therapeutic use of Cynoglossum officinale because PAs are present and because therapeutic usefulness has not been sufficiently documented. PAs are toxic to humans, with liver damage with cirrhosis and ascites, or seneciosis, or veno-occlusive disease (VOD), reported in almost all cases of severe or fatal intoxications, from intakes of 0.5 to 3.3 mg/kg (AEH1). Cynoglossine paralyzes peripheral nerve endings in frogs. Consolicine and consolidine paralyze the CNS, and is three times more potent than cynoglossine (PHR). |
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| HOUSELEEK | (Sempervivum tectorum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; EFS); Antioxidant (1; PH2); Antipyretic (f; EFS); Antiseptic (f; PH2); Antispasmodic (f; EFS); Astringent (f; EFS; PH2); Depurative (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; PH2); Hemostat (f; EFS); Hepatoprotective (1; PH2). Indications: Adenopathy (f; JLH); Amenorrhea (f; PH2); Angina (f; HH3); Aphtha (f; MAD); Bite (f; PH2); Bleeding (f; EFS); Burn (f; PH2); Callus (f; JLH); Cancer (f; JLH); Cancer, breast (f; JLH); Cancer, epithelioma (f; JLH); Cancer, gland (f; JLH); Cancer, liver (f; JLH); Cancer, nose (f; JLH); Cancer, skin (f; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cancer, thigh (f; JLH); Cancer, tongue (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Carcinoma (f; JLH); Cirrhosis (f; MAD); Condyloma (f; JLH); Conjunctivosis (f; MAD); Corn (f; PH2); Cramp (f; EFS); Cystosis (f; MAD); Deafness (f; PH2); Dermatosis (f; JLH; PH2); Diaphragmosis (f; MAD); Diarrhea (f; PH2); Dysentery (f; MAD; PH2); Dysmenorrhea (f; MAD; PH2); Earache (f; MAD); Enterosis (f; WOI); Epilepsy (f; MAD); Erysipelas (f; MAD); Fever (f; EFS; PH2); Glossosis (f; JLH); Headache (f; HH3; PH2); Hemorrhoid (f; HH3); Hepatosis (f; JLH); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (f; PH2); Inflammation (f; JLH; PH2); Itch (f; PH2); Malaria (f; MAD); Mastosis (f; JLH; PH2); Mucososis (f; PH2); Mycosis (f; HH3; PH2); Neuralgia (f; PH2); Nipple (f; PH2); Ophthalmia (f; HHB); Rhinosis (f; JLH); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Scrofula (f; MAD); Sore (f; PH2); Sore Throat (f; HHB); Splenosis (f; JLH); Sting (f; PNC); Stomatosis (f; PH2); Swelling (f; PH2); Tonsilosis (f; PH2); Toothache (f; HH3); Uterosis (f; JLH; PH2); Wart (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; EFS; PH2); Wound (f; PH2); Worm (f; PH2; WOI). 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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| HUANG QI | Astragalus membranaceus | |
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Synonyms: Phaca membranacea Fisch. ex Link. Actions: Adaptogen (1; KEB; WAM); Aldose-Reductase Inhibitor (1; MAB); Antiaggregant (1; BO2); Antianginal (2; MAB); Antibacterial (1; DAA; LAF; MAB; WAM); Antidiaphoretic (f; KEB); Antiedemic (1; LAF); Antifatigue (f; MAB); Antihypoglycemic (1; LAF); Antiinflammatory (1; LAF; WAM); Antimetastatic (1; BO2); Antimutagenic (1; KEB); Antinephrotic (1; LAF); Antioxidant (1; AKT; MAB; PH2); Antipyretic (f; MAB); Antiretroviral (1; MAB); Antiseptic (1; MAB; PED); Antispasmodic (f; PED); Antitumor (1; KEB); Antiviral (1; KEB; PH2; WAM); Bitter (f; PED); cAMP-Genic (1; MAB); Cardiotonic (2; AKT; KEB); Carminative (f; PED); Cerebroprotective (1; AKT); CNS-Stimulant (1; AKT); Diuretic (2; FAY; KEB; PH2); Enterotonic (1; AKT); Fungicide (1; LAF); Glutathionigenic (1; AKT); Glycogen-Sparing (1; AKT); Hepatoprotective (1; AKT; KEB; LAF; PH2); Hypoglycemic (1; DAA; LAF); Hypotensive (1; DAA; KEB; FAY; MAB); Immunostimulant (2; FAY; PH2; SKY; WAM); Interferonigenic (1; AKT; FAY; MAB); Interluekingenic (1; BO2); Leukocytogenic (2; KEB); Memorigenic (1; KEB; LAF; PH2); Natriuretic (1; MAB); Pectoral (f; DAA); Peristaltic (1; PH2); Phagocytotic (1; AKT; KEB); Positive Inotropic (1; KEB); Pulmonotonic (f; AKT); Saluretic (1; KEB); SOD-Genic (1; AKT); Tonic (f; FAY); Vasodilator (1; FAY; MAB). Indications: Amenorrhea (f; PH2); Anasarca (f; DAA); Angina (2; AKT; KEB; PH2); Anorexia (f; FAY); Autoimmune Disease (1; MAB); Arthrosis (f; DAA); Bacteria (1; DAA; LAF; MAB; WAM); Bronchosis (1; DAA); Cancer (1; FAY; KEB; SKY); Cancer, lung (f; PH2); Cardiopathy (1; AKT; KEB; PH2); Cervicosis (1; MAB); CFS (1; KEB); Chemotherapy (1; FAY; MAB); Cold (2; KEB; LAF; WAM); Cramp (f; PED); Debility (1; DAA; FAY); Diabetes (1; DAA; LAF; PED); Diarrhea (f; MAB); Dyspnea (1; AKT; PH2); Dysuria (f; DAA); Edema (f; DAA; PED); Encephalosis (1; MAB); Fatigue (1; FAY; MAB); Fever (f; KEB; MAB); Fibrosis (f; PH2); Flu (1; FAY; KEB; WAM); Fungus (1; LAF); Gas (f; PED); Hepatosis (1; AKT); Herpes (1; MAB; SHB); High Blood Pressure (1; DAA; KEB; FAY; MAB); HIV (1; KEB; LAF); Immune Dysfunction (1; LAF; SKY); Immunodepression (2; FAY; PH2; SKY; WAM); Infection (1; PED; LAF; MAB); Infertility (1; KEB); Inflammation (1; LAF; MAB; WAM); Ischemia (1; AKT); Leukopenia (1; MAB); Metastasis (1; BO2); Mycosis (1; LAF); Myocardosis (1; AKT; MAB; PH2); Nephrosis (2; AKT; FAY; KEB; LAF; PH2); Night Sweats (f; DAA); Pain (1; AKT); Palpitation (f; MAB); Paralysis (f; MAB); Proctocele (f; DAA); Prolapse (f; DAA; KEB); Proteinuria (1; AKT); Puerperium (f; MAB); Pulmonosis (f; DAA; PH2); Respirosis (f; DAA); Sore Throat (1; SKY); Splenosis (f; DAA); Swelling (1; LAF); Tumor (1; KEB); Ulcer (1; KEB; PED); Urethrosis (f; PED); Uterorrhagia (f; MAB); Uterosis (f; DAA); Viral Hepatosis (1; KEB); Virus (1; AKT; KEB; MAB; PH2; WAM); Water Retention (2; FAY; KEB; PH2). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). No side effects reported but “pregnant women should check with their practitioners before using.†Do not use with fever or during pregnancy (WAM). High (more than 30 g day) doses may induce high blood pressure, increased heart rate, insomnia, overstimulation, and/or palpitations (BO2). No botanist knows all the species of Astragalus, and some very toxic ones look pretty much like the innocuous ones. Some may contain dangerous levels of selenium. Extracts (Huang Qi) — Bitter extracts are antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic, immunostimulant, phagocytotic (PED). Antiviral activity perhaps synergistically due to enhanced immunity and possible enhanced interferon production. Oral doses or nasal sprays protect mice from parainfluenza type 1. Prophylactic against common cold. Also effective against Coxsackie B myocardial infections. In vitro augments interferon response and acts synergistically with administered interferon (KEB) (perhaps making it useful in viral hepatosis). At 200 mg/kg root extract (that would be 20 g in me) increases human urine output by 64% and sodium excretion by 14.5%; this could be useful in cardiac patients, and it is demonstrated effective in angina pectoris (KEB). At levels of 1.25 mg/ml aqueous extracts increases 16% the incidence of aberrant cells in vitro (MAB). LD50 astragalus = 39,800 ipr mouse (MAB), LDlo = >100,000 mg/kg orl rat (BO2). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). No side effects reported but “pregnant women should check with their practitioners before using.†Do not use with fever or during pregnancy (WAM). High (more than 30 g day) doses may induce high blood pressure, increased heart rate, insomnia, overstimulation, and/or palpitations (BO2). No botanist knows all the species of Astragalus, and some very toxic ones look pretty much like the innocuous ones. Some may contain dangerous levels of selenium. Extracts (Huang Qi) — Bitter extracts are antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic, immunostimulant, phagocytotic (PED). Antiviral activity perhaps synergistically due to enhanced immunity and possible enhanced interferon production. Oral doses or nasal sprays protect mice from parainfluenza type 1. Prophylactic against common cold. Also effective against Coxsackie B myocardial infections. In vitro augments interferon response and acts synergistically with administered interferon (KEB) (perhaps making it useful in viral hepatosis). At 200 mg/kg root extract (that would be 20 g in me) increases human urine output by 64% and sodium excretion by 14.5%; this could be useful in cardiac patients, and it is demonstrated effective in angina pectoris (KEB). At levels of 1.25 mg/ml aqueous extracts increases 16% the incidence of aberrant cells in vitro (MAB). LD50 astragalus = 39,800 ipr mouse (MAB), LDlo = >100,000 mg/kg orl rat (BO2). |
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| HU-ZHANG, MEXICAN BAMBOO | Fallopia japonica | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antiaggregant (1; LAF); Antialzheimeran (1; COX; FNF); Antiarthritic (1; COX; FNF); Antibacterial (1; LAF); Anticancer (1; COX; FNF); Antihistaminic (1; LAF); Antiinflammatory (1; COX; FNF); Antioxidant (1; COX; LAF); Antitussive (1; LAF); Antiviral (1; LAF); COX-2 Inhibitor (1; COX; FNF); Diuretic (1; DAA; FNF); Emmenagogue (1; DAA; FNF); Gonadotropic (1; DAA); Glutathionigenic (1; COX; FNF); Hepatoprotective (1; LAF); Hypotensive (1; LAF); Hypotriglyceridemic (1; LAF); Lipolytic (1; LAF); PTK-Inhibitor (1; LAF); Stomachic (f; DAA); Vasodilator (1; LAF). Indications: Abscess (1; DAA; FNF); Alzheimer’s (1; COX; FNF); Amenorrhea (f; DAA; LAF); Appendicitis (1; DAA; LAF); Arthrosis (1; COX; FNF); Athlete’s Foot (f; LAF); Bacteria (1; LAF); Boil (1; DAA; FNF); Bronchosis (1; LAF); Bruise (1; DAA; FNF); Burn (f; DAA; LAF); Cancer (1; COX; FNF); Congestion (f; DAA); Cough (f; LAF); Coxsackie (1; LAF); Cramp (f; DAA); Dermatosis (f; LAF); Dysmenorrhea (1; DAA; FNF); Edema (1; COX; DAA); Favus (f; LAF); Fever (1; COX; DAA; FNF); Flu (1; LAF); Gonorrhea (f; LAF); Gout (f; DAA); Hepatosis (1; DAA; LAF); Herpes (1; LAF); High Blood Pressure (1; LAF); Hyperlipemia (f; LAF); Infection (f; LAF); Inflammation (1; COX; FNF); Jaundice (1; DAA; LAF; FNF); Leukocytopenia (f; LAF); Lymphadenosis (1; COX; DAA; FNF); Pain (1; COX; LAF); Pleurisy (1; DAA; FNF); Snakebite (1; DAA; FNF); Sore (f; LAF); Virus (1; LAF); Water Retention (1; DAA; FNF). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). As the best source of resveratrol, a COX-2 inhibitor, this herb shares many of the activities of the so-called miracle aspirin. See also Fo-Ti, which shares many chemicals with Hu-Zhang. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). As the best source of resveratrol, a COX-2 inhibitor, this herb shares many of the activities of the so-called miracle aspirin. See also Fo-Ti, which shares many chemicals with Hu-Zhang. |
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| HWEMA | Corynanthe pachycera | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (1; PH2); Anesthetic (1; PH2); Antiacetylcholinesterase (1; HDN); Antiadrenergic (1; HDN); Antidote (f; HDN); Antiserotonin (1; HDN); Antispasmodic (1; PH2); Aphrodisiac (1; HDN); Astringent (1; HDN); Bitter (1; HDN); CNS-Active (1; PH2); CNSStimulant (1; HDN); Convulsant (1; PH2); Curare (1; HDN); Hypoglycemic (1; HDN); Hypotensive (1; PH2); Piscicide (1; HDN); Sedative (1; HDN); Sympatholytic (1; HDN); Vasodilator (1; HDN). Indications: Cardiopathy (f; HDN); Cold (f; PH2); Cough (f; HDN); Cramp (1; PH2); Diarrhea (1; HDN); Diabetes (1; HDN); Fever (f; HDN; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; PH2); Insomnia (1; HDN); Leprosy (f; PH2); Malaria (f; HDN; PH2); Nephrosis (f; HDN); Nervousness (1; HDN); Pain (1; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; EFS; KOM). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Overdoses potentially toxic, with convulsions and dyspnea. Stem bark is hypotensive and sedative (HDN). Corynanthine has twice the aphrodisiac effect on dogs as yohimbine, yet is 10–17 times less piscicidal as yohimbine (HDN). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; EFS; KOM). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Overdoses potentially toxic, with convulsions and dyspnea. Stem bark is hypotensive and sedative (HDN). Corynanthine has twice the aphrodisiac effect on dogs as yohimbine, yet is 10–17 times less piscicidal as yohimbine (HDN). |
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| HYDRANGEA | Hydrangea arborescens | |
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Synonyms: Viburnum alnifolium Marshall, V. americanum Mill. Actions: Alterative (f; CRC); Antiallergic (f; APA); Antibacterial (f; CRC); Antiemetic (f; DEM); Antiinflammatory (f; PED); Antilithic (f; CAN); Bitter (f; PED); Diaphoretic (f; CRC); Diuretic (1; APA; FAD; PHR; PH2); Emetic (f; APA; DEM; FAD); Laxative (f; APA; CRC; FAD; PED); Litholytic (f; MAD); Narcotic (f; CRC); Poison (f; CRC); Sialagogue (f; CRC); Stimulant (f; DEM); Stomachic (f; CRC); Tonic (f; CRC). Indications: Adenopathy (f; CRC; JLH); Allergy (f; APA); Bacteria (f; CRC); Bile (f; DEM); Bladder Stone (f; APA; PHR; PH2); Bronchosis (f; FAD); Burn (f; APA; DEM; FAD); Calculus (f; CAN; CRC; PED); Cancer (f; APA; CRC); Cancer, tongue (f; JLH); Catarrh (f; CRC); Cholecystosis (f; FAD); Constipation (f; APA; CRC; FAD; PED); Cystosis (f; CAN; CRC; MAD); Diabetes (f; CRC; MAD); Dropsy (f; CRC); Dysmenorrhea (f; CRC); Dyspepsia (f; APA; CRC); Fever (f; CRC); Gallstone (f; DEM); Gastrosis (f; DEM); Gleet (f; CRC); Gravel (f; CAN; CRC); High Blood Pressure (f; DEM); Incontinence (f; CRC; MAD); Infection (f; APA); Inflammation (f; PED); Kidney Stone (f; APA; PHR; PH2); Metastasis (f; CRC; JLH); Mucososis (f; CRC); Myalgia (f; APA; FAD); Myosis (f; DEM); Nephrosis (f; CRC; MAD; PNC); Pain (f; CRC; MAD); Prostatosis (f; APA; CAN; CRC; MAD); Rheumatism (f; CRC); Sore (f; DEM); Sprain (f; APA; FAD); Stone (f; CAN; FAD; MAD); Swelling (f; DEM); Thirst (f; MAD); Tumor (1; CRC; DEM; FAD); Ulcer (f; DEM); Urethrosis (f; CAN; MAD; PHR; PH2); Urinary Calculi (f; CAN); Vomiting (f; DEM); Water Retention (1; APA; FAD; PHR; PH2); Wound (f; APA; FAD); X-Ray (f; CRC). Not covered by Commission E (KOM). Dosage: Class 2d. Not for prolonged use. Do not exceed recommended dose. Cyanogenic properties (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). CAN cautions regarding GI irritation and dermatosis. Overdoses may cause tightness in chest and vertigo. Hydrangin may cause gastrosis and enterosis. And the cop-out clause. In view of the “lack of†data, use during pregnancy and lactation, and excessive use should be avoided (CAN). Extract is nontoxic in animals (PNC). Hydrangenol is allergenic (PHR; PH2). Flavonoids such as quercetin and rutin (widespread in other herbs) are said to be diuretic, to inhibit tumor formation, and to reduce inflammation. Synthesized hydrangeol derivatives are reportedly antiallergic, inhibiting hyaluronidase activity and histamine release (CAN). Contraindications: Class 2d. Not for prolonged use. Do not exceed recommended dose. Cyanogenic properties (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). CAN cautions regarding GI irritation and dermatosis. Overdoses may cause tightness in chest and vertigo. Hydrangin may cause gastrosis and enterosis. And the cop-out clause. In view of the “lack of†data, use during pregnancy and lactation, and excessive use should be avoided (CAN). Extract is nontoxic in animals (PNC). Hydrangenol is allergenic (PHR; PH2). Flavonoids such as quercetin and rutin (widespread in other herbs) are said to be diuretic, to inhibit tumor formation, and to reduce inflammation. Synthesized hydrangeol derivatives are reportedly antiallergic, inhibiting hyaluronidase activity and histamine release (CAN). |
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| HYSSOP | Hyssopus officinalis | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Abortifacient (f; EFS); Antibacterial (1; FNF; WAM); Anticapillary Fragility (1; FNF); Antidiaphoretic (f; MAD); Antiedemic (1; FNF); Antiherpetic (1; APA); Antiinflammatory (1; PNC); Antiseptic (1; APA; PH2); Antispasmodic (1; PH2; WAM); Antiviral (2; APA; FAD; PH2); Astringent (1; HHB); Carminative (1; PNC); Circulostimulant (f; KOM); Convulsant (1; APA); Decongestant (f; APA); Diaphoretic (1; EFS; WAM); Diuretic (f; EFS); Emmenagogue (f; EFS); Expectorant (1; APA; PNC; WAM); Fungicide (1; FNF; WAM); Insecticide (f; APA); Insectifuge (f; APA); Nervine (1; WAM); Pectoral (1; PNC; WOI); Sedative (f; PNC); Stimulant (f; DEP; PNC); Stomachic (f; EFS); Uterotonic (1; WAM); Vermifuge (1; DEP; JFM; PH2). Indications: Asthma (f; APA; DEM; MAD); Athlete’s Foot (1; WAM); Bacteria (1; FNF; WAM); Bronchosis (1; FAD; HHB; MAD); Bruise (f; WOI); Cancer (f; JLH); Cancer, feet (f; JLH); Cancer, liver (f; JLH); Cancer, neck (f; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cancer, throat (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Cancer, uvula (f; JLH); Candida (1; WAM); Capillary Fragility (1; FNF); Cardiopathy (f; KOM); Catarrh (f; MAD; PHR; PH2); Cholecystosis (2; EFS; PHR); Circulosis (f; PH2); Cold (2; APA; FAD; PHR); Cold Sore (1; APA); Colic (f; APA); Congestion (f; APA); Cough (1; EFS; FAD; WAM); Cramp (1; PH2; WAM); CVI (1; FNF); Dysmenorrhea (f; KOM; MAD); Dyspepsia (f; APA; KOM); Dysuria (f; WOI); Earache (f; JFM); Edema (1; FNF); Enterosis (f; PHR; PH2); Fever (2; APA; EFS; MAD; PHR); Fibroid (f; JLH); Frostbite (prevention) (f; KOM); Fungus (1; FNF; WAM); Gas (1; APA; FAD; PNC); Gout (f; APA); Hemorrhoid (1; FNF); Hepatosis (2; JLH; PHR); Herpes (2; APA; FAD; PH2); HIV (1; APA); Hoarseness (f; APA; EFS); Infection (1; FNF; WAM); Inflammation (1; FNF; PNC); Insomnia (f; PNC); Jaundice (f; MAD); Lice (f; JFM); Mastosis (f; DEM); Mycosis (1; FNF; WAM); Myosis (f; WOI); Nervousness (f; PNC); Neurosis (f; DEP; WOI); Night Sweats (f; EFS); Obesity (f; APA); Ophthalmia (f; JFM; KOM); Pharyngosis (1; APA; JLH); Pulmonosis (f; DEM; DEP; PHR; PH2); Rheumatism (f; APA; WOI); Roundworm (f; WOI); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Sore Throat (1; APA; FAD; HHB); Splenosis (f;JLH); Sprain (f; WOI); Stomachache (f; MAD); Swelling (1; FNF); Tonsilosis (f; EFS); Urethrosis (f; WOI); Uterosis (f; WOI); Varicosis (1; FNF); Virus (2; APA; FAD; PH2); Water Retention (f; EFS; MAD); Worm (1; DEP; EFS; JFM; PH2); Wound (f; APA). Dosage: Class 2b. Emmenagogue and uterotonic (AHP).“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Not to be used by pregnant women (WAM). Extracts (Hyssop) — Hyssop oil is powerfully neurotoxic, there have been several cases of epileptiform seizures. Hyssop is a convulsant because of its pinocamphone (40%) and iso-pinocamphone (30%) content; this toxicity often refers to injections. At levels of 2.5 mg/kg, injections into dogs produced almost immediate epileptiform seizures. With rats it took more than 130 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal pinocamphone was a convulsant and lethal to rats at levels higher than 0.05 ml/kg. “Even dermal administration of hyssop oil should be avoided in those vulnerable to seizures†(Tisserand, 1995). Some EOs may be hazardous to people with epilepsy, especially those EOs that are rich in artemisia ketone, camphor, pinocamphone, pulegone, and thujone. Some scientists consider ketones in general to be highly stimulant to the CNS, and hence are contraindicated for people with epilepsy (Tisserand, 1995). According to the Lawrence Review on Natural Products (September 1996), hyssop, an ingredient in cold and cough preparations, appears to exert its demulcent and expectorant effects via its EO. However, injections of the oil may be convulsant and neurotoxic at 130 mg/kg, and a rodenticide at 1250 mg/kg, probably due to isopinocamphone and pinocamphone. Pinocamphone may be present at quantities as high as 13,000 ppm, isopinocamphone at 6500 ppm. Intraperitoneal injections from 4 ml/kg to 200 ml/kg produce a generalized crisis in rats leading from CNS convulsions to death. Anti-HIV and antiviral activities need to be confirmed (LRNP, September 1996). Oral administration of the oil can also be dangerous. Three cases of clonic spasms have been reported, two adults each taking 10–30 drops each pure EO, and a 6-year-old child taking 2–3 drops a day over several days (KOM). Remember, I council in all cases against pure EO. Diosmin and ursolic acid are antiinflammatory, the latter a COX-2 inhibitor. As the best source of diosmin, it could well be a very useful herbal tea for varicose veins. On a dry weight basis, it can attain 6% diosmin. Dry hyssop of that strength would only take 10 grams to provide the 600 mg diosmin considered antiinflammatory and capillary-protective. That’s why I have it in my CapillADE. The activities of diosmin suggest that it might be most useful in several conditions, diabetic retinopathy, edema, hemorrhoid, hyperglycemia, inflammation, and varicosities, especially in concert with OPCs and the related rutin. Contraindications: Class 2b. Emmenagogue and uterotonic (AHP).“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Not to be used by pregnant women (WAM). Extracts (Hyssop) — Hyssop oil is powerfully neurotoxic, there have been several cases of epileptiform seizures. Hyssop is a convulsant because of its pinocamphone (40%) and iso-pinocamphone (30%) content; this toxicity often refers to injections. At levels of 2.5 mg/kg, injections into dogs produced almost immediate epileptiform seizures. With rats it took more than 130 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal pinocamphone was a convulsant and lethal to rats at levels higher than 0.05 ml/kg. “Even dermal administration of hyssop oil should be avoided in those vulnerable to seizures†(Tisserand, 1995). Some EOs may be hazardous to people with epilepsy, especially those EOs that are rich in artemisia ketone, camphor, pinocamphone, pulegone, and thujone. Some scientists consider ketones in general to be highly stimulant to the CNS, and hence are contraindicated for people with epilepsy (Tisserand, 1995). According to the Lawrence Review on Natural Products (September 1996), hyssop, an ingredient in cold and cough preparations, appears to exert its demulcent and expectorant effects via its EO. However, injections of the oil may be convulsant and neurotoxic at 130 mg/kg, and a rodenticide at 1250 mg/kg, probably due to isopinocamphone and pinocamphone. Pinocamphone may be present at quantities as high as 13,000 ppm, isopinocamphone at 6500 ppm. Intraperitoneal injections from 4 ml/kg to 200 ml/kg produce a generalized crisis in rats leading from CNS convulsions to death. Anti-HIV and antiviral activities need to be confirmed (LRNP, September 1996). Oral administration of the oil can also be dangerous. Three cases of clonic spasms have been reported, two adults each taking 10–30 drops each pure EO, and a 6-year-old child taking 2–3 drops a day over several days (KOM). Remember, I council in all cases against pure EO. Diosmin and ursolic acid are antiinflammatory, the latter a COX-2 inhibitor. As the best source of diosmin, it could well be a very useful herbal tea for varicose veins. On a dry weight basis, it can attain 6% diosmin. Dry hyssop of that strength would only take 10 grams to provide the 600 mg diosmin considered antiinflammatory and capillary-protective. That’s why I have it in my CapillADE. The activities of diosmin suggest that it might be most useful in several conditions, diabetic retinopathy, edema, hemorrhoid, hyperglycemia, inflammation, and varicosities, especially in concert with OPCs and the related rutin. |
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| IBOGA | Tabernanthe iboga | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Anesthetic (f; HDN); Antiaddictive (1; X10891627); Anticholinesterase (1; HDN); Antipyretic (f; HDN); Aperitif (f; CRC; HDN); Aphrodisiac (f; CRC; HDN); Cardiosedative (1; HDN); CNS-Stimulant (f; CRC); Hallucinogen (1; CRC; HDN); Hypertensive (1; HDN); Hypotensive (1; HDN); Narcotic (f; CRC; HDN); Negative Inotropic (1; HDN); Prolactinogenic (1; X10891627); Respiradepressant (1; HDN); Stimulant (f; CRC); Tonic (f; CRC; HDN). Indications: Addiction (1; X10891627); Anorexia (1; CRC; HDN); Convalescence (f; CRC); Cough (f; HDN); Debility (f; CRC); Fever (f; CRC; HDN); High Blood Pressure (1; CRC; HDN); Impotence (f; HDN); Low Blood Pressure (1; HDN); Neurasthenia (f; CRC); Ophthalmia (f; HDN); Pain (f; HDN); Toothache (f; HDN). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Toxic doses may produce convulsions, paralysis, and death from respiratory arrest while the heart keeps beating. LD50 (total alkaloids) = 350 mg/kg orl mouse, LD50 (total alkaloids) = 352 mg/kg orl rat. While ibogaine is a potent anticholinesterase agent, a strongly diluted root extract (few mg root powder/50 ml water) was still ca. 100 times stronger than pure ibogaine (comparable to physostigmine, the strongest cholinesterase inhibitor known) probably due to synergistic or additive relations with tabernanthine, ibogamine, and iboluteine (HDN). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Toxic doses may produce convulsions, paralysis, and death from respiratory arrest while the heart keeps beating. LD50 (total alkaloids) = 350 mg/kg orl mouse, LD50 (total alkaloids) = 352 mg/kg orl rat. While ibogaine is a potent anticholinesterase agent, a strongly diluted root extract (few mg root powder/50 ml water) was still ca. 100 times stronger than pure ibogaine (comparable to physostigmine, the strongest cholinesterase inhibitor known) probably due to synergistic or additive relations with tabernanthine, ibogamine, and iboluteine (HDN). |
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| ICELAND MOSS | Cetraria islandica | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antibacterial (1; APA; BIS); Anticancer (1; PH2; WO2); Antiemetic (1; HHB; PNC); Anti-HIV (1; APA; ABS; BGB); Antiinflammatory (1; BGB); Antiproliferative (1; BGB); Antiretroviral (1; ABS); Antisarcomic (1; WO2); Antiseptic (1; BGB; BIS; KOM; PH2); Antiviral (1; APA; WO2); Aperitif (1; WO2); Bitter (1; APA; HHB); Choleretic (1; WO2); Cytotoxic (1; BGB); Demulcent (2; KOM; PH2; PNC); Digestive (f; WO2); Emollient (1; BGB); Expectorant (f; HHB; PNC); Gastrostimulant (1; APA); Immunostimulant (1; APA; BGB; BIS); Lactagogue (f; BIS; HHB); 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor (1; BGB); Pancreatonic (1; WO2); Sialagogue (1; APA); RT Inhibitor (1; ABS); Tonic (f; BGB); Tuberculostatic (1; HHB). Indications: Anemia (f; LUST); Anorexia (2; APA; BIS; HHB; KOM; PH2; WO2); Asthma (f; BGB; HHB); Bacteria (1; APA; BIS); Bronchosis (2; APA; BGB; HHB; PH2); Cancer (1; BGB; JLH; PH2; WO2); Catarrh (f; BGB; HHB); Childbirth (f; PH2); Cholecystosis (f; PHR); Cold (2; APA; BGB; PHR); Congestion (f; APA); Cough (2; APA; KOM; PH2); Cystosis (f; APA; HHB; PH2); Diabetes (f; BGB; HHB); Diarrhea (f; PH2); Dyspepsia (2; APA; PHR; PH2); Enterosis (f; PHR; PH2); Fever (2; PHR); Gastrosis (f; PHR; PH2); Hemoptysis (f; WO2); HIV (1; APA; ABS; BGB); Immunodepression (2; APA; BGB; BIS; PHR); Infection (2; PHR); Inflammation (1; BGB); Laryngosis (1; BGB); Migraine (f; PH2); Mucososis (1; APA; PH2); Nausea (f; PH2); Nephrosis (f; APA; BGB; HHB; PHR; PH2); Pain (f; HHB); Pertussis (f; BGB; HHB; PH2); Pulmonosis (f; APA; PHR); Pharyngosis (2; APA; BGB; KOM; PH2); Respirosis (2; APA; BGB;KOM); Sore Throat (1; APA); Stomachache (f; APA); Stomatosis (2; APA; BGB; KOM; PH2); Tuberculosis (1; HHB; WO2); Ulcer (1; BGB); Virus (1; APA; WO2); Vomiting (1; HHB; PH2; PNC); Wound (f; APA; HHB; PHR; PH2). Dosage: Class 1 (teas), class 2d (extract or powder). Contraindicated in people with gastroduodenal ulcers due to mucososis. GI irritant (AHP). None known (KOM).“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). In rare cases, topical administration has sensitized (PHR). Poorly prepared Iceland moss may contain toxic levels of lead (BGB). Excessive use may cause loose bowels (WO2). Contraindications: Class 1 (teas), class 2d (extract or powder). Contraindicated in people with gastroduodenal ulcers due to mucososis. GI irritant (AHP). None known (KOM).“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). In rare cases, topical administration has sensitized (PHR). Poorly prepared Iceland moss may contain toxic levels of lead (BGB). Excessive use may cause loose bowels (WO2). |
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