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| INDIAN MADDER | Rubia cordifolia | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alexeteric (f; DEP; KAB); Alterative (f; KAB; LMP; SUW); Analgesic (f; DAA; KAB); Antiseptic (f; SKJ; WOI); Aperitif (f; KAB); Astringent (f; KAB; SUW; WOI); Bitter (f; KAB); Deliriant (f; KAB); Deobstruent (f; DEP; SKJ; WOI); Diuretic (f; DAA; KAB); Emmenagogue (f; KAB; LMP); Hypoglycemic (1; WOI); Lactagogue (f; KAB); Laxative (f; KAB); Tonic (f; KAB; SUW; WOI); Vermifuge (f; KAB; WOI); Vulnerary (f; LMP). Indications: Amenorrhea (f; DEP; KAB); Anorexia (f; KAB); Arthrosis (f; DAA; KAB); Bacteria (1; LMP; WOI); Biliousness (f; KAB); Bite (f; KAB; SUW); Bleeding (f; DAA; LMP); Colic (f; KAB); Complexion (f; KAB); Constipation (f; KAB); Cystosis (f; DAA); Dermatosis (f; DEP; KAB; WOI); Diabetes (1; WOI); Dysentery (f; KAB; LMP; WOI); Dysmenorrhea (f; DAA; LMP); Dysuria (f; DEP; KAB; LMP); Edema (f; DAA); Enterosis (f; KAP); Epistaxis (f; DAA); Erysipelas (f; KAB); Fracture (f; DAA; DEP); Freckle (f; DEP; KAP); Hematuria (f; DAA; LMP); Hemoptysis (f; DAA); Hemorrhoid (f; KAB); Hepatosis (f; DEP; KAB); Infection (1; WOI); Inflammation (f; DEP; KAB; WOI); Jaundice (f; DAA; DEP; KAB; LMP); Lethargy (f; KAB); Leukoderma (f; KAB); Leukorrhea (f; KAB); Menorrhagia (f; DAA); Nephrosis (f; DAA); Ophthalmia (f; KAB); Otosis (f; KAB); Pain (f; DAA; KAB); Paralysis (f; DEP; KAB); Pleurisy (f; KAB); Pulmonosis (f; KAB); Rheumatism (f; DAA; KAB; LMP); Rhinosis (f; WOI); Snakebite (f; KAB; SUW); Sore (f; DEP; KAB; WOI); Sore Throat (f; KAB); Splenosis (f; KAB); Staphylococcus (f; LMP; WOI); Sting (f; KAB; SUW); Stone (f; DAA); Swelling (f; DAA; DEP; KAP); Trauma (f; DAA); Tuberculosis (f; KAP); Ulcer (f; KAP); Uterosis (f; KAB); Vaginosis (f; KAB); Voice (f; KAB); Water Retention (f; DAA; KAB); Worm (f; KAB; SKJ; WOI). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| INDIAN NIGHTSHADE | Solanum lasiocarpum | |
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Synonyms: S. ferox auct., S. indicum L. Actions: Antibacterial (1; WOI); Anticancer (1; WOI); Antileukemic (1; WOI); Antipyretic (f; KAB); Aphrodisiac (f; KAP); Astringent (f; KAB; KAP); Bitter (f; KAB); Cardiotonic (f; KAP); Carminative (f; KAP; SUW; WOI); Diaphoretic (f; KAP); Digestive (f; KAB; WOI); Expectorant (f; KAB; SUW; WOI); Hypnotic (f; KAB); Laxative (f; WOI); Poison (1; USD); Stimulant (f; KAP); Stomachic (f; KAB); Vermifuge (1; KAB; WOI). Indications: Asthma (f; KAB; KAP; SKJ); Bacteria (1; WOI); Bite (f; KAB); Bronchosis (f; KAB); Cancer (1; WOI); Cardiopathy (f; KAB); Catarrh (f; KAB; SUW; WOI); Childbirth (f; KAB; SUW); Colic (f; KAB; SKJ; SUW; WOI); Constipation (f; WOI); Cough (f; KAB; KAP; SKJ; WOI); Dermatosis (f; WOI); Dropsy (f; KAP); Dusgeusia (f; KAB); Dysuria (f; KAB; SUW); Escherichia (f; WOI); Fever (f; KAB; KAP; SKJ; SUW); Fungus (f; WOI); Gas (f; KAP; SUW; WOI); Halitosis (f; KAB); Inchuria (f; KAB; SUW); Itch (f; KAB; SKJ; SUW; WOI); Leukemia (1; WOI); Leukoderma (f; KAB); Mycosis (f; WOI); Neurasthenia (f; KAB); Ophthalmia (f; KAB); Pain (f; KAB); Proctosis (f; KAB); Rheumatism (f; SKJ); Rhinosis (f; WOI); Ringworm (f; WOI); Snakebite (f; KAB); Sore (f; WOI); Staphylococcus (1; WOI); Sting (f; KAP); Toothache (f; KAB; SUW); Vomiting (f; KAB; SKJ); Worm (1; KAB; SUW; WOI). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| INDIAN NIGHTSHADE | Solanum lasiocarpum | |
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Synonyms: S. ferox auct., S. indicum L. Actions: Antibacterial (1; WOI); Anticancer (1; WOI); Antileukemic (1; WOI); Antipyretic (f; KAB); Aphrodisiac (f; KAP); Astringent (f; KAB; KAP); Bitter (f; KAB); Cardiotonic (f; KAP); Carminative (f; KAP; SUW; WOI); Diaphoretic (f; KAP); Digestive (f; KAB; WOI); Expectorant (f; KAB; SUW; WOI); Hypnotic (f; KAB); Laxative (f; WOI); Poison (1; USD); Stimulant (f; KAP); Stomachic (f; KAB); Vermifuge (1; KAB; WOI). Indications: Asthma (f; KAB; KAP; SKJ); Bacteria (1; WOI); Bite (f; KAB); Bronchosis (f; KAB); Cancer (1; WOI); Cardiopathy (f; KAB); Catarrh (f; KAB; SUW; WOI); Childbirth (f; KAB; SUW); Colic (f; KAB; SKJ; SUW; WOI); Constipation (f; WOI); Cough (f; KAB; KAP; SKJ; WOI); Dermatosis (f; WOI); Dropsy (f; KAP); Dusgeusia (f; KAB); Dysuria (f; KAB; SUW); Escherichia (f; WOI); Fever (f; KAB; KAP; SKJ; SUW); Fungus (f; WOI); Gas (f; KAP; SUW; WOI); Halitosis (f; KAB); Inchuria (f; KAB; SUW); Itch (f; KAB; SKJ; SUW; WOI); Leukemia (1; WOI); Leukoderma (f; KAB); Mycosis (f; WOI); Neurasthenia (f; KAB); Ophthalmia (f; KAB); Pain (f; KAB); Proctosis (f; KAB); Rheumatism (f; SKJ); Rhinosis (f; WOI); Ringworm (f; WOI); Snakebite (f; KAB); Sore (f; WOI); Staphylococcus (1; WOI); Sting (f; KAP); Toothache (f; KAB; SUW); Vomiting (f; KAB; SKJ); Worm (1; KAB; SUW; WOI). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| INDIAN PHYSIC, AMERICAN IPECAC | Gillenia stipulatus | |
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Synonyms: Porteranthus stipulatus (Muhl. ex Willd.) Britton, Spiraea stipulata Muhl. ex Willd.Called Indian Physic Root or American Ipecac in HHB. Unfortunately, the Herbal PDR (PH2) equates the common name, Indian Physic, used in HHB for this species, with the scientific name, Gillenia trifoliata, which Moerman and I treat as Bowman’s Root. Thus, the nomenclature in the German-edited PH2 is criss-crossed with the earlier German book (HHB) and with the Amerindian DEM. I think both species might be considered generically from the medicinal point of view. Actions: Bitter (f; PH2); Depurative (f; PH2); Emetic (f; DEM; HHB); Expectorant (f; PH2). Indications: Asthma (f; DEM); Cold (f; DEM); Constipation (f; PH2); Diarrhea (f; DEM; PH2); Dropsy (f; PH2); Dyspepsia (f; PH2); Fever (f; DEM); Flu (f; DEM); Hepatosis (f; DEM); Nephrosis (f; DEM); Rheumatism (f; DEM; PH2); Sting (f; DEM); Swelling (f; DEM). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not recorded for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not recorded for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). |
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| INDIAN or HIMALAYAN RHUBARB | Rheum australe | |
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Synonyms: Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meisn Actions: Alexeteric (f; KAB); Aperitif (f; HH2; KAB); Astringent (f; DEP; KAB; SUW); Bitter (f; KAB); Cardiotonic (f; MBB); Diuretic (f; KAB; KAP); Emmenagogue (f; KAB; KAP); Laxative (f; DEP; KAB; KAP; MBB; SUW); Stomachic (f; KAP); Tonic (f; DEP; KAB; SUW). Indications: Alcoholism (f; MBB); Anorexia (f; HH2; KAB); Asthma (f; KAB; KAP; MBB); Atony (f; WOI); Biliousness (f; KAB); Bronchosis (f; KAB; KAP); Bruise (f; KAB); Catarrh (f; KAP); Cirrhosis (f; MBB); Constipation (f; DEP; KAB; KAP; MBB; SUW); Coryza (f; KAB; KAP); Dermatosis (f; KAP); Diarrhea (f; SUW); Duodenosis (f; KAP); Dysentery (f; KAB; KAP); Dyspepsia (f; WOI); Encephalosis (f; KAB); Enterosis (f; HH2; KAP); Fever (f; KAB; KAP); Gas (f; MBB); Gastrosis (f; HH2); Hemorrhoid (f; KAB); Hepatosis (f; MBB); Jaundice (f; KAP); Lumbago (f; KAB; KAP); Neurasthenia (f; MBB); Ophthalmia (f; KAB); Pain (f; KAB); Water Retention (f; KAB; KAP). Dosage: Not covered (AKP; KOM; PH2). Probably contains oxalates and anthraquinones, and deserves the same cautionary notes as the Chinese and European species. Maybe so, maybe not. Here I read in an Indian book more than 100 years old regarding the Himalayan Rhubarb, “It is less active and has often been pronounced worthless†(DEP). And WOI (1972) warns about things that were not even warned about by conservative AHP, “Its use is prohibited for patients suffering from gout, rheumatism, epilepsy, and uric acid problems†(WOI). Conservatively, here are the warnings for the more dangerous species. Viz. Class 2b, 2c, 2d. Beware of anthraquinones, oxalates, and tannins (AHP). Commission E reports for bark, contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions of anthranoid laxatives (AEH). CAN cautions that the anthraquinones are laxative and irritate the GI tract. Because of the anthraquinones, nonstandardized preparations should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation (CAN). “Anthraquinones may be secreted into breast milk.†Also contraindicated in arthrosis, hemorrhoids, and nephropathy (CAN), intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown causes, any enterosis (appendicitis, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome), hemorrhoids, nephropathy, menstruation (AHP), and urethrosis (CAN). Not for use in cases of diarrhea or abdominal pain. Discontinue use if diarrhea or watery stools occur. Consult a health care provider in cases of pregnancy or lactation. Not for long-term use, use more than 8–10 days, or overdosage (AHP, CAN). Rhubarb leaves, high in oxalic acid, should not be eaten (CAN). One case of anaphylaxis following ingestion reported (CAN). Contains 4–11% stilbene derivatives, which pose such risks that the herb “can no longer be recommended†(SHT). While widely used, anthranoid-containing laxatives can be habit-forming; some contain compounds suspected of being cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and even tumorigenic. Epidemiological studies in Germany reveal that abusers of anthranoid laxatives have a three times higher rate of colon carcinoma (AEH). Contraindications: Not covered (AKP; KOM; PH2). Probably contains oxalates and anthraquinones, and deserves the same cautionary notes as the Chinese and European species. Maybe so, maybe not. Here I read in an Indian book more than 100 years old regarding the Himalayan Rhubarb, “It is less active and has often been pronounced worthless†(DEP). And WOI (1972) warns about things that were not even warned about by conservative AHP, “Its use is prohibited for patients suffering from gout, rheumatism, epilepsy, and uric acid problems†(WOI). Conservatively, here are the warnings for the more dangerous species. Viz. Class 2b, 2c, 2d. Beware of anthraquinones, oxalates, and tannins (AHP). Commission E reports for bark, contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions of anthranoid laxatives (AEH). CAN cautions that the anthraquinones are laxative and irritate the GI tract. Because of the anthraquinones, nonstandardized preparations should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation (CAN). “Anthraquinones may be secreted into breast milk.†Also contraindicated in arthrosis, hemorrhoids, and nephropathy (CAN), intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown causes, any enterosis (appendicitis, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome), hemorrhoids, nephropathy, menstruation (AHP), and urethrosis (CAN). Not for use in cases of diarrhea or abdominal pain. Discontinue use if diarrhea or watery stools occur. Consult a health care provider in cases of pregnancy or lactation. Not for long-term use, use more than 8–10 days, or overdosage (AHP, CAN). Rhubarb leaves, high in oxalic acid, should not be eaten (CAN). One case of anaphylaxis following ingestion reported (CAN). Contains 4–11% stilbene derivatives, which pose such risks that the herb “can no longer be recommended†(SHT). While widely used, anthranoid-containing laxatives can be habit-forming; some contain compounds suspected of being cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and even tumorigenic. Epidemiological studies in Germany reveal that abusers of anthranoid laxatives have a three times higher rate of colon carcinoma (AEH). |
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| INDIAN SARSAPARILLA | Hemidesmus indicus | |
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Synonyms: Periploca indica L. Actions: Alterative (f; DEP; SUW; WOI); Antibacterial (1; MPI); Antidote (1; KEB); Antiedemic (1; MPI); Antiinflammatory (1; MPI); Antiseptic (1; KEB); Antiviral (1; MPI); Aperitif (f; DEP; SKJ; SUW); Demulcent (f; DEP; SUW; WOI); Depurative (f; DEP; KEB); Diaphoretic (1; KEB; SUW); Hypertensive (1; MPI); Immunodepressant (1; KEB); Lactagogue (f; SKJ); Tonic (f; DEP; WOI). Indications: Anorexia (f; DEP; SKJ; SUW); Arthrosis (1; KAP; MPI); Bacteria (1; MPI); Biliousness (f; DEP); Bite (f; SUW); Candida (f; DEP); Conjunctivosis (f; DEP); Cough (f; DEP); Debility (f; DEP); Dermatosis (f; DEP; KEB); Diarrhea (f; DEP); Dyspepsia (f; DEP); Dysuria (f; SKJ); Edema (1; MPI); Escherichia (1; MPI); Fever (1; KEB; MPI; SKJ; SUW); Gravel (f; DEP; WOI); Infection (1; MPI); Inflammation (1; MPI); Leprosy (1; KEB); Leukorrhea (f; DEP; SUW); Low Blood Pressure (1; MPI); Rheumatism (f; DEP; SKJ; SUW); Salmonella (1; MPI); Scrofula (f; DEP); Shigella (1; MPI); Snakebite (f; SUW); Staphylococcus (1; MPI); Sting (f; SUW); Stomachache (f; SKJ); Strangury (f; DEP); Swelling (1; DEP; MPI); Syphilis (f; DEP; SKJ; SUW); Ulcer (f; KEB); Urogenitosis (f; DEP); UTI (f; SKJ); VD (f; DEP; SKJ); Virus (1; MPI). Dosage: Class 4 (AHP). Not covered (KOM). Though mildly immunodepressant, “very safe and non-toxic†(KEB). Contraindications: Class 4 (AHP). Not covered (KOM). Though mildly immunodepressant, “very safe and non-toxic†(KEB). |
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| INDIAN STRAWBERRY | Duchesnea indica | |
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Synonyms: Fragaria indica Andrews, Potentilla indica (Andrews) Th. Wolf. Actions: Circulostimulant (f; DAA; FAD). Indications: Abscess (f; FAD); Boil (f; FAD); Bug Bite (f; FAD); Burn (f; FAD); Cachexia (f; DAA); Cancer (f; DAA); Cough (f; FAD); Dermatosis (f; FAA); Eczema (f; FAD); Laryngosis (f; FAD); Pulmonosis (f; FAD); Rheumatism (f; FAD); Ringworm (f; FAD); Snakebite (f; DAA); Sting (f; FAD); Stomatosis (f; DAA); Swelling (f; DAA); Tonsilosis (f; DAA); Trauma (f; FAD); Tuberculosis (f; DAA); Whitlow (f; DAA). Dosage: Not covered by Commission E or AHP, and no medicinal information, even in The Wealth of India. Fruits often described as poisonous. I have eaten hundreds, and find the word insipid more accurate. Reported to contain emodin (rare in rose family), chrysophanic acid, and phytosterols (DAA). Contraindications: Not covered by Commission E or AHP, and no medicinal information, even in The Wealth of India. Fruits often described as poisonous. I have eaten hundreds, and find the word insipid more accurate. Reported to contain emodin (rare in rose family), chrysophanic acid, and phytosterols (DAA). |
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| INDIAN VALERIAN | Valeriana jatamansi | |
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Synonyms: Nardostachys jatamansi (Jones) DC., Patrina jatamansi (Jones) D. Don, Valeriana wallichii DC. Actions: Alexeteric (f; KAB); Amebicide (1; WOI); Analgesic (1; WOI); Antibacterial (1; HH3); Antiperiodic (f; KAB); Antiseptic (1; WOI); Antispasmodic (1; HHB; HH3; KAP); Aphrodisiac (f; KAB); Astringent (f; KAB); Bitter (f; KAB); Carminative (1; HHB; KAP; SKJ; WOI); CNS-Depressant (1; HH3); Depurative (f; KAB); Diuretic (f; KAB); Emmenagogue (f; KAB); Hypnotic (f; KAB); Insectifuge (1; WOI); Sedative (1; KAP; SKJ; WOI); Stimulant (f; KAP; SKJ; WOI); Stomachic (f; KAP); Tonic (f; SKJ; WOI); Tranquilizer (1; WOI). Indications: Alopecia (f; HH3); Ameba (1; WOI); Arthrosis (f; KAB); Bacteria (1; HH3; WOI); Bite (f; KAB); Cancer (f; JLH); Chorea (f; KAP); Colic (f; HH3); Convulsion (f; KAB; KAP); Cramp (1; HHB; HH3; KAP); Debility (f; KAP); Dysuria (f; SKJ; WOI); Epilepsy (f; HH3; KAB); Escherichia (1; HH3); Gas (1; HHB; KAP; SKJ; WOI); Gleet (f; KAB); Head (f; KAB); Gastrosis (f; KAP); Hepatosis (f; HH3; KAB); Hypochondria (f; WOI); Hysteria (f; HH3; WOI); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; WOI); Insomnia (1; HH3; KAP; SKJ; WOI); Nephrosis (f; HH3; KAB); Nervousness (1; KAP; SKJ; WOI); Neurosis (f; KAP; WOI); Ophthalmia (f; KAB; JLH); Pain (1; KAB; WOI); Senility (f; KAP); Shell Shock (f; KAP); Snakebite (f; KAB); Splenosis (f; HH3; KAB); Staphylococcus (1; HH3); Syncope (f; KAB); Water Retention (f; KAB). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). Said to be a good substitute for V. officinalis (KAB). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). Said to be a good substitute for V. officinalis (KAB). |
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| INDIGO | Indigofera tinctoria | |
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Synonyms: I. sumatrana Gaertn. Actions: Allergenic (1; CRC); Antibacterial (f; WBB); Antidote, arsenic (f; WBB); Antipyretic (f; CRC; WBB); Antiseptic (f; CRC; WBB); Antispasmodic (f; CRC); Astringent (f; CRC); Deobstruent (f; CRC); Emetic (1; CRC); Larvicide (f; CRC); Laxative (f; CRC; WBB); Nematicide (1; CRC); Nervine (f; CRC); Pediculicide (1; CRC; WBB); Stimulant (f; CRC); Stomachic (f; WBB); Vermifuge (1; CRC; WBB). Indications: Asthma (f; CRC; WBB); Bacteria (f; WBB); Bite (f; CRC); Blennorrhea (f; CRC); Boil (f; CRC); Bronchosis (f; CRC); Bruise (f; CRC); Cancer (1; CRC); Cancer, colon (f; JLH); Cancer, lung (1; ZUL); Cancer, ovary (f; JLH); Carcinoma (1; ZUL); Constipation (f; CRC; WBB); Cramp (f; CRC); Dysentery (f; CRC); Dysuria (f; CRC); Enterosis (f; JLH); Epilepsy (f; CRC); Fever (f; CRC; WBB); Gonorrhea (f; WBB); Gravel (f; CRC); Headache (f; WBB); Heart (f; WBB); Hemorrhoid (f; CRC); Hepatosis (f; CRC; WBB); Hydrophobia (f; CRC); Ichthyosis (f; CRC); Induration (f; JLH); Inflammation (f; CRC); Lice (1; CRC; WBB); Nephrosis (f; CRC; WBB); Neurosis (f; CRC); Palpitation (f; WBB); Pertussis (f; WBB); Pulmonosis (f; WBB); Scabies (f; CRC); Snakebite (f; WBB); Sore (f; CRC); Splenosis (f; CRC; WBB); Sting (f; CRC); Stone (f; CRC); Syphilis (f; CRC; WBB); Toothache (f; CRC); Tuberculosis (f; WBB); Tumor (1; CRC); Ulcer (f; CRC); VD (f; CRC; WBB); Worm (1; CRC; WBB); Wound (f; JLH; WBB); Yaw (f; CRC). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| INTOXICATING MINT | Lagochilus inebrians | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antispasmodic (f; CRC); Hallucinogen (f; CRC); Hemostat (f; CRC); Hypotensive (f; CRC); Intoxicant (f; CRC); Narcotic (1; CRC); Sedative (f; CRC); Tranquilizer (f; CRC). Indications: Allergy (f; CRC); Bleeding (f; CRC); Cramp (f; CRC); Dermatosis (f; CRC); Glaucoma (f; CRC); High Blood Pressure (f; CRC); Insomnia (f; CRC); Nervousness (f; CRC); Neurosis (f; CRC). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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