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| IPECAC | Psychotria ipecacuanha | |
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Synonyms: Callicocca ipecacuanha Brot., Cephaelis ipecacuanha (Brot.) Tussac. Actions: Amebicide (1; APA; HH2; PHR); Analgesic (f; APA); Antacid (f; WO2); Antiemetic (1; PH2); Antiinflammatory (1; APA); Antinauseant (f; APA); Antispasmodic (1; EFS; PHR; PH2); Aperitif (1; APA; WO2); Cholagogue (f; EFS); Cytotoxic (1; HH2); Diaphoretic (f;APA; WO2); Digestive (f; APA); Emetic (2; HH2; PHR; PH2; WO2); Expectorant (1; APA; HH2; PHR; PH2; WO2); Hemostat (f; EFS); Insecticide (f; WO2); Rubefacient (1; WO2); Sialagogue (1; WO2); Sternutator (1; WO2); Tachycardic (f; WO2); Toxic (f; EFS). Indications: Abscess (f; WO2); Alcoholism (f; WO2); Ameba (1; APA; HH2; PHR; PH2); Anorexia (1; APA; WO2); Asthma (f; PH2); Bilharziasis (f; WO2); Biliousness (f; WO2); Bleeding (f; EFS; PH2); Bronchosis (1; APA; PHR; PH2; WO2); Constipation (f; WO2); Cough (1; PHR); Cramp (1; EFS; PHR; PH2); Croup (2; PHR; PH2); Diarrhea (1; APA); Dysentery (1; PHR; PH2); Enterosis (f; PH2); Fever (f; APA; WO2); Flu (f; APA); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Gonorrhea (f; WO2); Guinea Worm (1; WO2); Hemorrhoid (f; WO2); Hepatosis (f; WO2); Inflammation (1; APA; PH2); Leukoderma (1; WO2); Morning Sickness (f; APA); Mucososis (f; PH2); Pain (f; APA); Pertussis (1; APA; WO2); Poisoning (2; APA); Pulmonosis (f; JFM); Pyorrhea (f; WO2); Sore (f; WO2); Sore Throat (f; WO2); Vomiting (1; PH2); Worm (1; WO2). Dosage: Class 2b, 2d. Contraindicated in patients with cardiac problems. Not for long-term use. May cause nausea and vomiting (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages when used as an expectorant†(PH2). Allergenic and myopathogenic after prolonged dosing (PHR). Toxic doses may lead to convulsions, corrosion of GI mucous membranes, hypotension, respiratory dysfunction, shock, tachycardia, and maybe even coma (PHR). Cephaeline is more irritant and almost twice as toxic as emetine (WO2). Ironically, while used primarily as a nauseant to induce the vomiting of poisons, in low doses the herb serves as an antinauseant, and folklorically, even in morning sickness (APA). Contraindications: Class 2b, 2d. Contraindicated in patients with cardiac problems. Not for long-term use. May cause nausea and vomiting (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages when used as an expectorant†(PH2). Allergenic and myopathogenic after prolonged dosing (PHR). Toxic doses may lead to convulsions, corrosion of GI mucous membranes, hypotension, respiratory dysfunction, shock, tachycardia, and maybe even coma (PHR). Cephaeline is more irritant and almost twice as toxic as emetine (WO2). Ironically, while used primarily as a nauseant to induce the vomiting of poisons, in low doses the herb serves as an antinauseant, and folklorically, even in morning sickness (APA). |
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| IRISH MOSS | Chondrus crispus | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antiaggregant (1; HHB); Antiinflammatory (1; APA); Antitussive (f; PH2; PNC); Catabolic (f; PED); Demulcent (f; APA; LAF; PH2); Edemagenic (1; LAF); Expectorant (1; PH2; PNC); Gastroprotective (1; APA); Hypotensive (f; APA); Immunosuppressant (1; APA); Laxative (f; APA); Secretory (1; PH2); Secretolytic (1; APA). Indications: Adenopathy (f; PED); Bronchosis (f; APA; LAF; PH2); Catarrh (1; HHB); Cholecystosis (f; PNC); Cold (1; APA); Constipation (1; APA; PH2); Cough (1; APA; LAF; PED; PH2); Cystosis (1; HHB); Debility (f; PED); Diarrhea (1; APA; HHB; PH2); Dysentery (1; APA); Dyspepsia (1; APA); Eczema (f; PED); Enterosis (1; APA; LAF); Epistaxis (f; PED); Fatigue (f; PED); Gastrosis (1; APA; PH2); High Blood Pressure (f; APA); High Cholesterol (1; LAF); Inflammation (1; APA); Mucososis (1; APA); Nephrosis (f; PNC); Phthisis (f; HHB); Psoriasis (f; PED); Respirosis (1; APA; HHB); Tuberculosis (f; APA; HHB; LAF; PH2); Ulcer (1; APA; LAF; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM). No hazards with oral administrations, but injections can trigger problems (PHR; PH2). The mucilage in Irish Moss swells when it contacts liquid, forming a mucilaginous coating that protects the stomach lining, reduces gastric secretions, and promotes healthy, bulky stools. The mucilage also protects mucous membranes in respiratory ailments. Carrageenan is hypocholesterolemic, and proinflammtory if injected. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM). No hazards with oral administrations, but injections can trigger problems (PHR; PH2). The mucilage in Irish Moss swells when it contacts liquid, forming a mucilaginous coating that protects the stomach lining, reduces gastric secretions, and promotes healthy, bulky stools. The mucilage also protects mucous membranes in respiratory ailments. Carrageenan is hypocholesterolemic, and proinflammtory if injected. |
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| IVY | Hedera helix | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Allergenic (1; APA; CRC; PH2); Amebicide (1; BGB; PNC); Analgesic (1; APA; BGB); Antibacterial (1; APA; PH2); Anticancer (1; BGB); Antiexudative (f; PH2); Antileishmanic (1; BGB); Antimelanomic (1; BGB); Antipyretic (f; BGB; PNC); Antiseptic (1; APA; CRC); Antispasmodic (2; APA; KOM; PH2; PIP); Aphrodisiac (f; CRC); Astringent (1; CRC); Contraceptive (f; CRC); Cytotoxic (f; BGB; PH2; PNC); Diaphoretic (f; CRC); Emetic (1; CRC); Emmenagogue (f; CRC); Expectorant (2; APA; KOM; PH2; PIP); Fungicide (1; APA; BGB; PH2; PNC); Hemolytic (1; CRC); Irritant (2; KOM; PH2); Laxative (f; CRC; BGB; PNC); Litholytic (f; MAD); Molluscicide (1; BGB; PH2; PNC); Mucoirritant (2; KOM); Narcotic (f; CRC); Parasiticide (1; BGB); Pediculicide (f; CRC); Protisticide (1; APA); Secretolytic (BIS); Sedative (1; APA; BGB); Stimulant (f; CRC); Trichomonicide (1; BGB); Vasoconstrictor (f; CRC); Vasodilator (f; CRC); Vermifuge (f; BGB; CRC; PH2; PNC). Indications: Ameba (1; BGB; PNC); Amenorrhea (f; APA); Arthrosis (f; APA); Bacteria (1; APA; PH2); Bronchosis (2; APA; PHR; PIP); Burn (f; APA; MAD; PHR); Cacoethes (f; JLH); Callus (f; JLH; MAD; PHR; PH2); Cancer (1; BGB; CRC; JLH); Cancer, breast (f; JLH); Cancer, lymph (f; JLH); Cancer, nose (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Catarrh (2; KOM; MAD; PH2; PIP); Cellulitis (f; PHR; PH2); Cholecystosis (f; PH2); Constipation (f; CRC; BGB; PNC); Corn (f; JLH; MAD); Cough (2; APA; CRC; PHR); Cramp (2; APA; KOM; MAD; PH2; PIP); Dermatosis (1; APA); Dysentery (f; CRC); Dysmenorrhea (f; APA); Favus (1; MAD); Fever (f; BGB; CRC; PNC); Fungus (1; APA; BGB; PH2; PNC); Gout (f; MAD; PHR; PH2); Headache (f; JLH; MAD); Hemoptysis (f; CRC); Hepatosis (f; PHR; PH2; PNC); High Blood Pressure (1; CRC); Hydrocephaly (f; MAD); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; APA; BGB; PH2; PNC); Inflammation (2; BGB; KOM; MAD; PH2); Insomnia (1; APA; BGB); Intoxication (f; BGB; CRC); Jaundice (f; CRC; MAD); Leishmaniasis (1; BGB); Leukorrhea (f; MAD); Lice (1; CRC); Liver Fluke (1; PNC); Malaria (1; CRC; MAD); Melanoma (1; BGB); Menorrhagia (f; MAD); Mucososis (f; MAD); Mycosis (1; APA; BGB; PH2; PNC); Nervousness (1; APA; BGB); Neuralgia (f; PHR; PH2); Pain (1; APA; BGB); Parasite (1; APA; BGB; PHR; PH2); Pertussis (1; APA; BIS); Phlebitis (f; PHR;PH2); Polyp (f; JLH; MAD); Rachosis (f; PH2); Respirosis (2; APA; KOM; PH2; PIP); Rheumatism (f; APA; BGB; PHR; PH2); Rhinosis (f; MAD); Scabies (1; APA; MAD); Sclerosis (f; CRC); Scrofula (f; BGB; CRC; PHR; PH2); Sore (f; PHR); Splenosis (f; MAD; PHR; PH2); Stomachache (f; MAD); Stone (f; MAD); Sunburn (f; CRC); Toothache (f; APA; CRC; MAD); Tuberculosis (f; MAD); Wart (f; JLH; MAD); Wen (f; JLH); Worm (f; BGB; CRC; PH2; PNC); Wound (f; PHR). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not recorded for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). None known or indicated (KOM; PIP). Can cause contact allergy (BIS). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not recorded for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). None known or indicated (KOM; PIP). Can cause contact allergy (BIS). |
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| IVY GOURD | Coccinia grandis | |
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Synonyms: Cephalandra indica Naud., Coccinia codifolia auct., Coccinia indica Wight & Arn. Actions: Alexeteric (f; KAB); Amebicide (1; ABS; MPI); Antiemetic (f; SKJ); Antipyretic (f; KAB); Antiseptic (1; MPI); Antispasmodic (f; KAB); Aphrodisiac (f; KAB); Astringent (f; KAB); Bitter (f; KAB); Depurative (f; KAB); Diaphoretic (f; KAB); Emetic (f; KAB); Expectorant (f; KAB; KAP); Hypoglycemic (1; ABS; MPI); Laxative (f; DEP; KAB); Parasiticide (1; ABS); Protisticide (1; ABS; MPI). Indications: Adenopathy (f; KAP); Ameba (1; ABS; MPI); Anemia (f; KAB); Asthma (f; KAB); Biliousness (f; KAB); Bronchosis (f; KAB; KAP; WOI); Catarrh (f; KAB; KAP; WOI); Constipation (f; DEP; KAB); Convulsion (f; SKJ); Cramp (f; KAB); Dermatosis (f; DEP; KAB; WOI); Diabetes (1; DEP; WOI); Dusgeusia (f; KAB); Dysuria (f; KAB); Earache (f; KAB); Enterosis (f; KAB); Fever (f; KAB); Fungus (f; KAB); Gas (f; KAB); Glossosis (f; DEP); Glycosuria (1; MPI; WOI); Gonorrhea (f; DEP; KAB; UPW); Gravel (f; SKJ); Halitosis (f; KAB); Inflammation (f; KAB); Itch (f; KAB); Jaundice (f; KAB); Leprosy (f; KAB); Menorrhagia (f; SKJ); Mycosis (f; KAB); Ophthalmia (f; UPW); Parasite (1; ABS); Parturition (f; UPW); Psoriasis (f; KAB); Ringworm (f; KAB); Sinusosis (f; KAB); Smallpox (f; KAP); Snakebite (f; KAB); Sore (f; DEP; SKJ); Sore Throat (f; SKJ); Stomatosis (f; DEP); Syndrome-X (1; SYN); Syphilis (f; SKJ); Tuberculosis (f; KAB); Vomiting (f; SKJ). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PHR). Even though various parts are consumed as food, I have trouble giving a clean bill of health to this noxious weed. Ethanol extracts at 200 mg/kg lowered blood sugar 23% and 27%, respectively, in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic male rats. Root extracts are antiprotozoal against Entamoeba histolytica. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PHR). Even though various parts are consumed as food, I have trouble giving a clean bill of health to this noxious weed. Ethanol extracts at 200 mg/kg lowered blood sugar 23% and 27%, respectively, in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic male rats. Root extracts are antiprotozoal against Entamoeba histolytica. |
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| JABORANDI | Pilocarpus | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Allergenic (f; CRC); Anesthetic (f; PH2); Antidote, atropine (1; CRC); Cardiodepressant (1; CRC); Cholimimetic (1; CRC); Diaphoretic (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Emetic (f; CRC; PH2); Gastrostimulant (1; PHR; PH2); Lacrimatory (1; CRC; PH2); Lactagogue (f; CRC); Mitotic (1; CRC); Myostimulant (1; PH2); Parasympathomimetic (1; CRC; PH2); Peristaltic (1; CRC); Poison (f; CRC); Secretagogue (1; PH2); Sialagogue (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Teratogenic (f; CRC). Indications: Alopecia (f; CRC); Asthma (f; CRC); Bright’s Disease (f; CRC); Catarrh (f; CRC); Convulsion (f; PH2); Deafness (f; CRC); Diabetes (f; CRC); Diarrhea (f; PHR); Dropsy (f; CRC); Enterosis (f; CRC; PH2); Epilepsy (f; PH2); Fever (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Flu (f; PH2); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Glaucoma (1; PHR; PH2); Gonorrhea (f; PH2); Heart (f; CRC); Hepatosis (f; CRC); Inflammation (f; PH2); Itch (f; CRC); Ischuria (f; PH2); Jaundice (f; CRC); Nausea (f; CRC); Nephrosis (f; CRC; PH2); Neurosis (f; PH2); Pain (f; PH2); Pleurisy (f; CRC); Pneumonia (f; PH2); Psoriasis (f; CRC; PH2); Rheumatism (f; CRC); Syphilis (f; CRC); Thirst (f; CRC); Tonsilosis (f; CRC); VD (f; CRC). Dosage: Class 2b (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Not for use during pregnancy (PH2). The lethal dose of pilocarpine is ca 60 mg, corresponding to 5–10 g drug (PHR). My database suggests that it is much less toxic; LD50 pilocarpine = 911 mg/kg orl rat. Poisoning possible through eye drops being swallowed through eye or nose. May cause bradycardia, bronchial cramps, colic, convulsion, diaphoresis, dyspnea, emesis, hypotension, and salivation (PH2). Contraindications: Class 2b (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Not for use during pregnancy (PH2). The lethal dose of pilocarpine is ca 60 mg, corresponding to 5–10 g drug (PHR). My database suggests that it is much less toxic; LD50 pilocarpine = 911 mg/kg orl rat. Poisoning possible through eye drops being swallowed through eye or nose. May cause bradycardia, bronchial cramps, colic, convulsion, diaphoresis, dyspnea, emesis, hypotension, and salivation (PH2). |
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| JACKASS BITTERS | Neurolaena lobata | |
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Synonyms: Conyza lobata L., C. symphytifolia Mill., Pluchea symphytifolia (Mill.) Gillis Actions: Antiseptic (1; FNF; HAD); Aperitif (f; JFM); Carminative (f; JFM); Culebrifuge (snake repellant) (f; JFM); Depurative (f; AAB); Diuretic (f; IED; JFM); Fungicide (f; AAB); Hypoglycemic (1; AAB); Hypotensive (f; IED); Insecticide (1; JFM); Ixodifuge (f; IED; JFM); Stomachic (f; JFM). Indications: Ameba (f; AAB); Anorexia (f; JFM); Biliousness (f; HAD); Chickenpox (f; JFM); Childbirth (f; IED); Cold (f; HAD); Colic (f; JFM); Dermatosis (f; AAB); Diabetes (f; JFM); Dysmenorrhea (f; HAD); Fever (f; IED; JFM); Fungus (f; AAB); Gas (f; JFM); Gastrosis (f; JFM); Giardia (1; HAD); Gonorrhea (f; IED); High Blood Pressure (f; IED); Infection (f; AAB); Itch (f; AAB; IED); Leukorrhea (f; AAB); Lice (1; AAB); Malaria (f; IED; JFM); Mycosis (f; AAB); Parasite (f; AAB); Pediculosis (1; HAD); Rash (f; JFM); Ringworm (f; AAB); Scabies (1; AAB; HAD); Screw Worm (f; AAB); Sore (f; AAB; JFM); Stomachache (f; IED; JFM); Ticks (f; IED; JFM); Ulcer (f; JFM); Vaginosis (f; AAB); VD (f; IED); Water Retention (f; IED; JFM); Wound (f; AAB; JFM); Yeast (1; HAD; IED; JFM). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| JACK IN THE BUSH | Chromolaena odorata | |
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Synonyms: Eupatorium odoratum L. Actions: Analgesic (f; AAB); Antiallergic (1; TRA); Antibacterial (1; TRA); Antiseptic (1; TRA); Emmenagogue (f; JFM); Piscicide (f; JFM); Stomachic (f; JFM); Tonic (f; JFM). Indications: Allergy (1; TRA); Bacteria (1; TRA); Cold (f; AAB; JFM); Cough (f; AAB; JFM); Depression (f; AAB); Dermatosis (f; JFM); Diabetes (f; JFM); Furuncle (f; TRA); Gonorrhea (1; JFM; TRA); Headache (f; AAB); Insomnia (f; AAB); Malaria (f; JFM); Nephrosis (f; JFM); Nervousness (f; AAB); Pain (f; AAB); Rheumatism (1; TRA); Sore (1; TRA); Stomachache (f; JFM); Urethrosis (1; TRA); VD (f; TRA); Wound (f; JFM). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| JACK IN THE PULPIT | Arisaema triphyllum | |
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Synonyms: A. atrorubens (Aiton) Blume, A. stewardsonii Britton, Arum atrorubens Aiton, Arum triphyllum L.In PH2 as A. atrorubens. Actions: Carminative (f; DEM); Contraceptive (f; CRC; PH2); Diaphoretic (f; CRC; FAD); Expectorant (f; CRC; FAD); Hematonic (f; CRC); Laxative (f; CRC); Sternutator (f; DEM). Indications: Abscess (f; DEM; PH2); Adenopathy (f; DEM); Aphtha (f; CRC); Arthrosis (f; CRC); Asthma (f; CRC; PH2); Boil (f; CRC; DEM; HH3); Bronchosis (f; CRC; DEM; PH2); Bruise (f; DEM); Cancer (f; CRC); Catarrh (f; DEM); Cold (f; CRC); Colic (f; CRC; PH2); Conjunctivosis (f; CRC; PH2); Constipation (f; CRC); Cough (f; CRC); Cramp (f; DEM); Croup (f; CRC); Dermatosis (f; DEM); Diarrhea (f; DEM); Enterosis (f; CRC; PH2); Felon (f; CRC); Fever (f; CRC; FAD); Gas (f; DEM); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Headache (f; CRC; FAD); Infertility (f; DEM); Inflammation (f; PH2); Insomnia (f; DEM); Laryngosis (f; CRC; FAD); Malaria (f; CRC); Myalgia (f; CRC); Ophthalmia (f; CRC); Pain (f; CRC; HH3); Pertussis (f; CRC); Polyp (f; CRC); Pulmonosis (f; CRC); Rheumatism (f; CRC; PH2); Ringworm (f; CRC); Scald (f; CRC); Scrofula (f; CRC); Snakebite (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC); Sore Throat (f; CRC); Stomatosis (f; CRC; PH2); Swelling (f; CRC; DEM); Tetterworm (f; DEM); Tuberculosis (f; CRC; DEM); Whitlow (f; CRC); Worm (f; DEM). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Contraindicated in pregnancy (PH2). Fresh material and improperly dried tubers contain dangerous levels of oxalates. “Toxicity is destroyed by proper drying†(AHP), but that is easier said than done (JAD). Ingestion can cause GI problems, even death, though the latter has not been not documented (CRC). Pungent substances irritate skin and mucous membranes (PH2). LD50 (lf lyophilisates) 2857 mg/kg orl mouse (HH3). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Contraindicated in pregnancy (PH2). Fresh material and improperly dried tubers contain dangerous levels of oxalates. “Toxicity is destroyed by proper drying†(AHP), but that is easier said than done (JAD). Ingestion can cause GI problems, even death, though the latter has not been not documented (CRC). Pungent substances irritate skin and mucous membranes (PH2). LD50 (lf lyophilisates) 2857 mg/kg orl mouse (HH3). |
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| JACK PINE | Pinus banksiana | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Decongestant (f; CEB). Indications: Cold (f; CEB); Coma (f; DEM); Congestion (f; CEB); Pulmonosis (f; CEB; DEM); Syncope (f; CEB; DEM); Wound (f; DEM). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| JALAP | Ipomoea purga | |
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Synonyms: Convolvulus purga Wender., Exogonium purga (Wender.) Benth. Actions: Antiinflammatory (f; CRC; JFM); Diuretic (f; CRC); Laxative (1; CRC; MAD; PH2); Stomachic (f; MAD); Vermifuge (1; CRC; PH2). Indications: Colic (f; CRC; PH2); Colitis (f; CRC; JFM; PH2); Constipation (1; CRC; MAD; PH2); Diarrhea (f; PH2); Dropsy (f; MAD); Dysentery (f; CRC; JFM; PH2); Enterosis (f; CRC; PH2); Gastrosis (f; CRC); Inflammation (f; CRC; JFM); Pain (f; CRC; PH2); Restlessness (f; PH2); Rheumatism (f; CRC; PH2); Sluggishness (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC); Water Retention (f; CRC); Worm (1; CRC; MAD; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM). Use of I. purga is obsolete. Overdoses (purga) may cause cramp, enterosis, gastrosis, nausea, and pain (PH2). But for orizabensis, “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Colic may be a side effect (PH2). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM). Use of I. purga is obsolete. Overdoses (purga) may cause cramp, enterosis, gastrosis, nausea, and pain (PH2). But for orizabensis, “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Colic may be a side effect (PH2). |
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