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| MOLE PLANT | Euphorbia lathyris | |
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Synonyms: E. lathyrus L. Actions: Antiseptic (f; CRC); Antitumor (1; CRC); Carcinogenic (1; CRC); Depilatory (f; CRC); Diuretic (f; CRC); Emetic (f; CRC); Laxative (1; CRC); Poison (1; CRC); Priapistic (1; CRC); Vesicant (f; CRC). Indications: Cancer (1; CRC); Condyloma (f; JLH); Constipation (1; CRC); Corn (f; CRC; JLH); Dermatosis (f; CRC); Diarrhea (f; CRC); Erysipelas (f; CRC); Gangrene (f; CRC); Impotence (1; CRC); Melanoma (f; CRC); Paralysis (f; CRC); Parkinson’s Disease (1; CRC); Rheumatism (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC); Sore Throat (f; CRC); Tumor (1; CRC); Wart (f; CRC); Water Retention (f; CRC). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PHR). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PHR). |
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| MONEYWORT | Lysimachia nummularia | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antacid (f; EFS); Antibacterial (f; PH2); Antipyretic (f; EFS); Antiseptic (1; HHB); Antisialagogue (f; PH2); Astringent (f; EFS; PH2); Expectorant (f; PH2); Hemolytic (1; MAD); Vulnerary (f; EFS; PH2). Indications: Arthrosis (f; HHB); Asthma (f; MAD); Bacteria (f; PH2); Bleeding (f; MAD); Cough (f; MAD; PH2); Dermatosis (f; PH2); Diarrhea (f; HHB; PH2); Dysentery (f; HHB; MAD); Eczema (f; PH2); Fever (f; EFS); Gout (f; HHB; MAD); Halitosis (f; MAD); Hemoptysis (f; MAD); Infection (1; HHB; PH2); Myalgia (f; MAD); Pain (f; HHB); Pulmonosis (f; MAD); Rheumatism (f; HHB); Scrofula (f; MAD); Sore (f; HHB; MAD); Tuberculosis (f; MAD); Ulcer (f; MAD); Varicosis (f; MAD); Wound (f; HHB). 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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| MONKSHOOD | Aconitum napellus | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (1; FNF; PH2); Anesthetic (1; FNF; PH2); Antiinflammatory (1; FNF; PH2); Antineuralgic (1; BRU); Antipyretic (1; EFS; FNF); Antiseptic (f; PH2); Arrhythmigenic (1; FNF; PH2); Bradycardic (1; FNF; PH2); Cardiotonic (1; FNF; PH2); Cardiotoxic (1; FNF); Diaphoretic (1; EFS; FNF); Diuretic (f; EFS); Emetic (1; FNF); Hypotensive (1; FNF; PH2); Immunomodulator (f; FNF); Insecticide (1; FNF); Mydriatic (1; FNF); Narcotic (f; EFS); Paralytic (1; PH2); Pediculicide (f; FNF); Poison (1; PH2); Positive Inotropic (1; FNF; PH2); Sialagogue (f; FNF); Toxic (1; EFS). Indications: Adenopathy (f; JLH); Anxiety (f; PH2); Arthrosis (f; PH2); Cancer (f; JLH); Cough (f; BRU); Dermatosis (f; PH2); Fever (1; EFS; FNF); Gastrosis (1; FNF); Gout (f; PH2); Headache (1; FNF; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; FNF; PH2); Inflammation (1; FNF; PH2); Migraine (f; PH2); Mucososis (f; PH2); Myalgia (f; PH2); Neuralgia (1; FNF; PH2); Neurosis (f; PH2); Pain (1; FNF; PH2); Paralysis (f; PH2); Pericardosis (f; PH2); Respirosis (f; BRU); Rheumatism (f; PH2); Water Retention (f; EFS); Wound (f; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM). Commission E reports the herb and tuber are not permitted for therapeutic use. Usefulness is not documented adequately for most advocated uses (AEH). Use of the drug is risky and not recommended (PH2). Extremely toxic; can cause irregular heart beats, heart attack, and even death. Dangerous, even topically. To be avoided, especially by pregnant or nursing women. On Commission E list of unapproved herbs. “This means that it is not recommended for use because it has not been proven to be safe or effective†(ACS). Contains the toxic alkaloid aconitine (AEH). Aconitine first excites, then paralyzes peripheral nerve endings and the brain stem. It slows respiration and extinguishes atrial impulses within the AV node. It parallels other neurotoxins (batrachotoxin, grayanotoxin), which act on the sodium channels and hinder repolarization. Between 1980 and 1984, there were 25 reported aconite murders in Sichuan China alone. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM). Commission E reports the herb and tuber are not permitted for therapeutic use. Usefulness is not documented adequately for most advocated uses (AEH). Use of the drug is risky and not recommended (PH2). Extremely toxic; can cause irregular heart beats, heart attack, and even death. Dangerous, even topically. To be avoided, especially by pregnant or nursing women. On Commission E list of unapproved herbs. “This means that it is not recommended for use because it has not been proven to be safe or effective†(ACS). Contains the toxic alkaloid aconitine (AEH). Aconitine first excites, then paralyzes peripheral nerve endings and the brain stem. It slows respiration and extinguishes atrial impulses within the AV node. It parallels other neurotoxins (batrachotoxin, grayanotoxin), which act on the sodium channels and hinder repolarization. Between 1980 and 1984, there were 25 reported aconite murders in Sichuan China alone. |
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| MOONSEED | Menispermum canadense | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; CRC); Cyanogenic (f; CRC); Diaphoretic (f; CRC); Diuretic (f; CRC); Laxative (f; CRC; DEM); Nervine (f; CRC; EFS); Poison (f; CRC); Stomachic (f; CRC); Tonic (f; CRC; EFS). Indications: Cancer (f; CRC); Constipation (f; CRC; DEM); Debility (f; CRC); Dermatosis (f; CRC; DEM); Enterosis (f; DEM); Fever (f; CRC); Gastrosis (f; DEM); Gout (f; CRC); Scrofula (f; CRC); Sore (f; DEM); Syphilis (f; CRC); VD (f; CRC; DEM); Water Retention (f; CRC). Dosage: Contraindications: |
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| MORMON TEA | Ephedra nevadensis | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Astringent (1; APA; CRC); Depurative (f; APA; CRC; DEM); Diuretic (1; APA; CRC; DEM); Fumitory (f; CRC); Tonic (f; APA). Indications: Burn (f; APA; DEM); Cold (f; APA; CRC); Diarrhea (1; APA); Dysuria (f; DEM); Enterorrhagia (f; CRC); Headache (f; APA; CRC); Gonorrhea (f; APA; CRC); Nephrosis (f; APA; CRC; DEM); Sore (f; APA; DEM); Syphilis (1; APA; CRC); VD (f; CRC; DEM); Water Retention (1; APA; CRC; DEM). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). |
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| MORNING GLORY | Ipomoea hederacea | |
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Synonyms: I. barbigera Sweet, Pharbitis hederacea (Jacq.) Choisy Actions: Ascarifuge (1; PH2); Diuretic (f; DEP); Laxative (1; DEP; PH2); Taenifuge (1; PH2); Teratogenic (f; PH2); Vermifuge (1; DEP; PH2). Indications: Ascaris (1; PH2); Biliousness (f; DEP); Constipation (1; DEP; PH2); Dyspepsia (f; PH2); Edema (f; PH2); Gas (f; PH2); Parasite (1; PH2); Satiety (f; PH2); Scabies (1; PH2); Tapeworm (1; PH2); Water Retention (f; DEP); Worm (1; DEP; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). Laxative action may be accompanied by cramping. Possibly teratogenic, not for use during pregnancy (PH2). “Inadmissable in inflammatory states of the alimentary canal†(DEP). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). Laxative action may be accompanied by cramping. Possibly teratogenic, not for use during pregnancy (PH2). “Inadmissable in inflammatory states of the alimentary canal†(DEP). |
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| MOTHER OF THYME | Thymus serpyllum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (1; FAD; PH2); Antihormonal (1; HH2; PH2); Antiseptic (2; KOM; PIP; TAD); Antispasmodic (1; FAD; PIP); Antithyroid (1; AKT); Antitussive (1; PH2); Cardiotonic (1; FAD); Carminative (f; MAD; PHR); Depurative (f; FAD); Diuretic (f; MAD); Emmenagogue (f; FEL; MAD); Expectorant (1; FAD; MAD; PH2); Fungicide (1; TAD); Hemostat (f; MAD); Hypotensive (1; FAD); Respiratonic (1; FAD); Secretomotor (1; PHR); Stomachic (f; MAD; PHR); Thyrotropic (1; HH2; PH2); Tonic (f; MAD); Vulnerary (f; MAD). Indications: Abscess (f; HH2); Adenopathy (f; JLH; MAD); Angina (f; FAD); Arthrosis (f; MAD); Asthma (f; MAD); Bleeding (f; MAD); Bronchosis (2; MAD; PHR; PH2); Cancer (1; COX; JLH); Cancer, colon (1; COX; JLH); Cancer, pituitary (1; COX; JLH); Cancer, spleen (1; COX; JLH); Cancer, stomach (1; COX; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1; COX; JLH); Catarrh (2; HH2; KOM; MAD; PIP); Chill (f; MAD); Chlorosis (f; MAD); Cholecystosis (f; PHR); Cholera (f; MAD); Cold (f; MAD); Colic (f; MAD; PH2); Cough (2; FAD; HH2; MAD; PHR); Cramp (1; FAD; HAD; HH2; PIP); Dermatosis (f; PH2); Diarrhea (f; PH2); Dislocation (f; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (f; PH2); Dyspepsia (f; FEL; MAD); Enterosis (f; JLH; MAD); Epigastrosis (f; MAD); Epilepsy (f; MAD); Flu (f; FAD); Fracture (f; MAD); Fungus (1; TAD); Gas (f; MAD; PHR; PH2); Gastrosis (f; MAD); Hangover (f; MAD); Headache (f; MAD); Hemicrania (f; MAD); High Blood Pressure (1; FAD); Hysteria (f; MAD); Infection (1; HH2; TAD); Ischiosis (f; HH2); Itch (f; PH2); Leukorrhea (f; MAD); Mycosis (1; TAD); Nephrosis (f; PHR); Neurosis (f; FAD; MAD); Pain (1; FAD; HH2; PH2); Pertussis (f; MAD; PH2); Phrenosis (f; MAD); Respirosis (2; KOM; HH2; MAD; PH2; PIP); Rheumatism (f; HH2; PHR; PH2); Scrofula (f; MAD); Sore (f; HH2); Sore Throat (f; FEL); Splenosis (f; JLH; MAD); Sprain (f; PHR; PH2); Stomachache (f; FAD; MAD); Swelling (f; MAD); Toothache (1; FAD; PH2; WOI); Ulcer (f; MAD); Uterosis (f; JLH; MAD); Vertigo (f; MAD); Vomiting (f; PH2); Water Retention (f; MAD); Wound (f; HH2) Dosage: None reported (PIP). Oil is toxic and very irritant to the skin (FAD). Contraindications: None reported (PIP). Oil is toxic and very irritant to the skin (FAD). |
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| MOTHERWORT | Leonurus cardiaca | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Allergenic (1; CRC); Analgesic (f; CRC; EFS); Antiaggregant (1; PNC); Antiepileptic (f; HHB); Antiischemic (1; BGB); Antileukemic (1; BGB); Antipyretic (f; CRC); Antispasmodic (1; APA; CRC; FAD; HHB); Antitumor (1; BGB); Antiviral (1; BGB); Astringent (f; CRC); Cardiotonic (1; PNC); CNS Depressant (1; APA; BGB); Cytotoxic (1; BGB); Diaphoretic (f; CRC); Diuretic (f; CRC); Emmenagogue (f; CRC; EFS; FAD; HHB); Expectorant (f; EFS; MAD); Hypotensive (1; APA; BGB; FAD; HHB); Hypotonic (1; PHR; PH2); Laxative (1; BGB; CRC); Lipolytic (1; PNC); Negative Chronotropic (1; PHR; PH2); Nervine (1; CRC; EFS; PNC); Oxytocic (1; APA; BGB); Sedative (1; APA; CRC; FAD; PH2); Stimulant (f; DEM); Tonic (f; CRC; EFS); Uterotonic (1; APA; BGB; FAD; HHB). Indications: Amenorrhea (f; BGB; CRC; FAD; HHB; PH2); Anemia (f; CRC; HHB; MAD); Angina (f; HHB); Anxiety (f; APA; BGB); Arrhythmia (2, PHR); Asthma (f; CRC; HAD); Bleeding (f; CRC); BPH (f; MAD); Bronchosis (f; PH2); Cancer (1; BGB); Cardiopathy (2; APA; KOM; MAD; PH2); Cardiosclerosis (f; CRC); Catarrh (f; MAD); Childbirth (f; MAD); Cholecystosis (f; CRC); Climacteric (f; HHB; MAD; PH2); Cold (f; BGB); Constipation (1; BGB; CRC); Convulsion (f; CRC); Cramp (1; APA; CRC; FAD; HHB; MAD); Debility (f; CRC); Delirium (f; BGB; CRC; MAD); Depression (f; BGB); Dysentery (f; CRC); Dysmenorrhea (f; BGB; CRC; FAD); Dyspepsia (f; DEM); Dyspnea (f; MAD); Dysuria (f; CRC); Epilepsy (f; BGB; CRC; HHB; MAD); Fatigue (f; APA); Fever (f; BGB; CRC; FAD); Gas (f; CRC; HHB; PHR; PH2); Gastrosis (f; DEM); Goiter (f; BGB; CRC); Heart (f; CRC); Hematuria (f; MAD); High Blood Pressure (1; APA; BGB; CRC; FAD; HHB); Hyperthyroid (2; APA; KOM; PHR; PH2); Hysteria (f; CRC; MAD); Infertility (f; MAD); Insomnia (1; APA; CRC; FAD; PH2); Leukemia (1; BGB); Menopause (f; CRC); Nervous Heart Condition (2; BGB; PHR; PH2); Nervousness (1; APA; CRC; FAD; PH2); Neuralgia (f; FAD); Neurasthenia (f; CRC); Neurosis(1; APA; BGB; CRC); Pain (f; BGB; CRC; EFS); Palpitation (f; APA; BGB; CRC; MAD); Paralysis (f; MAD); Parturition (f; FAD); Prolapse (f; MAD); Rabies (f; CRC); Restlessness (f; MAD); Rheumatism (1; BGB; CRC); Roemheld Syndrome (f; MAD); Sciatica (f; CRC; HAD); Spasm (f; CRC); Spine (f; CRC); Sterility (f; MAD); Stomachache (f; CRC; FAD); Stroke (1; APA); Syncope (f; BGB); Tachycardia (1; FAD); Tuberculosis (f; CRC); Tumor (1; BGB); Typhoid (1; BGB); Uterosis (f; MAD); Vaginosis (f; MAD); Virus (1; BGB); Water Retention (f; CRC); Worm (f; BGB); Wound (f; MAD). Dosage: Class 2b. Emmenagogue and uterotonic (AHP). None known (KOM). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). CAN cautions that the volatile oil may cause phototoxic dermatitis. Leaves may cause contact dermatitis. Because it is reputed to affect the menstrual cycle, and of reputed uterine activity in vitro, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided (CAN; PH2). May interfere with cardiac therapy (CAN). One reference notes that doses exceeding 3 g may cause diarrhea, dyspepsia, and uterine bleeding (AHP). Inhibits pulsations of myocardial cells in vitro (PNC). Contraindications: Class 2b. Emmenagogue and uterotonic (AHP). None known (KOM). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). CAN cautions that the volatile oil may cause phototoxic dermatitis. Leaves may cause contact dermatitis. Because it is reputed to affect the menstrual cycle, and of reputed uterine activity in vitro, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided (CAN; PH2). May interfere with cardiac therapy (CAN). One reference notes that doses exceeding 3 g may cause diarrhea, dyspepsia, and uterine bleeding (AHP). Inhibits pulsations of myocardial cells in vitro (PNC). |
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| MOUNTAIN ASH | Sorbus americana | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (f; DEM); Antiscorbutic (1; FAD); Antiseptic (f; HHB); Aperitif (f; DEM; FAD); Astringent (f; HHB); Bitter (f; HHB); Depurative (f; CEB; DEM; FAD); Digestive (f; DEM); Diuretic (f; CEB); Tonic (f; FAD; HHB); Vermifuge (f; FAD). Indications: Anorexia (f; DEM; FAD); Boil (f; FAD); Childbirth (f; DEM); Cold (f; CEB; DEM; FAD); Debility (f; DEM; FAD); Depression (f; DEM); Diarrhea (f; FAD); Dyspepsia (f; DEM); Fever (f; CEB); Gonorrhea (f; DEM); Inflammation (f; CEB); Malaria (f; CEB; HHB); Pain (f; DEM); Pleurisy (f; DEM); Stomachache (f; MIC); Tonsilosis (f; FAD); VD (f; DEM); Water Retention (f; CEB); Witchcraft (f; MIC); Worm (f; FAD). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; PH2). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; PH2). |
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| MOUNTAIN-AVENS | Dryas octopetala | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Astringent (f; HHB; PH2). Indications: Callus (f; JLH); Cancer (f; JLH); Diarrhea (f; HHB); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Pain (f; PH2); Sore (f; JLH); Stomachache (f; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). |
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