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| MOUNTAIN LAUREL | Kalmia latifolia | |
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Synonyms: K. latifolia var. myrtifolia Bosse Actions: Alterative (f; CRC; EFS); Analgesic (f; DEM); Antiinflammatory (f; PHR; PH2); Antiseptic (f; DEM); Astringent (f; CRC; EFS); Cardiac (f; CRC; EFS); Deodorant (f; DEM); Diuretic (f; PHR; PH2); Narcotic (1; CRC; EFS); Poison (1; CRC); Sedative (f; CRC; EFS). Indications: Angina (f; MAD); Arthrosis (f; MAD); Bleeding (f; CRC); Cardiopathy (f; MAD; PH2); Dermatosis (f; CRC; EFS); Diarrhea (f; CRC; DEM; MAD); Dysentery (f; CRC); Edema (f; MAD); Endocardosis (f; MAD); Exanthema (f; MAD); Fever (f; CRC; FAD); Gastrosis (f; MAD); Heart (f; CRC; FAD); Herpes (f; PHR; PH2); Infection (f; CRC); Inflammation (f; FAD; PHR; PH2); Insomnia (f; CRC; EFS); Jaundice (f; CRC; FAD); Myocardosis (f; MAD); Nephrosis (f; MAD); Nervousness (f; CRC; EFS); Neuralgia (f; CRC; FAD; MAD; PH2); Ophthalmia (f; CRC); Pain (f; DEM; PH2); Psoriasis (f; MAD; PHR; PH2); Rheumatism (f; CRC; DEM; FAD; MAD; PH2); Shingle (f; PH2); Stone (f; MAD); Syphilis (f; CRC; FAD; MAD; PHR; PH2); Tinea (f; PHR; PH2); VD (f; CRC; PH2); Vermin (f; FAD); Wart (f; CRC); Water Retention (f; PHR; PH2); Wound (f; DEM). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). Fatally poisonous. May cause arrhythmia, bradycardia, cold sweats, diarrhea, dizziness, fever, headache, hypotension, parathesia, visual disturbances, perhaps death due to cardiac arrest and respiratory failure (PHR; PH2). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). Fatally poisonous. May cause arrhythmia, bradycardia, cold sweats, diarrhea, dizziness, fever, headache, hypotension, parathesia, visual disturbances, perhaps death due to cardiac arrest and respiratory failure (PHR; PH2). |
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| MOUSE EAR HAWKWEED | Hieracium pilosella | |
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Synonyms: Pilosella officinarum F. W. Schultz & Sch. Bip. Actions: Antispasmodic (1; PH2); Diaphoretic (1; PH2); Diuretic (1; PH2). Indications: Asthma (f; PH2); Bladder Stone (f; MAD); Bronchosis (f; PH2); Cancer (f; HHB; JLH); Cancer, oral (f; JLH); Cancer, genital (f; JLH); Catarrh (f; HHB; MAD); Childbirth (f; MAD); Cough (f; PH2); Cramp (1; PH2); Diarrhea (f; HHB); Dropsy (f; MAD); Dysentery (f; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (f; MAD); Epilepsy (f; MAD); Fever (1; HHB; PH2); Flu (f; HHB); Hepatosis (f; MAD); Hemoptysis (f; MAD); Jaundice (f; MAD); Malaria (f; HHB); Neurasthenia (f; MAD); Pertussis (f; PH2); Proctosis (f; MAD); Pulmonosis (f; MAD); Sore (f; MAD); Spermatorrhea (f; MAD); Stomatosis (f; JLH); Toothache (f; MAD); Ulcer (f; MAD); Water Retention (1; HHB; PH2) Wart (f; JLH); Worm (f; HHB); Wound (f; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). |
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| MUGWORT | Artemisia vulgaris | |
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Synonyms: A. vulgaris var. coarctata Forselles ex Besser. Actions: Abortifacient (1; CRC; FNF); Allergenic (1; APA); Analgesic (f; APA); Antibacterial (1; APA); Antidote, opium (f; CRC); Antiepileptic (f; CRC); Antiseptic (1; CRC; PNC); Antispasmodic (f; CRC); Aperitif (1; APA; BIS); Bitter (1; APA; CRC); Carminative (1; BIS; CRC); Choleretic (f; CRC; FAD); Diaphoretic (f; CRC; FAD); Diuretic (f; FAD); Emmenagogue (1; APA; CRC; PNC); Expectorant (f; CRC); Fungicide (1; APA); Gastrostimulant (1; CAN); Hemostat (f; APA); Hypoglycemic (1; CRC; FAD); Immunostimulant (f; APA); Insecticide (1; APA); Insectifuge (1; CRC); Larvicide (1; APA); Nervine (f; CRC); Sedative (f; KOM); Stimulant (f; CRC); Stomachic (f; CRC); Tonic (f; CRC); Uterotonic (1; AHP); Vermifuge (1; CRC; PNC). Indications: Amenorrhea (1; CRC; PNC); Anorexia (1; APA; BIS; PNC); Anxiety (f; KOM); Asthenia (f; KOM); Asthma (f; CRC); Bacteria (1; APA; CRC; FNF); Breech Birth (3; JAMA); Bleeding (f; APA); Bronchosis (f; CRC); Cancer (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; CRC; JLH); Catalepsy (1; CRC); Childbirth (1; CRC); Chorea (1; CRC); Cold (f; CRC); Colic (f; CRC; KOM); Constipation (f; KOM); Cramp (1; CRC; FNF; KOM); Cystosis (f; CRC); Depression (f; KOM); Dermatosis (f; CRC); Dysmenorrhea (1; CRC; FAD; KOM); Dyspepsia (1; APA; KOM); Encephalosis (f; CRC); Epilepsy (f; APA; CRC; KOM); Fear (1; CRC); Fever (f; CRC; FAD); Fungus (1; APA); Gallstone (1; CRC); Gas (1; APA; BIS; CRC); Gastrosis (1; BIS; CRC); Gout (f; CRC); Headache (1; CRC); Hepatosis (f; KOM); Hydrocephalus (1; CRC); Hyperglycemia (1; CRC; FAD); Hypochondria (f; KOM); Hysteria (f; CRC; KOM); Immunodepression (f; APA); Induration (f; CRC); Infection (1; APA; CRC); Inflammation (1; CRC; FNF); Insomnia (f; APA; KOM); Itch (f; CRC); Kidney Stone (f; CRC); Mycosis (1; APA); Nephrosis (f; CRC); Nervousness (f; APA; CRC; KOM); Neurasthenia (f; CRC; KOM); Neurosis (f; KOM); Obesity (f; KOM); Pain (f; APA); Poison Ivy (f; CRC); Psychoneurosis (f; KOM); Rheumatism (f; CRC; FAD); Rickets (1; CRC); Sciatica (f; CRC); Scirrhus (f; CRC; JLH); Scurvy (f; CRC); Somnambulism (1; CRC); Sore (f; CRC); Splenosis (f; CRC); Swelling (f; JLH); Tuberculosis (1; CRC); Uterosis (f; JLH); Vomiting (f; KOM); Water Retention (f; FAD); Wen (f; CRC; JLH); Whitlow (f; CRC; JLH); Worm (1; APA; CRC; FNF; KOM; PNC); Wound (f; CRC). Dosage: Class 2b. Emmenagogue and uterotonic (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). May cause abortions or allergies (BIS). Commission E reports an abortive effect and allergic reactions have been described (AEH). Oil allergenic, may cause dermatosis (FAD; PHR). Therapeutic administration is not recommended (PH2). EO is bactericidal and fungicidal. Moxibustion lowers incidence of breech birth presentation (JAMA, Nov. 11, 1998). Contraindications: Class 2b. Emmenagogue and uterotonic (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). May cause abortions or allergies (BIS). Commission E reports an abortive effect and allergic reactions have been described (AEH). Oil allergenic, may cause dermatosis (FAD; PHR). Therapeutic administration is not recommended (PH2). EO is bactericidal and fungicidal. Moxibustion lowers incidence of breech birth presentation (JAMA, Nov. 11, 1998). |
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| MUIRA PUAMA | Ptychopetalum olacoides | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Aperitif (f; CRC; MAD); Aphrodisiac (1; ABS; APA; CRC; MAD; PNC); Astringent (1; PNC); CNS Stimulant (1; ABS; APA; CRC; MAD); Dopaminergic (1; ABS); Nervine (f; APA; CRC); Neurotonic (f; EFS); Noradrenergic (1; ABS); Panacea (f; CRC); Stimulant (1; ABS; APA); Tonic (f; APA; CRC; MAD). Indications: Anorexia (f; APA; CRC; MAD; PH2); Arthrosis (f; APA); Colic (f; MAD); Debility (1; ABS); Diarrhea (f; APA; PH2; PNC); Dysentery (f; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (f; APA; CRC; MAD); Dyspepsia (f; APA; CRC); Frigidity (f; APA); Hookworm (f; APA); Impotence (1; ABS; APA; CRC; PH2; PNC); Lassitude (1; ABS); Neuralgia (f; CRC; MAD); Nerve (f; ABS); Pain (f; APA); Paralysis (f; CRC; MAD); Poliomyelosis (f; APA); Rheumatism (f; APA; CRC; MAD); Tremor (1; ABS). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Brazilian scientists, Siquera et al. (1998), mention that Amazon caboclos take the roots in alcohol for “nervous weakness,†a syndrome with several symptoms: depression, lassitude, sexual impotence, and tremors. A hydroalcoholic extract at 200 mg/kg potentiates yohimbine-induced lethality, reverses reserpineinduced ptosis, and prevents apomorphine-induced stereotypy. The data suggest that muira puama is a CNS active, interacting with the dopaminergic or noradrenergic systems. The authors speculate that, since some of the symptoms resemble Parkinsonian symptoms, roots could have antiparkinsonian effects. Their extracts did affect pharmacological models for depressions, impotence, and tremors. MULLEIN Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Brazilian scientists, Siquera et al. (1998), mention that Amazon caboclos take the roots in alcohol for “nervous weakness,†a syndrome with several symptoms: depression, lassitude, sexual impotence, and tremors. A hydroalcoholic extract at 200 mg/kg potentiates yohimbine-induced lethality, reverses reserpineinduced ptosis, and prevents apomorphine-induced stereotypy. The data suggest that muira puama is a CNS active, interacting with the dopaminergic or noradrenergic systems. The authors speculate that, since some of the symptoms resemble Parkinsonian symptoms, roots could have antiparkinsonian effects. Their extracts did affect pharmacological models for depressions, impotence, and tremors. MULLEIN |
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| MULLEIN | Verbascum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (1; FEL; WAM); Antiherpetic (1; BGB); Antiinflammatory (1; APA; FAD; PNC); Antiperiodic (f; FEL); Antispasmodic (1; FAD; FEL; PED; WAM); Antiviral (1; BGB); Astringent (1; APA; PED); Decongestant (1; APA); Demulcent (1; BGB; FEL; PNC; WAM); Diuretic (f; APA; FEL; PHR; PNC); Emollient (f; BGB; PIP; PNC); Expectorant (2; KOM; MAD; PH2; PIP; WAM); Mucilaginous (1; PED); Narcotic (f; FEL); Nervine (f; FEL); Pectoral (1; BGB; MAD); Sedative (f; FEL); Vulnerary (1; PNC). Indications: Abscess (f; DEM); Adenopathy (f; DEM; JLH); Alopecia (f; MAD); Amenorrhea (f; MAD); Arthrosis (f; DEM); Asthma (1; APA; DEM; FAD; FEL; MIC; PH2; WAM); Athlete’s Foot (f; DEM); Bite (f; PH2); Bronchosis (2; APA; MAD; PHR; PH2; SKY); Bruise (f; DEM); Burn (f; MAD; PH2); Calculus (f; FEL); Cancer (f; FEL; JLH); Cancer, cervix (f; JLH); Cancer, gland (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; JLH); Catarrh (2; DEM; FEL; KOM; PH2; PIP); Cervicosis (f; JLH); Cholera (f; MAD); Coccyx (f; DEM); Cold (f; DEM; FEL; SKY); Colic (f; PH2); Congestion (1; APA); Convulsion (f; FEL); Corn (f; JLH); Cough (2; APA; DEM; PHR; PH2; WAM); Cramp (1; FAD; FEL; MAD; PED; WAM); Croup (f; DEM); Cystosis (f; FEL; PH2); Deafness (f; FEL; MAD); Dentition (f; DEM); Dermatosis (1; APA; BGB; DEM; PH2); Diarrhea (1; APA; DEM; FEL; MAD; PH2); Diphtheria (f; DEM); Dropsy (f; DEM); Dysentery (f; FEL); Dysuria (1; FEL; WAM); Earache (1; BGB; DEM; FAD; PH2; WAM); Eczema (1; BGB; PH2); Enterosis (1; APA; DEM; FEL; PH2); Enuresis (f; FEL; WAM); Erysipelas (f; DEM); Fever (f; DEM; FAD); Fit (f; DEM); Flu (1; BGB; PH2); Furuncle (f; PH2); Gastrosis (f; JLH); Hemoptysis (f; FEL); Hepatosis (f; MAD); Hemorrhoid (1; APA; DEM; FAD; FEL; MAD; PH2); Herpes (1; BGB); Hiccup (f; DEM); Hysteria (f; DEM); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (f; PH2); Inflammation (1; APA; FAD; PH2; PNC); Insomnia (f; FEL); Itch (f; PH2); Lacrimation (f; MAD); Laryngosis (f; FEL); Lunacy (f; DEM); Malaria (f; FEL); Mange (f; MAD); Migraine (f; FAD); Mucososis (1; APA; FAD); Nephrosis (f; DEM; FAD; PH2); Nervousness (f; FEL); Neuralgia (1; MAD); Ophthalmia (f; MAD); Otosis (f; MAD; PH2; SKY); Pain (1; APA; DEM; FEL; PH2; WAM); Parotosis (f; DEM); Pharyngosis (f; MAD); Prickly Heat (f; DEM); Proctosis (f; PH2); Pulmonosis (1; BGB; DEM; MAD); Rash (f; DEM); Respirosis (1; APA; PHR; PH2; PIP); Rheumatism (f; DEM; PHR); Scabies (f; MAD); Sore (f; DEM; FAD; FEL); Sore Throat (1; APA; DEM; FEL; SKY; WAM); Splenosis (f; MAD); Sprain (f; DEM); Swelling (f; DEM; FEL; JLH); Syncope (f; DEM); Tinnitus (f; MAD); Toothache (f; DEM); Trachosis (f; FEL); Tuberculosis (1; APA; BGB; DEM; MAD); Tumor (f; FAD; FEL); Urogenitosis (f; PH2); UTI (1; BGB); Virus (1; BGB); Wart (f; DEM; JLH); Water Retention (f; APA; FEL; PHR; PNC); Worm (f; DEM); Wound (1; APA; DEM; MAD; PHR). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). None known or reported (KOM; PHR; PH2; PIP; WAM). Mucilage underlies soothing effects on mucous membranes (SKY). Saponins may explain expectorant activity (SKY). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). None known or reported (KOM; PHR; PH2; PIP; WAM). Mucilage underlies soothing effects on mucous membranes (SKY). Saponins may explain expectorant activity (SKY). |
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| MUSK-MALLOW, MUSK OKRA | Abelmoschus moschatus | |
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Synonyms: Hibiscus abelmoschus L. Actions: Antihysteric (f; CRC); Antipyretic (f; KAP); Antiseptic (f; WO2); Antispasmodic (f; CRC; DEP; KAP); Aphrodisiac (f; CRC; KAB; WO2); Carminative (f; KAB; KAP; PHR; WO2); Demulcent (1; CRC; KAP; WO2); Diuretic (f; CRC; KAP; WO2); Emollient (1; CRC); Insectifuge (f; WO2); Insecticide (1; CRC); Litholytic (f; CRC); Stimulant (f; CRC; KAP; PHR); Stomachic (f; CRC; DEP; KAP; WO2); Tonic (f; CRC; DEP; KAP). Indications: Anorexia (f; PHR; PH2); Asthma (f; CRC); Bite (f; PH2); Blennorrhea (f; LMP); Boil (f; CRC; LMP); Calculus (f; KAB); Cancer (f; CRC); Cardiopathy (f; KAB); Catarrh (f; KAP); Cold (f; CRC); Congestion (f; CRC); Cramp (f; CRC; DEP; KAP; PHR; PH2); Cystosis (f; CRC; KAP); Debility (f; DEP; KAP); Dermatosis (f; KAP); Dyspepsia (f; DEP; KAP);Dysuria (f; KAB); Enterosis (f; PHR; PH2); Fever (f; CRC; DEP; KAP; LMP); Flu (f; CRC); Gas (f; KAB; KAP; PHR; WO2); Gastrosis (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Gonorrhea (f; CRC; DEP; KAP); Halitosis (1; CRC); Headache (f; PHR; PH2); Hoarseness (f; DEP); Hysteria (f; CRC; DEP; KAP; LMP); Itch (f; CRC; KAP); Leukoderma (f; KAB); Leukorrhea (f; LMP); Nausea (f; KAB); Neurosis (f; CRC; DEP; KAP); Prickly Heat (f; CRC); Respirosis (f; KAP); Rheumatism (f; CRC; LMP); Scabies (f; LMP); Snakebite (f; PHR; PH2); Sore Throat (f; CRC; DEP); Spermatorrhea (f; CRC; LMP); Stone (f; CRC; KAB); Swelling (f; LMP); Varicosis (f; LMP); VD (f; DEP; KAP); Water Retention (f; CRC; KAP; WO2); Worm (f; CRC). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). None reported in PHR. DEP reports that doses exceeding 3 drachms may cause giddiness and/or headache (DEP). GRAS (CRC). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). None reported in PHR. DEP reports that doses exceeding 3 drachms may cause giddiness and/or headache (DEP). GRAS (CRC). |
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| MUSTARD | Brassica juncea | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Abortifacient (f; BIB); Allergenic (1; APA); Analgesic (f; BIB); Antibacterial (1; APA; PH2); Antidote, narcotic (f; CEB); Antidysenteric (f; WO2); Antiedemic (f; JFM); Antiinflammatory (f; DAA); Antipyretic (f; CEB); Antiseptic (f; BIB); Antitumor (1; BIB); Aperitif (f; BIB); Canifuge (dog repellant) (1; APA); Carminative (f; BIB; DAA); Counterirritant (1; APA; PNC); Decongestant (1; APA); Diaphoretic (f; WO2); Digestive (f; APA); Diuretic (f; PNC); Emetic (f; CEB; PNC); Expectorant (f; DAA); Felifuge (cat repellant) (1; APA); Fungicide (1; APA); Gastrostimulant (f; CEB); Goitrogenic (1; APA); Hemostat (f; DAA); Hyperemic (1; PH2); Laxative (f; BIB; CEB; DAA); Pancreatonic (f; CEB); Parasiticide (f; BIB); Rubefacient (1; APA; PH2; PNC); Secretagogue (f; CEB); Stimulant (f; PNC); Vermifuge (f; WO2); Vesicant (1; APA; SKJ). Indications: Abscess (f; DAA); Acid Indigestion (1; APA); Alopecia (f; BIB); Ameba (f; BIB); Anorexia (1; BIB); Arthrosis (2; APA; KOM [XO]; PH2); Backache (1; APA); Bacteria (1; APA; PH2); Bleeding (f; DAA); Boil (f; BIB); Bronchosis (1; PHR [XO]; PH2; PNC); Cancer (1; BIB; FNF; JLH); Cancer, skin (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, spleen (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, stomach (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, throat (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, wrist (1; FNF; JLH); Carcinoma (1; FNF; JLH); Catarrh (2; KOM [XO]); Chest Ache (f; PH2); Chlorosis (f; CEB); Cold (1; BIB; PH2); Congestion (1; APA; PH2); Constipation (1; APA; BIB; CEB; DAA); Cough (1; PH2; WO2); Cystosis (f; DAA); Dermatosis (f; JFM; JLH; SKJ); Dysentery (f; WO2); Dyspepsia (1; APA; CEB; WO2); Earache (f; TOM); Edema (f; JFM); Endothelioma (1; FNF; JLH); Enterosis (f; PH2); Epilepsy (f; BIB); Epithelioma (1; FNF; JLH); Eruption (f; SKJ); Fever (f; BIB; CEB; WO2); Foot Ache (1; APA); Fungus (1; APA); Gas (f; BIB; DAA); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Headache (f; BIB; DAA); Hepatosis (f; BIB); Hiccup (f; BIB); Hoarseness (f; JFM); Induration (f; BIB; JLH); Infection (1; APA); Inflammation (f; BIB; DAA; PH2); Itch (f; BIB); Lumbago (1; APA; WO2); Mycosis (1; APA); Nephrosis (f; JFM); Neuralgia (f; SKJ); Osteosis (f;PH2); Otosis (f; BIB); Pain (f; BIB; PH2); Paralysis (f; PHR [XO]; PH2); Parasite (f; BIB); Pleurisy (1; JFM; PHR [XO]); Pneumonia (1; BIB; PHR [XO]); Respirosis (1; APA; PH2); Rheumatism (2; KOM; PHR [XO]); Rhinosis (f; BIB); Sclerosis (f; BIB); Snakebite (f; BIB; SKJ); Sore (f; PH2; SKJ); Spasm (f; JFM; SKJ); Splenomegaly (f; BIB); Splenosis (f; BIB; JFM; JLH); Stomachache (f; BIB); Swelling (f; JFM; PH2); Toothache (f; BIB; DAA); Tumor (1; BIB); Vomiting (f; PH2); Water Retention (f; PNC); Worm (f; BIB; DAA; WO2). Dosage: Class 2d (AHP (XO)). Ingestion of large quantities can cause irritant poisoning. Commission E reports seed permitted for external use only. Contraindications: children younger than 6 years, and renal disease (mustard oil is absorbed through the skin). Even external poultice should be limited to 5–10 minutes pediatrically, 10–15 minutes for adults, less for sensitive patients. (KOM). Plaster for 15–30 minutes can cause severe burns (AHP). Contraindicated in GI ulcers and nephrosis (PHR). Adverse effects: skin and nervous damage (prolonged use). Should not be used for more than 2 weeks (AEH). Millspaugh has said “unground seeds ... proved dangerous, as they are liable to become impacted in the bowel and set up a fatal inflammation†(CEB). Overdoses internally cause GI distress (PHR). Avoid taking with ammonia-containing products as ammonia with mustard oil yields inactive thiosinamine (PH2). Don’t overdo it. In huge quantities, glucosinolate/isothiocyanate-containing crucifers might upset the thyroid. Hyperthyroidism with goiter traced to the use of the isothiocyanates in mustard (APA). Delaneyite nitpickologists will doubtless clamber to put the same goitrogenic warning on all members of the mustard family as well as papaya, caper, and nasturtium (JAD). In large doses, hard to get dietarily, indole-3-carbinol might stimulate breast cancer rather than prevent it because it does so at levels reasonably attainable through dietary consumption of crucifers (Brassicaceae). Contraindications: Class 2d (AHP (XO)). Ingestion of large quantities can cause irritant poisoning. Commission E reports seed permitted for external use only. Contraindications: children younger than 6 years, and renal disease (mustard oil is absorbed through the skin). Even external poultice should be limited to 5–10 minutes pediatrically, 10–15 minutes for adults, less for sensitive patients. (KOM). Plaster for 15–30 minutes can cause severe burns (AHP). Contraindicated in GI ulcers and nephrosis (PHR). Adverse effects: skin and nervous damage (prolonged use). Should not be used for more than 2 weeks (AEH). Millspaugh has said “unground seeds ... proved dangerous, as they are liable to become impacted in the bowel and set up a fatal inflammation†(CEB). Overdoses internally cause GI distress (PHR). Avoid taking with ammonia-containing products as ammonia with mustard oil yields inactive thiosinamine (PH2). Don’t overdo it. In huge quantities, glucosinolate/isothiocyanate-containing crucifers might upset the thyroid. Hyperthyroidism with goiter traced to the use of the isothiocyanates in mustard (APA). Delaneyite nitpickologists will doubtless clamber to put the same goitrogenic warning on all members of the mustard family as well as papaya, caper, and nasturtium (JAD). In large doses, hard to get dietarily, indole-3-carbinol might stimulate breast cancer rather than prevent it because it does so at levels reasonably attainable through dietary consumption of crucifers (Brassicaceae). |
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| MYRRH | Commiphora myrrha | |
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Synonyms: Balsamodendrum myrrha Nees, Commiphora molmol Engl., C. myrrha var. molmol Engl. Actions: Analgesic (1; APA; BGB); Antiedemic (1; CAN); Antiinflammatory (1; APA; BGB; PNC); Antipyretic (1; APA; CAN); Antirheumatic (1; BGB); Antiseptic (1; APA; BGB; FEL; PH2; PNC; SKY); Antispasmodic (1; APA; PNC); Aperitif (f; PH2); Astringent (2; APA; KOM; PH2; SKY); Carminative (f; BGB; PHR; PNC); Decongestant (1; APA); Deodorant (1; BGB; HHB); Digestive (f; PH2); Emmenagogue (f; APA; FEL); Expectorant (f; FEL; PHR; PH2; PNC); Hypocholesterolemic (1; CAN); Hypoglycemic (1; APA; CAN); Hypotriglyceridemic (1; CAN); Immunostimulant (1; APA; PNC); Lipolytic (1; CAN); Stimulant (f; APA; FEL); Vulnerary (f; PNC). Indications: Abrasion (1; CAN); Adnexosis (f; MAD); Alopecia (f; MAD); Amenorrhea (f; BGB; FEL; MAD; PH2); Anorexia (f; PH2); Aphtha (1; CAN); Asthma (1; APA; FEL); Atherosclerosis (f; MAD); Athlete’s Foot (1; SKY); Bedsore (f; APA); Bladder Stone (f; BIB); Boil (f; PNC); Bronchosis (1; APA; BGB; FEL); Cancer (f; APA; PH2); Cancer, abdomen (f; PH2); Cancer, colon (f; PH2); Candida (1; BGB); Canker Sore (1; APA; SKY); Carbuncle (f; PH2); Caries (f; FEL); Catarrh (f; BGB; CAN; FEL); Chilblain (f; BIB); Chlorosis (f; BIB); Cold (1; BGB; CAN; SKY); Congestion (1; APA; BGB); Cough (f; PH2); Cramp (1; APA; PNC); Decubitis (f; BGB); Dermatosis (1; APA; MAD; PH2); Diarrhea (f; MAD); Dropsy (f; BIB); Dysentery (f; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (1; BGB; PH2); Dyspepsia (f; APA; FEL); Dysuria (f; MAD); Earache (f; BIB); Enterosis (f; PH2); Erysipelas (f; MAD); Fever (1; APA; BIB; CAN; MAD); Freckle (f; MAD); Furunculosis (1; CAN; PH2); Gangrene (f; FEL); Gas (f; APA; BGB; MAD; PHR; PNC); Gastrosis (f; FEL; PH2; PNC); Gingivosis (1; APA; FEL; PNC; SKY); Gleet (f; FEL); Gonorrhea (f; FEL); Halitosis (f; FEL); Hemorrhoid (f; APA; BGB; BIB); Hepatosis (f; MAD); High Cholesterol (1; CAN); Hoarseness (f; APA); Hyperglycemia (1; APA; CAN); Immunodepression (1; APA; PNC); Infection (f; PH2); Infertility (f; MAD); Inflammation (1; APA; BGB; PH2; PNC); Laryngosis (f; FEL); Leprosy (f; APA); Leukorrhea (f; FEL; MAD); Menopause (1; BGB); Menorrhagia (f; MAD); Mucososis (1; APA; FEL; PH2); Odontosis (f; MAD); Ophthalmia (f; BIB); Osteosis (f; BGB); Pain (1; APA; BGB); Pharyngosis (2; APA; FEL; KOM; MAD; PH2; PNC); Pulmonosis (f; MAD); Respirosis (f; BGB); Rheumatism (1; BGB); Rhinosis (f; APA; BIB); Salpingosis (f; MAD); Side Ache (f; MAD); Sinusosis (1; APA); Sore (1; APA; FEL; PNC); Sore Throat (2; BGB; FEL; KOM; MAD; SKY); Stomatosis (2; APA; KOM; MAD; PH2; PIP); Swelling (1; APA; CAN); Tonsilosis (1; APA; BGB; FEL; PNC); Tuberculosis (f; MAD); Ulcer (f; APA; PH2; X11113992); Uterosis (f; MAD); Uvulosis (f; FEL); VD (f; FEL); Water Retention (f; MAD); Worm (f; FEL; MAD); Wound (f; APA; BGB); Wrinkle (f; MAD); Yeast (1; BGB). Dosage: Class 2b. None known (KOM; PHR). “No adverse effects from myrrh have been reported†(SKY). Emmenagogue and uterotonic. Contraindicated in uterorrhagia. Doses >2–4 g may cause diarrhea and nephrosis. French permit only external application (AHP). Undiluted tincture may produce burning and local irritation (AEH). CAN cautions that because it is reputed to affect the menstrual cycle, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided. May interfere with diabetic therapies. In view of the lack of toxicological data, excessive use should be avoided (CAN). Apprehension, diarrhea, hiccups, and restlessness have been reported as side effects of gugulipid administration (CAN). Contraindications: Class 2b. None known (KOM; PHR). “No adverse effects from myrrh have been reported†(SKY). Emmenagogue and uterotonic. Contraindicated in uterorrhagia. Doses >2–4 g may cause diarrhea and nephrosis. French permit only external application (AHP). Undiluted tincture may produce burning and local irritation (AEH). CAN cautions that because it is reputed to affect the menstrual cycle, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided. May interfere with diabetic therapies. In view of the lack of toxicological data, excessive use should be avoided (CAN). Apprehension, diarrhea, hiccups, and restlessness have been reported as side effects of gugulipid administration (CAN). |
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| MYRTLE | Myrtus communis | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analgesic (f; FEL); Antibacterial (1; BIB; PH2); Antiedemic (1; MPI; PH2); Antiseptic (1; BIB; FEL; PH2); Antispasmodic (f; BIB); Astringent (f; BIB); Bronchosecretolytic (1; PH2); Carminative (f; BIB); CNS Depressant (1; PH2); Collyrium (f; BIB); Deodorant (1; FEL; PH2); Fungicide (1; PH2); Hypoglycemic (1; PH2); Parasiticide (1; ABS; BIB; FT68:276); Pectoral (f; BIB); Rubefacient (f; BIB); Sedative (f; BIB); Stimulant (f; BIB); Stomachic (f; BIB; HHB); Tonic (f; BIB); Vermifuge (f; BIB). Indications: Adenopathy (f; JLH); Alopecia (f; DEP); Aphtha (f; BIB; DEP); Aposteme (f; JLH); Arthrosis (1; MPI); Bacteria (1; BIB; PH2; WOI); Bleeding (f; BIB); BPH (f; PH2); Bronchosis (1; BIB; FEL; HHB; PH2); Cacoethes (f; BIB); Cancer (f; JLH); Cancer, breast (f; JLH); Cancer, colon (f; JLH); Cancer, gum (f; JLH); Cancer, liver (f; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cancer, throat (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Catarrh (f; FEL); Cold (1; PH2); Condylomata (f; BIB); Conjunctivosis (f; FEL); Cough (f; MAD); Cramp (f; BIB); Cystosis (1; BIB; FEL; PH2); Dermatosis (f; FEL); Diarrhea (1; BIB; MAD; PH2); Dropsy (f; MAD); Dysentery (f; BIB); Dyspepsia (f; BIB); Eczema (f; BIB); Edema (1; MPI); Encephalosis (f; BIB; DEP); Enterosis (f; JLH); Epilepsy (f; BIB; WOI); Fatigue (f; PH2); Fever (f; BIB); Fibroid (f; JLH); Fungus (1; PH2); Gangrene (f; FEL); Gas (f; BIB); Gastrosis (f; BIB; MAD); Gingivosis (f; JLH); Gonorrhea (f; MAD); Gray Hair (f; BIB); Headache (f; BIB); Hemorrhoid (f; FEL; PH2); Hepatosis (f; BIB; JLH; WOI); Hyperglycemia (1; PH2); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; PH2); Inflammation (1; MPI); Insomnia (f; BIB); Leishmania (1; ABS FT68:276); Leukorrhea (f; BIB; FEL; PH2); Mastosis (f; JLH); Menorrhagia (f; FEL); Mycosis (1; PH2); Nephrosis (f; FEL); Nervousness (f; BIB); Night Sweats (f; BIB); Otosis (f; PH2); Pain (f; FEL; MAD); Parasite (1; ABS; BIB; FT68:276); Parotosis (f; JLH); Pertussis (1; PH2); Pharyngosis (f; FEL); Phthisis (f; BIB); Pleurodynia (f;MAD); Polyp (f; BIB; JLH); Proctosis (f; JLH); Prolapse (f; BIB); Pulmonosis (1; BIB; MAD); Pyelosis (f; BIB); Rheumatism (f; BIB); Sinusosis (f; PH2); Smallpox (1; BIB); Sore (f; BIB); Splenosis (f; JLH); Swelling (1; MPI; PH2); Tonsilosis (f; JLH); Tuberculosis (1; MAD; PH2; WOI); Urogenitosis (f; BIB); Uterosis (f; BIB; JLH); Wart (f; JLH); Whitlow (f; BIB); Worm (f; BIB; PH2); Wound (1; BIB). Dosage: Not covered (AHP).“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Large doses may cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. More than 10 g myrtle oil can threaten life due to high cineole content (myrtle contains 135–2250 ppm cineole according to my calculations, meaning 10 g myrtle would contain a maximum 22.5 mg cineole). Several herbs may attain higher levels of cineole: bay, beebalm, betel pepper, biblical mint, boldo, cajeput, cardamom, eucalyptus, ginger, greater galangal, horse balm, hyssop, lavender, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, spearmint, star anise, sweet annie, thyme, and turmeric. So, by reduction, assuming no synergies or antagonisms or additivities, a ridiculous assumption, one would assume that any goods (and evils) accruing to the cineole in myrtle, should apply even more so to those listed above, which theoretically at least, may attain higher levels of cineole, some, e.g., cardamom, attaining levels more than 20- fold higher. Symptoms of this alleged cineole intoxication may include circulatory disorders, collapse, lowered blood pressure, and respiratory failure. Do not apply oil to face of children as it may trigger asthma-like attacks, bronchial spasm, glottal spasms, even respiratory failure (PH2). Extracts (Myrtle) — Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of leaves, roots, and stems are active against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria. The plant contains antibacterial phenols. One thermolabile principle was highly active against Micrococcus pyogenes var. aureus. The principle resembled streptomycin in its action on Mycobacterium tuberculosis (WOI). Aqueous berry extract active against carrageenan-induced edema in the rats paw (( = ) comparable to oxyphenylbutazone); monoquiterpenes and sesquiterpenes are antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic (PH2). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP).“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Large doses may cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. More than 10 g myrtle oil can threaten life due to high cineole content (myrtle contains 135–2250 ppm cineole according to my calculations, meaning 10 g myrtle would contain a maximum 22.5 mg cineole). Several herbs may attain higher levels of cineole: bay, beebalm, betel pepper, biblical mint, boldo, cajeput, cardamom, eucalyptus, ginger, greater galangal, horse balm, hyssop, lavender, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, spearmint, star anise, sweet annie, thyme, and turmeric. So, by reduction, assuming no synergies or antagonisms or additivities, a ridiculous assumption, one would assume that any goods (and evils) accruing to the cineole in myrtle, should apply even more so to those listed above, which theoretically at least, may attain higher levels of cineole, some, e.g., cardamom, attaining levels more than 20- fold higher. Symptoms of this alleged cineole intoxication may include circulatory disorders, collapse, lowered blood pressure, and respiratory failure. Do not apply oil to face of children as it may trigger asthma-like attacks, bronchial spasm, glottal spasms, even respiratory failure (PH2). Extracts (Myrtle) — Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of leaves, roots, and stems are active against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria. The plant contains antibacterial phenols. One thermolabile principle was highly active against Micrococcus pyogenes var. aureus. The principle resembled streptomycin in its action on Mycobacterium tuberculosis (WOI). Aqueous berry extract active against carrageenan-induced edema in the rats paw (( = ) comparable to oxyphenylbutazone); monoquiterpenes and sesquiterpenes are antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic (PH2). |
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| NASTURTIUM | Tropaeolum majus | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Allergenic (1; HH2); Antibacterial (1; PH2); Antipyretic (1; WOI); Antiscorbutic (1; MAD); Antiseptic (1; JFM; PH2); Depurative (f; DAA; EFS); Diuretic (f; EFS); Emmenagogue (f; EFS); Expectorant (f; EFS); Fungicide (1; PH2); Laxative (f; MAD); Rodenticide (1; WOI); Rubefacient (2; PH2); Stimulant (f; DAA); Vulnerary (f; PH2). Indications: Alopecia (f; MAD; PH2); Bacteria (1; PH2; WOI); Bronchosis (2; BRU; JFM; MAD; PH2); Burn (f; BRU); Cancer (f; DAA); Candida (1; HH2); Catarrh (f; MAD; PH2); Conjunctivosis (f; WOI); Constipation (f; MAD); Cough (2; JFM; PH2); Cystosis (f; DAA; WOI); Dandruff (f; BRU); Dermatosis (f; WOI); Diaper Rash (f; BRU); Dysmenorrhea (2; HH2; PH2); Emphysema (f; MAD); Escherichia (f; HH2); Fever (1; WOI); Flu (f; WOI); Fungus (1; PH2; WOI); Gas (f; DAA; MAD); Infection (1; JFM; PH2; WOI); Inflammation (f; WOI); Itch (f; DAA); Mycosis (1; PH2; WOI); Nephrosis (f; WOI); Ophthalmia (f; WOI); Pulmonosis (f; DAA); Respirosis (f; PH2); Ringworm (f; DAA); Salmonella (1; HH2); Scurvy (f; DAA); Shigella (1; HH2); Sore (f; WOI); Staphylococcus (f; HH2); Streptococcus (f; HH2); Sunburn (f; BRU); Tuberculosis (1; HH2; PH2); Urogenitosis (f; DAA); UTI (2; PH2; WOI); Wound (f; HH2; PH2); Yeast (1; HH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Overdoses can irritate mucous membranes and skin. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Overdoses can irritate mucous membranes and skin. |
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