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Achillea millefolium indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: hemorrhage, menorrhagia, wounds
Act: Bitter, anti-inflam, styptic
Caution: Preg,
Intx: combination with PPI (all bitters)

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Aconitum napellus indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: neuralgia, pain
Act: anodyne
Caution: Narrow therapeutic window - lethal vfib, chest pain

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Actaea racemosa indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: PMS, dysmen, menor, arthritis, myalgia
Act: Uterine tonic, spasmolytic
Caution: early Preg

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Aesculus hippocastanum indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: topical for bruises
Act: venotonic
Caution: nausea

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Allium cepa/sativum indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: lipids, athero, angina, HTN, DM, topical antifungal
Act: antimicrobial
Caution: Bleeding/anticoagulants
Intx: Hypoglycemics

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Aloe vera indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: frostbite, wounds, burns
Act: Demulcent, immune anti-inflam
Caution: Leaf is extreme laxative

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Althea officinalis indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: gastritis, ulcer, UTI, cystitis
Act: demulcent
Caution: Wet cough

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Angelica sinensis indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: amen, endo, menopause, infert, PMS
Act: uterine tonic
Caution: Bleeding, menorrhagia, antiplatelet therapy

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Articum lappa indication, action, and caution.

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Ind: psoriasis, eczema, blood sugar regulation, liver tonic, dyspepsia, biliary insufficiency, hepatitis
Act: alterative
Caution:

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: UTI w/ alkaline urine
Act: Urinary antiseptic
Caution: Preg
AE: nausea, mild toxicity

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Arnica montana indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Bruises, sprains, strains
Act: top vulnerary and anodyne
Caution: broken skin, NO internal use

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Artemisia annua/absinth/vulg indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Malaria, parasite, cancer
Act: Bitter, anti-parasitic
Caution: high dose neurotoxic

Absinthum: bitter (anti-parasite, malaria)
Annua: digestive, sweeter
Vulg: less used

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Ascelepius tuberosa indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Fever, cough, pneumonia, bronchitis
Act: expectorant, anti-tussive
Caution: Preg

Rarely used

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Aspidosperma quebracho indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Cough
Act: stimulating expectorant for non-dry cough
Caution: Preg, lactation, children, dry cough

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Astragalus membranaceus indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Infx, CA, AI
Act: Immune modulator
Caution: None

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Atropa belladonna indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Muscle pain, spasms
Act: anticholinergic, anodyne
Caution: Closed angle glaucoma, BPH
Intx: TCA - potentiates effect of anticholinergics

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Avena sativa indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Anxiety
Act: Hypolipidemic as food, anxiolytic, nervine
Caution: SAFE

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Bacopa moneirri indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Memory, cognition
Caution: SAFE

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Baptisia tinctoria indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Pharyngitis, infx,
Act: immune modulating, antimicrobial (MC)
Caution: Potential AE tachypnea, tachycardia

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Berberis aquifolium indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Chronic skin - psoriasis, acne, bitter
Act: antimicrobial
Caution: Nausea, GI sx

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Berberis vulgaris indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Liver dz, GB, gallstones, jaundice
Act: Cholagogue, hepatic
Caution: Preg, bile duct obs.
Intx: MANY DRUGS

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Boswellia serrata indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Asthma, UC, OA, RA, etc.
Act: Anti-inflammatory (d/t resin)
Caution: SAFE

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Bryonia alba indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: Pain, infection
Act: Anodyne, immune, some sedation
AE: Abd pain, N/V, diarrhea, not used internally

Rarely used

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Calendula officinalis indication, action, and caution/intx.

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Ind: dermatitis, wounds
Act: demulcent, anti-inflam, vulnerary
Caution: SAFE

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Camellia sinensis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Act: Antioxidant, tannins (astringent) Caution: Insomnia?
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Cannabis sativa indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Pain, nausea, CA, chemotherapy, insomnia Act: Analgesic, sedative, anti-emetic Caution: Preg, abuse potential, psychiatric issues Often indicated but not safe
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Capsella bursa-pastoris indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: hemorrhage, menorrhagia, postpartum hem Act: styptic Caution: MAJOR bleeding Intx: Anticoagulants
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Capsicum frutescens indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Pain Act: Antiplatelet, dig stim, top anodyne, anti-inflam AE: Burning Intx: Anticoagulants
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Cassia/Senna alexandrina indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Constipation Act: direct stimulation/irritation of bowel Caution: Long-term use, laxative dependence
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Caulophyllum thalictroides indication, action, and caution/intx.
Act: uterine tonic, parturifacient (late Caution: early preg mr Cc guarantees deliveries
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Ceanothis americanus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: NAFLD, fatty liver, hepatitis Act: hepatoprotective Caution: SAFE
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Centella asiatica indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Nervous insomnia, poor memory, infections, venous insufficiency Act: nervine, antipyretic, mental tonic "100 year old Asian woman w/ venous insufficiency, dementia from her old age"
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Chamaelirium luteum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Amen, dysmen, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, miscarriage Act: uterine tonic Caution: SAFE "Cham Luteum tonifies the corpus luteum of your uterus." mr cC guarantees deliveries
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Chelidonium majus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Biliary insuf, gallstone prevention Act: Choleretic, cholagoge Caution: Hepatic failure, preg, lactation AE: N/V
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Chionanthus virginicus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: LIVER, GB Act: hepatic, cholagogue, bitter Caution: obstruction, CA Generally Safe
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Cineraria maritima indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Cataract topically Caution: NO internal use d/t hepatotoxic
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Cinnamomum zeylanicum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: GI issues, diabetes, metabolic syndrome Act: gastric stimulation Caution: ulcers, GERD, gastritis
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Coleus forskohlii indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Bronchial irritation, dry cough, hoarseness, ASTHMA, weakness or debility Act: activates cAMP, adaptogen, cardiotonic, immune Caution: Intx: Warfarin, digoxin
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Commiphora mukul indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Hyperlipidemia (LDL) Act: anti-inflam Caution: IBD Intx: B-blockers
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Commiphora myrrha indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Infx Act: anti-infxn, anti-microbe Caution: SAFE
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Convallaria majalis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: CHF, arrhythmia Act: milder digitalis Caution: Induce heart block Intx: Diuretics, b-blockers, +++
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Cordyceps sinensis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Asthma, cough, bronchitis, resp disorders Act: Potentiates Epi, relaxes smooth muscles Caution: AI Intx: some drug interaction (think Epi)
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Corydalis amibua indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Gastritis, pain, parasites, arrhythmia, bacteria (largely for GI SYSTEM) Act: hypnotic, sedative, tranquilizing Caution: Can be toxic
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Crataegus laevigata/oxycantha indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: HEART Caution: SAFE
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Curcuma longa indication, action, and caution/intx.
Act: Anti-inflam, hepatoprotective, anti-cancer Caution: SAFE
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Cynara scolymus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Hyperlipidemia, liver/GB issues Act: Bitter/hepatic Caution: digestive stim (GERD)
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Datura stramonium indication, action, and caution/intx.
``` Ind: Spasms/pain Act: anticholinergic CI: BPH, closed angle glaucoma AE: dryness Intx: anticholinergics (TCA) ```
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Digitalis purpurea indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: CHF, arrhythmia Act: modulates heart rhythm Caution: lethal overdose Intx: MANY Might be indicated, but not safe.
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Dioscorea villosa indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Dysmen, endometriosis PMS Act: spasmolytic Caution: SAFE
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Echinacea augustifolia/purp/pall indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Infxn, influenza Act: antimicrobial, inflam-modulating, antiviral Caution: long-term use, possibly autoimmune
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Eleuthrococcus senticosus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Infxn, CA, AI Act: Immune mod, adrenal support AE: Irritability, insomnia
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Ephedra sinica indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Sinusitis, asthma, COPD, rhinitis Act: alpha adrenergic agonist - helps breath CI: HTN, DM, hyperthyroid AE: Agitation Might be indicated but not safe
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Equisetum arvense indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: UTI, kidney stones, skin issues Act: urinary tonic Caution: SAFE
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Eschscholzia californica indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: sleep Act: anxiolytic, sedative Intx: benzo
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Eucalyptus globulus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: URI, pharyngitis, tonsillitis Act: essential oil, antimicrobial Caution: internal use may cause A/E
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Eupatorium perfoliatum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: fever, infxn Caution: Hepatotoxic (Pyrrolizidine alkaloids)
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Eupatorium purpureum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: urolithiasis, gout, renal calculi Caution: hepatotoxic (P.A) Get's the gravel out of you.
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Euphrasia officinalis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Face-itits Act: anti-inflam, allergy Caution: SAFE
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Foeniculum vulgare indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Gas, bloating, lactation Act: phytoestrogen, galactagogue, carminative Caution: SAFE
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Fucus vesiculosus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Goiter, hypothyroidism Act: iodine source Caution: general for appropriate iodine consumption for appropriate thyroid function.
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Galium aparine indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Chronic skin infx, UTI, urolithiasis Act: Lymphagogue Caution: SAFE "Golum skin"
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Ganoderma lucidum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: CA, Infxn Act: deep immune activation Caution: Autoimmune conditions
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Gelsemium sempervirens indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Trigeminal neuralgia, fever, insomnia, pain Act: Stim/dep neural function, antispasmodic, cardiosedative Caution: EXTREMELY TOXIC AE: Sedation CI: Hypotention, Preg Likely not safe.
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Gentian lutea indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Low stomach acid Act: Bitter, hepatotonic AE: Nausea Caution: GI stimulation
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Geranium maculatum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: GI health, hemorrhage, menorrhagia, diarrhea, varicose veins Act: vulnerary, anti-inflam, tannins AE: Nausea
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Ginkgo biloba indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Cerebrovascular insufficiency, depression, dementia, memory, arterial insuf, intermittent claud, impotence, anti-CA CI: bleeding Intx: anticoagulants
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Glycyrrhiza glabra indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Gastritis, PUD, H. pylori Act: hepatoprotective, immune, demulcent, anti-inflam Caution: can inc BP Intx: Drugs that cause hypokalemia (digoxin, quinidine, gentamicin)
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Grindelia robusta indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Grinding, spasmodic cough Act: Anti-inflam, resin increases mucus Caution: SAFE-ish
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Gymnema sylvestre indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: DM, cravings, weight loss Caution: SAFE Intx: Hypoglycemics
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Hamamelis virginiana indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: hemorrhoids, varicose veins, diarrhea, venous congestion Act: astringent Caution: fairly safe
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Harpagophytum procumbens indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: gout, OA, RA ( top for pain) Act: topical anti-inflam Caution: SAFE Devil's claw
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Humulus lupulus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Insomnia Act: nervine, bitter, phytoestrogen Caution: gastric stim, depression
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Hydrangea arborenscens indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: kidney, bladder stones Act: diuretic, anti-lithic Caution: overdose causes vertigo, chest pain
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Hydrastis canadensis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Mucus membranes Act: bitter, antimicrobial, immune, anti-H-pylori Caution: can cause dysbiosis, GI stim
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Hyoscyamus niger indication, action, and caution/intx.
``` Ind: Pain, urinary spasm, IC Act: sedative, hypnotic, anti-spasm, anticholinergic Caution: BPH, closed angle glaucoma Intx: anticholinergic (TCAs) Visual blurring with toxicity ```
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Hypericum perforatum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: depression, CA, antiviral Caution: can cause photosensitivity Intx: LOTS of interaction CYP450 3A4
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Inula helenium indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Asthma, COPD, cough, URI, bronchitis, parasites Caution: SAFE "In U there is a Hel that wants to get out and escape through your lungs"
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Iris versicolor indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Lymphatic, thyroid, GI (N/V) Act: cholagoge, choleretic, alterative AE: N/V
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Juglans nigra indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Juglans nigra Act: antifungal CI: Pregnancy, GI irritation
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Juniperus communis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: UTI, top myalgia Act: antimicrobial, urinary sedative, anti-septic Caution: renal damage
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Larrea tridentata indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Allergic rhinitis, CA, Infxn Caution: hepatotoxic, liver dz "Trident in your liver"
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Leonurus cardiaca indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Palpitations, uterine tonic, hyperthryoids Act: antispasmodic, bitter Caution: Safe-ish AE: GI effects
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Leptandra virginica indication, action, and caution/intx.
Act: hepatotonic, choleretic, cholagogue, butter Caution: GI stim Rarely used
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Lugusticum porteri indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Chronic fatigue, Fibro, EBV (STRONG medicine) Act: ANTI-VIRAL, liver issues, cholecystitis, GI stasis AE: whole body rash, GI irritation (emetic)
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Ligustrum lucidum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Infxn, CA Caution: SAFE "Music heals. so STRUM that guitar until you are infxn and CA free."
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Linum usitassismum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Constipation, cholesterol Act: food source of fiber, health fat Caution: IBS, IBD flare AE: GI (nausea, bloat, gas)
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Lobelia inflata indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Wet cough, URI, smoker's cough, lung dz Act: Nervine, diffuse pulm tonic AE: N/V, Overdose can cause death "Inflates the lungs"
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Lomatium dissectum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: STRONG Act: antiviral AE: WHOLE BODY RASH, photosensitization "Dissects viruses"
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Lycopus virginicus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Hyperthyroidism (heart palp, anxiety) Act: anti-thyroid CI: preg, lac Intx: Antithyroid drugs
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Matricaria chamomilla indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Children, GI, skin, anxiety, preg, infx, n/v Act: vulnerary, anxiolytic Caution: SAFE Chamomile
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Medicago sativa indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Endometriosis, infertility, menopause Act: phytoestrogen Caution: SAFE
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Melaleuca alternifolia indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Fungal infx top Act: antifungal, antimicrobial Tea-tree oil
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Four "C" vulnerary herbs.
Comfrey, chamomile, calendula, and chickweed.
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indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Act: Caution: Intx:
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Melissa officinalis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Hyperthyroidism, anxiety w/ GI (dyspepsia, IBS, colic) Act: nervine, antithyroid CI: Hypothyroid, GERD Intx: antithyroid med
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Menth piperita indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Dyspepsia, colic, GI Act: carminative, spasmolytic Caution: GI stimulation
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Mitchella repens indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: dysmen, infertility, fibroids Act: uterine tonic, parturifacient CI: early preg "Repens the uterus" Mr cc guarantees deliveries
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Momordica charantia indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: DM, psoriasis Act: bitter CI: wet cough, gastric stim
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Olea europea indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: HTN, viral infxn Act: bitter, antifungal Caution: GI stim
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Panax ginseng/quinquefolium indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Immune, DM, fatigue Act: phytoestrogen, adaptogen (STRONG STIM) ginseng (STRONG STIM) quinqu (immune stim)
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Passiflora incarnata indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: anxiety, insomnia Act: nervine Caution: fairly safe Intx: anxiolytic, sedatives
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Pausinystalia yohimbe indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: ED Act: alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist CI: anxiety Intx: viagra
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Phytolacca americana indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Lymphadenopathy, mastitis, BREAST STUFF, CA Act: lymphagogue Caution: OD causes systemic toxicity CI: Pregnancy Pokeweed
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What is your primary concern with bitter herbs?
Caution if you want to avoid GI stimulation i.e. GERD, ulcers, or PPI use
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Piper methysticum indication, action, and caution/intx.
``` Ind: Anxiety, IC pain Act: nervine Caution: hepatotoxic CI: antipsychotic, long-term use Intx: sedatives ``` Kava
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Piscidia erythrina indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: pain, myalgia, neuralgia, HA, dysmen Act: anodyne, spasmolytic, sedative CI: preg Intx: sedatives Dogwood
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Plantago major indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: gastritis ulcer Act: demulcent vulnerary Caution: wet cough (b/c increased fluid w/ demulcent property)
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Podophyllum peltatum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: CA, warts Act: antineoplastic, ant-HPV Caution: EXTREMELY TOXIC, not used as dry herb Not safe
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Prunus serotina indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: spasmodic cough Act: antitussive Caution: SAFE Black cherry
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Prunus africanum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: BPH Caution: SAFE
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Pulsatilla vulgaris indication, action, and caution/intx.
``` Ind: Pain, dysmen, endometriosis, pain, PMS Act: anodyne, sedative Caution: not commonly used internally AE: abd pain Intx: ```
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Quercus rubra indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhoids Act: astringent (STRONG), anti-inflam, anti-septic Caution: Use short-term due to reduced nutrient absorption, CI on externally damaged skin Red Oak
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Rauwolfia serpentina indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: HTN, anti-arrhythmic CI: Depression (b/c catecholamine depletion) Intx: BP meds, MAO inhib
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Rhamnus frangula/purshiana indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: "Rhamming something up your ass." Cathartic for constipation Act: irritant laxative CI: preg, lac, dependence AE: abd crap, diarrhea Buckthorn
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Rhodiola rosea indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: chronic stress, immunosuppression Act: adaptogen, antidepressant Caution: SAFE
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Ricinis communis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Castor oil Ind: Pain, dysme, ovarian cyst, PMS, myalgia Act: topical - anodyne, anti-inflam Caution: TOXIC OD internally, do not use long-term Can be used orally for OA.
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Rosmarinus officinalis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: cerebrovascular insufficiency (hypotension, dementia, memory) Act: anti-microbial (volatile oil, topical) Caution: SAFE
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Rubus idaeus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Prepare labour, uterine tonic Act: "rubus rubs the uterus" Caution: VERY VERY SAFE, throughout preg mR cc guarantees deliveries Raspberry
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Rumex crispus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Chronic skin dz Act: bitter, hepatoprotective, alterative AE: Nausea Yellow dock
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Salix alba indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Pain, fever, myalgia, arthritis, HA Act: anodyne, like aspirin CI: NOT FOR CHILDREN - VIRAL EXANTHEM AE: GI irritation Willow
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Salvia officinalis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: skin infxn, hot flashes and infxns Act: anti-secretory, anti-bacteriol CI: lactation (dry up flow) Sage
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Sambucas nigra indication, action, and caution/intx.
Flower: fever, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis Fruit: URI, influenza AE: diarrhea Elderberry
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Sanguinaria canadensis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: cervical dysplasia, escharotic, basal or squamous cell carcinoma (TOPICAL) Act: tissue destruction Caution: TOXIC internally Topical CI: Painful ulceration, skin necrosis Bloodroot
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Shizandra chinensis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Stress, depression, cough Act: adaptogen, hepatoprotective, expectorant, antitussive CI: preg
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Scutellaria lateriflora/baicalensis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Insomnia, anxiety, pain Caution: SAFE Skullcap
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Selenicereus grandiflorus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Arrhythmia, palpitation, CHF, angina Intx: MAO inhib Cactus
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Serenoa repns indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: BPH, PCOS, baldness Act: inhibits act of testosterone, 5 alpha reductase inhib Caution: SAFE Saw palmetto
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Silybum marianum indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: hepatitis, cirrhosis, cholelith, fatty Act: hepatoprotective Caution: SAFE Milk thistle
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Smilax spp. indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: PMS, menopause, low T, andropause Act: alterative, hormonal balance "Smile no more PMS."
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Solidago spp. indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Nephritis, UTI Act: pulmonary, renal, diuretic Caution: SAFE Goldenrod
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Symphytum offinicale indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: wounds, dermatitis, fractures, inflam of resp or GI system Act: anti-inflam CI: Preg, lac (has P.A. therefore hepatotoxic) Comfrey
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Tanacetum parthenium indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Migraines Caution: SAFE Feverfew
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Tanacetum vulgare indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: intestinal parasites (VULGAR PARASITES) CI: preg (abortifacient), GI sx Tansy
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Taraxacum officinale indication, action, and caution/intx.
Leaf: bitter, UTI, kidney stones Root: bitter, hepatic CI: Ulcer AE: Nausea Dandelion
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Theobroma cacao indication, action, and caution/intx.
Act: antioxidant, nursing the health of the skin, stimulant Caution: Restlessness, theobromine/caffeine
136
Thuja occidentalis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: warts, infxn, like pharyngitis Act: anti-microbial CI: Preg Caution: neurotoxic
137
Thymus vulgaris indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: topical for myalgia, H. pylori, viral/bacterial/fungal GI infx Act: antimicrobial Caution: Neurotoxic Thyme
138
Tilea europa indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: infxn, colds, flus, HTN Act: circulatory tonic, diaphoretic Caution: SAFE Linden
139
Tribulus terrestris indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: libido, fertility Act: stimulant, testosterone boosting CI: preg Bindii
140
Trifolium pratense indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Menopause, hot flash, preg Act: phytoestrogen Caution: SAFE "For TENSE women" Red clover
141
Tussilago farfara indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Dry cough, dermatitis Caution: Hepatotoxic (due to P.A.) Coltsfoot
142
Ulmus rubra indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Gastritis, GERD, ulcer Act: GI Demulcent CI: wet cough (makes wetter) Slippery Elm
143
Urtica dioica indication, action, and caution/intx.
Leaf/seed: lower UTI, urolith Root: BPH Act: nutritive Caution: stinging topically (can be used for rheumatic conditions Nettles
144
Usnea barbata indication, action, and caution/intx.
Act: antimicrobial, antifungal Caution: hepatotoxic Old Man's Beard
145
Vaccinium myrtillus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Fruit: Vision (diabetic retinopathy), veins, UTI Leaf: DM (don't want to eat the sugary fruit) Caution: SAFE Bilberry
146
Valeriana officinalis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: insomnia, anxiety, smooth muscle spasms Act: nervine Caution: can cause sedation Intx: may prolong GABA drugs Valerian
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Veratrum alba indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: HTN, cholera (gushing bowels) Caution: TOXIC, teratogenic, rarely used
148
Verbascum thapsus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Asthma, COPD, any cough Caution: SAFE Mullein
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Verbena officinalis indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: menopause, anxious women Act: alterative, female specific CI: Gastric stim, otherwise safe AE: Nausea
150
Viburnum opulus/prunifolium indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Dysmen, endometriosis, PMS, spasm, myalgia Act: spasmolytic to smooth muscle Caution: SAFE Cramp bark
151
Vinca major/minor indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: HA, vertigo, HTN, memory (BRAIN) Act: circ stim CI: Preg Periwinkle
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Viscum album/flavescens indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: subcutaneously for CA, HTN (not used for) Act: Caution: TOXC overdose from berries Iscador/Helixor - CA meds Mistletoe
153
Vitex agnus-castus indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: PMS, acne, amenorrhea, ovarian cyst Act: increases progest, normalize hormones CI: Preg Chaste Tree Berry
154
Withania somnifera indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: Stress, infx Act: Adaptogen, immune stinulant CI: AI and Preg Ashwaganda
155
Zingiber officinale indication, action, and caution/intx.
Ind: GI Act: anti-emetic, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-infx Caution: Gastric Stim
156
Name herbs with cardiac glycosides?
Digitalis purpurea, Leonurus cardiaca, Convallaria majalis
157
Name the anti-muscarinic(cholinergic) herbs?
Atropa belladonna, Hyoscyamus niger, Datura stramonium
158
CYP450 inducing herbs?
Bacopa, Capsicum, Commiphora mukul, Hypericum, Larrea Tridentata

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