Potentially Toxic and/or Caution Herbs Flashcards

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What are some of the indications of Aconitum napellus?

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“Monkshood”
Actions: anodyne, anti-neuralgic
Neuralgic pain: trigeminal neuralgia
Sciatic pain
Ovarian cysts ( In Turska’s formula)

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What are the systems affected by toxic doses of Aconitum napellus?

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“Monkshood”
CNS and cardiovascular systems

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What is considered a fatal dose of Aconitum napellus?

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“Monkshood”
1 tsp to 5 mL

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What are the signs and symptoms of Aconitum napellus poisoning?

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“Monkshood”
Paresthesias
Nausea/Vomiting
Dyspnea
Chills
Hypotension, ventricular fibrillation

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What is considered a safe dose of Aconitum napellus?

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“Monkshood”
1-10 drops of tincture 4 oz water

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What are the indications for Arnica montana?

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Actions: topical vulnerary, anodyne
Bruises
Small Wounds
Sprains/ strains
Myalgia and joint inflammation

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By what route of administration is Arnica montana given?

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Topical

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What are the contraindications for Arnica montana?

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Internal Use
Over large areas of broken skin

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What are the signs of toxicity for Arnica montana?

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Tachy or bradycardia
Hypertension
Symptoms of muscular weakness, gastroenteritis, dyspnea, arrhythmia, and death

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What are the indications for Atropa Belladonna?

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“Belladona, Devils Cherries”
Actions: anti-spasmotic, anti-cholinergic, anodyne especially for GI tract
GI: Colitis, cholecystitis, GERD, gastritis, PUD

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What is the mechanism of action of Atropa Belladonna?

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“Belladonna; Devils Cherries”

Blocks muscarine acetylcholine receptors resulting in smooth muscle relaxation

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What are the contraindication for Atropa Belladonna?

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“Belladonna, Devils Cherries”
Lactation and pregnancy
BPH, urinary retention
Cardia, tachycardia, arrhythmias
Closed angle glaucoma
Pulmonary edema
GI stenosis, megacolon, intestinal obstruction
Use in children

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What are the signs of toxicity for Atropa Belladonna?

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“Belladonna, Devils Cherries”

Dilate pupils
Dry mouth, eyes and bronchi
Tachycardia
Urinary retention
Hot, dry flushed skin
Respiratory depression and coma may develop

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What is the usual dose of Atropa Belladonna?

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1-15 drops of 1:10 tincture in 4 oz of water. 1 teaspoon of mixture is taken as dose

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What alkaloid is most associated with Belladonna’s actions and toxicity?

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Belladonna; Devil’s cherries
Atropine

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What are the indications for Baptisia tinctoria?

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“Wild Indigo”
Actions: alternativem anti-microbial, lymphagogue

Generally used for infection: sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsilitis

Mastitis, vaginitis

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What are the contraindications for Baptisia tinctoria?

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“Wild Indigo”
Pregnancy or high dose chronic use

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What are the signs of toxicity for Baptisia tinctoria?

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“Wild Indigo”

Anorexia
N/V/D/GI spasms
Hypersalivation
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Respiratory paralysis

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What effect does Baptisia tinctoria have in large doses?

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“Wild Indigo”
Emetic

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What are the indications Bryonia Alba?

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“White Bryony”

Actions: Anodyne, sedative, immunomodulating especially for serous membranes

Lungs: Pleuritis, pneumonia and sharp, painful coughs

Orchitis, ovarian cysts (Turska’s formula)
Pericarditis

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What are the contraindications of Bryonia Alba?

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“White Bryony”
Pregnancy and lactation

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What are the signs of toxicity of Bryonia Alba?

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GI: Colic, vomiting, diarrhea, gastroenteritis
Bradycardia
Hypothermia
Headache
Delirium
Weakness and collapse

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What is an indicated dose for Bryonia Alba?

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5-20 drops tincture added to 4 oz water then 1 tsp of mixture is taken as dose

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What are the contraindications for Bryonia cretica diocia?

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“Red Bryony”
Internal use: Gi inflammation, diarrhea and vomiting

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What are the indications for Capsicum frutescens?
"Cayenne" Actions: Circulatory stimulant, anti-platelet aggregate, diaphoretic, rubefacient, digestive stimulant, anodyne Cardiovascular: atherosclerosis, hypercoagulation, Raynaud's phenomenon Respiratory: Asthma GI: Hypochlorhydria, maldigestion, gas, biliary insufficiency External: RA, OA, Diabetic neuropathy Small amount added to formula as synergizer
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What are some of the toxicities of Capsiucm frutescens?
"Cayenne" GI irritation: N/V Topical irritation
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What are the contraindications for Capsicum frustescens?
"Cayenne" Acute PUD, biliary obstruction Hypertension Topical application near the eyes or mucosal membranes Could potentiate anti-coagulation medications
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What are the indications for Cassia angustifolia?
"Senna" Actions: stimulating laxative Atonic, non-inflammatory constipation: acts as an irritant laxative
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What are the contraindications for Cassia angustifolia?
"Senna" Pregnancy, use longer than 10 days, intestinal obstruction, IBD, bulimia/anorexia
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What are the signs of toxicity for Cassia angustifolia?
"Senna" Can lead to laxative dependence Overuse can lead to hypokalemia
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What group of compounds are responsible for the actions of senna?
Anthraquinone glycosides
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What are the indications for Caulophyllum thalictroides?
"Blue Cohosh" Actions: anti- spasmotic, uterine tonic, parturifacient Amenorrhea, menorrhagia Dymenorrhea Mittleschmerz Facilitate labor in last weeks of pregnancy Rheumatic and muscle pain
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What are the contraindications for Caulophyllum thalictroides?
Early Pregnancy
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What are the signs of toxicity for Chamaelirium luteum?
"False unicorn root" GI: N/V Thirst Headache Muscle Weakness Cardiovascular collapse Convulsion
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What are the indications for Chamaelirium luteum?
"False unicorn root" Actions : Uterine Tonic Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, infertility, fibroids, menorrhagia Uterine Prolapse
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What are the contraindications for Chamaelirium luteum?
Early Pregnancy
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What are the signs of toxicity for Chamaelirium luteum?
None Known
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What are the indications for Chelidonium majus?
"Greater Celandine" Actions: Choleretic, cholagogue, bitter, hepatoprotective Common and plantar warts (milky juice used topically) Liver and gallbladder disorders: hepatic congestion, biliary insufficiency
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What are the contraindications for Chelidonium majus?
"Greater Celandine" Pregnancy, lactation, long term use, bile duct obstruction
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What are the signs of toxicity for Chelidonium majus?
"Greater Celandine" N/V, burning in the mouth, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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What are the indications for Cimicifuga (Actaea) racemosa?
"Black Cohosh" Actions: Uterine tonic, spasmolytic, anti-rheumatic Dysmenorrhea Infertility Menopause symptoms PMS Skeletal muscle pain, RA
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What are the contraindications for Cimicifuga (Actaea) racemosa?
"Black Cohosh" Early pregnancy, lactation
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What are the signs of toxicity for Cimicifuga (Actaea) racemosa?
"Black Cohosh" Sedation Blurred vision Large doses: N/V, headache, bradycardia, hypotension
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What are the indications for Convallaria majalis?
"Lily of the valley" Actions: Positive inotrophic, negatice chronotropic, diuretic Arrhythmias Congestive Heart Failure Safer alternative to digitalis
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What are the contraindications for Convallaria majalis?
"Lily of the Valley" Pregnancy and lactation, hypokalemia, renal failure
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What are the signs of toxicity for Convallaria majalis?
N/V, bradycardia, visual disturbances
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What compounds are responsible for the actions and toxicity of Convallaria?
Cardiac glycosides
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What are the indications for Datura Stramonium?
"Jimson weed" Actions: Anti-spasmotic, anodyne especially in respiratory tract Acute treatment of asthma
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What is the mechanism of action for Datura stramonium?
"Jimson Weed" It is an anti-cholinergic
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What are the contraindications for Datura stramonium?
"Jimson Weed" Lactation and pregnancy BPH or urinary retention Cardiac: tachycardia, arrhythmias Acute closed angle glaucoma Pulmonary Edema GI stenosis megacolon
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What are the signs of toxicity for Datura stramonium?
"Jimson Weed" Dilated pupils Dry mouth, eyes, and bronchi Tachycardia Urinary retention Constipation Hot, dry flushed skin Respiratory depression and comma may develop
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What is a safe dose of Datura stramonium?
"Jimson Weed" 1- 10 drops of 1:10 tincture per day
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What are the indications for Digitalis purpurea?
"Foxglove" Action: Cardiac glycoside, anti-arrhythmic, diuretic Congestive Hear Failure Arrythmias Crude herb is no longer commonly used
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What are the contraindications for Digitalis purpurea?
"Foxglove" Heart Block Bradycardia Fibrillation Hypokalemia Pregnancy/Lactation
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What are the signs of toxicity for Digitalis purpurea?
"Foxglove" Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Arrhythmias Bradycardia
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What are the drug interactions of Digitalis purpurpea?
"Foxglove" Corticosteroids Beta Blockers Diuretics Quinidine
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What compound from Digitalis is now used as a drug, being much more toxic in this isolated form?
Digoxin
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What are the indications for Ephedra sinica?
"Ephedra, Ma Hung" Actions: Alpha adrenergic agonist: Brochodilating, mast cell stabilizing, hypertensive, thermogenic Sinusitis Asthma COPD Allergic rhinitis
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What are the contraindications for Ephedra sinica?
"Ephedra" Pregnancy/lactation BPH HTN BM Hyperthyroidism Glaucoma
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What are the signs of toxicity for Ephedra sinica?
"Ephedra" Sympathomimetic signs: N/V Vertigo Sweating Tachycardia Dizziness, weakness
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What are the some drug interactions that we need to be aware of with Ephedra sinica?
"Ephedra, Ma Hung" MAO inhibitors Anti-hypertensive medications
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What compounds in Ephedra sinica are responsible for its cardiovascular toxicity?
Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine
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What are the indications for Gelsemium sempervirens?
"Yellow Jasmine" Actions: Anodyne, anti-spasmotic, sedative Dymenorrhea Biliary Colic Ovarian Cysts (Turska's Formula) Neuralgia Insomnia
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What are the contraindications for Gelsemium sempervirens?
"Yellow Jasmine" Pregnancy/lactation, hypotension, combination with other CNS depressants
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What are the signs of toxicity for Gelsemiun sempervirens?
"Yellow Jasmine" Depresses cardiac and respiratory centers Diplopia Ptosis Weakness Hypotension Respiratory Failure
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What are indications for Glycyrrhiza glabra?
"Licorice" Actions: Adaptogen, anti-viral , immunomodulating, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, phytoestrogen Hypotension GI: PUD, GERD, gastritis, IBD Viral hepatitis, cirrhosis Adrenal insufficiency Menopausal symptoms HSV infections HIV/AIDS Post-herpetic neuralgia Dry Cough
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What are the contraindications for Glycyrrhiza glabra?
"Licorice" Hypertension Estrogen-dependent cancer (theoretical) Pregnancy ( high dose) Hyperaldosteronism
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What are the signs of toxicity for Glycyrrhizza glabra?
HTN Aldosterone-life effect: fatigue, weight loss, edema Hypokalemia
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How does glycyrrhizin cause potassium loss?
Inhibition of 17 beta-hyroxysteroid dehydrogenase in the kidneys, preventing cortisol catabolism
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What are indications for Hydrastis canadensis?
"Golden Seal" Actions: Anti-microbial , immunomodulating bitter, anti- neoplastic GI: Gastroenteritis, maldigestion, hypochlorhydria Mastitis Intestinal parasitic infections H. pylori infection and PUD Viral and bacterial inefections Cancer
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What are the contraindications for Hydrastis canadensis?
Late pregnancy, long term use, avoid long term active PUD. High doses may interfere with B vitamin metabolism
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What are the indications for Hyoscyamus niger?
"Henbane" Actions: spasmolytic, andoyne especially in GU tract UTI, interstitial cystitis Motion sickness
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What are the contraindications for Hyoscyamus niger?
"Hendane" BPH Acute close glaucoma Pregnancy/Lactation Tachycardia, arrhythmia
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What are the signs of toxicity for Hyoscyamus niger?
"Hendane" Anti-cholinergic effects: dry mouth, mydriasis, dry eyes, blurred vision, constipation, tachycardia than bradycardia
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What is a safe dose of Hyoscyamus niger?
2-10 drops of tincture
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What are the indications for Hypericum perforatum?
St. John's Wart Actions: antiviral, inflammation modulator, nervine/antidepressant Depression Cancer HSV, CMV, EBV or HIV infection
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What are the contraindications for Hypericum perforatum?
"St. Johns Wart" Combination with SSRI/SSNRI, 5-HTP, combined with MAO inhibitors and tyramine; use with OCP (decrease effectiveness) intense sun exposure with high doses
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What are the signs of toxicity for Hypericum perforatum?
"St. John Wart" May cause photosensitivity
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What is the effect of Hypericum Perforatum on CYP3A4? What constituent is responsible fo this effect?
"St. John Wart" Induces CYP450:3A4 in the gut, hyperforin
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What are the indications for Iris versicolor?
"Blue Flag" Actions: Cholagogue, alternative, lymphagogue Biliary Insufficiency Chronic Skin Disease Soft glandular enlargement
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What are the contraindications for Iris versicolor?
"Blue Flag" Doses > 1 ml TID, biliary obstruction, pregnancy/lactation
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What are the signs of toxicity for Iris versicolor?
"Blue Flag" Violent emetic action: N/V Violent Diarrhea Burning in mouth and throat
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What are the indications for Juniperus communis?
"Juniper" Actions: Digestive stimulant, aquaretic, antimicrobial Biliary insufficiency, maldigestion UTI Chronic arthritis, myalgias and gout (topical oil)
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What are the contraindications for Juniperus communis?
"Juniper" Long term use Biliary obstruction, active PUD Renal Inflammation Pregnancy
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What are the signs of toxicity for Juniperus communis?
Juniper Kidney damage (controversial)
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What are the indications for Larrea tridentata?
"Chaparral" Actions: Inflammation modulating, antioxidant, anti-neoplastic, anti-microbial Cancer Severe infections especially URI Allergic rhinitis HSV (topically)
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What are the contraindications for Larrea tridentata?
"Chaparral" Chronic liver disease, long term use, pregnacy
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What are the signs of toxicity for Larrea tridentata?
Hepatotoxic: elevated serum transaminases, jaundice, itching, brown urine, fatigue, N/V, and other signs of liver damage
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What famous alkaloid is found in Lobelia inflata and what is its action?
"Indian Tobacco" Lobeline; nicotinic receptor agonist
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What are the indications for Lobelia inflata?
Actions: Stimulating expectorant, spasmolytic, emetic Asthma Wet Cough Chronic Lung Disease URI Smoking Cessation
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What are the contraindications for Lobelia inflata?
Pregnancy/lactation, high doses, chronic use, elderly and debilitation
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What are the signs of toxicity for Lobelia inflata?
Severe N/V
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What are the indications for Lomatium dissectum?
"Indian Balsam" Actions: Antiviral, immune stimulant Lung Infections: Bronchitis EBV HPV
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What are the contraindications for Lomatium dissectum?
"Indian Balsam" Use of unprocessed fresh root, pregnancy
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What are the signs of toxicity for Lomatium dissectum?
"Indian Balsam" Whole body rash from unprocessed fresh root
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What are the indications for Lycopus virginicus?
"Bugleweed" Actions: Thyrosuppressive. suppresses gonadotrophic production Hyperthyroidism and Grave's Disease
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What are the contraindications for Lycopus virgincus?
"Bugleweed" Hypothyroidism, infertility, pregnancy/lactation, children
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What are the indications for Melaleuca alterniflora?
Tea Tree Actions: anti-microbial, anti-fungal, vulnerary with affinity for the skin Tinea pedis, onychomycosis Candidiasis: vaginal, thrush Dermatophytoses Acne
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What are the contraindications for Melaleuca alterniflora?
"Tea Tree" Internal use, application over large area of broken skin, undiluted use of essential oil
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What are the signs of toxicity for Melaleuca alterniflora?
"Tea Tree" Internal: N/V/D, abdominal pain External: Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals
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What are the indications for Mitchella repens?
"Partridge Berry" Actions: Uterine tonic, astringent, nervine parturifacient Facilitation or stimulation of labor Dysmenorrhea Menorrhagia
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What are the contraindications for Mitchella repens?
"Partridge Berry" Early pregnancy
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What are the signs of toxicity fro Mitchella repens?
None Known
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What category of constituents is yohimbine?
Indole Alkaloid
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What are the indications for Pausinystalia yohimbe?
Actions: Alpha 2-adrenergic antagonist, aphrodisiac Erectile Dysfunction Narcolepsy Depression: mild MAO inhibitor
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What are the contraindications for Pausinystalia yohimbe?
Severe Edema Kidney Disease Psychiatric Disorders: PTSD, panic attacks, anxiety Pregnancy/Lactation PUD
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What are the signs of toxicity for Pausinystalia yohimbe?
Anxiety and panic attacks Hypertension and tachycardia Headaches Dizziness Insomnia
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What are the indications for Phytolacca americana?
"Poke Root" Actions: Lymphogogue, alternative Lympadenopathy Ovarain cysts (Turska's Formula) Mastitis, orchitis, parotitis Tonsillitis
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What are the contraindications for Phytolacca americana?
"Poke Root" Large internal doses, pregnancy/lactation (okay short term for mastitis topically)
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What are the signs of toxicity for Phytolacca americana?
"Poke Root" N/V/D, abdominal cramping Bradypnea, respiratory depression Bradycardia, hypotension
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What are the indications for Piper methysticum?
"Kava Kava" Actions: Anxiolytic, anodyne, anti-spasmotic, sedative Interstitial cystitis/ UTI IBS Anxiety
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What are the contraindication for Piper methysticum?
"Kava Kava" Anti-psychotic medication, long term internal use of high doses
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What are the signs of toxicity for Piper methysticum?
Kava Kava Long term, high dose use causes skin rash Increased liver enzymes
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What are the indicates for Podophyllum peltaptum?
"Mayapple, American Mandrake" Actions: antiviral, antineoplastic, cholagogue, lymphagogue No longer used as crude herb Common, plantar, genital warts Cancer
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What are the contraindications for Podophyllum peltatum?
"Mayapple, American Mandrake" Use on skin around eyes and mucous membranes, internal use
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What are they signs of toxicity for Podophyllum peltatum?
Strongly cathartic GI irritation N/V/D Parasthesia and hypotension
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What are the indication for Pulsatilla vulgaris?
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What are the contraindication for Pulsatilla vulgaris?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Pulsatilla vulgaris?
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What are the indications for for Rauwolfia serpentina?
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What are the contraidications for Rauwolfia serpentina?
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How does resperine work?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Rauwolfia serpentina?
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What are the indications for Ricinis communis?
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What are the contraindications for Ricinis communis?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Ricinis communis?
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What are the indications for Sanguinaria canadensis?
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What are the contraindications for Sanguinaria canadensis?
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What are the signs of toxicity for sanguinaria canadensis?
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What is the name of the red alkaloid in sanguinaria canadensis?
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What are the indications for selenicereus grandiflorus?
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What are the signs of toxicity of selenicereus grandiflorus?
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What are the contraindications for selenicereus grandiflorus?
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What is considered a safe dose for selenicereus grandiflorus?
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What are the indications for Symphytum officinale?
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What are the contraindications for Symphytum officinale?
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What compounds contained in symphytum officinale make it potentially toxic?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Symphytum officinale?
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What are the indications for Thuja occidentalis?
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What are the contraindications for Thuja occidentalis?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Thuja occidentalis?
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What are the indications for Tanacetum parhtenium?
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What are the contraindications for tanacetum parthenium?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Tanacetum parthenium?
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What are the indications for Tanacetum vulagre?
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What are the contraindications for Tanacetum?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Tanacetum vulgare?
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What are the indications for Veratrum viride?
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What are the contraindications for Veratrum viride?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Veratrum viride?
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What are the indications for Viscum album?
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What are the contraindications for Viscum album?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Viscum album?
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What are the indications for Achillea millefolium?
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What are the contraindications for Achillea millefolium?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Achillea millefolium?
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What part of Aesculus hippocastanum toxic?
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What are the indications of Aseculus hippocastanum?
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What are the contraindications for Aesculus hippocastanum?
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What are the indications for Allium Cepa and Allium sativum?
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What are the contraindications for Allium cepa and Allium sativum?
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What are the major active compounds in Aloe vera gel?
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What are the indications for Aloe vera gel?
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What are the contraindications for Aloe vera gel?
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What are the major active compound in Aloe vera latex? What are their actions?
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What are the contraindications for Aloe vera latex?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Aloe vera latex?
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What are the indications for Althaea officinalis?
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What compounds are responsible for actions for Althaea officinalis?
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What are the contraindications for Althaea officinalis?
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What are the indications for Angelica sinensis?
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What are the contraindications for Angelica sinensis?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Angelica sinensis?
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What are the indications for Arctium lappa?
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What are the contraindications for Arctium lappa?
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What are the indications for Arctostaphylos uva ursi?
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What are the contraindications for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?
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What compound in Artostaphylos uva-urse requires an alkaline urine to ultimately be effective? What type of compound is it? Describe its pharmacokinetics?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?
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What is the main actions of Artemesia annua?
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What are the main actions of Asclepius tuberosa?
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What are common uses of Asclepisu tuberosa?
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What are the actions and indications for Aspidosperma quebracho?
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What are the contraindications for Aspidosperma quebracho?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Aspidosperma quebracho?
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What are the indications for Astragulus membranaceus?
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What are the contraindications for Astragalus membranaceus?
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What are the indications for Avena sativa?
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What are the contraindications for Avena sativa?
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What is the main action of Bacopa monierri?
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What are some common uses for Bacopa monierri?
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What famous alkaloid is found in Mahonia aquifolium and Hydrastis canadensis?
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What are the indications for Mahonia aquifolium?
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What are the contraindications for Mahonia aquifolium?
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What are the signs of toxicity of Mahonia aquifolium?
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What is the main action of Berberis vulgaris?
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What are the main uses of Berberis vulgaris?
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What are the indications of Boswellia serrata?
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What are the contraindications for Boswellia serrata?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Boswellia serrata?
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What are the indications for Calendula officinalis?
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What are the contraindications for Calendula officinalis?
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What are the most important constituents for Camilla sinesis?
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What are the indications for Capsella Bursa pastoris?
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What are the contraindications for Capsella bursa-pastoris?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Capsella bursa- pastoris?
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What are the indications for Ceanothus americanus?
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What are the contraindications for Ceanothus americanus?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Ceanothus americanus?
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What are the indications for Centella asiatica?
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What are the contraindications for Centella asiatica?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Centella Asiatica?
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What are the indications for Chionanthis virginicus?
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What are the contraindications for Chionanthus virginicus?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Chionanthus virginicus?
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What are the indications for Cineraria maritima?
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What are the indications for Cinnamomum zeylanicum?
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What are the contraindications for Cinnamomum zeylanicum?
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What is the main, well-known, active compound in Coleus Forskohlii, what type of compound is it, and what is its action?
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What are the indications for Coleus Forskohlii?
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What are the adverse effects for Coleus Forskohlii?
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What are the indications for Commiphora mol-mol?
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What are the contraindications for Commiphora mol-mol?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Commiphora mol-mol?
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What actions does Commiphora mukul have?
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What are the differences between Commiphora mol-mol and Commiphora mukul?
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What are the main uses of Cordyceps sinesis?
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What are the indications for Corydalis ambigua?
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What are the contraindications of Corydalis ambigua?
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What are the indications for Crataegus laevigata?
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What are the contraindications for Crataegus laevigata?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Crataegus laevigata?
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What category of compounds are generally responsible for the actions of Crataegus?
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What are the indications for Curcuma longa?
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What are the contraindications for Curcuma longa?
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What are the indications for Cynara scolymus?
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What are the contraindications for Cynara scolymus? ?
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What are the indications for Dioscorea villosa?
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What are the contraindications for Dioscorea villosa?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Dioscorea villosa?
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What are the indications for Echinacea species?
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What are the contraindications for Echinacea species?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Echinancea species?
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What part of the plant is used in Echinacea purpura?
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What part of the plant is used in Echinacea pallida?
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What part of the plant is used in Echinacea angustifolia?
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What are the indications for Eleutherococcus senticosus?
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What are the contraindications for Eleutherococcus senticosus?
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What are the indications for Equisetum arvense?
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What are the contraindications for Equisetum arvense?
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What is the main action of Eschscholzia californica?
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What are the contraindications for Eschscholzia californica?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Eschscholzia californica?
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What are the indications for Eucalyptus globulus?
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What are the contraindications for Eucalyptus globulus?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Eucalyptus globulus?
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What are the indications for Eupatorium perfoliatum?
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What are the contraindications for Eupatorium perfoliatum?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Eupatorium perfoliatum?
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What are the indications for Eupatorium purpureum?
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What are the contraindications for Eupatorium purpureum?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Eupatorium purpureum?
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What are the indications for Euphrasia stricta?
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What are the contraindications fro Euphrasia strica?
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What are the indications for Foeniculum vulgare?
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What are the contraindications for Foeniculum vulgare?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Foeniculum vulgare?
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What is the main action of Fucus vesiculosis?
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What are the indications for Galium aparine?
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What are the contraindications for Galium aparine?
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What are the indications for Ganoderma lucidum?
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What are the contraindications Gandoderma lucidum?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Ganoderma lucidum?
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What are the indications for Gentiana lutea?
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What are the contraindications for Gentianan lutea?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Gentiana lutea?
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What compound in Gentiana lutea are responsible for its taste?
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What are the indications for Geranium maculatum?
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What are the contraindications fro Geranium maculatum?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Geranium maculatum?
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What are the indications for Ginkgo biloba?
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What are the contraindications for Ginkgo biloba?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Ginkgo biloba?
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What are the indications for Grindelia robusta?
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What are the contraindications for Grindelia robusta?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Grindelia robusta?
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What is the main action Gymnema sylvestre?
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What are the indications for Hamamelus virginiana?
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What are the contraindications for Hamamelus virginiana?
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What are the indications for Harpagophytum procumbens?
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What are the contraindications for Harpagophytum procumbens?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Harpagophytum procumbens?
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What are the indications for Humulus lupulus?
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What are the contraindications for Humulus lupulus?
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What are the indications for Hydrangea arborescens?
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What are the contraindications for Hydrangea arborescens?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Hydrangea arborescens?
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What are the contraindications for Inula helenium?
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What are the signs of toxicity for Inula helenium?
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