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119 Cards in this Set
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Berberis aquifolium/ Mahonia aquifolium
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Common Name: Oregan Grape
Family: Berberidaceae Part used: Rhizome, root Chemistry: Isoquinoline alkaloids including berbamine, berberine and hydrastine Category: Alterative Dose: 0.5 - 1ml TDS (hoffman 1 - 4ml tds) Contra: Avoid pregnancy |
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Berberis vulgaris
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Correcting liver function and promoting the flow of bile
Common Name: Barberry Family:Berberidaceae Part Used: Stem and root bark, berries Chemistry: Isoquinoline alkaloids (berberine, berbamine) Category: Alterative Dose: 1-2 ml TDS Avoid pregnancy, do not use for more then 4 - 6 weeks |
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Arctium lappa
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Clearing and cleaning skin remedy
Common Name: Burdock Family: Compositae / Asteraceae Part Used: Dried aerial parts or root Chemistry: Lignans, carbohydrates, sugars, inulin (45% - 50%), mucilage, pectin Dose:2 - 4ml TDS Contra: Asteraceae Allergy - sesquiterpenes |
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Echinacea angustifolia/ pallida, purpurea
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Antimicrobial ,immunomodulator, allergy herb
Family: Compositae / Asteraceae Part used: Root Chemistry: Caffeic acid esters (inc. echinacosides and cynarin), Alkamides (including isobutylamides) Dose: 5ml TDS Contra: Asteraceae Allergy - sesquiterpenes, theory it may interfere with immunosuppressants. |
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Erythrea centauria
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Gentianaceae
Aerial Parts Safe - Good Bitter for Children |
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Gentiana lutea
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Gentianaceae
Roots & Rhizomes dried 1 - 2ml TDS May cause headaches. Avoid in pregnancy and those with ulcers |
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Iris versicolor
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Iridaceae
Rhizomes 1ml TDS Safe |
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Prunella vulgaris
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Labiatae / Lamiaceae
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Baptisia tinctoria
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Leguminosae/Fabaceae
Root & Leaves 2 - 5ml TDS Safe |
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Trifolium pratense
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Children with skin problems, coughs & colds
Family: Leguminosae/Fabaceae Part Used: Flowers Chemistry: Flavonoids, Phenolic acids including salicylic acid, Cyanogenic glycosides, coumarins 2 - 4ml TDS Safe |
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Smilax sp.
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Liliaceae
Root & Rhizomes 1 - 2ml TDS May increase absorption of digitalis glycosides |
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Menyanthes trifoliata
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Menyanthaceae
Leaf 1 - 4ml TDS May irriate the gastrointestinal mucosa |
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Chionanthus virginicus
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Oleaceae
Root and Stem bark 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Rumex crispus
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Chronic skin condition herb with anthraquinone glycosides
Polygonaceae Dried root 1 - 2ml TDS Anthraquinone glycosides, tannins, oxalates Fresh root may casue vomiting, may potentiate the activity of other laxitives |
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Hydrastis canadensis
Dose etc. |
Mucous membranes tonic
Ranunclaceae Root and Rhizomes Isoquinoline alkaloids, hydrastine, berberine; fatty acids, resins 1ml TDS Contra in HBP, long term use may inhibit Vit b |
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Viola tricolor
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Skin and cough
Violaceae Aerial Parts Flavonoids, mucilage, gums, resin, saponins 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Artemisia absinthium
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Compositae / Asteraceae
Leaf Volatile oil - including tujone, sesquiterpene lactones, lignans 1 - 4ml TDS Contains tujone - toxic in overdose |
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Artemisia vulgaris
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Compositae / Asteraceae
Root & Leaves 1 - 4ml TDS Asteraceae Allergy - sesquiterpenes |
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Juglans nigra
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Juglandaceae Inner bark very low
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Picrasma excelsa
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Simarubaceae dryed stem wood 2 - 4ml TDS Pregnancy & breastfeeding, diahorria
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Tussilago farfara
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Acute dry cough excellent for most people
Compositae / Asteraceae Dried flower, leaf Rich in flavonoids – rutin, hyperoside and isoquercetin, triterpenoid saponins. Rich in mucilage – 8% made from polysaccharides. The polysaccharides have been shown to be anti-inflammatory and demulcent, as well as antispasmodic 2 - 4ml TDS Contains Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids |
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Drosera rotundifolia
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Droseraceae
Whole plant 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Prunus serotina
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Rosaceae
Dried bark 1 - 2ml TDS Large doses are potentially toxic |
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Harpogophytum procumbens
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The Arthritis Herb
Pedaliaceae Rhizomes Iridoid glycosides 0.5-3% – mainly harpagoside (which has a bitter taste), procumbide. Flavonoids – kaempferol and luteolin glycosides 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Cimicifuga racemosa
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Pain & Normalises Female reproductive system
Ranunclaceae DRIED Root and rhizome Triterpene glycosides ( 9,19-cycloartane triterpene glycosides)- (saponins), incl. cimicifugoside and deoxyactein. Isoflavones – formononetin. Salicylic acid (pain relief), volatile oil, tannin, resins (15-20%), alkaloids. 2 - 4ml TDS Should not be used in pregnancy except when giving birth |
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Filipendula ulmaria
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One of the best digestive remedies
Rosaceae Aerial Parts glycosides (incl. salicylic glycosides) – spiraein and gaultherin. Tannins (10-15%). Flavonoids (3-5%) – rutin, quercetin, kaemferol. Essential oil- incl. salicylaldehyde. vitamin C, and sugars. 2 - 4ml TDS Avoided with Salicylate sensitivity |
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Salix alba
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Pain Killer
Salicaceae Bark tannins, phenolic glycosides (2.5-11% salicin), 3 - 6ml TDS Salicylate allergy |
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Vinca major
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Apocynaceae
Aerial Parts 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Hamamelis virginiana
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Hammamelidaceae
Twig , leaf 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Aesculus hippocastamum
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Hippocastanaceae
Seeds triterpene glycosides - aescine; flavanoids, coumarins 1 - 4ml TDS Contains coumarins that may interact with anticoagulents |
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Plantago Major
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Mucilaginous Anti Allergy Herb
Plantaginaceae Tannins, Flavonoids, Mucilage, a Heteroside (which increases uric acid excretion by the kidneys.) Rich source of minerals, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous. Leaf, aerial parts 2 - 3ml TDS Safe |
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Alchemilla vulgaris
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Valuable gynaecological herb
Rosaceae Leaf Tannins, tannin glycoside, traces of salicylic acid 2 - 4ml TDS Safe |
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Rubus idaeus
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Happy Healthy Baby
Rosaceae Leaf 1-2% organic acids of which 90% is citric acid, Vitamin C, pectin and sugar 2 - 4ml TDS Safe |
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Quercus robur
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Fagaceae
Bark, gall 1 - 2mls TDS do not take internally for more then 4 weeks |
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Paeonia spp
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Tonifying for the reproductive system, antispamodic painkiller
Ranunclaceae Root contains unique glycoside paeoniflorin not less than 2% (with monoterpene structure), tannins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, minerals 5 - 10grams decocted not to be used in 1st trimester |
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Angelica sinensis
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Nourishing female tonic, that also supports the immune, cardiovasular and M&S systems
Umbelliferae/ Apiaceae Root flavonoids coumarins incl. angelicin, ferulic acid, Polysaccharides exert antitumor activity 1 - 5ml tds not to be used in 1st trimester, warferin |
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Amoracia rusticana
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Cruciferae FRESH root
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Myrica cerifera
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Myricaeae
Bark 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Xanthoxylum americanum
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Rutaceae
Bark, Berry 2 - 4ml TDS Safe |
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Capsicum minimum
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Simulent tonic that is good for the circulation and fighting infection
Solanaceae Fruit Capsaicin (0.1-1.5%) Carotenoids Flavonoids Volatile oil 0.25 - 1ml TDS Safe |
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Anethum graveolens
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Umbelliferae/ Apiaceae
Seeds 2 - 4ml TDS Contact with juice can cause photodermatitis |
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Carum carvi
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Umbelliferae/ Apiaceae
Seeds 1 - 4ml TDS Safe |
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Coriandrum sativum
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Umbelliferae/ Apiaceae
Seeds Essential oil, Flavonoids, Coumarins 1 - 2 mls 1:3 TDS Safe |
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Foeniculum vulgare
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Excellent stomach & intestinal remedy
Umbelliferae/ Apiaceae Seeds Volatile; Flavanoids; coumarins 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Pimpinella anisum
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Umbelliferae/ Apiaceae
Dried seed 1 - 4ml TDS May be allergic and photosensitising |
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Elettaria cardamomum
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Zingiberaceae
Seeds 1 - 4ml TDS Safe |
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Piper nigrum
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Piperaceae
Seeds 1 - 2ml TDS Not safe in high doses over a long time, may effectthe metabolic processes in the liver. |
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Sambucus nigra
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Medicine chest all of its own! Leaf for wounds and sprains, berry & leaf & berry for colds & flu's
Caprifoliaceae Berries, Flowers and leaf Flower Triterpenes, Leaf - Triterpenes, cyanogenic glycosides - sambunigrin; flavonoids 2 - 4 ml TDS Safe |
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Achillea millefolium
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Compositae / Asteraceae
Aerial Parts Volatile; sesquiterpene lactones; tannins; flavanoids 2 - 4ml TDS Asteraceae Allergy - sesquiterpenes |
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Eupatorium perfoliatum
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Compositae / Asteraceae Aerial Parts 1 - 4ml TDS Contains Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
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Melissa off.
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A balm for the stomach, nervous sys, circulatory and hormones
Labiatae / Lamiaceae Aerial Parts Volatile oil, polyphenols, triterpene acids 2 - 6ml TDS Safe |
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Mentha piperita
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Labiatae / Lamiaceae
Aerial Parts Essential OIl, Phenolic acids, Flavanoids, Tannins 1 - 2ml TDS Avoid in Esophageal reflux |
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Tilia europea / cordata
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Tiliaceae
Flowers Volatile, Flavanoids, phenolic acids, tannins 2 - 4ml TDS May inhibit Iron absorption |
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Verbena off.
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Verbenaceae
Aerial Parts 3 - 6ml 1:2 May inhibit Iron absorption |
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Cinnamomum zeylandicum/cassia
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Lauraceae
Stem bark & twigs 3 - 6ml TDS Allergic reactions skin & mucosa, avoid in pregnacy & breast feeding, caution diabetes |
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Angelica archangelica
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Umbelliferae/ Apiaceae
Root & Leaves 2 - 5ml TDS Contains furanocoumarin, may casue photosensitivity |
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Zingiber off.
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Zingiberaceae
Rhizomes Volatile oil, oleoresin, lipids .7 - 2ml 1:2 tds Avoid Blood thinning medication, heartburn, |
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Taraxicum off. Folia
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Compositae / Asteraceae
Leaf Sesquiterpene lactones, Diterpenes - taraxcin, sterols, potassium 2 - 5ml TDS Asteraceae Allergy - sesquiterpenes |
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Equisetum aevense
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Equisetaceae
Dried stem 2 - 4ml TDS Safe |
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Arctostaphylos uva ursi
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Ericaceae
Leaf Hydroquiones, iridoids, flavonoids 2 - 4ml TDS Urinary acidifiers inhibit the conversion of arbutin to active hydroquinone, rendering bearberry ineffective |
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Agropyron repens
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Poaceae
Rhizomes 2 - 4ml TDS May deplete potassium in combination with diuretics |
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Zea Mays
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Poaceae
Stigma from female flower 5 - 10ml TDS Safe |
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Galium aparine
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Rubiaceae
Aerial Parts Plant Acids, coumarins, iridoids 4 - 8ml TDS Safe |
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Barosma/ agathosma betulina
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Rutaceae
Leaf 1 - 2ml TDS High in antimicrobial oils, contra with Kidney disease |
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Petroselinum crispum
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Umbelliferae/ Apiaceae
leaf, seed 1 - 2ml TDS Avoid in pregnancy, can cause allergic reactions |
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Urtica dioica
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Urticaceae
Root, aerial parts Chlorophyll, indoles such as histamine and serotonin, Vit C, vits minerals fibre 2 - 5ml TDS May decrease efficacy of anticoagulent drugs |
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Poria Cocos (Lycopodium)
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Polyporaceae
Sclerotium 6 - 15grams TCM |
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Calendula off
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Inflammatory healer inside and out
Compositae / Asteraceae Flowers Triterpenes, flavanoids, volatile oil, cholorgenic 1 - 4ml TDS Asteraceae Allergy - sesquiterpenes |
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Leonurus cardiaca
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Labiatae / Lamiaceae
Aerial Parts Iridoids, diterpenes, flavonoids, volatile oils 1 - 4ml TDS Excessive use may interfere with cardiac medication |
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Vitex agnus-castus
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Verbenaceae
Fruit 2.5ml TDS Safe |
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Pulmonaria officinalis
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Boraginaceae
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Lobelia inflata
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Campanulaceae
Aerial Parts 0.5 - 1ml TDS Banned |
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Grindelia camporum
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Compositae / Asteraceae
Dried Aerial parts 1 - 2ml TDS Asteraceae Allergy - sesquiterpenes |
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Inula helenium
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Compositae / Asteraceae
Rhizomes 1 - 2ml TDS Asteraceae Allergy - sesquiterpenes |
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Marrubium vulgare
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Labiatae / Lamiaceae
Dried leaf, flowering top 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Allium sativum
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Liliaceae
Bulb 1 clove TDS Volatile oils – about 0.2% of which have sulphur-containing compounds such as allicin. Also, geraniol and citral. Amino acids, flavonoids. Vitamins B and C, iodine, selenium, sulphur and other minerals. High doses may irriate the intestinal mucosa |
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Cetraria islandica
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Parmeliaceae
Whole plant 1 - 2ml TDS Mucilage containing herb that may inhitbit absorption of the other drugs taken at the same time |
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Verbascum thapsus
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Scrophulariaceae
Dried flower, leaf Mucilage. Saponins. Flavanoids – hesperidin, rutin. Volatile oils.Tannins, gum, volatile oil, phenolic compounds- phenylpropanoid glycosides (verbascoside, arbutin). 2 - 5ml TDS Safe |
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Capsella bursa-pastoris
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Cruciferae
Aerial Parts 1 - 2ml TDS Contains oxalic acid, should be avoided by kidney stones |
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Prunella vulgaris
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Labiatae / Lamiaceae
Aerial Parts 1 - 2mls TDS |
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Trillium erectum
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Liliaceae
Root or dried rhizome 1 - 4mls TDS Pregnancy |
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Agrimony Eupatoria
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Rosaceae
Aerial Parts 1 - 4ml TDS Safe |
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Panex pseudoginsing
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Araliaceae
Root 1 - 4mls TDS |
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Carduus marianus
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Compositae / Asteraceae
Seeds 4.5 - 8.5 ml 1:1 Occasional loose stools |
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Cynara scolymus
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Compositae / Asteraceae
Leaf 3 - 6 TDS Caution in gallstones, obstructions of bile ducts, asteraceae & artichoke allergy |
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Taraxacum officinale radix
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Compositae / Asteraceae
root Sesquiterpene lactones, flavanoids, inulin 2 - 5ml TDS Caution in gallstones, obstructions of bile ducts, asteraceae & artichoke allergy |
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Schizandra chinense
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Magnoliaceae
Fruit lignans (approx. 2% by weight) including schisandrin and gomisin A, also essential oil(about 3%), incl. schizoandrol and citral, vit C and E. 3.5 - 8.5ml 1:2 May cause GIT symptoms, avoid in pregnacy except at birth |
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Chelidonium majus
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Papaveraceae
Whole DRIED herb 0 - 2ml TDS Schedule 3 |
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Bupleurum chinense
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Umbelliferae/ Apiaceae
Root 3.5 - 8.5ml 1:2 Avoid pregnancy & breastfeeding |
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Curcuma Longa
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Zingiberaceae
Rhizomes curcuminoids (curcumin), 3–7.2% volatile oil sesquiterpenes and monoterpenes (cineol), 5% minerals (potassium), ), 45–55% gelatinized starch including phagocytosis–activating arabinogalactans (polysaccharides ukonan A and C). 5 - 14ml 1:1 per day or 3 -15 1:3 per day Avoid gallbladder obstruction, possible ulcers & hyperacidity, pragnancy & breast feeding, anticoagulent drugs |
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Linum Usitatissimum
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Linaceae
Seeds 3 tbsp daily Safe |
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Plantago psyllium
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Plantaginaceae
Seeds or husks 2 - 4grams TDS Safe |
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Rheum plamatum/ off
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Polygonaceae
Rhizomes 1 - 2mls TDS Pregnancy and breastfeeding, excess dryness or cold |
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Humulus lupulus
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Canabaceae
Inflorescence (Strobile) 1 - 4ml TDS Do not use in patients with depression, may have an additive effect with sedatives |
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Viburnum opulus
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Caprifoliaceae
Dried bark 4 - 8ml TDS Safe |
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Hypericum perforatum
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Hypericaceae
Aerial Parts as flowering begins hypericin (naphthodianthrone), hyperforin and phenolic flavonoids, volatile oil, resin, tannins 15 -40ml 1:2 per week Hypericum affects P450 liver enzyme pathway - interacts with anti-virals, cytotoxics, blood thinners, hormonals, immunosuppressants, cardiac glycosides, HIV nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and other protease inhibitors. |
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Matricaria recutita
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Compositae / Asteraceae
Flowers 0.3-2% volatile oil (including sesquiterpenes bisabolol and chamazulene); bitter glycosides (anthemic acid); flavonoids- 1 - 4ml TDS Safe |
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Tanacetum parthenium
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Compositae / Asteraceae
Leaf Should not be used in pregnancy, asteraceae allergy |
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Dioscorea villosa
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Dioscoreaceae
DRIED underground parts 2 - 4ml TDS Safe |
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Ginkgo Biloba
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Ginkgoaceae
Leaf, seed in TCM SE 120 - 240mg per day May have an additive effect with other antiplatelet drugs |
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Lavadula off. / angustifolia
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Labiatae / Lamiaceae
Flowers Volatile oil (1-3%) - linalool, geraniol, cineole, limonene, sequiterpenes, carophyllene Coumarins - umbelliferone, coumarin, dihydrocoumarin Triterpenes 2 -4ml Safe |
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Rosemarinus off.
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Labiatae / Lamiaceae
Leaf, twig 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Scutellaria lateriflora
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Labiatae / Lamiaceae
Aerial Parts • Flavanoid glycosides - scutellarin, baicalin, • Iridoids - catalpol in Scutellaria galericulata and laterifolia • Volatile oil trace • Tannin 2 - 4ml TDS Can potentiate sedatives |
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Stachys betonica
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Labiatae / Lamiaceae
Dried Aerial parts 2 - 6ml TDS Safe |
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Eschscholzia california
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Papaveraceae
Dried aerial parts 0.5 - 2ml TDS 1 - 4ml at night for kids sleep. May have additive effects with other sedatives |
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Passiflora incarnata
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Passifloraceae
Leaf, whole plant twice daily total dose 1-4ml Additive effect to other sedatives, contra to MAOI |
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Crataegus oxyacanthoides thuill.
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Rosaceae
Trad Berry, mod flower and leaf 2.5ml TDS Enhances activity of cardioactive drugs |
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Valeriana off.
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Valerianaceae
Root & Rhizomes 2 - 5ml TDS Stimulent effect |
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Eleutherococcus senticosus
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Araliaceae
Root 50 - 100 drops TDS May interfer with acrdiac medication, may enhace some drugs |
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Panax ginseng
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Araliaceae
Root 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Astragalus membranaceus
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Leguminosae/Fabaceae
Root 4 - 8ml TDS Potentiates the activity of interleukin 2 and acyclovir, but may be incompatiable with immunosuppresive drugs |
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Glycyrrhiza glabra
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Leguminosae/Fabaceae
Dried root 1 - 3ml TDS Contra in HBP or those on cardiac medication. Chonric use may also casue hypokalemia, headache, dizziness |
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Avena sativa
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Poaceae
Seeds 3 - 5ml TDS Safe |
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Withania somnifera
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Solanaceae
Root 3 - 12g Safe |
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Serenoa serrulata
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Arecaceae
Fruit 1 - 2ml TDS Safe |
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Trigonella foenum-graecum
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Leguminosae/Fabaceae
Seeds 0.5 - 1.5 TDS pregnancy |
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Turnera diffusa
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Turneraceae
Leaves 3 - 6grams Safe |
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Asparagus racemosa
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Liliaceae
Root after shoot has been cut 1.5 - 2.5 tds Diarrhoea or cough with common cold |
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Althaea off.
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Malvaceae
Root & Leaves 1 - 4ml TDS Mucilage containing herb that may inhitbit absorption of the other drugs taken at the same time |
