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81 Cards in this Set
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Yarrow
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Achillea millefolium - Cool
Asteraceae Aerial Parts 2 - 4mls TDS 1:5 |
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Horse Chestnut
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Aesculus hippocastanum - Neutral
Hippocastanaceae Bark, seeds 1 - 4 mls TDS 1:5 |
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Agrimony
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Agrimonia eupatoria
Rosaceae Aerial Parts 1 - 4ml TDS 1:5 |
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Couch Grass
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Agropyrons Repens
Graminaceae Rhizome, roots, seeds 3 -6ml TDS 1:5 |
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Ladys Mantle
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Alchemilla vulgaris
Rosaceae Leaf, Flowering shoots 2 -4ml TDS 1:5 |
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Garlic
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Allium sativum
Liliaceae Bulb I clove or acute 3 cloves per day Safety: High doses may irritate mucosa |
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Marshmallow
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Althea off.
Malvaceae Root, Leaf 1 -4 ml TDS 1:5 Safety: May delay the absorption of other drugs taken at the same time. |
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Angelica
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Angelica archangelica
Apiaceae Root & Leaf 2 - 5 TDS 1:5 Safety: Furanocoumarin content, may cause photosensitvity Courmarin content at high does may interfere with anticoagulent therapy |
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Dong quai
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Angelica sinensis
Umbelliferae Root 4 - 8ml per day 1:2 Safe |
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Celery
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Apium graveolens
Apiaceae Dried ripe seed 1 - 4mls TDS 1:5 Safe but do contain furanocoumarins |
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Burdock
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Arctium lappa
Asteraceae Root Rhizome Leaf 2 - 4mls TDS 1:5 Potential Asteraceae allergy |
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Bearberry
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Ericaceae Leaf 2 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Urinary acidifiers inhibit the conversion of arbutin to hydroquinone, making bearberry less effective |
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Arnica
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Arnica montana
Asteraceae Flower head Can not be used orally at all! sesquesterpene lactones |
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Wormwood
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Artemisia absinthium
Asteraceae Leaf, Flowering top 1 - 4 mls TDS 1:5 Because of Tujone content can cause toxicity at high doses Contraindicated in pregnancy, hyperacidity and intestinal ulcers |
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Mugwort
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Artemisia vulgaris
Asteraceae Leaf Root 1 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Asteraceae family allergy |
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Astragalus
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Astragalus membranaceus
Fabaceae Root 4 - 8 ml TDS 1:5 Potntiates the effects of interleukin 2 and acyclovir but may be imcompatible with immunosuppressive drugs |
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Oats
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Avena sativa
Poaceae Seed Whole plant 3 - 5 ml tds 1:5 Safety: None |
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Wild Indigo
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Baptisia tincturia
Fabaceae Root 1ml TDS Low Safe |
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Barberry
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Berberis vulgaris
Berberidaceae Bark of root or stem 1 to 2ml TDS 1:5 Avoid during pregnancy |
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Oregan Grape
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Berberis aquifolium/ Mahonia aquifolium
Berberidaceae 1 - 4ml tds 1:5 Safe |
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Marigold
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Calendula off.
Asteraceae Petals, Flower head 1 -4 ml TDS 1: 5 Asteraceae family allergy |
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Shepherd's Purse
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Capsella bursa-pastoris
Brassicaeae Aerial Parts 1 - 2ml tds 1:5 Should be avoided by kidney stones, due to oxalic acid content |
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Cayenne
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Capsicum minimum
Solanaceae Fruit 0.25 to 1ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Milkthistle
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Carduus marianus
Asteraceae Seed 4.5 8.5 1:1 per day Safe |
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Gotu cola
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Centella asiatica
Apiaceae dried aerial parts,leaves 3 - 15ml per day 1:3 Large doses can be narcotic. Should be used with caution in pregnancy. |
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Iceland Moss
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Cetraria islandica
Parmeliaceae Whole plant 1 - 2ml TDS 1:5 High Mucilage content may inhibit the absorption of other drugs |
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Fringetree
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Chionanthus virginicus
Oleaceae 1 - 2ml tds 1:5 Safe |
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Irish Moss
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Chondrus crispus
Gigartinacea Dried thallus (this is a seaweed not a moss) May inhibit absorption |
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Black cohosh
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Cimicifuga racemosa
Ranunculaceae Dried root, rhizome (not fresh) 2 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Should not be used during pregnancy except at birth |
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Cinnamon
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Cinnamomum cassia
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Hawthorn
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Crataegus laevigata
Rosaceae Trad Berry, Mod: leaf and flower 2.5ml TDS 1:5 Has an interaction with other cardic constituents but not of major concern |
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Turmuric
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Curcuma longa
Dioscoreaceae Dried underground parts 2 - 4 TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Artichoke
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Cynara scolymus
Asteraceae leaf 3 -6mls tds 1:5 Caution with gallstones; asteraceae family allergy |
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Sundew
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Drosera rotundifolia
Droseraceae Whole plant 1 - 2ml Safe |
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Echinacea
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Echinacea angustifolia, pallida and purpurea
Asteraceae Root 1 - 4ml tds 1:5 Asteraceae family allergy. Theoretically it may interfere with immunosuppressive therapy |
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Siberian ginsing
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Eleutherococcus senticosus
Araliaceae Root 50 to 100 drops tds 6 wk course 2 wk break may interfere with cardiac medicine, may enhance some drug effects |
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Horse tail
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Equisetum arvense
Equisetaceae Dried stem 2 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Common Century
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Erythraea centaurium
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Californian Poppy
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Eschscholzia californica
Papaveraceae Dried Aerial Parts 1 - 4ml at night for sleeplessness in Children 0.5 - 2ml TDS for antispasmodic indications Has additive effects when used with other sedatives |
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Boneset
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Eupatorium perfoliatum
Asteraceae Dried Aerial Parts 2 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Asteraceae family allergy |
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Eyebright
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Euphrasia off.
Scrophulariaceae Dried Aerial Parts 1 -4ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Meadowsweet
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Filipendula ulmaria
Rosaceae Aerial Parts 2 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Should be avoid in people with salicylate sensitivity |
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Fennel
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Foeniculum vulgare
Apiaceae Seed 1 -2ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Cleavers
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Galium aparine
Rubiaceae Aerial Parts 4 - 8ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Yellow Gentian
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Gentiana lutea
Gentianaceae Dried rhizome and root 1 - 2mls TDS 1:5 In predisposed people may casue headaches. Contra in Pregnancy and gastric ulcers. |
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Ginko
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Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgoaceae Leaf: Seed used in TCM Standard extract 120 - 240 mg perday in divided doses Additive effect when used with other antiplatelets |
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Licorice
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Glycyrrhiza glabra
Fabaceae Dried Root 1 - 3ml TDS 1:5 When low dose minmal effects but if high can lead to headaches, HBP, spastic numbness |
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Guaiacum
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Guaiacum off.
Zygophyllaceae Heartwood 1-2ml TDS 1:5 High resins, must take casre with gastric or ulcers |
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Witch Hazel
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Hamamelis virginiana
Hamameldaceae Twig, leaf 1 - 2ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Devils claw
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Harpogophytum procumbens
Pedaliaceae Rhizome 1 - 2ml TDS Potentially may interact with antiarrhythmic drugs |
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Hops
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Humulus lupulus
Cannabaceae Inflorescence (Strobile) 1 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Contra in patients with depression May potentiate the effects of alcohol and other anti depression drugs |
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Hydrastis
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Hydratis canadensis
Ranunculaceae Root Rhizome 1ml TDS 1:5 Contra for people wit HBP, Prolongued use may decrease absorption of B Vits. Pregnancy& lactation |
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St Johns Wart
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Hypericum perforatum
Clusiaceae Aerial Parts 2 - 4ml TDS 1:5 May interfer with other drugs as it acts on Cytochrome p450 system |
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Hyssop
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Hyssopus off.
Lamiaceae Dried Aerial Parts 1 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Èlecampane
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Inula helenium
Asteraceae Rhizome 1 - 2ml TDS 1:5 Asteraceae allergy |
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Blue Flag
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Iris versicolor
Iridaceae Rhizome 1ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Lavender
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Lavendula angustifolia
Lamiaceae Flower Dose Safe |
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Motherwort
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Leonurus cardiaca
Lamiaceae Aerial Parts 1 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Excessive use of motherwort may interfer with cardiovasular treatments |
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Lobelia
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Lobelia inflata Sch 3
Campanulaceae Aerial Parts .5 - 1ml TDS 1:5 Side effects can include dizziness, nausea and vomiting, diarrheo, trenours, coughing |
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White horehound
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Marrubium vulgare
Lamiaceae Dried leaf, flowering top 1 - 2ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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German Chamomile
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Matricaria recutita
Asteraceae Flower Head 1 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Asteraceae family allergy |
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Lemon Balm
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Melissa off.
Lamiaceae Dried or fresh aerial parts 2 - 6ml TDS 1:5 Lemon blam may interfere with the action of thyroid hormones |
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Peppermint
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Mentha piperita
Lamiaceae Aerial Parts 1 to 2ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Bayberry
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Myrica cerifera
Myricaceae Bark 1 - 2ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Catnip
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Nepeta cataria
Lamiaceae Leaf Flowering top 2 - 6ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Korean ginseng
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Panax ginseng
Araliaceae Root Dose Safe |
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Passionflower
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Passiflora incarnata
Passifloraceae Leaf, whole plant 1 - 4ml taken once in the evening for sleeplessness or twice a day for other conditions .5 - 2ml 1:8 TDS Will potentiate the effect of other sedatives. Theory its contra for people taking MORI |
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Parsley
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Petroselinum crispum
Apiaceae taproot, leaf, seed 1 - 2 ml TDS 1:5 Can cause allergic reactions, essential oil is a photosensitizer. Do not use medicinal doses during pregnancy |
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Plantain
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Plantago major
Plantaginaceae leaf, aerial parts 2 - 3ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Wild Cherry
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Prunus serotina
Rosaceae Dried bark 1 - 2ml TDS 1:5 Theory: toxic in high doses |
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Oak
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Quercus alba
Fagaceae Bark 1 - 2ml TDS 1:5 Do not use for constipation |
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Chinese Rhubarb
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Rheum palmatum
Polygonaceae Rhizome 1 - 2ml Morning and evening Contra : cold conditions, lactation, pregnancy, dry type arthritis |
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Rosemary
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Rosmarinus off.
Lamiaceae Leaf, Twig 1 - 2ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Raspberry
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Rubus idaeus
Rosaceae Leaf, fruit 2 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Yellow Dock
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Rumex crispus
Polygonaceae Root 1 -2 ml TDS fresh yellow dock root may cause vomiting may potentiate the activity of stimulant laxatives |
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Rue
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Ruta graveolens
Rutaceae Dried aerial parts 1 - 4mls TDS 1:5 Rue essential oil powerful abortifacient. Oil should always should be avoided. Herb avoided during pregnancy |
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White willow
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Salix alba
Salicaceae Bark 3 - 6ml TDS 1:5 Safe?? |
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Elderberry
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Sambucus nigra
Caprifoliaceae Flower, berry, leaf 2 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Safe |
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Skullcap
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Scutellaria lateriflora
Lamiaceae Aerial parts 2 - 4ml TDS 1:5 Can potentiate the effects of sedative medication |
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Milkthistle
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Carduus marianum
Asteraceae Seed 12–15 g per day 4.5-8.5ml 1:1 per day (30-60ml per week) (Bone) Safe - occasional loose stools |
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Sarsaparilla
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Smilax spp.
Liliaceae Root, rhizome 1 - 2ml 1:5 TDS May increase absorption of digitalis glycosides |
