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The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

The leaves can be prepared as a poultice to treat scorpion sting and snakebite. In Nepal, the juice from the leaf is diluted in sesame oil and used as drops in the ears, nose, and eyes to treat sinusitis, migraines, and eye, ear, and nose inflammation. Edible Uses Eclipta can be eaten as a potherb or vegetable. Other Uses A black dye obtained from the plant is used to color hair and as a tattooing agent.

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As they say, "Never run away after a snakebite!"23 For them, indeed, it is important to capture the snake, which will be released only if the victim recovers. Otherwise it will be killed. Scorpion stings, as well as cup moth caterpillar stings, are treated by immediately crushing the animal on the wound. Groote Eylanders treat snakebites with the leaves of Ipomoea pes-caprae, applying them to the affected part, after cutting open the bite.24 The Aborigines of Queensland treat the pain caused by the sting of the deadly jellyfish with Crinum pedunculatum.

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Other Names: Indian Paint, Tetterwort, Red Root, Paucon, Coon Root, snakebite, Sweet Slumber, Indian Plant, Pauson, Sanguinaria actions and pharmacology COMPOUNDS Isoquinoline alkaloids of the benzophenanthridine type (4-7%): chief alkaloid sanguinarine, further including among others, chelerythrine, oxysanguinarine; protoberberine-type. berberine, coptisine; protopine-type.

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Home Remedies Chinese and Hindus used it as a snakebite remedy. The seeds are utilized in many herbal medicines to reduce gas and intestinal colic, allay hunger, and diminish indigestion. In the first century, it was noted that after snakes had shed their skins, they ate fennel to restore their sight. It has since been used as a wash for eyestrain and irritations. Fennel seed is widely used in India as an after-dinner breath freshener and also to help in digestion. Fennel has also been used as a diuretic, to stimulate lactation, and to help with yellow jaundice, gout, and occasional cramps.

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It is also used to treat stomach ulcers, gallbladder complaints, diabetes, and snakebite poisoning. precautions and adverse reactions No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. dosage Mode of Administration: Red Sandalwood is available as whole, crude and powdered drug forms for internal and external use. Preparation: To prepare a tincture, 200 parts coarsely powdered drug are mixed with 1,000 parts ethanol (EB6). Daily Dosage: As a tincture, 5 g.

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Garlic-infused oil can be used as ear drops to treat ear infection or as a wash to treat gangrenous wounds and snakebite. Edible Uses The garlic rhizome is edible and has been used as a seasoning since ancient times. However, it loses its medicinal properties when heated. Getting Rid of Garlic Breath Garlic breath can result from garlic consumption, lasting for as long as ten hours. It can be overcome by chewing some anise, caraway, cardamom, cumin, or fennel seeds; chewing pieces of cinnamon or sprigs of parsley; or taking one drop of pure peppermint oil in a cup of water.

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Also has been used as an antidote for snakebite (uncertain mechanism). PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. The plant can trigger phototoxicoses through skin contact. DOSAGE Mode of Administration: Ground root as an infusion. LITERATURE Casagrande C et al, Tetrahedron 30:3587. 1974. Further information in: Hegnauer R, Chemotaxonomie der Pflanzen, Bde 1-11, Birkhauser Verlag Basel, Boston, Berlin 1962-1997. Kanamori H, Sakamoto I, Mizuta M, Chem Pharm Bull 34:1826. 1986.

Other Names: Indian Paint, Tetterwort, Red Root, Paucon, Coon Root, snakebite, Sweet Slumber, Indian Plant, Pauson, Sanguinaria ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Isoquinoline alkaloids of the benzophenanthridine type (4-7%): chief alkaloid sanguinarine, further including, among others, chelerythrine, oxysanguinarine; protoberberine-type: berberine, coptisine; protopine-type: protopine, alpha- and beta-allocryptopine Resins Starch EFFECTS The alkaloid initially acts as a narcotic, causes severe cramping which is followed by a local paralysis of the sensitive nerve endings.

Other Names: Birthroot, Indian Shamrock, Lamb's Quarters, Wake-Robin, Indian Balm, Ground Lily, Coughroot, Jew's-harp Plant, Milk Ipecac, Pariswort, Rattlesnake Root, snakebite, Three-leaved, Nightshade ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY compounds Steroid saponins: including, among others, trillin (disoge-nine monoglucoside), trillarin (diosgenine diglucoside), further aglycones were able to be found following hydrolysis: kryptogenin, chlorogenin, nologenin Tannins effects The active agents are diosgenin, saponins Trillen and Trillarin, as well as tannin.

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In addition to its ability to ward off or mitigate illness, echinacea is used in the treatment of abcess, acne, allergy, blood poisoning, boils, bronchitis, cancer, Candida, chicken pox, chronic fatigue, colds, diphtheria, ear infection, eczema, fever, flu, gangrene, herpes, laryngitis, Lyme disease, lymphatic congestion, mastitis, measles, mumps, pneumonia, prostatitis, scarlet fever, sinusitis, smallpox, snakebite, sore throat, tonsillitis, tuberculosis, typhoid, and urinary tract infection. It also can lessen the side effects of vaccinations.

Topically, a wash of gentian can be used to clean wounds and to treat snakebite. As a flower essence, gentian is helpful for pessimists, helping them to have a more positive attitude. Edible Uses Gentian is so bitter that even when it is diluted to 1 part bitter to 12,000 parts other fluids; the bitterness can still be tasted. It is not generally considered edible, aside from therapeutic use, though it is used to flavor beverages such as vermouth and bitters. Other Uses Veterinarians use gentian to stimulate the appetite of animals.

Also Known As English: Indian paint, red pucoon, red root, sanguinaria, sweet slumber, tetterwort Finnish: lumikki French: sang dragon Swedish: blodort Part Used Rhizome Physiological Effects Alterative, anesthetic, antibacterial, cathartic, diuretic, emetic, escharotic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, odontalgic, sedative, stimulant, tonic Medicinal Uses Bloodroot was widely used by Native Americans to treat, among other things, cancer, skin ailments, and snakebite. It was listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia from 1925 to 1965.

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Neolignans: including crotepoxide, piperbetol, piperol, among others Harp Plant, Milk Ipecac, Pariswort, Rattlesnake Root, snakebite, Three-Leaved, Nightshade EFFECTS The essential oils are antimicrobial and immune-modulating. The Betel leaf is centrally sedating. indications and usage Unproven Uses: In folk medicine, Betel Nut is used for coughs, as an expectorant for stomach ailments, diphtheria and inflammation of the middle ear.

The tincture is also used as a sedative, for choreic states (involuntary, rapid motions), fever, lumbago, and snakebite. The herb is also available commercially in combination with St. John's Wort for depressive moods associated with premenstrual and menopausal symptoms. Chinese Medicine: The Chinese have used Black Cohosh for the above indications as well as for measles in the pre-exanthem stage. contraindications Pregnancy: The use of Black Cohosh is contraindicated during pregnancy due to an increased risk of spontaneous abortion. Breastfeeding: Not to be used during breastfeeding.

It has also been used as an antidote for snakebite (uncertain mechanism). precautions and adverse reactions Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. The plant can trigger phototoxicosis through skin contact. dosage Mode of Administration: Ground root as an infusion. literature Hegnauer R, Chemotaxonomie der Pflanzen, Bde 1-11, Birkhauser Verlag Basel, Boston, Berlin 1962-1997. Kanamori H, Sakamoto I, Mizuta M, Chem Pharm Bull 34:1826. 1986. Lewin L, Gifte und Vergiftungen, 6. Aufl.

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The root is used for AND HERBAL snakebite; the latex is used for skin tumors and syphilis ulcers; the seeds and MEDICINE USES ^atex are usec^ f°r intestinal parasites; and decoctions of the wood are used for bacterial infections. In Malaysia, the stems are pounded and applied to swellings, and in the Dutch Indies, the pounded stems are used as a poultice to extract thorns. A root infusion is used for aching bones and a poultice of the root or leaves is used for nose ulcers and hemorrhoids. A wood decoction is used for leprosy and paralysis of the hands and feet after childbirth.

The latex is diluted in water and used internally for snakebite, as well as benign and cancerous tumors. In Peru, the plant is used much like in India, for abscesses, asthma, cancer, colic, cough, earache, neuralgia, rheumatism, stomachache, and toothache. PLANT CHEMICALS Chemicals in aveloz may activate dormant Epstein-Barr viruses and suppress the immune system. The chemistry of the plant does not validate any of the herbal medicine uses. In fact, the plant contains many harmful chemicals that make it unsuitable for many of the traditional uses, especially those for cancer.

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Basil Energizing, opens the mind, raises concentration, counters mental fatigue, spasms, nasal catarrh, rhinitis; wasp stings and snakebite. Protects stored chili pepper garden seeds from fungi. •Bergamot Ergogenic (with Jasmine). Analgesic sedative with Orange Blossom. Antiseptic with Lavender or Tea Tree, counters acne, boils, cold sores, eczema, psoriasis, scabies, sore throat, thrush. Refreshing uplifting stimulant (with Rosemary), antidepressant. Counters eating disorders. Used as a bath oil. Has 300 substances. •Birch Cortisone effect, counters arthritis, rheumatism, and tendonitis.

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Preparations of the root are especially used against pain, various kinds of infections, snakebite, and for its psychoactive properties.79 In Zimbabwe, it is used against headache, madness (the powdered root causes violent sneezing), pains, and rheumatism; in Kenya, against wounds.80 The roots are also utilized as purgative, anthelmintic, against convulsions in children, and as a sedative.81 The dried powdered roots were also put in stored grain to prevent insect pests, an effect the methyl salicylate seems largely responsible for.82 The alkaloid securinine has a stimulating effect on the CNS.

Kurz, which was traditionally used to treat psychiatric illness as well as snakebite and diseases due to hypertension. Reserpine was isolated in 1952 from the complex mixture of alkaloids present in the plant and for some time, before the introduction of chlorpromazine, was the only drug available for treating psychotic patients. It acts by depleting the stores of serotonin (5HT) and noradrenaline in the synaptic terminals of the CNS, by thus producing a calming effect without inducing sleep.

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Indigenous peoples throughout the Amazon rainforest have long used guacatonga as a snakebite remedy. A leaf decoction is brewed that is applied topically and also taken internally. The same jungle remedy is used topically for bee stings and other insect bites. This native use found its way out of the rainforest and into current herbal medicine practices in cities and villages in South America. Its use has been validated by scientists in the last several years who documented the leaf extract as capable of neutralizing several types of bee and snake venoms.

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Ledum palustre, a homeopathic remedy, reduces inflammation from stings and is the most commonly used medication for insect stings and snakebite. Considerations Q Aspirin or ibuprofen, taken every four hours, is helpful for pain and inflammation. Q Take an oral antihistamine and/or anti-itch medication, such as cortisone cream or Benadryl tablets (or cream), to relieve itching caused by the sting. Q A venom extractor is available that fits inside a pocket or purse. If you get stung, it produces a vacuum that sucks the venom out within two minutes.

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HISTORY Thought to have originated in Mongolia and Siberia, tarragon was valued by the ancient Romans as a treatment for snakebite, and Pliny the Elder, in his great encyclopedia of nature and art, Historia Naturalis, recommends carrying a branch as a certain way to protect oneself against snake or dragon. Brought to Europe by invading Mongols in the thirteenth century, tarragon was in widespread use in the Middle Ages, when it was placed in shoes before a long trip to prevent tired feet and employed as a breath cleanser and treatment for insomnia.

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See also bee sting; insect allergy; and/or snakebite in Part Two. SPRAINS, STRAINS, AND OTHER INJURIES OF THE MUSCLES AND JOINTS A sprain is not the same thing as a strain. If a muscle is stressed beyond its capability, it becomes strained. Putting undue weight on the muscles and using the muscles for prolonged periods without rest can create muscle strain. A strained muscle may go into spasms or knot up instead of relaxing normally. Localized pain (during movement), swelling, and loss of mobility occur.

Treatment of a scorpion sting may include applying an ice pack wrapped in cloth to ease pain at the site of the sting; injections of a morphine-based painkiller; and, in the case of more serious symptoms, treatment similar to those used for snakebite. The individual must receive treatment, including supportive medical treatment, as quickly as possible. There is antivenin available for scorpion venom. Its use must be overseen by a doctor.

There is one type of snakebite kit that is worthwhile. It is called Sawyer Extractor, and is available from Sawyer Products. (See Manufacturer and Distributor Information in the Appendix.) It contains a syringe-like device that does work to suck out venom without requiring you to open up the fang wounds with a tool. This prevents excessive bleeding and contamination of the wound. This kit will probably get out about half the venom if it is used quickly (within five minutes is recommended). These are available from many sporting goods stores and on the Internet for less than twenty dollars.

It is possible that the application of a tourniquet is more dangerous than the snakebite itself. • Do not pack the entire bitten area in ice. This can block circulation and cause injury to tissue, or even gangrene. An ice pack or some cubes wrapped in cloth, applied periodically to the skin, is the maximum you want to use. • Do not cut the wound with a knife or razor. Older first-aid kits often contain cutters, but excessive bleeding can cause more damage. If you happen to cut an artery, the victim can bleed to death.

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The most common reported uses were for digestive problems (as is the case with most non-toxic bitter herbs such as andrographis), snakebite, and infections (page 265) ranging from malaria to dysentery.1'2 Interestingly, some of these uses have been validated by modern scientific research. Although the roots were sometimes used in traditional medicine, the leaves and flowers are now more commonly used. Active constituents The major constituents in andrographis are diterpene lactones known as andrographolides.

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See What to Do in Case of snakebite on page 711.) It is worth emphasizing that the majority of snakes are not poisonous. Nevertheless, anyone who has been bitten by a snake should be seen by a professional immediately, because the severity of initial symptoms does not always reflect the seriousness of the bite. The nutrients and other measures outlined here are intended to alleviate pain and hasten healing after appropriate medical care has been administered. They are not meant to substitute for it. Unless otherwise stated, the dosages recommended here are for adults.

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Edible Uses The young shoots can be consumed fresh in spring salads. The roots are edible raw or cooked, but they are not very tasty and are considered only a survival food. Other Uses A black dye can be made from the plant.

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