Gabriel Cousens
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 Scientists are not completely certain which components of soy cause allergic reactions. They have found at least sixteen allergenic proteins, and some researchers pinpoint as many as thirty.23 Kaayla T. Daniel writes in The Whole Soy Story:
Allergic reactions occur not only when soy is eaten but when soybean flour or dust is inhaled. Among epidemiologists, soybean dust is known as an "epidemic asthma agent." From 1981 [to] 1987, soy dust from grain silo unloading in the harbor caused 26 epidemics of asthma in Barcelona, seriously affecting 687 people and leading to 1,155 hospitalizations. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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 There have been other cases of people having less severe allergic reactions as well. Although this is a concern, it must be put into context. Thousands of people die every year from allergic reactions to peanuts, shellfish, and other common foods. Quite literally, there is someone, somewhere who is probably allergic to almost any food. Considering that hundreds of millions of cups of chamomile tea are consumed yearly, it only can be seen as a very safe herb. |
Ray D. Strand
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 She not only could do the work in the horse barn but also was no longer fearful of suffering from allergic reactions to the hay, mold, and dust. Instead of limping off to bed shortly after dinner, she was staying up until 11:00 and 12:00 at night. I was now the one who headed to bed before my mate.
What had happened? I was dumbfounded. If I had not been an eyewitness to this transformation, I would have never believed it. Was it possible that some "weird vitamins" had restored my wife's health when all the medical expertise and medications could not help? |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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 There have been rare reports of allergic reactions to coriander.
Range and Appearance
Coriander is an annual or biennial, native to the Mediterranean region and Asia, that grows in the wild in disturbed areas but is often cultivated in the home garden. The plant reaches a height of 3 feet. The leaves are pinnate; the lower leaves are ovate with scalloped edges, and they become more finely divided as they progress up the stem. The flowers are white or pink and grow in umbels; the tiny seeds are globular in shape. |
| Other Uses
None known
Constituents
Luteolin, procumbine, harpagia, iridoid glycosides (harpagoside, aceteoside, procumbide), phytosterols (beta-sitosterols)
Energetic Correspondences
• Flavor: bitter
• Temperature: cool
• Moisture: dry
• Polarity: yin
• Planet: Saturn
• Element: earth
Contraindications
There are no known harmful side effects from long-term use of devil's claw, though there have been some reports of allergic reactions to the plant. It may take a couple of weeks to notice results. |
| Rare cases of allergic reactions have been reported. Those with a compromised immune system, such as might result from lupus, should use echinacea only under the advice of a qualified health-care professional. Echinacea can be taken frequently (every couple of hours) during acute infection, but this sort of dosing should be undertaken only for a few days. Herbalists disagree about the effectiveness of the herb's long-term use; many recommend taking it for cycles of ten days to three weeks, with breaks in between, while others recommend it for continuous long-term use. |
| There have been rare reports of allergic reactions affecting the throat, lungs, or skin.
Range and Appearance
Shiitake, native to China, is a light amber fungi with ragged gills. Its stem can be central or off-center. It grows on fallen broadleaved trees such as beech, chestnut, oak, maple, walnut, and mulberry. Kits that allow you to grow your own shiitakes are commonly available. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 The plant possesses a medium potential for sensitization through skin contact. allergic reactions occur in particular when there is frequent on-the-job contact with artichokes. There are cross-reactions with other composites (including chrysan-themes, arnica pyrethrum). dosage
HOW SUPPLIED
Capsules: 170 mg, 320 mg Liquid extract
ARTICHOKE LEAF
Mode of Administration: Dried, comminuted drag, pressed juice of fresh plant and other galenical preparations for internal use.
Daily Dosage: The average daily dose is 6 gm of drug; single dose is 500 mg of dry extract. |
Jack Challem
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 It is possible, however, that the cerebral allergic reaction causes a leakiness in blood vessel walls, which is common in other types of allergic reactions. In the brain, a slightly leaky blood vessel (far short of what would cause a stroke) could conceivably affect nearby brain tissue.
Often, you can identify food allergies by asking yourself what foods you crave or can't imagine living without. The most likely culprits are foods containing wheat or dairy ingredients. |
Too Profitable to CureBrent Hoadley, Ph.D.
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| The original FDA approval for rDNA insulin was obtained primarily by showing that a product was needed for those few diabetics who had allergic reactions to animal insulin. Within a comparatively short time, it became a foregone conclusion that all diabetics were having allergic and antibody responses to animal insulins. From that point on, the promotional dogma became: "Why would any human diabetic want to take anything but human insulin? |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| Anti-inflammatory Effects: Animal and in vitro studies suggest lavender oil inhibits immediate-type allergic reactions by inhibition of mast cell degranulation (Kim & Cho, 1999). Lavender oil, in concentrations of 1 % or more, showed antiinflammatory action in mouse inflammation models.
Antilipidemic Effects: D-limonene and perillyl alcohol (minor components of lavender oil) mildly reduce cholesterol by suppressing hepatic 3-hydroxy-3- methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase activity. This enzyme is involved in a rate-limiting step of cholesterol synthesis (Elson & Yu, 1994). |
| General: Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. allergic reactions following intake of Fennel have been only very rarely observed. Cross Sensitivity among patients with celery allergy appear to be possible.
Pregnancy: Preparations, excluding the drug itself and tea infusions are not to be administered during pregnancy.
Pediatric Use: Preparations, excluding the drug itself and tea infusions are not to be administered to small children. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| Frequent contact with the drug leads on rare occasion to allergic reactions (hand eczema).
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: The minced bulb and preparations are for internal use and external treatment. Garlic oil in the form of a maceration or as a result of steam distillation is widely available.
Preparation: Garlic oil maceration - bulbs are homogenized and stirred in fatty oil (1:1) for 48 hours, and filtered.
Solid garlic extract - an extraction of the chopped bulbs with ethanol or methanol is allowed to evaporate.
Aqueous extract - fresh bulbs are macerated in cold water (1:1). |
| PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. allergic reactions have been observed in rare cases. Insufficient fluid supply following intake of large quantities of tragacanth can lead to obstruction ileus, as well as to esophageal closure.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: Tragacanth is used in various combinations and preparations.
LITERATURE
Anderson DMW, Bridgeman MME, PH 24:2301-2304. 1985. Aspinall GO, Baillie J, J Chem Soc: 1702-1714. 1963. |
| An increase in hemorrhaging tendency is not to be ruled out where there are coagulation disorders. allergic reactions are possible.
Drug Interactions: There has been some documented interactions with warfarin. Papaya extract has been shown to increase the international normalized ratio (INR) levels when used in conjunction with warfarin.
CARICAE PAPAYAE FOLIUM
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
DOSAGE
Daily Dosage: No information is available.
LITERATURE
PAPAJNUM CRUDUM
Buttle DJ et al. |
| Frequent contact with the drug leads on rare occasion to allergic reactions (hand eczema).
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: Cut onions, pressed juice from fresh onions and other oral galenic preparations.
Preparation: Onion oil maceration: same as garlic maceration drug extract 1:1
Old recipe: Siripus Cepae: freshly grated onions 15 g; water 60 ml; ethanol 90%(V/V) 15 ml; saccharose 150 g; the ethanolic extract is boiled with the saccharose.
Popular: pressed juice and onion syrup: made of 500 g onions, 500 g water, 100 g honey and 350 g sugar. |
| Allergic reactions have • been known to occur.
LITERATURE
Beress A, Wassermann O, Bruhn T, Beress L, A new procedure for the isolation of anti-HIV compounds (polysaccharides and polyphenols) from the marine alga Fucus vesiculosus. In: JNP 56(4):478-488. 1993.
Criado MT et al., (1983) IRC Med Sci 11(3):286.
Curro F et al., (1976) Arch Med Interna 28(1): 19.
Frohne D, Phytotherapeutika und Schilddriise. In: Intern Praxis 32(1)158. 1992.
Glombitza KW et al, (1977) Planta Med 32(1):33. Glombitza KW, Lentz G (1981) Tetrahedron 37(22):3861. Phillips DJH (1979) Environ Pollut 18(1):31. |
| The plant possesses a medium potential for sensitization through skin contact. allergic reactions occur in particular when there is frequent on-the-job contact with artichokes. There are cross-reactions with other composite (including chrysan-themes, arnica pyrethrum).
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: Dried, comminuted drug, pressed juice of fresh plant, and other galenical preparations for internal use.
Daily Dosage: The average daily dose is 6 gm of drug; single dose: 500 mg of dry extract.
Storage: Artichoke should be protected from light and insects in well-sealed containers. |
C. W. Randolph, M.D.
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 However, be aware that milk thistle can produce allergic reactions; these tend to be more common among people who are allergic to plants in the same family, such as ragweed, chrysanthemum, marigold, and daisy.
Indulging in these habits will slow down your weight-loss progress a bit, but even small steps will improve your health and your waistline. Ultimately, only you can decide what you are willing to give up in order to lose belly fat. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| The drug exhibits a strong potential for sensitization (cross-reactions with mugwort and cornflower, among others); however, allergic reactions have been seen only rarely. dosage
Mode of Administration: Comminuted drug and dried extracts for infusions or other bitter-tasting galenic preparations for internal use.
How Supplied:
Capsules - 340 mg, 360 mg
Extract -1:1
Tablets
Preparation: The tea is prepared by pouring 150 mL boiling water over 1.5 to 2 gm of drug, allowing to set 5 to 10 minutes.
Daily Dosage: Four to 6 gm of drug. |
J. Douglas Bremner
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 This drug is generally well tolerated but can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. allergic reactions and rash can also occur. More serious but unusual are suppression of bone marrow, or anemia in people deficient in folate, including the elderly, alcoholics, and people with malnutrition or malabsorption. Rare side effects include Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which involves a total body rash and peeling that could be fatal, and crystal formation in the urine, which can lead to kidney damage. |
Too Profitable to CureBrent Hoadley, Ph.D.
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| Then we note in a press release the occurrence of rashes, worsening of diabetic retinopathy, allergic reactions, sodium retention, and that the improved glycemic control with soluble human insulin is associated with increased incidence of hypoglycemia.
• In the 1995 patent #5,422,33910 awarded to the JoslinDiabetes Center, it is stated that immune systems of the patient produce antibodies, which interfere with insulin-related function. Human insulin and animal insulin antibodies are an immunological response to insulin treatment. |
| Aventis Pharmaceuticals, in a press release for the new product Lantus, stated: Safety Information:
Human insulin therapy may be associated with hypoglycemia, worsening of diabetic retinopathy [non-inflammatory disorders of the retina], lipodystrophy [changes in fat metabolism], skin reactions (such as injection site reaction, pruritus [itching], and rash) allergic reactions, sodium retention, and edema [swelling due to fluid accumulation]. |
Peter h. Fraser and Harry Massey
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 His matching tests also showed that Cell Driver "talks" to mast cells, which are crucial in the process of blood coagulation, and to immunoglobulin E, a molecule active in allergic reactions.
More generally, the Cell Driver field bioenergetically optimizes cellular activities including creation of heat, absorption of oxygen and nutrients, excretion of cellular waste products, and cell replication. |
Ron Garner
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 If the organs of filtration and elimination—liver, lungs, skin, and colon—were not overloaded and congested, there would be no allergic reactions necessary. Any potentially harmful substances would be processed out of the body in the normal way.
An adult who develops allergies at various stages in life does so as a result of degenerating health from cumulative toxic input and stresses to the body. Likewise, a child develops allergies because of genetic weaknesses passed on from its biological parents. |
J. Douglas Bremner
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| Side effects of Cisapride include diarrhea, nausea, headache, stuffy nose, constipation, and coughing; more rarely it can cause changes in vision, chest pain, mental/mood changes, stomach pain, dizziness, fainting, irregular heartbeat, or allergic reactions. Unfortunately, it also has troublesome cardiac side effects, which restrict its use. One controlled study showed that itopride, a dopamine D2 agonist, was superior to a placebo in improving symptoms of functional dyspepsia. |
| Aside from dependence, side effects include drowsiness, lethargy, headache, dizziness, breathing problems, and allergic reactions.
BENZODIAZEPINE MEDICATIONS
In the 1960s benzodiazepines displaced barbiturates as the most commonly used treatments for insomnia. They were originally marketed as having less potential for dependence and abuse, although this claim was not borne out over time. |
| Other serious but uncommon side effects are liver damage and allergic reactions.
Progestasert is a long-acting intrauterine device that releases progesterone that is inserted in the uterus and provides one year of contraceptive protection. Mirena is another intrauterine device that releases levonorg-estrel for up to five years. These devices are 97% to 98% effective in preventing pregnancy.
The Patch
The Ortho-Evra patch has been marketed as a convenient form of birth control that doesn't require women to remember to take a pill every day. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| Sensitization has been observed very rarely. allergic reactions of the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and breathing passages can occur occasionally. drug interactions
MODERATE RISK
Anticoagulants, Antiplatelet agents, Low molecular weight heparins, Thrombolytic agents: Concurrent use may result in increased risk of bleeding. Clinical management: Caution is advised. Monitor for signs and symptoms of increased bleeding. dosage
Mode of Administration: As a comminuted drug for infusions and other galenic preparations for internal use or for inhalation. |
J. Douglas Bremner
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| These drugs can also cause liver damage, exfoliative skin reactions, kidney damage, and allergic reactions, but these effects are rare. Clotrimazole, which is commonly used for jock itch, ringworm, and athletes foot, should not be used for diaper rash. In general it is less toxic than other antifungals since it is given topically and thus not highly absorbed into the bloodstream.
Antiprotozoans
Malaria, giardiasis, amoebiasis, trichomoniasis, and toxoplasmosis are protozoans, organisms that can cause infection in humans. |
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