Ken Wilber
See book keywords and concepts |  That's gonorrhea as an illness, as a medical entity. But our society attaches a great number of meanings and judgments to gonorrhea as a sickness—society has much to say about the disease and those who contract it, some of which is true, much of which is false and cruel. Those who contract gonorrhea are unclean, or perverts, or morally degenerate; gonorrhea is a moral disease, which is its own painful punishment; those who get gonorrhea deserve it, since they are morally unfit—and so on. |
J. Douglas Bremner
See book keywords and concepts |  These are the culprits that cause throat infections, pneumonia, and skin infections as well as sexually transmitted diseases like Gonoccocus, which causes gonorrhea. Gram-negative bacteria do not require oxygen to survive (anaerobic bacteria) and are not as sensitive to penicillin.
Penicillin is still useful against many strep and staph infections that cause sore throat, skin infections, and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. The most common Streptococcus infection is strep throat. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts |  It is also used to treat adrenal exhaustion, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, broken bones, bronchitis, colds, constipation, cough, diabetes (adult onset and insulin resistant), exhaustion, fever, gallstones, gonorrhea, hangover, irregular menses after childbirth, measles, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, stress, sugar cravings, swollen glands, tuberculosis, and ulcers. It also can be used to encourage weight loss.
Topically, devil's club can be used as a poultice to treat burns, insect bites and stings, toothache, and wounds. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts |  Unproven Uses: In folk medicine, the herb is used as a sleeping agent and sedative; for asthma, rheumatism, dyspeptic symptoms, chronic cystitis, syphilis, gonorrhea, and weight reduction.
Homeopathic Uses: Kava Kava is used for states of excitement and exhaustion. It is also used for gastritis and pain in the urethra. contraindications
Kava is contraindicated in patients with endogenous depression because it may increase the danger of suicide (Fachinfo Antares 120, 1996). | | In folk medicine, it was used for epilepsy, convulsions, gonorrhea, ischuria, as an anesthetic for mucous membranes, for fever, influenza, pneumonia, gastrointestinal inflammations, kidney disease, psoriasis, neurosis and poisoning. precautions and adverse reactions
General: No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. The drug is used today as an industrial agent for the manufacture of pilocarpine, but is used medicinally only for homeopathic applications. | | Approved by Commission E:
¦ Dyspeptic complaints
¦ Pancreatic insufficiency
Unproven Uses: Internal uses of the bark and leaves in folk medicine include constipation, diarrhea, liver and gallbladder conditions, worm infestations, gonorrhea, hemorrhoids, menstrual disturbances, and puerperal fever. The bark is used externally for eczema. The effect for the external application seems plausible because of the drug's antibacterial effect. | | Indian Medicine: Grape is used for headache, dysuria, scabies, skin diseases, gonorrhea, hemorrhoids, and vomiting. precautions and adverse reactions
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. A reversible inhibition of intestinal enzyme activity (alkaline phosphatase, sucrase and dipeptidyl peptidase) was demonstrated in animal models (Tebib, 1994). drug interactions
No human interaction data available. | | It is used externally for wounds, acne, poorly healing ulcers, stomatitis, bleeding gums, pain and rheumatism, neuralgia, gonorrhea and as a gastrointestinal remedy. contraindications
Contraindications for Eucalyptus include hypersensitivity to Eucalyptus or eucalyptol, inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or the bile ducts, and serious liver disease.
Pediatrics: Not for use on the face or nose of infants and young children as it may produce laryngeal spasms and subsequent respiratory arrest. | | Indian Medicine: Uses in Indian medicine include gonorrhea, sterility, and general debility. precautions and adverse reactions
Once in contact with the skin, the stinging hairs lead to extremely aggressive itching and burning, accompanied by long-lasting inflammation, caused by the injection-like introduction of serotonin and proteins (mucunain, proteolytic enzyme). The intake of the hairs for the purpose of fighting intestinal worms should be avoided. Internal administration of the drug in the form of extracts may be harmless due to the difficulty involved in resorbing the active ingredients. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Formerly, it was used as an astringent, in the clotting of the blood, for fever, gonorrhea, syphilis, and for colds and chills, especially of the respiratory organs.
The efficacy of the drug has not been proven.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: Orally as a liquid extract.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
LITERATURE
Lagarias JC et al., (1979) J Nat Prod 42:220 et 663 Mayo de P. Starratt AN, Canad J Chem 40:1632-1641. 1962. | | In folk medicine, the drug is used internally for heat stroke, sunstroke, and resulting fever; as an infusion mixed with honey (in Kerala); with water cooked in rice (in Nepal); in the treatment of gonorrhea and as an anti-aphrodisiac in ayurvedisic medicine.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Sandalwood is contraindicated in diseases of the kidney parenchyma.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. Intake can occasionally lead to skin itching, queasiness, gastrointestinal complaints, and hematuria. | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Marsh Blazing Star has been used for disorders of the kidney, dysmenorrhea, as a diuretic, and as a gonorrhea treatment.
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: Ground drug as an infusion.
LITERATURE
Lowry JB, (1973) Nature 241:61.
Seshadri TF, (1972) Phytochemistry 11:881.
Further information in:
Kern W, List PH, Horhammer L (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 4. Aufl., Bde. | | In folk medicine the drug is employed much more widely: for wounds, burns, swelling of the lymph nodes, insect bites, gastric spasms, measles, gonorrhea and as a snake bite antidote.
The efficacy of these uses is not proven.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
ALL VARIETIES AND FORMS
Because of a conceivable activation of autoimmune aggressions and other overreactive immune responses, the drug should not be administered in the presence of multiple sclerosis, leukoses, collagenoses, AIDS or tuberculosis. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts |  It is usually associated with lower urinary infection or with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. The main symptom is difficulty urinating, and the prostate can eventually become so swollen that it becomes impossible to pass urine. Contact a doctor immediately if this occurs.
Chronic prostatitis is rare and is usually associated with an infection elsewhere in the urinary tract. It is more common in older men and can follow an attack of acute prostatitis. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts | | Kava kava is used in the treatment of anger, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit disorder, bronchitis, convulsions, cramps, cystitis, depression, dysuria, epilepsy, facial neuralgia, fear, fibromyalgia, gleet, gonorrhea, gout, headache (tension), hot flashes, hyperactivity, incontinence (nocturnal), insomnia, irritable bladder, menstrual cramps, nervousness, pain, restlessness, rheumatism, sciatica, stress, urinary tract infection, uterine inflammation, withdrawal symptoms (from alcohol, nicotine, or tranquilizers), and vaginitis. | | It is used to treat belching, bronchitis, catarrh, cystitis, dysentery, flatulence, gonorrhea, hemorrhoids, hernia, hiccups, nausea, obesity, prostatits, rheumatoid arthritis, spermatorrhea, urethritis, urinary tract infection, and vomiting.
Cubeb berries are often included in toothpastes and mouthwashes for their ability to curb dental diseases.
Cubeb is sometimes smoked as an aphrodisiac or to relieve symptoms of asthma and bronchitis. Edgar Rice Burroughs enjoyed smoking cubeb cigarettes and often joked that if it had not been for this diversion, Tarzan may never have been brought to life. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | In 1845, the herb tips were mentioned for internal administration for gonorrhea, angina pectoris and choking fits. It was not until the nineteenth century that Indian hemp was described as having a euphoric effect; it was used for insomnia, neuralgia, painful rheumatism, painful gastrointestinal disorders, cholera, tetanus, epilepsy, strychnine poisoning, acute bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma, impending abortion and weak contractions. The extract was used as a sedative and mild soporific. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts | | It is used in the treatment of alcohol toxicity, asthma, bladder irritation, bronchitis, cancer, catarrh, cough, diphtheria, dysentery, gonorrhea, hangover, incontinence, kidney weakness, leukorrhea, polyuria, spermatorrhea, typhoid, tuberculosis, vaginal infection, and wheezing.
Topically, ginkgo seed can be used as a poultice to rid the body of scabies, ringworm, and sores.
Edible Uses
The inner seeds are edible if boiled or roasted. The leaves are not generally considered edible, aside from as tea.
Other Uses
Ginkgo leaves can be placed in books to prevent insects from eating the pages. | | Juniper berry is used in the treatment of appetite loss, arthritis, catarrh, cholera, cystitis, diabetes, dysentery, flatulence, flu, gonorrhea, gout, kidney stones, tapeworm typhoid, and urinary tract infection.
Topically, juniper can be added to massage oil or used as bath herb in the treatment of joint and muscle soreness, rheumatism, and cellulite; it also can be added to salves to treat acne, eczema, or psoriasis or, as a chest rub, congestion. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
See book keywords and concepts |  Medically called epididymitis, this infection is usually caused by an STD, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Although scrotal swelling and penile disl r • i SPEAKING OF SIGNS charge are rainy common with epididymitis, the first thing men will likely notice is the discomfort, which can range from mild to very severe. (See Penile Discharge, below.) Epididymitis can also be a reaction to amiodarone, a drug used to treat heart rhythm disturbances. Lastly, epididymitis can signal tuberculosis. | | Penile discharges are hard to miss and often easy to assign a cause to—for example, a thick, cloudy, and foul-smelling discharge is the hallmark of gonorrhea, aka "the clap." body. The urethra is a near-perfect
VAGINAL VICISSITUDES
VAGINAL FARTS
A man may find having a bent or spotted penis embarrassing, but imagine a woman having a farting vagina! This little-discussed sign—medically known as flatus vaginalis—is actually more common than you might think. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  New York pediatrician Henry Heiman infects a 4-year-old boy whom he calls "an idiot with chronic epilepsy" with gonorrhea as part of a medical experiment ("Human Experimentation: Before the Nazi Era and After").
(1896)
Dr. Arthur Wentworth turns 29 children at Boston's Children's Hospital into human guinea pigs when he performs spinal taps on them, just to test whether the procedure is harmful (Sharav).
(1906)
Harvard professor Dr. Richard Strong infects prisoners in the Philippines with cholera to study the disease; 13 of them die. He compensates survivors with cigars and cigarettes. |
Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  There is probably no better story to illustrate this point than that of gonorrhea.
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea. In the early 1940s, 100 percent of all strains causing gonorrhea were effectively killed by penicillin. However, by the late 1950s strains of the bacteria were becoming more and more resistant to penicillin. By the late 1960s the proportion of bacteria that were resistant to penicillin increased from less than 2 percent to about 50 percent. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Cervicitis is usually caused by gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes simplex, or a combination, with chlamydia infections being the most common cause. A vaginal infection along with cervicitis may be due to
Candida or trichomonas, or the Candida or trichomonas may coexist along with the other organisms.
Symptoms often do not show up until PID develops. Abdominal pelvic pain is generally an indication of endometritis, salpingitis, or an abscess, and it generally develops a few days following the onset of menses. | | Due to the frequent asymptomatic nature of chlamydia infection, examinations of all women suspected of having an STI during pregnancy should include testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea. About 60 to 70 percent of untreated cases in pregnant women result in neonatal infection in the eyes or lungs.2
Due to the ability of chlamydia infection to be asymptomatic, it is a particularly problematic pelvic infection. It can ascend to the upper genital tract without detection and then cause significant damage to the reproductive tract affecting fertility. | | All women who are sexually active are at risk for acquiring infection and related reproductive tract problems, although heterosexual women are at substantially increased risk compared to lesbian women. gonorrhea and chlamydial infections may produce urethritis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and are the two types of bacteria that most frequently cause PID. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of genital warts and cervical dysplasia. Syphilis is responsible for myriad systemic and tissue abnormalities. | | It is important to keep in mind that sexually transmitted infections due to chlamydia, gonorrhea, or herpes simplex cause similar symptoms to bladder infections, as do yeast or bacterial vaginal infections. Making an accurate diagnosis is a key to successful treatment. A thorough history, physical, and laboratory test are the main ways a practitioner can diagnose UTIs. Whether it's alternative or conventional treatment, self-care should be limited to simple, uncomplicated, acute bladder infections that occur only once or twice per year. | | KEY CONCEPTS
PREVENTION
• Female infertility is most often due to a previous pelvic inflammatory disease, asymptomatic chlamydia or gonorrhea, or ovulatory dysfunction.
• Other causes of infertility include endometriosis, diminished oocytes in the ovary, uterine abnormalities, immunologic factors, chromosomal abnormalities, environmental chemicals and toxins, cancer chemotherapy, and cancer radiation.
• Maintain optimal weight.
• Manage stress.
• Support fertility with a healthy diet.
• Natural methods for infertility are most effective in anovulatory dysfunction. | | The purpose of this chapter is to discuss some of the alternative approaches and conventional therapies used in the treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea. Please refer to Chapter 20 (vaginitis), Chapter 3 (cervical dysplasia), Chapter 8 (genital herpes), and Chapter 15 (pelvic inflammatory disease) for further information and treatment recommendations regarding other conditions that can be transmitted through sexual contact.
Chlamydia Trachomatis
Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most common STI causing a female pelvic infection in the United States. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts | | Burdock is used to treat abscesses, acne, anger, boils, cancer, Candida, chicken pox, cough (unproductive), cystitis, dandruff, diabetes, eczema, edema, fever, gonorrhea, gout, HIV, hives, hypoglycemia, indigestion, irritability, jaundice, keratosis, lumbago, lymphatic congestion, measles, mumps, obesity, pain, premenstrual syndrome, prostate inflammation, psoriasis, rheumatism, smallpox, sore throat, staph infection, syphilis, tonsillitis, urinary inflammation, and uterine prolapse. It makes an excellent spring detoxification or fasting tea. |
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