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A. forskolin (Plectranthus barbatus) V. Aldose reductase inhibitor
A. baicalin (Scutellaria baicalensis) (Zhou & Zhang 1989) B. chlorogenic acid (Varma 1986) C. coumarins
1. esculetin, esculin (Varma 1986) D. ellagic acid (Terashima, et al. 1991)
1. found in Caesalpinia ferrea--see herb monograph E. flavonoids (Chaudhry, et al. 1983; Varma 1986; Varma & Kinoshita 1976)
1. quercetin, myricitrin, those methoxylated at C6 or C8 (Tomás-Barberán, et al. 1986) 2. quercetin, quercitrin, dihydroquercetin, isoquercetin, isoquerceitryl-2-malonate, quercitryl-2-acetatechrysin, apigenin, apiin, naringin, morin, rutin, hyperoside, hesperidin, herperidin chalcone (Varma 1986) 3. nepetrin and other flavonoids from Rosmarinus officinalis and Sideritis spp (Shimizu, et al. 1984) 4. Those from Polygonum hydropiper active in vitro (Haraguchi, et al. 1996).
F. isoliquiritigenin and whole extract (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (Zhou & Zhang 1989) G. isoquercitrin (Camellia sinensis)
VI. 5-Alpha-hydroxylase inhibitor
A. fatty acids (Serenoa repens) VII. 5-Alpha-reductase inhibitor
A. epicatechin-3-gallate and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (Camellia sinensis) B. fatty acids (Serenoa repens)
VIII.5-Alpha-reductase stimulator
A. glycyrrhizin (Glycyrrhiza glabra) IX. Alteratives (in order by particular organ affinities)
A. Circulatory 1. Crataegus spp 2. Zanthoxylum spp
2. Moderate a) salycilates b) Valeriana sitchensis, Valeriana officinalis c) Piper methysticum
3. Mild a) Angelica sinensis (danggui) b) Angelica pubsecens (danggui) c) Convolvulus fatmensis (Atta and El-Sooud 2004) d) Conyza dioscaridis (Atta and El-Sooud 2004) e) Passiflora incarnata f) Plantago major seeds (Atta and El-Sooud 2004) g) Scutellaria lateriflora h) usnic acid, diffractaic acid (Phyllanthus corcovadensis)
C. local acting/topic anesthetic 1. Potent
a) Capsicum spp (cayenne), capsaicin 2. Moderate
a) Atropa belladonna b) Echinacea angustifolia (for throat) c) Spilanthes acmella (paracress) (for throat)
XII. Angiogenesis inhibitor
A. Relative potency not clear. B. Allium sativum C. Convolvulus arvensis (bindweed) D. genistein (Glycine max) E. Humulus lupulus, xanthohumol F. Hypericum perforatum, hyperforin G. phytoestrogens (Fotsis, et al. 1998)
H. Magnolia liliflora I. Rubus spp, gallic acid J. Salvia miltiorrhiza (Chinese sage) (Kang, et al. 2003) K. Typha spp (cattail) L. Zingiber officinale, [6]-gingerol
XIII.Androgenic
A. chyrsin (Matricaria recutita, Passiflora incarnata) B. Tribulus terrestris
XIV. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, ACE inhibitor
A. All mild. B. see also diuretic below C. Allium sativum (garlic) D. lithospermic acid (Salvia miltiorrhiza) E. proanthocyanidins (Crataegus laevigata, Vitis vinifera, Cupressus sempervirens) (Meunier, et al. 1987) F. secoiridoid glycosides eg oleuropein, ligstroside, excelcioside, oleoside 11-methyl ester, oleoside (Olea europaea and Olea lancea folium) G. triterpenoids (Ganoderma lucidum) (Morigawa, et al. 1986)
Anodyne: see analgesic XV. Anthelmintic, anti-amebic, anti-parasitic, anti-protozoal
j) papain k) Prunus mume (wu mei) l) Punica granatum (pomegranate) m) Quisqualis indica (shi jun zi)
3. Uncertain potency a) Cocculus indicus b) flavaspidinic acid
B. By parasite
1. Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm) a) berberine-containing herbs b) Chenopodium ambrosioides (epazote) c) Prunus mume (wu mei) d) Quassia spp e) santonin from Artemisia paucifolia f) Spigelia marylandica g) turpentine
2. Entamoeba histolytica a) berberine (Mahonia, Berberis, Hydrastis, Coptis, Xanthorrhiza) b) emetine (Cephaelis ipecacuanha) c) quinine (Cinchona spp) d) tetrandrine and other alkaloids (Stephania tetrandra)
3. Giardia lamblia a) Allium sativum b) Alpinia galanga c) berberine d) emetine (Cephaelis ipecacuanha) e) epicatechin f) Piper spp g) propolis h) Zingiber zerumbet
4. Hookworms a) Chenopodium ambrosioides oil b) Monarda c) thymol from Thymus vulgaris
5. Leishmania spp (kala azar) (de Carvalho & Ferreira 2001) a) Acanthus illicifolius--India b) Ampelocera edentula--South America c) Anacardium occidentale (cashew) cortex--Brazil d) Annona spinescens--South America? e) Anthostema senegalense--Guinea-Bissau f) Asparagus africanus--Kenya g) berberine (Ghosh, et al. 1985--see berberine file) h) Dictyoloma peruviana--Bolivia i) Dracaena spp (soap tree)--West Africa j) Echinacea purpurea
a) myricetin, datiscetin, kaempferol, quercetin (anti-vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) (Xu & Lee 2001)
1. Escherichia coli a) Anthriscus cerefolium herba (Izzo, et al. 1995) b) Fumaria officinalis herba (Izzo, et al. 1995) c) Grossheimia macrocephala herba (Izzo, et al. 1995) d) Hieracium piloselloides herba (Izzo, et al. 1995) e) Malva silvestris folia et flos (Izzo, et al. 1995) f) Tussilago farfara herba (Izzo, et al. 1995)
2. Helicobacter pylori a) Allium sativum (Cellini, et al. 1996) b) Aristolochia paucinervis--see herb monograph c) Camellia sinensis catechins--see herb monograph d) Cinnamomum spp., ethanol extract (Tabak, et al. 1996) e) Coptis chinensis (goldthread) (Zhang, Yang & Yang 1992) f) Corydalis yanhusuo (Zhang, Yang & Yang 1992) g) Magnolia officinalis (Zhang, Yang & Yang 1992) h) Magnolia sieboldii--see herb monograph i) Panax ginseng polysaccharides--see herb monograph j) Panax notoginseng (Zhang, Yang & Yang 1992) k) Pistachia lentiscus (mastic gum) l) Prunus mume (Zhang, Yang & Yang 1992) m) Rheum palmatum (rhubarb) (Zhang, Yang & Yang 1992) n) Terminalia spinosa (Fabry, et al. 1996; Fabry, Okemo & Ansorg 1996) o) Thymus vulgaris, aqueous extract (Tabak, et al. 1996) p) Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry)--see herb monograph
See also hypoglycemic. Reference throughout, unless otherwise stated, is Bergner 2002-3. A. Insulin Secretagogues
1. Note: Because these herbs may actual worsen the underlying cause, their use is not recommended for insulin-resistant patients. 2. Brickellia californica (prodigiosa)** 3. Capsicum frutescens (cayenne) 4. Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar)—hasn’t shown secretagogue effects clinically 5. Ocimum canum (dog basil) (Nyarko, et al. 2002) 6. Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng) radix 7. Syzygium cumini = S. jambolana (jambolan)** 8. Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) leaf (Devi, et al. 2003) 9. Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) leaf (Farzami, et al. 2003) 10. Theobroma cacao (chococlate) (J Nutr 2003;133(10):3149-52)
** May decrease liver release of glucose.
B. Insulin Sensitizers 1. berberine (Ko, et al. 2005)
a) Another rat study suggested it elevated serum insulin levels, raising the possibility that this constituent is simultaneously an insulin secretagogue (Leng, et al. 2004)
1. Allium cepa (onion), allyl propyl disulfide a) Mechanism: competes for binding sites on enzymes that degrade insulin in liver
Abdominal obesity (diabetes, hypoglycemic, hypocholesteremic): Eleutherococcus senticosus diabetes (Baranov, 1982) Ocimum sanctum hypoglycemic and hypolipidaemic (Williamson, 2002) Panax quinquefolium hypoglycemic (Assinewe et al., 2003) Rhodiola rosea antihyperglycemic activity (Wagner et al., 1994) Tinospora cordifolia hypoglycemic (Willamson, 2002) Memory enhancing actions of Asiasari radix extracts via activation of insulin receptor and extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK) I/II in rat hippocampus. Brain Research 974:193-201. The effect of nerobol and ecdysterone on insulin-dependent processes linked normally and in insulin resistance. Probl Endokrinol (Mosk) 35(5):77-81. Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim. (Araliaceae) as an adaptogen: a closer look. J Ethnopharmacol. 2000 Oct;72(3):345-93. Wild ginseng prevents the onset of high-fat diet induced hyperglycemia and obesity in ICR mice. Arch Pharm Res. 2004 Jul;27(7):790-6. A novel insulin-releasing substance, phanoside, from the plant Gynostemma pentaphyllum. J Biol Chem 2004;279(40):41361-7. Use of natural plant exudates (Sanguis Draxonis) for sustained oral insulin delivery with dramatic reduction of glycemic effects in diabetic rats. J Control Release 2004;97(3):467-75. Dynamical influence of Cordyceps sinensis on the activity of hepatic insulinase of experimental liver cirrhosis. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2004;3(1):99-101. The insulinotropic activity of a Nepalese medicinal plant Biophytum sensitivum: preliminary experimental study. J Ethnopharmacol 2001;78(1):89-93. (Oxalidaceae)
A. indoles (Brassicaceae vegetables) B. isoflavonoids, isoflavones (Glycine max (soy)
1. daidzein 2. genistein
C. lignans (Linum usitatissimum) D. quercetin
1. ligand interaction with estrogen receptors thus interferes with estradiol binding
XXX. Anti-fibrotic, anticirrhosis
A. bromelain B. Centella asiatica (gotu kola) C. colchicine (Colchicum autumnale) D. silymarin (Silybum marianum) E. sho-saiko-to and saiko-keishi-to formulae (Bupleurum falcatum,
3. possibly fungicidal or fungistatic a) Aloe vera b) daidzein (Genista tinctoria, Glycine max, Pueraria lobata, Pueraria psuedohirsuta, Trifolium pratense, etc.) c) protoanemonin (Martin, San Roman & Dominguez 1990)
1. Aloe vera gel 2. azulene (Matricaria recutita) 3. Calendula officinalis 4. Curcuma longa 5. demulcents 6. Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) (flavonoids, glycyrrhetinic acid) including DGL 7. Symphytum officinale (comfrey) 8. Theobroma cacao (chocolate)
XXXIII. Antigonadotropic
A. Actaea racemosa B. Lithospermum officinale C. Rheum raponticum D. Vitex agnus-castus
XXXIV. Antigout
A. Potent 1. colchicine (Colchicum autumnale) 2. demecolcine (Colchicum autumnale)
B. Mild 1. Apium graveolens (celery) 2. other diuretic herbs
XXXV.Anti-metastatic
A. Allium spp B. modified citrus pectin C. Playtocodon grandiflorum D. proanthocyanidins E. sulforaphane F. Withania somnifera, withanolides
XXXVI. Anti-migraine
A. Cannabis sativa B. Clematis spp C. hydrogenated secale alkaloids D. Petasites hybridus (butterbur) E. Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew)
XXXVII. Antimycobacterial (Newton, et al. 2000)
A. Adhatoda vasica B. Allium sativum (allicin) C. Aloe vera (aloe) D. Bidens pilosa E. Cetraria islandica (Iceland moss) F. Ferula communis G. Galipea officinalis (Angustura bitters)
H. Geum macrophyllum I. glycyrrizin J. Guaiacum officinale K. Humulus lupulus (hops) L. Inula helenium M. Myroxolon balsamum var pereirae N. Physalis angulata (Pietro, et al. 2000)
XXXVIII. Antineoplastic see also apoptosis modulator, antimetastatic
A. bullatin, bullatacin, other Annonaceous acetogenins 1. inhibit NADH oxidase in plasma membrane of cancerous cells
B. benzyl isothiocyanate (broccoli, cabbage) C. betulinic acid D. Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) (Vinitketkumnuen, et al. 1996) E. diindolylmethane (DIM)
1. Natural metabolite of indole-3-carbinol, inhibits estrogen-dependent breast cancer cells by binding the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (Chen, et al. 1998). 2. Induces apoptosis in cancer cells independent of p53 (Ge, et al. 1996).
F. catechin 1. stimulates deactivation of aflatoxin B1 by glutathione
G. eleutherosides (Eleutherococcus senticosus) H. esculetin (Artemisia capillaris, Citrus limonia, Ceratostigma willmottianum)
1. stimulates apoptosis in leukemia cells (Chu, et al. 2001) I. eugenol
1. stimulates deactivation of aflatoxin B1 by glutathione J. flavonoids (Kuo 1996) K. garam masala (mix of Piper nigrum, cloves, Cinnamomum, mace, nutmeg, bay, cardamom, cumin and Zingiber) (Rao & Hashim 1995) L. indole-3-carbinol (Brassicaceae family vegetables)
1. Ultimately upregulates 2 hydroxylase pathway for estrogen catabolism, thereby decreasing the amount of estrogen that goes through 16alpha hydroxylase pathyway. 16alpha hydroxy metabolites are responsible for the toxic effects of estrogen—the 2 hydroxy metabolites are far less toxic.
M. limonenes (from lemon) 1. inhibits isoprenylation of a certain cellular growth-associated proteins subset
N. morin (Chlorophora tinctoria) O. naringin
1. stimulates deactivation of aflatoxin B1 by glutathione P. Panax ginseng Q. phenethyl isothiocyanate (PETIC) (cabbage, fermented cabbage products, turnips)
Anti-parasitic: see anthelmintic above Anti-platelet aggregation: see platelet aggregation inhibitor Antiprotozoal: see anthelmintic above XL. Antipruritic, anti-itch
A. capsaicin (Capsicum frutescens) B. Cimicifuga dahurica rhizome (Tohda, et al. 2000) C. Cnidium monirrieri fruit (Tohda, et al. 2000) D. Forsythia suspensa fruit (Tohda, et al. 2000) E. Patrinia villosa root (Tohda, et al. 2000) F. Schizonepeta tenuifolia flowering top (Tohda, et al. 2000) G. Scrophularia ningpoensis root (Tohda, et al. 2000)
XLI. Antipsoriatic
A. anthranol B. furanocoumarin (psoralen w/ UV light) C. khellin (Ammi visnaga, w/ UV light)
XLII.Antipyretic
A. Potent 1. Aconitum napellus 2. Gelsemium sempervirens 3. quinine 4. Veratrum album
B. Moderate 1. salicylates
a) Betula alba (birch) b) Filipendula ulmaria (meadowsweet) c) Populus tremuloides (aspen) d) Salix alba (willow)
Antispasmodic: see spasmolytic XLIV.Antitussive (cough suppressant)
A. codeine (Papaver somniferum) B. emetin e(Caephalis ipecacuanhae) C. noscapin D. Prunus serotina bark (not fruit) E. Tussilago farfara
Anti-thyroid: see thyrostatic XLV. Anti-varicose veins, venotropic
A. All are roughly equal in potency. B. Collinsonia canadensis C. escin (Aesculus hippocastanum) D. flavonoids (Vaccinium myrtillus) E. Hamamelis virginica F. heparinoids G. Melilotus (coumarin) H. Ruscus aculeatus I. rutin
XLVI.Antivenom
A. Extensive listing of antivenomous plants from Colombia tested on mice (Otero, et al. 2000). B. Echinacea spp
XLVII. Antivertiginous
A. atropine (Atropa belladonna) B. scopolamine (Datura stramonium) C. Zingiber officinalis
XLVIII. Antiviral
A. acemannan or acetylated mannose (Aloe vera) B. catechin C. curcumin (Curcuma longa) D. Eleutherococcus senticosus (eleuthero) E. Eucalyptus
F. hypericin, pseudohypericin (Hypericum perforatum) G. lapachol (Tabebuia avellanadae) H. Lomatium spp I. Phyllanthus amarus J. polysaccharides (Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea)—hyaluronidase inhibitor K. quercetin L. quinine (Cinchona) M. Salvia officinalis
Table . In Vitro Antiviral Botanicals and Constituents Botanical or Constituent Virus Inhibited Reference 3-methyl-but-2-enyl caffeate (from Populus nigra & propolis)
Astragalus membranaceous Coxsackie type B castanospermine (from Australian tree Castanospermum australe and Brazilian trees Alexa canaracunensis (tunadi) and Clathrotropis macrocarpa)
Swertia franchetiana HIV Thymus serpyllum (aqueous extract)
Newcastle disease, HSV
Abbreviations: CMV = cytomegalovirus, HIV = human immunodeficiency virus, HSV = herpes simplex virus, RSV = respiratory syncytial virus, HAV = hepatitis A virus, HBV = hepatitis B virus, HCV = hepatitis C virus, HEV = hepatitis E virus Table . Herbs or Constituents With Proven Efficacy in Human Viral Infections Herb or constituent Disease
A. apigenin (Matricaria recutita) B. Hypericum perforatum C. kavalactones (Piper methysticum)
L. Aphrodisiac
A. Crocus sativus (saffron) B. Mucuna pruriens C. Pausinystalia yohimbe D. Ptychopetalum olacoides E. Turnera aphrodisiaca F. Withania somnifera (ashwaganda)
LI. Apoptosis Modulator
A. allicin (Allium sativum) (Thatte, Bagadey & Dahanukar 2000) B. bryonolic acid (Trichosanthes kirilowii) (Thatte, Bagadey & Dahanukar 2000) C. crocin (Crocus sativus) (Thatte, Bagadey & Dahanukar 2000) D. Semicarpus anacardium (Thatte, Bagadey & Dahanukar 2000) E. sho-saikoto formula (Thatte, Bagadey & Dahanukar 2000) F. Viscum album (Thatte, Bagadey & Dahanukar 2000)
LII. Aromatase inhibitor
Aromatase converts androstenedione to estrone that can then be converted to estradiol in peripheral tissues. A. coumestrol B. enterodiol and its precursors lignans, O-demethylsecoisolariciresinol (ODSI), demethoxysecoisolariciresinol (DMSI) and didemethylsecoisolariciresinol (DDSI) C. enterolactone and its precursor lignans 3'-demethoxy-3O-demethylmatairesinol (DMDM) and didemethoxymatairesinol (DDMM) D. flavonoids (Kellis & Vickery 1984) E. kaempferol F. luteolin G. phytoestrogens (Adlercreutz, et al. 1993) H. Urtica dioica root
LIII.Astringent; Tannin-rich plants
A. All relatively equally effective. B. Abies (Spruce) C. Agrimonia (Agrimony)
D. Alnus (Alder) E. Arbutus (Madrone) F. Arctostaphylos (Manzanita, Uva-Ursi) G. Betula (Birch) H. Ceanothus (Red Root) I. Cinnamomum (Cinnamon) J. Cola nitida (Cola Nuts) K. Ephedra (ma huang, Mormon tea) L. Fragaria vesca (wild strawberry) M. Fraxinus (Ash) N. Geranium (Cranesbill, Alum Root) O. Guaiacum (Lignum Vitae) P. Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) Q. Heuchera (American Alum Root) R. Jatropha cineria (Sangre de Drago) S. Juglans (Walnut, Butternut) T. Krameria (Rhatany) U. Ligustrum (Privet) V. Myrica (Bayberry), now Morella W. Orobanche (Broomrape) X. Paullinia (Guaraná) Y. Polygonum bistorta (Bistort Root) Z. Potentilla AA. Prunus (Wild or Choke Cherry) BB. Punica (Pomegranate) CC. Quercus (Oak DD. Rheum (Rhubarb) EE. Rhus (Sumach) FF. Rosa (Rose) GG. Rubus (Blackberry, Raspberry) HH. Rumex hymenosepalus (Cañaigre) II. Trillium (beth root) JJ. Vaccinium (Blue-/Huckle-/Bilberry) KK. Xanthium (Cocklebur)
LIV. ATPase (Na+/K+-ATPase) inhibitor
A. cardiac glycosides (Convallaria, Digitalis, Apocynum, Urginea, Stropanthus, Nerium) B. digoxin, digitoxin, ouabain (Digitalis purpurea)
B. Mild-to-Moderate 1. forskolin (Plectranthus forskohlii) 2. spasmolytics, general
LX. Broncholytic
A. atropine (Atropa belladonna) B. caffeine (Camellia sinensis) C. ephedrine (Ephedra sinica) D. khellin (Ammi visnaga) E. papaverine (Papaver somniferum) F. theophylline (Camellia sinensis)
A. Angelica sinensis B. apigenin (Apium graveolens, Ginkgo biloba) C. Foeniculum vulgare D. khellin (Ammi visnaga) E. tetrandrine and other alkaloids (Stephania tetrandra)
A. caffeine B. dihydrofuranocoumarins (Angelica sinensis) C. flavonoids (Crataegus oxyacantha, Citrus reticulata, Iris florentina)--see herb monographs D. glycyrrhizin (Glycyrrhiza glabra) E. miscellaneous (Nikaido, et al. 1981; Nikaido, et al. 1989; Ohmoto, et al. 1988; Nikaido, et al. 1988) F. papaverine G. quercetin H. silymarin (Silybum marianum) I. Sophora flavescens (Ohmoto, et al. 1986) J. theophylline K. Viscum album (European mistletoe), butanol extract, probably due to flavonoids, phenol carboxylic acids, phenylpropanes and lignans
LXIII. Cardiovascular circulation stimulant
A. choline B. nicotinic acid C. quinidine D. theobromine E. theophylline
Carminative: see spasmolytic LXIV.Cholagogue or choleretic
All bitters are also cholagogue and/or choleretic to some degree.
A. Berberis spp B. chelidonine (Chelidonium) C. curcumin (Curcuma longa) D. cynarin (Cynara scolymus) E. Mahonia spp F. Mentha spp. G. Petasites H. Peumus boldo I. Taraxacum officinale
A. Althaea officinalis (marshmallow) B. Alcea rosea (hollyhock) C. Borago officinalis (borage) leaf D. Cetraria islandica (Iceland moss) E. Chondrus crispus (Irish moss) F. glycerin G. Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) H. Inula helenium (elecampane) I. Linum usitatissimum (flax) J. Malva neglecta (cheeseweed) K. Plantago lanceolata (lance-leaf plantain), Plantago major (broadleaf plantain) L. Plantago ovatum (psyllium, ispaghula) M. Sphaeralcea spp (globemallow) N. Sticta pulmonaria (lung moss) O. Symphytum officinale (comfrey) P. Tilia spp (linden) Q. tragacanth R. Tussilago farfara (Eastern coltsfoot) S. Ulmus fulva (slippery elm) T. Verbascum thapsus (mullein)
LXXIV. Diaphoretic
Actions: capillary vasodilating, immune stimulating (increased cytokines -> fever), direct effects on hypothalamus?
A. Achillea millefolium (yarrow) B. Anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) C. Aristolochia serpentaria D. Asclepias tuberosa (pleurisy root) E. Corallorhiza odontorhiza (coral root) F. Encelia farinosa (brittlebush, incienso) G. Ephedra sinica H. Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset) I. Matricaria recutita (German chamomile) J. Monarda spp K. Pilocarpus jaborandi (jaborandi) L. Sambucus spp (elder) flos
M. Tilia cordata (lime flower, linden) LXXV.Diuretic, aquaretic
A. see also angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor B. Multiple herbs shown to be diuretic in animals in very high doses (Ribeiro, et al. 1988; Cáceres, et al. 1987). C. Diuretics
1. cardioactive glycosides (Convallaria majalis, Urginea, Apocynum spp) 2. methylxanthines (caffeine, theobromine, theophylline) 3. Moringa oleifera in large doses in rats (Cáceres, et al. 1992). 4. Stephania tetrandra
D. Aquaretics 1. Potent
a) Juniperus communis (juniper) b) Levisticum officinale (lovage) c) Solidago canadensis (goldenrod)
A. Brassica alba (white mustard) B. Cephaelis ipecacuanha C. Lobelia inflata D. Sanguinaria canadensis E. Urginea maritima
LXXVII. Emmenagogues
A. Achillea millefolium (yarrow) B. Caulophyllum thalictroides (blue cohosh) C. Chamaelirium luteum (false unicorn root) D. Hedeoma pulegoides (American pennyroyal) E. Leonurus cardiaca (motherwort) F. Mentha pulegoides (European pennyroyal) G. Mitchella repens (partridge berry) H. Ruta graveolens (rue)
A. indole-3-carbinol (broccoli, cabbage) LXXXI. Expectorant
A. Relaxing expectorants 1. Antispasmodic, indicated for patients with spasmodic, usually nonproductive coughs 2. Angelica archangelica 3. Grindelia spp 4. Hyssopus officinalis 5. Pilosella officinarum 6. Pimpinella anisum 7. Prunus serotina 8. Verbascum thapsus
a) Also contains saponins and thus can act like a stimulating expectorant, and contains complex carbohydrates and thus can act like a demulcent. Thus, depending on the form and dose administered, this herb could be used for any type of cough.
B. Stimulating expectorants: induce coughing, tend to loosen mucus, indicated for patients with wet or productive coughs
1. Alkaloid-containing a)
2. Cardiac glycosides-containing a) Asclepias tuboersa
3. Saponin-containing a) Aralia californica b) Bellis perennis
Table. Summary of Botanical Expectorants (in alphabetical order) Stimulating Expectorants
A. see also thrombolytic below B. allicin (Allium sativum, Allium cepa)
1. cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase inhibition C. bromelain D. guggulsterones (Commiphora mukul)--mild E. ginsenosides (Panax ginseng)
1. via stimulation of urokinase F. legumes (Gupta & Chatterjee 1982)
Fungicidal: see anti-fungal Fungistatic: see anti-fungal LXXXIII. Galactagogue
A. Asparagus racemosa (shatavari)--shatavarin-I B. Bryenia patens (kamboji) and Leptadenia reticulata (jeevanti) formula (Patel, Parikh & Patel 1982) C. Physostigma venenosum D. Pilocarpus jaborandi E. Pimpinella anisum F. Ricinus communis leaf topically G. Silybum marianum (milk thistle) folium H. Urtica dioica (nettle) folium (Bingel & Farnsworth 1994) I. Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree)
Pradhan SK; Agrawal OP (1986) “A comparative study of various galactogogues on the yield and composition of milk in dairy cows” Indian Journal of Indigenous Medicine (4): 21-4
D. isoflavones (Glycine max (soy) semen) (Fitzpatrick 2000) LXXXVIII. Guanylate cyclase inhibitor
A. Momordica charantia LXXXIX. Hallucinogen (psychedelic, psychotomimetic, psychointegrator)
Despite a wide variety of chemical constituents and botanical families, the underlying action of all hallucinogens/psychointegrators is on serotonergic neurons, producing hallucination (Siegel 1984; Hollister 1984; Jacobs 1984; Mandell 1985; Aghajanian 1994). Autonomic nervous system effects induce limbic system, which in turn increase integration of the front cortex with the limbic system and increase interhemispheric coherence (Mandell 1985). Some such as Datura stramonium and similar Solanaceae plants, however, act primarily through anticholinergic mechanisms.
A. Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) (muscarine) B. Anadenanthera peregrina (yopo, paricá, niopo) = Piptadenia peregrina (bufotenine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, other indole alkaloids) C. Banisteriopsis caapi (ayahuasca) = B. inebrians (beta-carboline alkaloids such as harmine, harmiline) D. Cannabis indica (marijuana) (tetrahydrocannabinols) E. Datura stramonium (jimson weed) (atropine, etc.) F. Ipomoea (morning glory) (lysergic acid) G. Lophophora williamsii (peyote) (mescaline = phenylethylamine) H. Mandragora officinarum (mandrake) I. Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) (myristicin, elemicin) J. psilocybin and other indolealkylamines (Psilocybe spp, Conobybe spp, Paneolis spp, Stropharia spp) K. Trichocereus spp L. Turbinia spp M. Virola calophylla (virola) (N,N-dimethyltryptamine) N. miscellaneous
A. cynarin (Cynara scolymus) B. catechin C. curcumin (Curcuma longa) D. ginsenosides (Panax ginseng) E. gomisin (Schisandra chinensis) F. lecithin G. morin (Chlorophora tinctoria) H. orotic acid I. Schisandra chinensis J. silymarin (Silybum marianum) K. Taraxacum officinalis radix
XCI. Histidine decarboxylase inhibitor
A. Allium sativum? B. catechin
XCII.Hyaluronidase inhibitor
A. polysaccharides (Echinacea spp.) XCIII. Hypertensive (antihypotensive, pressor agent)
A. caffeine B. ephedrine (Ephedra sinica) C. glycyrrhetinic acid (Glycyrrhiza glabra) D. sparteine
A. allicin (Allium sativum, A. cepa) B. biochanin A (pratensol) (Baptisia tinctoria, Medicago sativa, Trifolium pratense, etc.) C. forskolin (Plectranthus forskohlii) D. germacranolide and guaianolide sesquiterpene lactones (helenalin, tenulin, deoxyelephantopin, eupahyssopin) (Hall, et al. 1980) E. guggulsterones (Commiphora mukul)
1. stimulate hepatic uptake of LDL F. ginsenosides (Panax ginseng) G. morin (Chlorophora tinctoria) H. policosanol = octacosanol (Saccharum officinarum) I. tannic acid
E. Angelica sinensis (dong quai)—polysaccharides, coumarins F. Aralia elata (Japanese angelica tree) G. Aralia manshurica (Manchurian spikenard) H. Aralia racemosa (spikenard) I. Aralia schmidtii (Sakhalin spikenard) J. Astragalus membranaceus (astragalus) K. Centella asiatica (gotu kola) L. Cicer arientinum (chickpea) M. Codonopsis pilosula (dang shen) N. Echinopanax elatus (Asian devil’s club) O. Eleutherococcus senticosus (eleuthero) P. Eucommia ulmoides (hardy rubber tree) Q. Ganoderma lucidum (reishi) R. Hoppea dichotoma S. Lentinula edodes (shiitake) T. Leuzea carthamnoides (maral root) U. Ocimum tenuifolium (holy basil) V. Oplopanax horridum (devil’s club) W. Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng) X. Panax notoginseng (tienchi ginseng) Y. Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) Z. Pfaffia paniculata (suma) AA. Rhodiola rosea (roseroot stonecrop) BB. Schisandra chinensis (wu wei zhi) CC. Tinospora cordifolia (guduchi) DD. Trametes versicolor (yun zhi) EE. Trichopus zeylanicus (arogyappacha) FF. Viscum album (European mistletoe)--lectins GG. Withania somnifera (ashwagandha)
XCVIII. Immunostimulant
A. acemannan or acetylated mannose (Aloe barbadensis) B. achyrocline C. Baptisia tinctoria D. catechin E. Echinacea spp F. Eupatorium perfoliatum G. Thuja occidentalis H. vincetoxicum I. dendritic cell stimulators J. macrophage phagocytosis stimulators
1. function: Larix occidentalis (arabinogalactans), Chelidonium majus (semisynthetic agent Ukrain by injection), Astragalus membranaceus (lignans), AHCC 2. number and function: Viscum album (Iscador extract, rhamnogalacturonan)
A. Citrus hystrix (kaffir lime) volatile oil (Tawatsin, et al. 2001) B. Cymbopogon winterianus (citronella grass) volatile oil (Tawatsin, et al. 2001) C. Curcuma longa (turmeric) volatile oil (Tawatsin, et al. 2001) D. Ocimum americanum (hairy basil) volatile oil (Tawatsin, et al. 2001) E. Ocimum selloi (basil pepper) volatile oil F. vanillin (Tawatsin, et al. 2001)
CII. Insecticidal: see also anti-parasitic
A. Annonaceous acetogenins B. Azadiracta indica (neem) (azadiractans) C. lemon peel oil (Mwaiko & Savaeli 1994)
CIII.Interleukin synthesis or secretion
A. inhibitor 1. Urtica dioica (of Il-1)
B. stimulator 1. Echinacea spp. (of Il-1), in vitro only 2. epigallocatechin gallate (Camellia sinensis) (of Il-1)
CIV. Intestinal Permeability Increasers
A. bromelain B. lectins C. piperine D. saponins
CV. Intoxicant
A. fermented palm sap: humans, palm civets, bats, monkeys and elephants become intoxicated when they drink it B. fermented wheat, rye, corn and many other plants yield ethanol C. Madhuca indica (mohwa tree)--fermented flowers are made into daroo wine in India; sloth bears also get intoxicated from eating the flowers
A. allicin (Allium sativum, A. cepa) B. Atractylodes lancea C. curcumin (Curcuma longa) D. Glycyrrhiza glabra E. NDGA (Larrea tridentata) F. Tanacetum parthenium G. Zingiber officinale
CXI. Lymphatic, lymphagogue
A. Upper body: 1. Calendula officinalis 2. Galium spp 3. Phytolacca americana —most generic for entire body though 4. Viola tricolor
A. curcumin (Curcuma longa) (Singh & Aggarwal 1995) B. Zingiber officinale
CXX. Nitric oxide synthase activator
A. Allium sativum CXXI.Nootropic (Howes & Houghton 2003)
A. Acorus calamus B. Angelica archangelica C. Bacopa monniera D. Biota orientalis E. Celastrus paniculatus F. Centella asiatica G. Clitoria ternatea H. Codonopsis pilosula I. Crocus sativus J. Evodia rutaecarpa K. Galanthus nivalis L. Ginkgo biloba M. Huperzia serrata N. Lycoris radiata O. Magnolia officinalis P. Narcissis spp Q. Polygala tenuifolia R. Rosmarinus officinalis S. Salvia spp T. Vinca minor
A. acetylcholine B. arecoline (Areca catechu) C. choline D. nicotine (Nicotiana tabacum) E. muscarine F. physostigmine (eserine) (Physostigma venenosum) G. pilocarpine (Pilocarpus jaborandi) H. reserpine (Rauvolfia serpentaria): indirect via depletion of catecholamine storage granules in central nervous system
Pain relieving: see analgesic above CXXIII. Partus Preparator Do not use in ethanol as it relaxes the uterus.
A. Actaea racemosa (black cohosh) = Cimicifuga racemosa B. Caulophyllum thalictroides (blue cohosh)--use with caution C. Gossypium herbaceum
A. Atractylodes lancea B. epigallocatechin gallate (ECCG), theanine (Camellia sinensis) C. Feijoa sellowiana D. Ficus citrifolia E. flavonoids especially quercetin F. indole-3-carbinol (via its metabolite diindolylmethane) G. methoxyhydrnocarpin, a flavonoid in Berberis spp H. reserpine I. Rosmarinus officinalis J. Stephania tetrandra alkaloids
CXXV.Phenolsulfotransferase inhibitor
A. Hepatic sulfating enzyme. B. apigenin C. chrysin D. curcumin (Curcuma longa) E. ellagic acid F. fisetin G. galangin H. genistein I. kaempferol J. myricetin K. quercetin
A. Boswellia serrata B. curcumin (Curcuma longa) C. Tanacetum parthenium D. Zingiber officinale
CXXVII. Phospholipase C inhibitor CXXVIII. Phytoestrogenic agent, phytoestrogen Summary of known phytoestrogenic constituents: Isoflavones Coumestans Lignans (some) Phenylpropanoids (some) Anthraquinones (some)
A. biochanin A (pratensol) (Baptisia tinctoria, Medicago sativa, Trifolium pratense, etc.) B. coumestrol (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera, Glycine max, Medicago
sativa, Pisum sativum, Phaseolus lunatus, P. vulgaris, Taraxacum officinale, Trifolium pratense, etc.) C. daidzein (Genista tinctoria, Glycine max, Pueraria lobata, Pueraria psuedohirsuta, Trifolium pratense, etc.) D. genistein (prunetol, sophoricol, genisteol) (Baptisia tinctoria, Cytisus scoparius, Glycine max, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Medicago sativa, Pueraria lobata, Trifolium pratense, etc.) E. Foeniculum vulgare (fennel)--anethole F. Glycine max (soy)--isoflavones G. Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) H. Humulus lupulus (hops) I. Linum usitatissimum (flax)--lignans J. Medicago sativum (alfalfa)--isoflavones K. Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng) L. Pimpinella anisum (anise)—anethole M. Serenoa repens N. Trifolium pratense (red clover)--isoflavones
Zhang CZ, Wang SX, Zhang Y, Chen JP, Liang XM. “In vitro estrogenic activities of Chinese medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of menopausal symptoms.” J Ethnopharmacol 2005;98(3):295-300. The estrogenic activity of 70% EtOH extracts of 32 traditional Chinese medicinal plants, selected according to their reported efficacy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms, was assessed using a recombinant yeast system with both a human estrogen receptor expression plasmid and a reporter plasmid. Among them, 11 (34%) species proved to be active. Polygonum cuspidatum had the highest estrogenic relative potency (RP) (3.28 x 10(-3)), followed by Rheumpalmatum (3.85 x 10(-4)), Cassia obtusifolia (3.49 x 10(-4)), Polygonum multiflorum (2.87 x 10(-4)), Epimedium brevicornum (2.30 x 10(-4)), Psoralea corylifolia (1.90 x 10(-4)), Cynomorium songaricum (1.78 x 10(-4)), Belamcanda chinensis (1.26 x 10(-4)), Scutellaria baicalensis (8.77 x 10(-5)), Astragalus membranaceus (8.47 x 10(-5)) and Pueraria lobata (6.17 x 10(-5)). The EC(50) value of 17beta-estradiol used as the positive control was 0.205+/-0.025 ng/ml (RP=100). This study gave support to the reported efficacy of Chinese medicines used for hormone replacement therapy. CXXIX. Platelet-Activating Factor (PAF) antagonist and inhibitor
A. androsin (Picrorhiza kurroa) (Dorsch & Wagner 1991) B. Arctium lappa (burdock) (Iwakami, et al. 1992) C. coumarins (Puecedanum praeruptorum) (Takeuchi, et al. 1988) D. curcumin (Curcuma longa) E. eugenol F. Forsythia suspensa G. forskolin (Coleus forskohlii) H. ginkgolides (Ginkgo biloba) (Nunez, et al. 1986; Braquet, et al. 1985)
I. ginsenosides (Panax ginseng) J. glycyrrhizin (Glycyrrhiza glabra) K. kadsurenone, a lignan (Piper futokadsura) (Shen, et al. 1985) L. lignans (Schisandra chinensis) (Lee, et al. 1999) M. pinusolide (Biota orientalis) N. tetragalloyl quinic acid (Galphimia glauca) (Dorsch & Wagner 1991) O. Tussilago farfara
1. sesquiterpene L-652,469 (Hwang, et al. 1987) P. (+)-yangambin (Ocotea duckei) (receptor antagonist)
CXXX.Platelet aggregation inhibitor
A. allicin (Allium sativum, A. cepa) B. bromelain C. capsaicin (Capsicum spp) D. Galega officinalis E. ginkgolides (Ginkgo biloba) F. ginsenosides (Panax ginseng) G. alpha-linolenic acid (Linum usitatissimum) H. quercetin I. ruscogenin (Ruscus aculeatus) J. Zingiber officinale (ginger) (negative clinical study exists)
A. hypericin (Hypericum perforatum) B. quercetin (Ferriola, Cody & Middleton 1989)
CXXXV. Protein-Tyrosine kinase inhibitor (see also Tyrosine kinase inhibitor)
A. emodin (Rheum palmatum) B. hydroxystilbene, O-glycosides (Rheum officinale)
CXXXVI. Redifferentiator, Cancer Normalizer A. berberine B. vitamin A
CXXXVII. Rhinologic
A. ephedrine B. galphimia (Luffa) C. pseudoephedrine D. Urtica dioica
CXXXVIII. Rubefacient
A. Brassica nigra (black mustard) B. Capsicum spp (cayenne) C. Juniperus spp (juniper) D. Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) E. turpentine
CXXXIX. Sedative, Tranquilizer, Hypnotic, see also nervine
A. Avena sativa B. Chamaesyce hirta C. Eschscholzia californica D. Gelsemium sempervirens E. Humulus lupulus F. isoeugenol (Syzygium aromaticum) G. kavain (Piper methysticum) H. Matricaria recutita I. Melissa officinalis J. Passiflora incarnata K. Pulsatilla spp L. Rosa spp. oil M. reserpine, other alkaloids (Rauvolfia serpentina) N. Scutellaria spp. O. Valeriana spp P. Zizyphus spinosa
A. Brassica alba (white mustard) B. Capsicum spp C. Echinacea angustifolia D. Physostigma venenosum E. Pilocarpus jaborandi F. Piper cubeba G. Piper nigrum H. Sanguinaria canadensis I. Zingiber officinale
CXLII. Spasmolytic
A. Potent 1. anticholinergics
a) atropine (Atropa belladonna) b) Datura stramonium c) Hyoscyamus niger d) Mandragora officarinum e) Soldanum dulcamara
2. papaverine B. Moderate
1. anticholinergics a) Garrya flavescens (silk tassel) b) Garrya wrightii (Wright’s silk tassel)
A. alkaloids such as ergotoxin, ergotamine (Secale) B. ergometrin C. liposterolic compounds (Serenoa repens): alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists D. reserpine (Rauvolfia serpentina): depletes norepinephrine from storage granules in neurons in CNS thus general central sympatholytic (parasympathomimetic) E. rose and patchouli volatile oils (Haze, et al. 2002) F. yohimbine (Pausinystalia yohimbe): presynaptic alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist
CXLV.Sympathomimetic, adrenergic agonist
A. ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (Ephedra sinica): alpha-1 and both beta adrenergic agonists B. pepper, estragon, fennel, grapefruit volatile oils (Haze, et al. 2002) C. tyramine
CXLVI. Thrombolytic, thrombosis inhibitor
A. see also fibrinolytic above B. Allium cepa C. Allium sativum D. Ginkgo biloba
CXLVII. Thyrostatic--see goitrogens also
A. Fucus vesiculosus B. Lithospermum ruderale, L. officinale C. Lycopus virginicus, L. europaeus D. Melissa officinalis E. Thymus serpyllum
A. Fucus vesiculosis (bladderwrack) B. guggulsterones (Commiphora mukul)
CXLIX. Tonic A. Definition: herbs that strengthen and improve function in an organ, tissue, or the entire body. They are gentle, non-toxic, and generally require higher doses taken long-term for optimal effects. They have broad effects generally that are sustained even when the herb is stopped. They do not suppress. They also support normal function in healthy people and can be taken preventively. Bidirectional or modulating effects are not inherent in their definition. Often contain nutrients and can be nourishing, but only if taken in food doses.
1. “Replete deficiency in function or integrity.” CL. Topoisomerase-I inhibitor (uncoils DNA before cell division)
A. acacetin B. apigenin C. camptothecins
1. topotecan (Hycamtin) is an FDA-approved drug for advanced ovarian cancer
D. catechins E. epipodophyllotoxins (etoposide) F. genistein (Glycine max) G. kaempferol H. morin (Chlorophora tinctoria) I. podophyllin resin J. quercetin
CLI. Topoisomerase-II inhibitor
A. genistein (Glycine max, Pueraria lobata, etc.) CLII.Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) secretion or synthesis
1. Echinacea spp. polysaccharides--stimulate secretion in vitro 2. sho-saiko-to formula stimulates synthesis of TNF-alpha
CLIII. Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
A. genistein (Glycine max, Pueraria lobata, etc.) B. quercetin (Levy, et al. 1984)
CLIV.Uterine Tonic
A. Aletris farinosa B. Angelica sinensis C. Caulophyllum thalictroides D. Chamaelirium luteum E. Rubus idaeus
CLV. Vasodilator (see coronary artery dilator as well)
A. apigenin (Apium graveolens, Ginkgo biloba) B. Ginkgo biloba C. khellin (Ammi visnaga) D. Rosmarinus officinalis
CLVI.Vesicant, suppurant, pustulant
See also escharotic.
A. cantharis B. croton oil C. Podophyllum peltatum—podophyllin, podophyllotoxin D. Ranunculus spp—fresh plant topically
CLVII. Wound Healing, Vulnerary
A. asiatic acid, madecassic acid, asiaticoside and madecassoside (Centella asiatica) B. Aristolochia C. Arnica montana D. Azadirachta indica E. Calendula officinalis F. Digitalis spp (topically) G. Lophophora williamsii H. Matricaria recutita
I. polysaccharides (Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea) J. polysaccharides (Aloe vera)
1. including stimulation of fibroblast activity K. Symphytum officinale (comfrey) radix or herba (allantoin)
CLVIII. Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
A. morin (Chlorophora tinctoria) 1. moderately effective
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