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Botanical Medicine (Alphabetical) Flashcards

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Achillea millefolium

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Yarrow

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Aconitum napellus

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Monkshood (Aconite)
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Actaea (Cimicifuga) racemosa

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Black cohosh
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Aesculus hippocastanum

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Horse chestnut
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Allium cepa

Cardio

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Onion
Actions: Hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, carminative
Indications: Internal for UTI, elevated cholesterol, plateleg agg, elevated BP, inflammatory conditions, elevated blood glucose in T2DM. External for dermatophytosis, onychomycosis, warts, vaginitis, otitis media.
CI: Hypothyroid (disulphides reduce iodine update), bleeding disorders, anticoagulant therapy.
Interactions: Potentiates anticoagulants (warfarin), insulin, hypoglycemic drugs.

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Allium sativum

Cardio

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Garlic
Actions: Antimicrobial, hypotensive, hypolipidemic
Indications: URI, worms, candidiasis, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, intermittent claudication, mild to moderate HTN.
Caution: Therapeutic doses may potentiate activity of anticoagulant medications

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Aloe vera

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Althea officianalis

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Marshmallow
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Angelica sinensis

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Dong quai / Female ginseng
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Arctium lappa

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Burdock
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

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Bearberry
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Arnica montana

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Arnica
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Artemisia annua

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Sweet wormwood
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Artemisia absinthium

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Common Wormwood
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Artemisia vulgaris

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Mugwort
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Asclepius tuberosa

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Pleurisy root (Butterfly weed)
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Aspidosperma quebracho

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White quebrancho
Part: Bark
Actions: Stimulating expectorant
CI: Dry cough, pregnancy, lactation, infants
Toxicity: N/V
Notes: Alkaloid stimulates resp system

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Astragalas membranaceus

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Astragalas
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Atropa belladonna

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Belladonna
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Avena sativa

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Oatstraw
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Bacopa monnieri

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Waterhyssop
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Baptisia tinctoria

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Wild indigo
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Berberis aquifolium (Mahonia aquifoloium)

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Oregon grape
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Berberis vulgaris

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Barberry
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Boswellia serrata
*Frankincense* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Bryonia alba
*White bryony* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Bryonia critic dioica
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Calendula officinalis
*Calendula* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Camellia sinensis
*Tea plant* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Cannabis sativa
*Cannabis* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Capsella bursa-pastoris
*Shepherd’s Purse* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Capsicum frutescens ## Footnote Cardio
*Cayenne* **Actions**: Circulatory vasomotor stimulant, rubefacient/counterirritant, gastric stimulant, antimicrobial **Indications**: Topical - diabetic neuropathy, pruritus, psoriasis, OA, RA, migraines. Internal - Hypochlorohydria, H pylori, maldigestion, dyspepsia, biliary insufficiency, atonic constipation, atherosclerosis, GI or respiratory infection, hypercoagulation, stimulant, capillary atony **CI**: Pregnancy due to GI upset and leaf/stem act as a uterine stimulant **Interactions**: Compounds persistant dry cough of ACE inhibitors (Lisinopril)
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Cassia angustifolia
*Senna alexandrina* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Caulophyllum thalictiroides
*Blue cohosh* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Ceanothus americanus
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Centella asiatica
*Indian pennywort* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Chamaelirium luteum
*Fairy wand* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Chelidonium majus
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Chionanthus virginicus
*White fringtree* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Cineraria maritima
*Silver ragwort* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Cinnamomum zeylanicum
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Coleus forskohlii
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Coleus barbatus
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Commiphora mukul
*Mukal Myrrh* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Commiphora myrrha
*Myrrh* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Convallaria majalis
*Lily of the valley* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Cordyceps sinensis
Caterpillar fungus **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Corydalis ambigua and spp.
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Crataegus oxyacantha
*Hawthorn* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Curcuma longa
*Turmeric* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Cynara scolymus
*Artichoke* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Datura stramonium
*Jimsonweed* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Digitalis purpurea
*Lady's glove* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Dioscorea villosa
*Wild yam* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Echinacea angustifolia
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Echinacea pallida
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Echinacea purpurea
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Eleutherococcus senticosus
*Siberian Ginseng* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Ephedra sinica
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Equisetum arvense
*Field horsetail* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Eschscholzia californica
*California poppy* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Eucalyptus globulus
*Tasmanian blue gum* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Eupatorium perfoliatum
*Boneset* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Eupatorium purpureum
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Euphrasia officinalis
*Eyebright* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Foeniculum vulgare
*Fennel* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Fucus vesiculosus
*Bladder wrack* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Galium aparine
*Cleavers* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Ganoderma lucidum
*Lacquered bracket* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Gelsemium sempervirens
*Yellow jessamine* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Gentiana lutea
*Great Yellow Gentian* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Geranium maculatum
*Wild geranium* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Ginkgo biloba
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Glycyrrhiza glabra
*Licorice root* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Grindelia robusta
*Great Valley gumweed* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Gymnema sylvestre
*Gurmar* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Hamamelis virginiana
*American witch-hazel* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Harpagophytum procumbens
*Devil’s claw* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Humulus lupulus
*Common hop* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Hydrangea arborescens
*Smooth hydrangea* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Hydrastis canadensis
*Goldenseal* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Hyoscyamus niger
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Hypericum perforatum
*St John’s-wort* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Inula helenium
*Elecampane* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Iris versicolor
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Jugulans nigra
*Eastern black walnut* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Juniperus communis
*Common Juniper* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Larrea tridentata
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Leonurus cardiaca
*Common motherwort* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Leptandra virginica
*Black root* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Lingustrum lucidum
*Glossy privet* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Linum usitatissimum
*Flax* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Lobelia inflata
*Indian tobacco* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Lomatium dissectum
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Lycopus virginicus
*Bugleweed* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Matricaria chamomilla
*Chamomile* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Medicago sativa
*Alfalfa* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Melaleuca alternifolia
**Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Melissa officinalis
*Lemon balm* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Mentha piperita
*Peppermint* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Mitchell repens
*Partridge berry* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Momordica charantia
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Olea europaea
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Panax ginseng
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Panax quinquefolius
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Passiflora incarnata
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Pausinystalia yohimbe
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Phytolacca americana
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Piper methysticum
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Piscidia erythrina
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Plantago major
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Podophyllum peltatum
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Prunus serotina
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Prunus africana
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Pulsatilla vulgaris
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Quercus rubra
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Rauwolfia serpentina
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Rhamnus frangula
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Rhamnus purshiana
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Rhodiola rosea
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Ricinus communis
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Rosmarinus officinalis
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Rubus idaeus
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Rumex crispus
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Salix alba
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Salvia officinalis
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Sambucus nigra
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Sanguinaria canadensis
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Schisandra chinensis
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Scutellaria baicalensis
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Scutellaria lateriflora
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Selenicereus grandiflorus
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Serenoa repens
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Silybum marianum
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Smilax spp.
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Solidago spp.
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Symphytum officinale
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Tanacetum parthenium
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Tanacetum vulgare
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Taraxacum officinale
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Theobroma cacao
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Thuja occidentalis
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Thymus vulgaris
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Tilia europaea
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Tribulus terrestris
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Trifolium pratense
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Tussilago farfara
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Ulmus rubra
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Urtica dioica
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Usnea barbata
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Vaccinium myrtillus
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Valeriana officinalis
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Veratrum album
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Veratrum viride
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Verbascum thapsus
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Verbena officinalis
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Viburnum opulus
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Viburnum prunifolium
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Vinca major
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Vinca minor
**Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:
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Viscum album
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Viscum flavescens
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Vitex agnus-castus
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Withania somnifera
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Zingiber officinale
*Ginger* **Actions**: **Indications**: **CI**: **Interactions**: **Constituents**:

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