Calendula officinalis (Marigold)
Key Constituent: flavonoids
Key Action: vulnerary
Key Indication: skin trauma
Cannibus sativa
Key Constituent: cannabinoids
Key Action: analgesic/ antiemetic
Key Indication: chemo side effects
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Key Constituent: volatile oils
Key Action: antihemorrhagic
Key Indication: passive hemorrhage
Capsicum frutescens
Key Constituent: phenolics
Key Action: circulatory stimulant
Key Indication: depression/debility
Adverse effects: irritant from capsaicinoids
Interaction: additional protection from damage aspirin has done to stomach
Cassia senna
Key Constituent: anthraquinone glycosides
Key Action: cathartic
Key Indication: constipation
Adverse effects: purgative, irritant to GI
Interactions: possible additive effect to digoxin to toxic levels
Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue cohosh)
Key Constituent: quinolizidine alkaloids
Key Action: emmenagogue
Key Indication: amenorrhea
Adverse effects: irritant to GI
Ceanothus americanus
Key Constituent: tannins
Key Action: astringent
Key Indication: splenic troubles
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
Key Constituent: triterpinoid saponins
Key Action: nervine
Key Indication: nervous insomnia
Chamaelirium luteum (False unicorn root)
Key Constituent: glycosides
Key Action: uterine/ovarian tonic
Key Indication: amenorrhea
Chelidonium majus
Key Constituent: isoquinoline alkaloids
Key Action: alterative
Key Indication: jaundice
Chionanthus virginius
Key Constituent: lignan glycoside
Key Action: alterative
Key Indication: liver problems
Cinnamomum zeylandicum
Key Constituent: volatile oil
Key Action: antiemetic
Key Indication: Nausea/vomiting
Adverse effects: allergenic, irritant
Commiphora mukul (Guggul)
Key Constituent: guggolesterones
Key Action: anticholesterol
Key Indication: elevated LDL
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