Monday, December 23, 2013

Botanical Review (Thanks Ryan!!) Calendula to Commiphora

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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