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ALL CNS HERBS: Aconitum napellus
NEURALGIA (trigeminal, intercostals, facial) Fever/chills Measles (with Atropa) Arthritic or gout pains Meningitis-like Heart dilation Poor vessel tone (lose dose stimulates CNS, pulse rate -- high dose paralyzes and causes arrythmia and cardiac arrest)
Atropa belladona
Sluggish circulation Dilated pupils Dull expressionless face Red-blue face GI spasm Hyperacidity Chronic constipation Mucous colitis Sore throat, red, swollen < swallowing tonisilitis with Aconite Enuresis children Typhoid Pneumonia Measles, Scarlet fever Chicken pox (all fever) Tremors (parkinsons) Pain acute cystitis Congestion H/A Cerebral congestion (smooth muscle relaxant, increases effects of anti-cholinergics, anti-histamines, phenothiazines, quinidine, TCA) (counteract constipation from opium)
Avena sativa
Nervous H/A Nervous exhaustion Nervous depression--> cardiac weakness, convalescence debility Relapsing cardiac rheumatism Nicotine, opium, and nicotine withdrawal Spermatorrhea Bladder neck spasm Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea EXT: anodyne for irritate skin, ECZEMA, seborrhea, inflammed skin (increase food viscocity, peak post-prandial glucose, increase stool weight, increase fat and bile excretion)
Centella asiatica
Nervousness Insomnia Calms mind YOGA Disturbed emotions (poor memory) Infections: sore throat, tonsilitis, cystitis, measles, hepatitis, venereal disease Leprosy / Rheumatism Eczema / Ulcers Scrofula Secondary syphilis Venous insufficiency TYPE O blood EXT: inflammed skin, ulcers, psoriasis, scleroderma, snake bite (water extract of bud is anti-bacterial, triterpene saponin asiaticoside on dermal ulcers, dermal TB, wounds, leprosy (asiaticosde increases serum glucose, TG, cholesterol, decreases urea nitrogen, acid phosphatase, increase vitalism)
Chrysanthemum parthenium
Increases appetite Increases digestion MIGRAINE H/A (prophylactic 125-150mg qd, 4-6 wks - then after 6 months to 50mg) - does not reduce H/A once started RA Irregular menstruation COLD/FLU/FEVER EXT: antiseptic, toothache, insecticide/pesticide (pyrethrin- sesquiterpene lactone) (anti-microbial- Gr+, fungi, dermatophytes, some Gr-; anti-inflam - suppresses PG, inhibits AA release - equal/better ASA) (pyrethrotoxic acid - cardiac depressant) (migraines - reduces secretion of WBC and patelets and release of serotonin from platelets that would cause vasoconstrict) (vasodilates-use CONSTRICTIVE H/A;(-)B12 binding proteins from PMN->RA + fever)((-)platelet agg, reduce reperfusion dam) Constipation Dyspepsia Poor biliary flow Weak peristalsis
Coffea arabica
H/A congestive Exhaustion Sense of heaviness after eating Antidote morphine, opium, alcohol from DELERIUM TREMORS, strychnine, opium Drowsiness/stupor from poisoning Cardiac dropsy Feeble circulation Cardiac failure Typhoid Pneumonia LA GRIPPE Whooping cough/asthma Retarded urine Urinary gravel Gout Post-partum hemorrhage EXT: ulcerated mucosa, gangrenous ulcers, inflammation oral mucosa, enema --> peristalsis, bile flow (crosses BBB and elevates serotonin, increases catecholamine, 500mg increases endorphin cortisol and ACTH) (500mg IV dec growth hormone secretion, inc Ca and Mg secretion) (crosses into breast milk cause infant insomnia and restlessness -->colic also onion and garlic)(fetal agitation, dec Hct Hg) (enhances lipolysis, gluconeogenesis, LIV dumps glucose, metabolic rate, HR, mental alertness) (dependence at 500mg/d (relaxes pyloric and anal sphincter after a meal - enhances emptying) (correlated to fibrocystic breast disease) Cyripedum pubescens
NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Datura stramonium
ASTHMA(smoke to nausea)MANIA Delirium tremors Epilepsy, cerebral irritation OPIUM ADDICTION Face red, congested Loquacious, fearful SEXUAL IRRITATION Dyspnea (non-cardiac) Whooping cough Epitaxis Hemoptysis EXT: hemorrhoids, pruritis ani, peritonitis, pleurisy, painful bladder (perineum), enlarged prostate, urethral stricture painful ulcers, acute opthalmia (caution mydriasis), orchitis, parotiditis, swollen breasts, vulvar inflam, rheumatism
Gelsemium sempervirens
FEVER <moving; >still Convulsions Nervous hysteria
Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) NIGHT TREMORS child Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) Dyspepsia w restlessness Acid reflux after food Tension H/A H/A from cerebral hyperemia GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec)
Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
H/A whole head - BIG Arterial throbbing Irritable, heat
FEVER Insomnia, flushed face
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
ELDERLY extra systole Light and noise sensitive Severe dysmenorrhea
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
RIGID OS DELIVERY Trigeminal neuralgia (Aconite better) Asthma
EPILEPSY, chorea, DT MORPHINE/HEROINE addiction Pneumonia -cough, delirium Nymphomania post childbirth
Insanity, mania SPASM:renal, uterine, urethral, hepatic, asthma, rheum PAIN: herpes, liv, KI, ovaries, bladder EXT: bruised/linseed oil for scar tissue, hermorrhoids, cancer, eyes, glandular swellings, GOUT Hypericum perforatum
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY - mild to moderate - 4-6wks for effects Neurotic Laceration/puncture wound with PAIN NO FEVER Spinal injury shock concussion ENURESIS older child, adult EXT: inflammed colon (warm oil enema), gastric ulcer, gastritis, hemorrhoids in linseed for psoriasis, tattoo trauma, burns, myalgia SOOTHING (no cure) for varicose veins and leg ulcers Cleans wounds, bruising as mouthwash after DENTAL SURGERY, toothache (anti-bacterial, (-) reuptake NE and serotonin --> whole plant; not just hypericin) hyperforin - also lower cortisol, act on GABA (reserpine-like rather than SSRI) - comparable effects to SSRI and TCA with less S/E (supress inflamm and leukocyte infiltration) (anti-HIV-1, HSV 1 + 2, poliovirus, CMV, hep C) ((-) anaerobic glycolysis in portions of brain tumors)
Lactuca virosa
JOINT PAIN Restless/anxious child
Matricaria recutita
2 AMENORRHEA with weight, heaviness in uterus Bloated abdomen DIGESTION SUMMER DIARRHEA (chopped eggs and greens) Congested liver Flatulence, colic, GI ulcer- NERVE PAIN Nervous tension Restless, impatient Dentition with pain Earache; rheumatism; eye, neuralgia --> APPREHENSION Children - carried Sore swollen breasts; child, adult Anuria EXT: leukorrhea, mammary abscess, mastitis, leg ulcers, catarrhal conjunctivitis, eczema relief mouthwash stomatitis INHALATION: respiratory infection (azulenes are anti-inflam and anti-allergic --> cause cortisol release --> prevents histamine release) (VO: alpha-bisabolol: anti-micro, anti-inflam, prevents stomach ulcer formation from ASA) (topical dec skin inflamm, reduced time for tattoo and other wounds to heal) (anti-microb to TB, MAC, polio, HSV 1) (relaxes smooth mm, esp uterus) (flavonoid APIGENIN - ACTIVE AT BZD receptor site)
Melissa officinalis
GI SPASM with NERVOUSNESS CARDIAC with NERVOUS tacchycardia
COUGH chronic; TB; MILD DYSMENORRHEA
INSOMNIA (mental overwork) - difficulty getting to sleep SUBSTITUTE opium/codeine (pain)
IBS insomnia from nervous ST
DYSMENORRHEA dyspepsia
HSV
EXT: skin irritations Nepeta cataria
NERVOUSNESS with insomnia cough - spasm- bronchitis DELAYED menstruation EXT: hemorrhoids, poultice for swelling or bruises (mosquito repellant)
H/A
cold with upset stomach
Papaver somniferum
COUGH - chronic Depression (low dose) Hypocondriac MENOPAUSAL depression guilt Mood change in elderly ST cancer n/v chronic d/c (nasal, oral, uterine, hemorrhage) Painful fever - spasm, inflam, soft pulse, moist skin, pale face, dilated pupils, expressionless face (DDx atropa) Typhoid Asthma Cholera Renal/biliary calculi Antidote to atropine, atropa, physostigma, datura, strychnine Addiction treated with valeriana SEVERE SPASTIC PAIN DIARRHEA, DYS (dec peristalsis) Constipating effect treated with Rheum EXT: painful inflammation, erysipelatous, eye inflam
Passiflora incarnata/ coerulea
RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly, cant sleep with no hangover (DDx Hops) EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Piper methysticum
BEST ANXIOLYTIC neuralgia - facial, teeth, eye Anorexia; GI catarrh Vertigo Urinary catarrh d/t gonorrhea, edema with scanty micturition, cystitis Renal colic Prostatitis Bronchitis Gout, rheumatism EXT: leprosy, otitis, abscess, vaginal douche (anesthetic on bladder mucosa- benzoic and cinnamic acid, anticonvulsant, antagonist to strychnine and tetanus poisoning) (comparable to BZD with no S/E, improved memory, no drowsiness) (anti-thrombotic -> high risk stroke) (dopamine antagonist) (antifungal)
Piscidia erythrina
MIGRAINE H/A (reduced pain, not prophylactic DDx feverfew) SPASM- DYSMENORRHEA, false labor pains NEURALGIA toothache neuralgia sciatica
COUGH - bronchitis, spasm, phlegm DELIRIUM TREMORS insomnia from neuralgia
eyeball neuralgia if Papaver not tolerated) (rotenone - insecticide) COMBINES WITH VIBERNUM for DYSMEN Pulsatilla vulgaris
NERVOUS RESTLESSNESS WEEPY MIND WANDERING INDIGESTION IBS DISCHARGE - thick, yellow, bland --> N. gonorrhea Amenorrhea from uterine atony, nervous shock, anemia, or chilled EPIDIDYMITIS / orchitis Urine - clear and copious Dysuria at pregnancy Inc micturition from cold Nervous cold Nervous sexual excitement H/A menstrual, nervous, billious, chilly, nausea URTI- yellow Asthma pregnancy Constipation, diarrhea and indigestion in anxious females --> IBS OTITIS (child) from cold-wet wind - yellow d/c EYE d/c from wind rheumatism > cold, < warmth Indigestion toothache
Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
Valeriana officinalis
INSOMNIA from GRIEF/LOSS with DEPRESSION - mental, hypocondria, esp if cold ONE-SIDED H/A -nervous Dec cerebral circ Epilepsy Palpitation (MVP - like convallaria Fibromyalgia - malic acid with magnesium malate) (inc GABA and dec CNS activity - valerianic acid (VO) (-) enzyme to breakdown GABA) (vasodilation of smooth mm) (no hangover effect DDx passiflora and hops) sleep < 2 weeks, mood = 2-4 wks (maybe for high blood pressure)
Strychnos ignatia
DYSMENORRHEA --> colic pains, heaviness in uterus, ovarian cyst pain, lumbar pains) Amenorrhea, chlorosis (anemia) Atony Right hypondriac pain Menopause with coldness of extremities Brain anemia, epileptoid, melancholic, hypocondriac, hysterical, choreic from nervousness H/A sick congestive Male sterility Female frigidity "dust in eye" - twitching TINNITUS EPILEPSY ANTI-FUNGAL emotional erratic - GRIEF
Strychnos nux-vomica
N/V GI irritation BILIOUS FEVER/H/A Constipation, diarrhea
Congested LIV/SP Umbilical pain Menstrual colic from atony
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
Right hypocondriac pain dysentery GI paralysis
GB pain to right shoulder
(small doses excites CNS, inc blood circ, inc respiration) (aqueous extract is anti fungal)
FEVER Aconitum napellus
NEURALGIA (trigeminal, intercostals, facial) Arthritic or gout pains Meningitis-like
Fever/chills
Measles (with Atropa)
Heart dilation Poor vessel tone (lose dose stimulates CNS, pulse rate -- high dose paralyzes and causes arrythmia and cardiac arrest) Atropa belladona
Sluggish circulation Dilated pupils Dull expressionless face Red-blue face GI spasm Hyperacidity Chronic constipation Mucous colitis Sore throat, red, swollen < swallowing tonisilitis with Aconite Enuresis children Typhoid Pneumonia Measles, Scarlet fever Chicken pox (all fever) Tremors (parkinsons) Pain acute cystitis Congestion H/A Cerebral congestion (smooth muscle relaxant, increases effects of anti-cholinergics, anti-histamines, phenothiazines, quinidine, TCA) (counteract constipation from opium)
Cyripedum pubescens NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
Gelsemium sempervirens
FEVER <moving; >still Convulsions Nervous hysteria
H/A whole head - BIG Arterial throbbing Irritable, heat
ELDERLY extra systole Light and noise sensitive Severe dysmenorrhea
RIGID OS DELIVERY Trigeminal neuralgia (Aconite better) Asthma
Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
Papaver somniferum
COUGH - chronic Depression (low dose) Hypocondriac MENOPAUSAL depression guilt Mood change in elderly ST cancer n/v chronic d/c (nasal, oral, uterine, hemorrhage) Painful fever - spasm, inflam, soft pulse, moist skin, pale face, dilated pupils, expressionless face (DDx atropa) Typhoid Asthma Cholera Renal/biliary calculi Antidote to atropine, atropa, physostigma, datura, strychnine Addiction treated with valeriana SEVERE SPASTIC PAIN DIARRHEA, DYS (dec peristalsis) Constipating effect treated with Rheum EXT: painful inflammation, erysipelatous, eye inflam OPIUM/MORPHINE ADDICTION Avena sativa
Nervous H/A Nervous exhaustion Relapsing cardiac rheumatism Spermatorrhea Bladder neck spasm
Nervous depression--> cardiac weakness, convalescence debility Nicotine, opium, and nicotine withdrawal
Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea EXT: anodyne for irritate skin, ECZEMA, seborrhea, inflammed skin (increase food viscocity, peak post-prandial glucose, increase stool weight, increase fat and bile excretion) Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
Datura stramonium
ASTHMA(smoke to nausea)MANIA Delirium tremors Epilepsy, cerebral irritation OPIUM ADDICTION Face red, congested Loquacious, fearful SEXUAL IRRITATION Dyspnea (non-cardiac) Whooping cough Epitaxis Hemoptysis EXT: hemorrhoids, pruritis ani, peritonitis, pleurisy, painful bladder (perineum), enlarged prostate, urethral stricture painful ulcers, acute opthalmia (caution mydriasis), orchitis, parotiditis, swollen breasts, vulvar inflam, rheumatism
Lactuca virosa
JOINT PAIN Restless/anxious child
COUGH chronic; TB; MILD DYSMENORRHEA
INSOMNIA (mental overwork) - difficulty getting to sleep SUBSTITUTE opium/codeine (pain)
INSOMNIA Centella asiatica
Nervousness Insomnia Calms mind YOGA Disturbed emotions (poor memory) Infections: sore throat, tonsilitis, cystitis, measles, hepatitis, venereal disease Leprosy / Rheumatism Eczema / Ulcers Scrofula Secondary syphilis Venous insufficiency TYPE O blood EXT: inflammed skin, ulcers, psoriasis, scleroderma, snake bite (water extract of bud is anti-bacterial, triterpene saponin asiaticoside on dermal ulcers, dermal TB, wounds, leprosy (asiaticosde increases serum glucose, TG, cholesterol, decreases urea nitrogen, acid phosphatase, increase vitalism)
Cyripedum pubescens NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) NIGHT TREMORS child Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) Dyspepsia w restlessness Acid reflux after food Tension H/A H/A from cerebral hyperemia GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec)
Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
Lactuca virosa
JOINT PAIN Restless/anxious child
Melissa officinalis
GI SPASM with NERVOUSNESS CARDIAC with NERVOUS tacchycardia EXT: skin irritations
IBS insomnia from nervous ST
DYSMENORRHEA dyspepsia
Nepeta cataria
NERVOUSNESS with
H/A
cold with upset stomach
COUGH chronic; TB; MILD DYSMENORRHEA
INSOMNIA (mental overwork) - difficulty getting to sleep SUBSTITUTE opium/codeine (pain)
rfusion dam) insomnia
HSV
cough - spasm- bronchitis DELAYED menstruation EXT: hemorrhoids, poultice for swelling or bruises (mosquito repellant) Passiflora incarnata/ coerulea
RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly, cant sleepwith no hangover (DDx Hops) EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
Valeriana officinalis
INSOMNIA from GRIEF/LOSS with DEPRESSION - mental, hypocondria, esp if cold ONE-SIDED H/A -nervous Dec cerebral circ Epilepsy Palpitation (MVP - like convallaria Fibromyalgia - malic acid with magnesium malate) (inc GABA and dec CNS activity - valerianic acid (VO) (-) enzyme to breakdown GABA) (vasodilation of smooth mm) (no hangover effect DDx passiflora and hops) sleep < 2 weeks, mood = 2-4 wks (maybe for high blood pressure)
HEADACHE
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
Chrysanthemum parthenium
Increases appetite Increases digestion MIGRAINE H/A(prophylactic125-150mg qd, 4-6wks then after 6months to 50mg) - does not reduce H/A once started RA Irregular menstruation COLD/FLU/FEVER EXT: antiseptic, toothache, insecticide/pesticide (pyrethrin- sesquiterpene lactone) (anti-microbial- Gr+, fungi, dermatophytes, some Gr-; anti-inflam - suppresses PG, inhibits AA release - equal/better ASA) (pyrethrotoxic acid - cardiac depressant) (migraines - reduces secretion of WBC and patelets and release of serotonin from platelets that would cause vasoconstrict) (vasodilates-use CONSTRICTIVE H/A;(-)B12 binding proteins from PMN->RA + fever)((-)platelet agg, reduce reperfusion dam)
Piscidia erythrina
MIGRAINE H/A (reduced pain, not prophylactic DDx feverfew) SPASM- DYSMENORRHEA, false labor pains NEURALGIA toothache neuralgia sciatica eyeball neuralgia if Papaver not tolerated) (rotenone - insecticide) COMBINES WITH VIBERNUM for DYSMEN
Avena sativa
Nervous H/A Nervous exhaustion Nervous depression--> cardiac weakness, convalescence debility Relapsing cardiac rheumatism Nicotine, opium, and nicotine withdrawal Spermatorrhea Bladder neck spasm Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea EXT: anodyne for irritate skin, ECZEMA, seborrhea, inflammed skin (increase food viscocity, peak post-prandial glucose, increase stool weight, increase fat and bile excretion)
COUGH - bronchitis, spasm, phlegm DELIRIUM TREMORS insomnia from neuralgia
Cyripedum pubescens NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
Gelsemium sempervirens
FEVER <moving; >still Convulsions Nervous hysteria
H/A whole head - BIG Arterial throbbing Irritable, heat
ELDERLY extra systole Light and noise sensitive Severe dysmenorrhea
RIGID OS DELIVERY Trigeminal neuralgia (Aconite better) Asthma
Coffea arabica
Constipation H/A congestive
Dyspepsia Exhaustion
Poor biliary flow
Weak peristalsis Sense of heaviness after eating
Antidote morphine, opium, alcohol from DELERIUM TREMORS, strychnine, opium Drowsiness/stupor from poisoning Cardiac dropsy Feeble circulation Cardiac failure Typhoid Pneumonia LA GRIPPE Whooping cough/asthma Retarded urine Urinary gravel Gout Post-partum hemorrhage EXT: ulcerated mucosa, gangrenous ulcers, inflammation oral mucosa, enema --> peristalsis, bile flow (crosses BBB and elevates serotonin, increases catecholamine, 500mg increases endorphin cortisol and ACTH) (500mg IV dec growth hormone secretion, inc Ca and Mg secretion) (crosses into breast milk cause infant insomnia and restlessness -->colic also onion and garlic)(fetal agitation, dec Hct Hg) (enhances lipolysis, gluconeogenesis, LIV dumps glucose, metabolic rate, HR, mental alertness) (dependence at 500mg/d (relaxes pyloric and anal sphincter after a meal - enhances emptying) (correlated to fibrocystic breast disease) Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) NIGHT TREMORS child Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) Dyspepsia w restlessness Acid reflux after food Tension H/A H/A from cerebral hyperemia GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec)
Nepeta cataria
NERVOUSNESS with insomnia cough - spasm- bronchitis DELAYED menstruation EXT: hemorrhoids, poultice for swelling or bruises (mosquito repellant)
Passiflora incarnata/ coerulea
RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly,cant sleep with no hangover (DDx Hops) EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Pulsatilla vulgaris
NERVOUS RESTLESSNESS WEEPY MIND WANDERING INDIGESTION IBS DISCHARGE - thick, yellow, bland --> N. gonorrhea Amenorrhea from uterine atony, nervous shock, anemia, or chilled EPIDIDYMITIS / orchitis
H/A
cold with upset stomach
Urine - clear and copious Dysuria at pregnancy Inc micturition from cold Nervous cold Nervous sexual excitement H/A menstrual, nervous, billious, chilly, nausea URTI- yellow Asthma pregnancy Constipation, diarrhea and indigestion in anxious females --> IBS OTITIS (child) from cold-wet wind - yellow d/c EYE d/c from wind rheumatism > cold, < warmth Indigestion toothache Valeriana officinalis
INSOMNIA from GRIEF/LOSS with DEPRESSION - mental, hypocondria, esp if cold ONE-SIDED H/A -nervous Dec cerebral circ Epilepsy Palpitation (MVP - like convallaria Fibromyalgia - malic acid with magnesium malate) (inc GABA and dec CNS activity - valerianic acid (VO) (-) enzyme to breakdown GABA) (vasodilation of smooth mm) (no hangover effect DDx passiflora and hops) sleep < 2 weeks, mood = 2-4 wks (maybe for high blood pressure)
Atropa belladona
Sluggish circulation Dilated pupils Dull expressionless face Red-blue face GI spasm Hyperacidity Chronic constipation Mucous colitis Sore throat, red, swollen < swallowing tonisilitis with Aconite Enuresis children Typhoid Pneumonia Measles, Scarlet fever Chicken pox (all fever) Tremors (parkinsons) Pain acute cystitis Congestion H/A Cerebral congestion (smooth muscle relaxant, increases effects of anti-cholinergics, anti-histamines, phenothiazines, quinidine, TCA) (counteract constipation from opium)
DYSMENORRHEA (female) / AMENORRHEA Chrysanthemum
Increases appetite
Increases digestion
parthenium
MIGRAINE H/A (prophylactic 125-150mg qd, 4-6 wks - then after 6 months to 50mg) - does not reduce H/A once started RA Irregular menstruation COLD/FLU/FEVER EXT: antiseptic, toothache, insecticide/pesticide (pyrethrin- sesquiterpene lactone) (anti-microbial- Gr+, fungi, dermatophytes, some Gr-; anti-inflam - suppresses PG, inhibits AA release - equal/better ASA) (pyrethrotoxic acid - cardiac depressant) (migraines - reduces secretion of WBC and patelets and release of serotonin from platelets that would cause vasoconstrict) (vasodilates-use CONSTRICTIVE H/A;(-)B12 binding proteins from PMN->RA + fever)((-)platelet agg, reduce reperfusion dam)
Cyripedum pubescens NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) NIGHT TREMORS child Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) Dyspepsia w restlessness Acid reflux after food Tension H/A H/A from cerebral hyperemia GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec)
Lactuca virosa
JOINT PAIN Restless/anxious child
Melissa officinalis
GI SPASM with NERVOUSNESS CARDIAC with NERVOUS tacchycardia EXT: skin irritations
IBS insomnia from nervous ST
DYSMENORRHEA dyspepsia
Nepeta cataria
NERVOUSNESS with insomnia cough - spasm- bronchitis DELAYED menstruation EXT: hemorrhoids, poultice for swelling or bruises (mosquito repellant)
H/A
cold with upset stomach
Matricaria recutita
2 AMENORRHEA with weight, heaviness in uterus SUMMER DIARRHEA (chopped eggs and greens) Nervous tension Restless, impatient Dentition with pain Earache;
Bloated abdomen Congested liver
DIGESTION Flatulence, colic, GI ulcer- NERVE PAIN
rheumatism;
eye, neuralgia --> APPREHENSION
COUGH chronic; TB; MILD DYSMENORRHEA
INSOMNIA (mental overwork) - difficulty getting to sleep SUBSTITUTE opium/codeine (pain) HSV
Children - carried Sore swollen breasts; child, adult Anuria EXT: leukorrhea, mammary abscess, mastitis, leg ulcers, catarrhal conjunctivitis, eczema relief mouthwash stomatitis INHALATION: respiratory infection (azulenes are anti-inflam and anti-allergic --> cause cortisol release --> prevents histamine release) (VO: alpha-bisabolol: anti-micro, anti-inflam, prevents stomach ulcer formation from ASA) (topical dec skin inflamm, reduced time for tattoo and other wounds to heal) (anti-microb to TB, MAC, polio, HSV 1) (relaxes smooth mm, esp uterus) (flavonoid APIGENIN - ACTIVE AT BZD receptor site) Passiflora incarnata/ coerulea
RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly, cant sleep with no hangover (DDx Hops) EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Piscidia erythrina
MIGRAINE H/A (reduced pain, not prophylactic DDx feverfew) SPASM- DYSMENORRHEA, false labor pains NEURALGIA toothache neuralgia sciatica eyeball neuralgia if Papaver not tolerated) (rotenone - insecticide) COMBINES WITH VIBERNUM for DYSMEN
Strychnos ignatia
DYSMENORRHEA --> colic pains, heaviness in uterus, ovarian cyst pain, lumbarAmenorrhea, pains) chlorosis (anemia) Atony Right hypondriac pain Menopause with coldness of extremities Brain anemia, epileptoid, melancholic, hypocondriac, hysterical, choreic from nervousness H/A sick congestive Male sterility Female frigidity "dust in eye" - twitching TINNITUS EPILEPSY ANTI-FUNGAL emotional erratic - GRIEF
Pulsatilla vulgaris
NERVOUS RESTLESSNESS WEEPY MIND WANDERING INDIGESTION IBS DISCHARGE - thick, yellow, bland --> N. gonorrhea Amenorrhea from uterine atony, nervous shock, anemia, or chilled EPIDIDYMITIS / orchitis Urine - clear and copious Dysuria at pregnancy Inc micturition from cold Nervous cold Nervous sexual excitement H/A menstrual, nervous, billious, chilly, nausea URTI- yellow
COUGH - bronchitis, spasm, phlegm DELIRIUM TREMORS insomnia from neuralgia
Asthma pregnancy Constipation, diarrhea and indigestion in anxious females --> IBS OTITIS (child) from cold-wet wind - yellow d/c EYE d/c from wind rheumatism > cold, < warmth Indigestion toothache Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
NEURALGIA Aconitum napellus
NEURALGIA (trigeminal, intercostals, facial) Fever/chills Measles (with Atropa) Arthritic or gout pains Meningitis-like Heart dilation Poor vessel tone (lose dose stimulates CNS, pulse rate -- high dose paralyzes and causes arrythmia and cardiac arrest)
Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
Piper methysticum
BEST ANXIOLYTIC neuralgia - facial, teeth, eyeAnorexia; GI catarrh Vertigo Urinary catarrh d/t gonorrhea, edema with scanty micturition, cystitis Renal colic Prostatitis Bronchitis Gout, rheumatism EXT: leprosy, otitis, abscess, vaginal douche (anesthetic on bladder mucosa- benzoic and cinnamic acid, anticonvulsant, antagonist to strychnine and tetanus poisoning) (comparable to BZD with no S/E, improved memory, no drowsiness) (anti-thrombotic -> high risk stroke) (dopamine antagonist) (antifungal)
Piscidia erythrina
MIGRAINE H/A (reduced pain, not prophylactic DDx feverfew) SPASM- DYSMENORRHEA, false labor pains NEURALGIA toothache neuralgia sciatica eyeball neuralgia if Papaver not tolerated) (rotenone - insecticide) COMBINES WITH VIBERNUM for DYSMEN
COUGH - bronchitis, spasm, phlegm DELIRIUM TREMORS insomnia from neuralgia
Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
NERVOUSNESS/RESTLESSNESS Centella asiatica
Nervousness Insomnia Calms mind YOGA Disturbed emotions (poor memory) Infections: sore throat, tonsilitis, cystitis, measles, hepatitis, venereal disease Leprosy / Rheumatism Eczema / Ulcers Scrofula Secondary syphilis Venous insufficiency TYPE O blood EXT: inflammed skin, ulcers, psoriasis, scleroderma, snake bite (water extract of bud is anti-bacterial, triterpene saponin asiaticoside on dermal ulcers, dermal TB, wounds, leprosy (asiaticosde increases serum glucose, TG, cholesterol, decreases urea nitrogen, acid phosphatase, increase vitalism)
Cyripedum pubescens NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
Matricaria recutita
2 AMENORRHEA with weight, heaviness in uterus Bloated abdomen DIGESTION SUMMER DIARRHEA (chopped eggs and greens) Congested liver Flatulence, colic, GI ulcer- NERVE PAIN Nervous tension Restless, impatient Dentition with pain Earache; rheumatism; eye, neuralgia --> APPREHENSION Children - carried Sore swollen breasts; child, adult Anuria EXT: leukorrhea, mammary abscess, mastitis, leg ulcers, catarrhal conjunctivitis, eczema relief mouthwash stomatitis INHALATION: respiratory infection (azulenes are anti-inflam and anti-allergic --> cause cortisol release --> prevents histamine release) (VO: alpha-bisabolol: anti-micro, anti-inflam, prevents stomach ulcer formation from ASA) (topical dec skin inflamm, reduced time for tattoo and other wounds to heal) (anti-microb to TB, MAC, polio, HSV 1) (relaxes smooth mm, esp uterus) (flavonoid APIGENIN - ACTIVE AT BZD receptor site)
Melissa officinalis
GI SPASM with NERVOUSNESS CARDIAC with NERVOUS tacchycardia EXT: skin irritations
Nepeta cataria
NERVOUSNESS with insomnia H/A cold with upset stomach cough - spasm- bronchitis DELAYED menstruation EXT: hemorrhoids, poultice for swelling or bruises (mosquito repellant) RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly, cant sleepwith no hangover (DDx Hops)
Passiflora incarnata/
IBS insomnia from nervous ST
DYSMENORRHEA dyspepsia
HSV
coerulea
EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Piper methysticum
BEST ANXIOLYTIC neuralgia - facial, teeth, eye Anorexia; GI catarrh Vertigo Urinary catarrh d/t gonorrhea, edema with scanty micturition, cystitis Renal colic Prostatitis Bronchitis Gout, rheumatism EXT: leprosy, otitis, abscess, vaginal douche (anesthetic on bladder mucosa- benzoic and cinnamic acid, anticonvulsant, antagonist to strychnine and tetanus poisoning) (comparable to BZD with no S/E, improved memory, no drowsiness) (anti-thrombotic -> high risk stroke) (dopamine antagonist) (antifungal)
Pulsatilla vulgaris
NERVOUS RESTLESSNESS WEEPY MIND WANDERING INDIGESTION IBS DISCHARGE - thick, yellow, bland --> N. gonorrhea Amenorrhea from uterine atony, nervous shock, anemia, or chilled EPIDIDYMITIS / orchitis Urine - clear and copious Dysuria at pregnancy Inc micturition from cold Nervous cold Nervous sexual excitement H/A menstrual, nervous, billious, chilly, nausea URTI- yellow Asthma pregnancy Constipation, diarrhea and indigestion in anxious females --> IBS OTITIS (child) from cold-wet wind - yellow d/c EYE d/c from wind rheumatism > cold, < warmth Indigestion toothache
Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
Avena sativa
Nervous H/A Nervous exhaustion Relapsing cardiac rheumatism
Nervous depression--> cardiac weakness, convalescence debility Nicotine, opium, and nicotine withdrawal
Spermatorrhea Bladder neck spasm Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea EXT: anodyne for irritate skin, ECZEMA, seborrhea, inflammed skin (increase food viscocity, peak post-prandial glucose, increase stool weight, increase fat and bile excretion) Lactuca virosa
rfusion dam)
DEPRESSION
JOINT PAIN Restless/anxious child
COUGH chronic; TB; MILD DYSMENORRHEA
INSOMNIA (mental overwork) - difficulty getting to sleep SUBSTITUTE opium/codeine (pain)
Hypericum perforatum DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY - mild to moderate - 4-6wks for effects Neurotic Laceration/puncture wound with PAIN NO FEVER Spinal injury shock concussion ENURESIS older child, adult EXT: inflammed colon (warm oil enema), gastric ulcer, gastritis, hemorrhoids in linseed for psoriasis, tattoo trauma, burns, myalgia SOOTHING (no cure) for varicose veins and leg ulcers Cleans wounds, bruising as mouthwash after DENTAL SURGERY, toothache (anti-bacterial, (-) reuptake NE and serotonin --> whole plant; not just hypericin) hyperforin - also lower cortisol, act on GABA (reserpine-like rather than SSRI) - comparable effects to SSRI and TCA with less S/E (supress inflamm and leukocyte infiltration) (anti-HIV-1, HSV 1 + 2, poliovirus, CMV, hep C) ((-) anaerobic glycolysis in portions of brain tumors) Papaver somniferum
COUGH - chronic Depression (low dose) Hypocondriac MENOPAUSAL depression guilt Mood change in elderly ST cancer n/v chronic d/c (nasal, oral, uterine, hemorrhage) Painful fever - spasm, inflam, soft pulse, moist skin, pale face, dilated pupils, expressionless face (DDx atropa) Typhoid Asthma Cholera Renal/biliary calculi Antidote to atropine, atropa, physostigma, datura, strychnine Addiction treated with valeriana SEVERE SPASTIC PAIN DIARRHEA, DYS (dec peristalsis) Constipating effect treated with Rheum EXT: painful inflammation, erysipelatous, eye inflam
Valeriana officinalis
INSOMNIA from GRIEF/LOSS with DEPRESSION - mental, hypocondria, esp if cold ONE-SIDED H/A -nervous Dec cerebral circ Epilepsy Palpitation (MVP - like convallaria Fibromyalgia - malic acid with magnesium malate) (inc GABA and dec CNS activity - valerianic acid (VO) (-) enzyme to breakdown GABA) (vasodilation of smooth mm) (no hangover effect DDx passiflora and hops) sleep < 2 weeks, mood = 2-4 wks (maybe for high blood pressure)
DIGESTION Avena sativa
Nervous H/A
Nervous exhaustion
Nervous depression--> cardiac weakness, convalescence debility
Relapsing cardiac rheumatism Nicotine, opium, and nicotine withdrawal Spermatorrhea Bladder neck spasm Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea EXT: anodyne for irritate skin, ECZEMA, seborrhea, inflammed skin (increase food viscocity, peak post-prandial glucose, increase stool weight, increase fat and bile excretion) Chrysanthemum parthenium
Increases appetite Increases digestion MIGRAINE H/A (prophylactic 125-150mg qd, 4-6 wks - then after 6 months to 50mg) - does not reduce H/A once started RA Irregular menstruation COLD/FLU/FEVER EXT: antiseptic, toothache, insecticide/pesticide (pyrethrin- sesquiterpene lactone) (anti-microbial- Gr+, fungi, dermatophytes, some Gr-; anti-inflam - suppresses PG, inhibits AA release - equal/better ASA) (pyrethrotoxic acid - cardiac depressant) (migraines - reduces secretion of WBC and patelets and release of serotonin from platelets that would cause vasoconstrict) (vasodilates-use CONSTRICTIVE H/A;(-)B12 binding proteins from PMN->RA + fever)((-)platelet agg, reduce reperfusion dam)
Coffea arabica
Constipation Dyspepsia Poor biliary flow Weak peristalsis H/A congestive Exhaustion Sense of heaviness after eating Antidote morphine, opium, alcohol from DELERIUM TREMORS, strychnine, opium Drowsiness/stupor from poisoning Cardiac dropsy Feeble circulation Cardiac failure Typhoid Pneumonia LA GRIPPE Whooping cough/asthma Retarded urine Urinary gravel Gout Post-partum hemorrhage EXT: ulcerated mucosa, gangrenous ulcers, inflammation oral mucosa, enema --> peristalsis, bile flow (crosses BBB and elevates serotonin, increases catecholamine, 500mg increases endorphin cortisol and ACTH) (500mg IV dec growth hormone secretion, inc Ca and Mg secretion) (crosses into breast milk cause infant insomnia and restlessness -->colic also onion and garlic)(fetal agitation, dec Hct Hg) (enhances lipolysis, gluconeogenesis, LIV dumps glucose, metabolic rate, HR, mental alertness) (dependence at 500mg/d (relaxes pyloric and anal sphincter after a meal - enhances emptying) (correlated to fibrocystic breast disease)
Melissa officinalis
GI SPASM with NERVOUSNESS CARDIAC with NERVOUS tacchycardia EXT: skin irritations
IBS insomnia from nervous ST
DYSMENORRHEA dyspepsia
Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) Dyspepsia w restlessnessAcid reflux after food GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA
NIGHT TREMORS child Tension H/A
Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) H/A from cerebral hyperemia
HSV
Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec) Matricaria recutita
rfusion dam)
ion females)
Pulsatilla vulgaris
2 AMENORRHEA with weight, heaviness in uterus Bloated abdomen DIGESTION SUMMER DIARRHEA (chopped eggs and greens) Congested liver Flatulence, colic, GI ulcer- NERVE PAIN Nervous tension Restless, impatient Dentition with pain Earache; rheumatism; eye, neuralgia --> APPREHENSION Children - carried Sore swollen breasts; child, adult Anuria EXT: leukorrhea, mammary abscess, mastitis, leg ulcers, catarrhal conjunctivitis, eczema relief mouthwash stomatitis INHALATION: respiratory infection (azulenes are anti-inflam and anti-allergic --> cause cortisol release --> prevents histamine release) (VO: alpha-bisabolol: anti-micro, anti-inflam, prevents stomach ulcer formation from ASA) (topical dec skin inflamm, reduced time for tattoo and other wounds to heal) (anti-microb to TB, MAC, polio, HSV 1) (relaxes smooth mm, esp uterus) (flavonoid APIGENIN - ACTIVE AT BZD receptor site) NERVOUS RESTLESSNESS WEEPY MIND WANDERING INDIGESTION IBS DISCHARGE - thick, yellow, bland --> N. gonorrhea Amenorrhea from uterine atony, nervous shock, anemia, or chilled EPIDIDYMITIS / orchitis Urine - clear and copious Dysuria at pregnancy Inc micturition from cold Nervous cold Nervous sexual excitement H/A menstrual, nervous, billious, chilly, nausea URTI- yellow Asthma pregnancy Constipation, diarrhea and indigestion in anxious females --> IBS OTITIS (child) from cold-wet wind - yellow d/c EYE d/c from wind rheumatism > cold, < warmth Indigestion toothache
Strychnos nux-vomica N/V GI irritation Congested LIV/SP Right hypocondriac pain GB pain to right shoulder BILIOUS FEVER/H/A Umbilical pain dysentery Constipation, diarrhea Menstrual colic from atony GI paralysis (small doses excites CNS, inc blood circ, inc respiration) (aqueous extract is anti fungal) EPILEPSY Datura stramonium
ASTHMA(smoke to nausea)MANIA OPIUM ADDICTION Face red, congested
Delirium tremors Loquacious, fearful
Epilepsy, cerebral irritation SEXUAL IRRITATION
Dyspnea (non-cardiac) Whooping cough Epitaxis Hemoptysis EXT: hemorrhoids, pruritis ani, peritonitis, pleurisy, painful bladder (perineum), enlarged prostate, urethral stricture painful ulcers, acute opthalmia (caution mydriasis), orchitis, parotiditis, swollen breasts, vulvar inflam, rheumatism Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
Passiflora incarnata/ coerulea
RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly, cant sleep with no hangover (DDx Hops) EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Valeriana officinalis
INSOMNIA from GRIEF/LOSS with DEPRESSION - mental, hypocondria, esp if cold ONE-SIDED H/A -nervous Dec cerebral circ Epilepsy Palpitation (MVP - like convallaria Fibromyalgia - malic acid with magnesium malate) (inc GABA and dec CNS activity - valerianic acid (VO) (-) enzyme to breakdown GABA) (vasodilation of smooth mm) (no hangover effect DDx passiflora and hops) sleep < 2 weeks, mood = 2-4 wks (maybe for high blood pressure)
Strychnos ignatia
DYSMENORRHEA --> colic pains, heaviness in uterus, ovarian cyst pain, lumbar pains) Amenorrhea, chlorosis (anemia) Atony Right hypondriac pain Menopause with coldness of extremities Brain anemia, epileptoid, melancholic, hypocondriac, hysterical, choreic from nervousness H/A sick congestive Male sterility Female frigidity "dust in eye" - twitching TINNITUS EPILEPSY ANTI-FUNGAL emotional erratic - GRIEF
DELIRIUM TREMORS Datura stramonium
ASTHMA(smoke to nausea)MANIA OPIUM ADDICTION Face red, congested Dyspnea (non-cardiac) Whooping cough
Delirium tremors Loquacious, fearful Epitaxis
Epilepsy, cerebral irritation SEXUAL IRRITATION Hemoptysis
EXT: hemorrhoids, pruritis ani, peritonitis, pleurisy, painful bladder (perineum), enlarged prostate, urethral stricture painful ulcers, acute opthalmia (caution mydriasis), orchitis, parotiditis, swollen breasts, vulvar inflam, rheumatism Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) NIGHT TREMORS child Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) Dyspepsia w restlessness Acid reflux after food Tension H/A H/A from cerebral hyperemia GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec)
Piscidia erythrina
MIGRAINE H/A (reduced pain, not prophylactic DDx feverfew) SPASM- DYSMENORRHEA, false labor pains NEURALGIA toothache neuralgia sciatica eyeball neuralgia if Papaver not tolerated) (rotenone - insecticide) COMBINES WITH VIBERNUM for DYSMEN
Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
Coffea arabica
Constipation Dyspepsia Poor biliary flow Weak peristalsis H/A congestive Exhaustion Sense of heaviness after eating Antidote morphine, opium, alcohol from DELERIUM TREMORS, strychnine, opium Drowsiness/stupor from poisoning Cardiac dropsy Feeble circulation Cardiac failure Typhoid Pneumonia LA GRIPPE Whooping cough/asthma Retarded urine Urinary gravel Gout Post-partum hemorrhage EXT: ulcerated mucosa, gangrenous ulcers, inflammation oral mucosa, enema --> peristalsis, bile flow
COUGH - bronchitis, spasm, phlegm DELIRIUM TREMORS insomnia from neuralgia
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
ion females)
nce debility
rfusion dam)
NERVE PAIN
NEURALGIA (trigeminal, intercostals, facial) Fever/chills Measles (with Atropa) Arthritic or gout pains Meningitis-like Heart dilation Poor vessel tone (lose dose stimulates CNS, pulse rate -- high dose paralyzes and causes arrythmia and cardiac arrest)
Atropa belladona
Sluggish circulation Dilated pupils Dull expressionless face Red-blue face GI spasm Hyperacidity Chronic constipation Mucous colitis Sore throat, red, swollen < swallowing tonisilitis with Aconite Enuresis children Typhoid Pneumonia Measles, Scarlet fever Chicken pox (all fever) Tremors (parkinsons) Pain acute cystitis Congestion H/A Cerebral congestion (smooth muscle relaxant, increases effects of anti-cholinergics, anti-histamines, phenothiazines, quinidine, TCA) (counteract constipation from opium)
Avena sativa
Nervous H/A Nervous exhaustion Nervous depression--> cardiac weakness, convalescence debility Relapsing cardiac rheumatism Nicotine, opium, and nicotine withdrawal Spermatorrhea Bladder neck spasm Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea EXT: anodyne for irritate skin, ECZEMA, seborrhea, inflammed skin (increase food viscocity, peak post-prandial glucose, increase stool weight, increase fat and bile excretion)
Centella asiatica
Nervousness Insomnia Calms mind YOGA Disturbed emotions (poor memory) Infections: sore throat, tonsilitis, cystitis, measles, hepatitis, venereal disease Leprosy / Rheumatism Eczema / Ulcers Scrofula Secondary syphilis Venous insufficiency TYPE O blood EXT: inflammed skin, ulcers, psoriasis, scleroderma, snake bite (water extract of bud is anti-bacterial, triterpene saponin asiaticoside on dermal ulcers, dermal TB, wounds, leprosy (asiaticosde increases serum glucose, TG, cholesterol, decreases urea nitrogen, acid phosphatase, increase vitalism)
Chrysanthemum parthenium
Increases appetite Increases digestion MIGRAINE H/A (prophylactic 125-150mg qd, 4-6 wks - then after 6 months to 50mg) - does not reduce H/A once started RA Irregular menstruation COLD/FLU/FEVER EXT: antiseptic, toothache, insecticide/pesticide (pyrethrin- sesquiterpene lactone) (anti-microbial- Gr+, fungi, dermatophytes, some Gr-; anti-inflam - suppresses PG, inhibits AA release - equal/better ASA) (pyrethrotoxic acid - cardiac depressant) (migraines - reduces secretion of WBC and patelets and release of serotonin from platelets that would cause vasoconstrict) (vasodilates-use CONSTRICTIVE H/A;(-)B12 binding proteins from PMN->RA + fever)((-)platelet agg, reduce reperfusion dam) Constipation Dyspepsia Poor biliary flow Weak peristalsis
Coffea arabica
H/A congestive Exhaustion Sense of heaviness after eating Antidote morphine, opium, alcohol from DELERIUM TREMORS, strychnine, opium Drowsiness/stupor from poisoning Cardiac dropsy Feeble circulation Cardiac failure Typhoid Pneumonia LA GRIPPE Whooping cough/asthma Retarded urine Urinary gravel Gout Post-partum hemorrhage EXT: ulcerated mucosa, gangrenous ulcers, inflammation oral mucosa, enema --> peristalsis, bile flow (crosses BBB and elevates serotonin, increases catecholamine, 500mg increases endorphin cortisol and ACTH) (500mg IV dec growth hormone secretion, inc Ca and Mg secretion) (crosses into breast milk cause infant insomnia and restlessness -->colic also onion and garlic)(fetal agitation, dec Hct Hg) (enhances lipolysis, gluconeogenesis, LIV dumps glucose, metabolic rate, HR, mental alertness) (dependence at 500mg/d (relaxes pyloric and anal sphincter after a meal - enhances emptying) (correlated to fibrocystic breast disease) Cyripedum pubescens
NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Datura stramonium
ASTHMA(smoke to nausea)MANIA Delirium tremors Epilepsy, cerebral irritation OPIUM ADDICTION Face red, congested Loquacious, fearful SEXUAL IRRITATION Dyspnea (non-cardiac) Whooping cough Epitaxis Hemoptysis EXT: hemorrhoids, pruritis ani, peritonitis, pleurisy, painful bladder (perineum), enlarged prostate, urethral stricture painful ulcers, acute opthalmia (caution mydriasis), orchitis, parotiditis, swollen breasts, vulvar inflam, rheumatism
Gelsemium sempervirens
FEVER <moving; >still Convulsions Nervous hysteria
Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) NIGHT TREMORS child Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) Dyspepsia w restlessness Acid reflux after food Tension H/A H/A from cerebral hyperemia GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec)
Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
H/A whole head - BIG Arterial throbbing Irritable, heat
FEVER Insomnia, flushed face
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
ELDERLY extra systole Light and noise sensitive Severe dysmenorrhea
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
RIGID OS DELIVERY Trigeminal neuralgia (Aconite better) Asthma
EPILEPSY, chorea, DT MORPHINE/HEROINE addiction Pneumonia -cough, delirium Nymphomania post childbirth
Insanity, mania SPASM:renal, uterine, urethral, hepatic, asthma, rheum PAIN: herpes, liv, KI, ovaries, bladder EXT: bruised/linseed oil for scar tissue, hermorrhoids, cancer, eyes, glandular swellings, GOUT Hypericum perforatum
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY - mild to moderate - 4-6wks for effects Neurotic Laceration/puncture wound with PAIN NO FEVER Spinal injury shock concussion ENURESIS older child, adult EXT: inflammed colon (warm oil enema), gastric ulcer, gastritis, hemorrhoids in linseed for psoriasis, tattoo trauma, burns, myalgia SOOTHING (no cure) for varicose veins and leg ulcers Cleans wounds, bruising as mouthwash after DENTAL SURGERY, toothache (anti-bacterial, (-) reuptake NE and serotonin --> whole plant; not just hypericin) hyperforin - also lower cortisol, act on GABA (reserpine-like rather than SSRI) - comparable effects to SSRI and TCA with less S/E (supress inflamm and leukocyte infiltration) (anti-HIV-1, HSV 1 + 2, poliovirus, CMV, hep C) ((-) anaerobic glycolysis in portions of brain tumors)
Lactuca virosa
JOINT PAIN Restless/anxious child
Matricaria recutita
2 AMENORRHEA with weight, heaviness in uterus Bloated abdomen DIGESTION SUMMER DIARRHEA (chopped eggs and greens) Congested liver Flatulence, colic, GI ulcer- NERVE PAIN Nervous tension Restless, impatient Dentition with pain Earache; rheumatism; eye, neuralgia --> APPREHENSION Children - carried Sore swollen breasts; child, adult Anuria EXT: leukorrhea, mammary abscess, mastitis, leg ulcers, catarrhal conjunctivitis, eczema relief mouthwash stomatitis INHALATION: respiratory infection (azulenes are anti-inflam and anti-allergic --> cause cortisol release --> prevents histamine release) (VO: alpha-bisabolol: anti-micro, anti-inflam, prevents stomach ulcer formation from ASA) (topical dec skin inflamm, reduced time for tattoo and other wounds to heal) (anti-microb to TB, MAC, polio, HSV 1) (relaxes smooth mm, esp uterus) (flavonoid APIGENIN - ACTIVE AT BZD receptor site)
Melissa officinalis
GI SPASM with NERVOUSNESS CARDIAC with NERVOUS tacchycardia
COUGH chronic; TB; MILD DYSMENORRHEA
INSOMNIA (mental overwork) - difficulty getting to sleep SUBSTITUTE opium/codeine (pain)
IBS insomnia from nervous ST
DYSMENORRHEA dyspepsia
HSV
EXT: skin irritations Nepeta cataria
NERVOUSNESS with insomnia cough - spasm- bronchitis DELAYED menstruation EXT: hemorrhoids, poultice for swelling or bruises (mosquito repellant)
H/A
cold with upset stomach
Papaver somniferum
COUGH - chronic Depression (low dose) Hypocondriac MENOPAUSAL depression guilt Mood change in elderly ST cancer n/v chronic d/c (nasal, oral, uterine, hemorrhage) Painful fever - spasm, inflam, soft pulse, moist skin, pale face, dilated pupils, expressionless face (DDx atropa) Typhoid Asthma Cholera Renal/biliary calculi Antidote to atropine, atropa, physostigma, datura, strychnine Addiction treated with valeriana SEVERE SPASTIC PAIN DIARRHEA, DYS (dec peristalsis) Constipating effect treated with Rheum EXT: painful inflammation, erysipelatous, eye inflam
Passiflora incarnata/ coerulea
RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly, cant sleep with no hangover (DDx Hops) EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Piper methysticum
BEST ANXIOLYTIC neuralgia - facial, teeth, eye Anorexia; GI catarrh Vertigo Urinary catarrh d/t gonorrhea, edema with scanty micturition, cystitis Renal colic Prostatitis Bronchitis Gout, rheumatism EXT: leprosy, otitis, abscess, vaginal douche (anesthetic on bladder mucosa- benzoic and cinnamic acid, anticonvulsant, antagonist to strychnine and tetanus poisoning) (comparable to BZD with no S/E, improved memory, no drowsiness) (anti-thrombotic -> high risk stroke) (dopamine antagonist) (antifungal)
Piscidia erythrina
MIGRAINE H/A (reduced pain, not prophylactic DDx feverfew) SPASM- DYSMENORRHEA, false labor pains NEURALGIA toothache neuralgia sciatica
COUGH - bronchitis, spasm, phlegm DELIRIUM TREMORS insomnia from neuralgia
eyeball neuralgia if Papaver not tolerated) (rotenone - insecticide) COMBINES WITH VIBERNUM for DYSMEN Pulsatilla vulgaris
NERVOUS RESTLESSNESS WEEPY MIND WANDERING INDIGESTION IBS DISCHARGE - thick, yellow, bland --> N. gonorrhea Amenorrhea from uterine atony, nervous shock, anemia, or chilled EPIDIDYMITIS / orchitis Urine - clear and copious Dysuria at pregnancy Inc micturition from cold Nervous cold Nervous sexual excitement H/A menstrual, nervous, billious, chilly, nausea URTI- yellow Asthma pregnancy Constipation, diarrhea and indigestion in anxious females --> IBS OTITIS (child) from cold-wet wind - yellow d/c EYE d/c from wind rheumatism > cold, < warmth Indigestion toothache
Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
Valeriana officinalis
INSOMNIA from GRIEF/LOSS with DEPRESSION - mental, hypocondria, esp if cold ONE-SIDED H/A -nervous Dec cerebral circ Epilepsy Palpitation (MVP - like convallaria Fibromyalgia - malic acid with magnesium malate) (inc GABA and dec CNS activity - valerianic acid (VO) (-) enzyme to breakdown GABA) (vasodilation of smooth mm) (no hangover effect DDx passiflora and hops) sleep < 2 weeks, mood = 2-4 wks (maybe for high blood pressure)
Strychnos ignatia
DYSMENORRHEA --> colic pains, heaviness in uterus, ovarian cyst pain, lumbar pains) Amenorrhea, chlorosis (anemia) Atony Right hypondriac pain Menopause with coldness of extremities Brain anemia, epileptoid, melancholic, hypocondriac, hysterical, choreic from nervousness H/A sick congestive Male sterility Female frigidity "dust in eye" - twitching TINNITUS EPILEPSY ANTI-FUNGAL emotional erratic - GRIEF
Strychnos nux-vomica
N/V GI irritation BILIOUS FEVER/H/A Constipation, diarrhea
Congested LIV/SP Umbilical pain Menstrual colic from atony
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
Right hypocondriac pain dysentery GI paralysis
GB pain to right shoulder
(small doses excites CNS, inc blood circ, inc respiration) (aqueous extract is anti fungal)
FEVER Aconitum napellus
NEURALGIA (trigeminal, intercostals, facial) Arthritic or gout pains Meningitis-like
Fever/chills
Measles (with Atropa)
Heart dilation Poor vessel tone (lose dose stimulates CNS, pulse rate -- high dose paralyzes and causes arrythmia and cardiac arrest) Atropa belladona
Sluggish circulation Dilated pupils Dull expressionless face Red-blue face GI spasm Hyperacidity Chronic constipation Mucous colitis Sore throat, red, swollen < swallowing tonisilitis with Aconite Enuresis children Typhoid Pneumonia Measles, Scarlet fever Chicken pox (all fever) Tremors (parkinsons) Pain acute cystitis Congestion H/A Cerebral congestion (smooth muscle relaxant, increases effects of anti-cholinergics, anti-histamines, phenothiazines, quinidine, TCA) (counteract constipation from opium)
Cyripedum pubescens NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
Gelsemium sempervirens
FEVER <moving; >still Convulsions Nervous hysteria
H/A whole head - BIG Arterial throbbing Irritable, heat
ELDERLY extra systole Light and noise sensitive Severe dysmenorrhea
RIGID OS DELIVERY Trigeminal neuralgia (Aconite better) Asthma
Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
Papaver somniferum
COUGH - chronic Depression (low dose) Hypocondriac MENOPAUSAL depression guilt Mood change in elderly ST cancer n/v chronic d/c (nasal, oral, uterine, hemorrhage) Painful fever - spasm, inflam, soft pulse, moist skin, pale face, dilated pupils, expressionless face (DDx atropa) Typhoid Asthma Cholera Renal/biliary calculi Antidote to atropine, atropa, physostigma, datura, strychnine Addiction treated with valeriana SEVERE SPASTIC PAIN DIARRHEA, DYS (dec peristalsis) Constipating effect treated with Rheum EXT: painful inflammation, erysipelatous, eye inflam OPIUM/MORPHINE ADDICTION Avena sativa
Nervous H/A Nervous exhaustion Relapsing cardiac rheumatism Spermatorrhea Bladder neck spasm
Nervous depression--> cardiac weakness, convalescence debility Nicotine, opium, and nicotine withdrawal
Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea EXT: anodyne for irritate skin, ECZEMA, seborrhea, inflammed skin (increase food viscocity, peak post-prandial glucose, increase stool weight, increase fat and bile excretion) Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
Datura stramonium
ASTHMA(smoke to nausea)MANIA Delirium tremors Epilepsy, cerebral irritation OPIUM ADDICTION Face red, congested Loquacious, fearful SEXUAL IRRITATION Dyspnea (non-cardiac) Whooping cough Epitaxis Hemoptysis EXT: hemorrhoids, pruritis ani, peritonitis, pleurisy, painful bladder (perineum), enlarged prostate, urethral stricture painful ulcers, acute opthalmia (caution mydriasis), orchitis, parotiditis, swollen breasts, vulvar inflam, rheumatism
Lactuca virosa
JOINT PAIN Restless/anxious child
COUGH chronic; TB; MILD DYSMENORRHEA
INSOMNIA (mental overwork) - difficulty getting to sleep SUBSTITUTE opium/codeine (pain)
INSOMNIA Centella asiatica
Nervousness Insomnia Calms mind YOGA Disturbed emotions (poor memory) Infections: sore throat, tonsilitis, cystitis, measles, hepatitis, venereal disease Leprosy / Rheumatism Eczema / Ulcers Scrofula Secondary syphilis Venous insufficiency TYPE O blood EXT: inflammed skin, ulcers, psoriasis, scleroderma, snake bite (water extract of bud is anti-bacterial, triterpene saponin asiaticoside on dermal ulcers, dermal TB, wounds, leprosy (asiaticosde increases serum glucose, TG, cholesterol, decreases urea nitrogen, acid phosphatase, increase vitalism)
Cyripedum pubescens NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) NIGHT TREMORS child Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) Dyspepsia w restlessness Acid reflux after food Tension H/A H/A from cerebral hyperemia GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec)
Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
Lactuca virosa
JOINT PAIN Restless/anxious child
Melissa officinalis
GI SPASM with NERVOUSNESS CARDIAC with NERVOUS tacchycardia EXT: skin irritations
IBS insomnia from nervous ST
DYSMENORRHEA dyspepsia
Nepeta cataria
NERVOUSNESS with
H/A
cold with upset stomach
COUGH chronic; TB; MILD DYSMENORRHEA
INSOMNIA (mental overwork) - difficulty getting to sleep SUBSTITUTE opium/codeine (pain)
rfusion dam) insomnia
HSV
cough - spasm- bronchitis DELAYED menstruation EXT: hemorrhoids, poultice for swelling or bruises (mosquito repellant) Passiflora incarnata/ coerulea
RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly, cant sleepwith no hangover (DDx Hops) EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
Valeriana officinalis
INSOMNIA from GRIEF/LOSS with DEPRESSION - mental, hypocondria, esp if cold ONE-SIDED H/A -nervous Dec cerebral circ Epilepsy Palpitation (MVP - like convallaria Fibromyalgia - malic acid with magnesium malate) (inc GABA and dec CNS activity - valerianic acid (VO) (-) enzyme to breakdown GABA) (vasodilation of smooth mm) (no hangover effect DDx passiflora and hops) sleep < 2 weeks, mood = 2-4 wks (maybe for high blood pressure)
HEADACHE
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
Chrysanthemum parthenium
Increases appetite Increases digestion MIGRAINE H/A(prophylactic125-150mg qd, 4-6wks then after 6months to 50mg) - does not reduce H/A once started RA Irregular menstruation COLD/FLU/FEVER EXT: antiseptic, toothache, insecticide/pesticide (pyrethrin- sesquiterpene lactone) (anti-microbial- Gr+, fungi, dermatophytes, some Gr-; anti-inflam - suppresses PG, inhibits AA release - equal/better ASA) (pyrethrotoxic acid - cardiac depressant) (migraines - reduces secretion of WBC and patelets and release of serotonin from platelets that would cause vasoconstrict) (vasodilates-use CONSTRICTIVE H/A;(-)B12 binding proteins from PMN->RA + fever)((-)platelet agg, reduce reperfusion dam)
Piscidia erythrina
MIGRAINE H/A (reduced pain, not prophylactic DDx feverfew) SPASM- DYSMENORRHEA, false labor pains NEURALGIA toothache neuralgia sciatica eyeball neuralgia if Papaver not tolerated) (rotenone - insecticide) COMBINES WITH VIBERNUM for DYSMEN
Avena sativa
Nervous H/A Nervous exhaustion Nervous depression--> cardiac weakness, convalescence debility Relapsing cardiac rheumatism Nicotine, opium, and nicotine withdrawal Spermatorrhea Bladder neck spasm Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea EXT: anodyne for irritate skin, ECZEMA, seborrhea, inflammed skin (increase food viscocity, peak post-prandial glucose, increase stool weight, increase fat and bile excretion)
COUGH - bronchitis, spasm, phlegm DELIRIUM TREMORS insomnia from neuralgia
Cyripedum pubescens NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
Gelsemium sempervirens
FEVER <moving; >still Convulsions Nervous hysteria
H/A whole head - BIG Arterial throbbing Irritable, heat
ELDERLY extra systole Light and noise sensitive Severe dysmenorrhea
RIGID OS DELIVERY Trigeminal neuralgia (Aconite better) Asthma
Coffea arabica
Constipation H/A congestive
Dyspepsia Exhaustion
Poor biliary flow
Weak peristalsis Sense of heaviness after eating
Antidote morphine, opium, alcohol from DELERIUM TREMORS, strychnine, opium Drowsiness/stupor from poisoning Cardiac dropsy Feeble circulation Cardiac failure Typhoid Pneumonia LA GRIPPE Whooping cough/asthma Retarded urine Urinary gravel Gout Post-partum hemorrhage EXT: ulcerated mucosa, gangrenous ulcers, inflammation oral mucosa, enema --> peristalsis, bile flow (crosses BBB and elevates serotonin, increases catecholamine, 500mg increases endorphin cortisol and ACTH) (500mg IV dec growth hormone secretion, inc Ca and Mg secretion) (crosses into breast milk cause infant insomnia and restlessness -->colic also onion and garlic)(fetal agitation, dec Hct Hg) (enhances lipolysis, gluconeogenesis, LIV dumps glucose, metabolic rate, HR, mental alertness) (dependence at 500mg/d (relaxes pyloric and anal sphincter after a meal - enhances emptying) (correlated to fibrocystic breast disease) Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) NIGHT TREMORS child Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) Dyspepsia w restlessness Acid reflux after food Tension H/A H/A from cerebral hyperemia GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec)
Nepeta cataria
NERVOUSNESS with insomnia cough - spasm- bronchitis DELAYED menstruation EXT: hemorrhoids, poultice for swelling or bruises (mosquito repellant)
Passiflora incarnata/ coerulea
RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly,cant sleep with no hangover (DDx Hops) EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Pulsatilla vulgaris
NERVOUS RESTLESSNESS WEEPY MIND WANDERING INDIGESTION IBS DISCHARGE - thick, yellow, bland --> N. gonorrhea Amenorrhea from uterine atony, nervous shock, anemia, or chilled EPIDIDYMITIS / orchitis
H/A
cold with upset stomach
Urine - clear and copious Dysuria at pregnancy Inc micturition from cold Nervous cold Nervous sexual excitement H/A menstrual, nervous, billious, chilly, nausea URTI- yellow Asthma pregnancy Constipation, diarrhea and indigestion in anxious females --> IBS OTITIS (child) from cold-wet wind - yellow d/c EYE d/c from wind rheumatism > cold, < warmth Indigestion toothache Valeriana officinalis
INSOMNIA from GRIEF/LOSS with DEPRESSION - mental, hypocondria, esp if cold ONE-SIDED H/A -nervous Dec cerebral circ Epilepsy Palpitation (MVP - like convallaria Fibromyalgia - malic acid with magnesium malate) (inc GABA and dec CNS activity - valerianic acid (VO) (-) enzyme to breakdown GABA) (vasodilation of smooth mm) (no hangover effect DDx passiflora and hops) sleep < 2 weeks, mood = 2-4 wks (maybe for high blood pressure)
Atropa belladona
Sluggish circulation Dilated pupils Dull expressionless face Red-blue face GI spasm Hyperacidity Chronic constipation Mucous colitis Sore throat, red, swollen < swallowing tonisilitis with Aconite Enuresis children Typhoid Pneumonia Measles, Scarlet fever Chicken pox (all fever) Tremors (parkinsons) Pain acute cystitis Congestion H/A Cerebral congestion (smooth muscle relaxant, increases effects of anti-cholinergics, anti-histamines, phenothiazines, quinidine, TCA) (counteract constipation from opium)
DYSMENORRHEA (female) / AMENORRHEA Chrysanthemum
Increases appetite
Increases digestion
parthenium
MIGRAINE H/A (prophylactic 125-150mg qd, 4-6 wks - then after 6 months to 50mg) - does not reduce H/A once started RA Irregular menstruation COLD/FLU/FEVER EXT: antiseptic, toothache, insecticide/pesticide (pyrethrin- sesquiterpene lactone) (anti-microbial- Gr+, fungi, dermatophytes, some Gr-; anti-inflam - suppresses PG, inhibits AA release - equal/better ASA) (pyrethrotoxic acid - cardiac depressant) (migraines - reduces secretion of WBC and patelets and release of serotonin from platelets that would cause vasoconstrict) (vasodilates-use CONSTRICTIVE H/A;(-)B12 binding proteins from PMN->RA + fever)((-)platelet agg, reduce reperfusion dam)
Cyripedum pubescens NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) NIGHT TREMORS child Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) Dyspepsia w restlessness Acid reflux after food Tension H/A H/A from cerebral hyperemia GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec)
Lactuca virosa
JOINT PAIN Restless/anxious child
Melissa officinalis
GI SPASM with NERVOUSNESS CARDIAC with NERVOUS tacchycardia EXT: skin irritations
IBS insomnia from nervous ST
DYSMENORRHEA dyspepsia
Nepeta cataria
NERVOUSNESS with insomnia cough - spasm- bronchitis DELAYED menstruation EXT: hemorrhoids, poultice for swelling or bruises (mosquito repellant)
H/A
cold with upset stomach
Matricaria recutita
2 AMENORRHEA with weight, heaviness in uterus SUMMER DIARRHEA (chopped eggs and greens) Nervous tension Restless, impatient Dentition with pain Earache;
Bloated abdomen Congested liver
DIGESTION Flatulence, colic, GI ulcer- NERVE PAIN
rheumatism;
eye, neuralgia --> APPREHENSION
COUGH chronic; TB; MILD DYSMENORRHEA
INSOMNIA (mental overwork) - difficulty getting to sleep SUBSTITUTE opium/codeine (pain) HSV
Children - carried Sore swollen breasts; child, adult Anuria EXT: leukorrhea, mammary abscess, mastitis, leg ulcers, catarrhal conjunctivitis, eczema relief mouthwash stomatitis INHALATION: respiratory infection (azulenes are anti-inflam and anti-allergic --> cause cortisol release --> prevents histamine release) (VO: alpha-bisabolol: anti-micro, anti-inflam, prevents stomach ulcer formation from ASA) (topical dec skin inflamm, reduced time for tattoo and other wounds to heal) (anti-microb to TB, MAC, polio, HSV 1) (relaxes smooth mm, esp uterus) (flavonoid APIGENIN - ACTIVE AT BZD receptor site) Passiflora incarnata/ coerulea
RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly, cant sleep with no hangover (DDx Hops) EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Piscidia erythrina
MIGRAINE H/A (reduced pain, not prophylactic DDx feverfew) SPASM- DYSMENORRHEA, false labor pains NEURALGIA toothache neuralgia sciatica eyeball neuralgia if Papaver not tolerated) (rotenone - insecticide) COMBINES WITH VIBERNUM for DYSMEN
Strychnos ignatia
DYSMENORRHEA --> colic pains, heaviness in uterus, ovarian cyst pain, lumbarAmenorrhea, pains) chlorosis (anemia) Atony Right hypondriac pain Menopause with coldness of extremities Brain anemia, epileptoid, melancholic, hypocondriac, hysterical, choreic from nervousness H/A sick congestive Male sterility Female frigidity "dust in eye" - twitching TINNITUS EPILEPSY ANTI-FUNGAL emotional erratic - GRIEF
Pulsatilla vulgaris
NERVOUS RESTLESSNESS WEEPY MIND WANDERING INDIGESTION IBS DISCHARGE - thick, yellow, bland --> N. gonorrhea Amenorrhea from uterine atony, nervous shock, anemia, or chilled EPIDIDYMITIS / orchitis Urine - clear and copious Dysuria at pregnancy Inc micturition from cold Nervous cold Nervous sexual excitement H/A menstrual, nervous, billious, chilly, nausea URTI- yellow
COUGH - bronchitis, spasm, phlegm DELIRIUM TREMORS insomnia from neuralgia
Asthma pregnancy Constipation, diarrhea and indigestion in anxious females --> IBS OTITIS (child) from cold-wet wind - yellow d/c EYE d/c from wind rheumatism > cold, < warmth Indigestion toothache Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
NEURALGIA Aconitum napellus
NEURALGIA (trigeminal, intercostals, facial) Fever/chills Measles (with Atropa) Arthritic or gout pains Meningitis-like Heart dilation Poor vessel tone (lose dose stimulates CNS, pulse rate -- high dose paralyzes and causes arrythmia and cardiac arrest)
Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
Piper methysticum
BEST ANXIOLYTIC neuralgia - facial, teeth, eyeAnorexia; GI catarrh Vertigo Urinary catarrh d/t gonorrhea, edema with scanty micturition, cystitis Renal colic Prostatitis Bronchitis Gout, rheumatism EXT: leprosy, otitis, abscess, vaginal douche (anesthetic on bladder mucosa- benzoic and cinnamic acid, anticonvulsant, antagonist to strychnine and tetanus poisoning) (comparable to BZD with no S/E, improved memory, no drowsiness) (anti-thrombotic -> high risk stroke) (dopamine antagonist) (antifungal)
Piscidia erythrina
MIGRAINE H/A (reduced pain, not prophylactic DDx feverfew) SPASM- DYSMENORRHEA, false labor pains NEURALGIA toothache neuralgia sciatica eyeball neuralgia if Papaver not tolerated) (rotenone - insecticide) COMBINES WITH VIBERNUM for DYSMEN
COUGH - bronchitis, spasm, phlegm DELIRIUM TREMORS insomnia from neuralgia
Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
NERVOUSNESS/RESTLESSNESS Centella asiatica
Nervousness Insomnia Calms mind YOGA Disturbed emotions (poor memory) Infections: sore throat, tonsilitis, cystitis, measles, hepatitis, venereal disease Leprosy / Rheumatism Eczema / Ulcers Scrofula Secondary syphilis Venous insufficiency TYPE O blood EXT: inflammed skin, ulcers, psoriasis, scleroderma, snake bite (water extract of bud is anti-bacterial, triterpene saponin asiaticoside on dermal ulcers, dermal TB, wounds, leprosy (asiaticosde increases serum glucose, TG, cholesterol, decreases urea nitrogen, acid phosphatase, increase vitalism)
Cyripedum pubescens NERVOUSNESS with NEURALGIA (traveling) Hysteria Hypocondria
MENSTRUATION Delirium Post-menopause Nervous H/A Joint pain scarletina
Dysmenorrhea Nervous isomnia Wakefulness Depression sexual abuse
Depression (d/t poor digestion females) Irritability Low grade fever MOOD CHANGES menopause
Matricaria recutita
2 AMENORRHEA with weight, heaviness in uterus Bloated abdomen DIGESTION SUMMER DIARRHEA (chopped eggs and greens) Congested liver Flatulence, colic, GI ulcer- NERVE PAIN Nervous tension Restless, impatient Dentition with pain Earache; rheumatism; eye, neuralgia --> APPREHENSION Children - carried Sore swollen breasts; child, adult Anuria EXT: leukorrhea, mammary abscess, mastitis, leg ulcers, catarrhal conjunctivitis, eczema relief mouthwash stomatitis INHALATION: respiratory infection (azulenes are anti-inflam and anti-allergic --> cause cortisol release --> prevents histamine release) (VO: alpha-bisabolol: anti-micro, anti-inflam, prevents stomach ulcer formation from ASA) (topical dec skin inflamm, reduced time for tattoo and other wounds to heal) (anti-microb to TB, MAC, polio, HSV 1) (relaxes smooth mm, esp uterus) (flavonoid APIGENIN - ACTIVE AT BZD receptor site)
Melissa officinalis
GI SPASM with NERVOUSNESS CARDIAC with NERVOUS tacchycardia EXT: skin irritations
Nepeta cataria
NERVOUSNESS with insomnia H/A cold with upset stomach cough - spasm- bronchitis DELAYED menstruation EXT: hemorrhoids, poultice for swelling or bruises (mosquito repellant) RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly, cant sleepwith no hangover (DDx Hops)
Passiflora incarnata/
IBS insomnia from nervous ST
DYSMENORRHEA dyspepsia
HSV
coerulea
EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Piper methysticum
BEST ANXIOLYTIC neuralgia - facial, teeth, eye Anorexia; GI catarrh Vertigo Urinary catarrh d/t gonorrhea, edema with scanty micturition, cystitis Renal colic Prostatitis Bronchitis Gout, rheumatism EXT: leprosy, otitis, abscess, vaginal douche (anesthetic on bladder mucosa- benzoic and cinnamic acid, anticonvulsant, antagonist to strychnine and tetanus poisoning) (comparable to BZD with no S/E, improved memory, no drowsiness) (anti-thrombotic -> high risk stroke) (dopamine antagonist) (antifungal)
Pulsatilla vulgaris
NERVOUS RESTLESSNESS WEEPY MIND WANDERING INDIGESTION IBS DISCHARGE - thick, yellow, bland --> N. gonorrhea Amenorrhea from uterine atony, nervous shock, anemia, or chilled EPIDIDYMITIS / orchitis Urine - clear and copious Dysuria at pregnancy Inc micturition from cold Nervous cold Nervous sexual excitement H/A menstrual, nervous, billious, chilly, nausea URTI- yellow Asthma pregnancy Constipation, diarrhea and indigestion in anxious females --> IBS OTITIS (child) from cold-wet wind - yellow d/c EYE d/c from wind rheumatism > cold, < warmth Indigestion toothache
Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
Avena sativa
Nervous H/A Nervous exhaustion Relapsing cardiac rheumatism
Nervous depression--> cardiac weakness, convalescence debility Nicotine, opium, and nicotine withdrawal
Spermatorrhea Bladder neck spasm Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea EXT: anodyne for irritate skin, ECZEMA, seborrhea, inflammed skin (increase food viscocity, peak post-prandial glucose, increase stool weight, increase fat and bile excretion) Lactuca virosa
rfusion dam)
DEPRESSION
JOINT PAIN Restless/anxious child
COUGH chronic; TB; MILD DYSMENORRHEA
INSOMNIA (mental overwork) - difficulty getting to sleep SUBSTITUTE opium/codeine (pain)
Hypericum perforatum DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY - mild to moderate - 4-6wks for effects Neurotic Laceration/puncture wound with PAIN NO FEVER Spinal injury shock concussion ENURESIS older child, adult EXT: inflammed colon (warm oil enema), gastric ulcer, gastritis, hemorrhoids in linseed for psoriasis, tattoo trauma, burns, myalgia SOOTHING (no cure) for varicose veins and leg ulcers Cleans wounds, bruising as mouthwash after DENTAL SURGERY, toothache (anti-bacterial, (-) reuptake NE and serotonin --> whole plant; not just hypericin) hyperforin - also lower cortisol, act on GABA (reserpine-like rather than SSRI) - comparable effects to SSRI and TCA with less S/E (supress inflamm and leukocyte infiltration) (anti-HIV-1, HSV 1 + 2, poliovirus, CMV, hep C) ((-) anaerobic glycolysis in portions of brain tumors) Papaver somniferum
COUGH - chronic Depression (low dose) Hypocondriac MENOPAUSAL depression guilt Mood change in elderly ST cancer n/v chronic d/c (nasal, oral, uterine, hemorrhage) Painful fever - spasm, inflam, soft pulse, moist skin, pale face, dilated pupils, expressionless face (DDx atropa) Typhoid Asthma Cholera Renal/biliary calculi Antidote to atropine, atropa, physostigma, datura, strychnine Addiction treated with valeriana SEVERE SPASTIC PAIN DIARRHEA, DYS (dec peristalsis) Constipating effect treated with Rheum EXT: painful inflammation, erysipelatous, eye inflam
Valeriana officinalis
INSOMNIA from GRIEF/LOSS with DEPRESSION - mental, hypocondria, esp if cold ONE-SIDED H/A -nervous Dec cerebral circ Epilepsy Palpitation (MVP - like convallaria Fibromyalgia - malic acid with magnesium malate) (inc GABA and dec CNS activity - valerianic acid (VO) (-) enzyme to breakdown GABA) (vasodilation of smooth mm) (no hangover effect DDx passiflora and hops) sleep < 2 weeks, mood = 2-4 wks (maybe for high blood pressure)
DIGESTION Avena sativa
Nervous H/A
Nervous exhaustion
Nervous depression--> cardiac weakness, convalescence debility
Relapsing cardiac rheumatism Nicotine, opium, and nicotine withdrawal Spermatorrhea Bladder neck spasm Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea EXT: anodyne for irritate skin, ECZEMA, seborrhea, inflammed skin (increase food viscocity, peak post-prandial glucose, increase stool weight, increase fat and bile excretion) Chrysanthemum parthenium
Increases appetite Increases digestion MIGRAINE H/A (prophylactic 125-150mg qd, 4-6 wks - then after 6 months to 50mg) - does not reduce H/A once started RA Irregular menstruation COLD/FLU/FEVER EXT: antiseptic, toothache, insecticide/pesticide (pyrethrin- sesquiterpene lactone) (anti-microbial- Gr+, fungi, dermatophytes, some Gr-; anti-inflam - suppresses PG, inhibits AA release - equal/better ASA) (pyrethrotoxic acid - cardiac depressant) (migraines - reduces secretion of WBC and patelets and release of serotonin from platelets that would cause vasoconstrict) (vasodilates-use CONSTRICTIVE H/A;(-)B12 binding proteins from PMN->RA + fever)((-)platelet agg, reduce reperfusion dam)
Coffea arabica
Constipation Dyspepsia Poor biliary flow Weak peristalsis H/A congestive Exhaustion Sense of heaviness after eating Antidote morphine, opium, alcohol from DELERIUM TREMORS, strychnine, opium Drowsiness/stupor from poisoning Cardiac dropsy Feeble circulation Cardiac failure Typhoid Pneumonia LA GRIPPE Whooping cough/asthma Retarded urine Urinary gravel Gout Post-partum hemorrhage EXT: ulcerated mucosa, gangrenous ulcers, inflammation oral mucosa, enema --> peristalsis, bile flow (crosses BBB and elevates serotonin, increases catecholamine, 500mg increases endorphin cortisol and ACTH) (500mg IV dec growth hormone secretion, inc Ca and Mg secretion) (crosses into breast milk cause infant insomnia and restlessness -->colic also onion and garlic)(fetal agitation, dec Hct Hg) (enhances lipolysis, gluconeogenesis, LIV dumps glucose, metabolic rate, HR, mental alertness) (dependence at 500mg/d (relaxes pyloric and anal sphincter after a meal - enhances emptying) (correlated to fibrocystic breast disease)
Melissa officinalis
GI SPASM with NERVOUSNESS CARDIAC with NERVOUS tacchycardia EXT: skin irritations
IBS insomnia from nervous ST
DYSMENORRHEA dyspepsia
Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) Dyspepsia w restlessnessAcid reflux after food GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA
NIGHT TREMORS child Tension H/A
Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) H/A from cerebral hyperemia
HSV
Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec) Matricaria recutita
rfusion dam)
ion females)
Pulsatilla vulgaris
2 AMENORRHEA with weight, heaviness in uterus Bloated abdomen DIGESTION SUMMER DIARRHEA (chopped eggs and greens) Congested liver Flatulence, colic, GI ulcer- NERVE PAIN Nervous tension Restless, impatient Dentition with pain Earache; rheumatism; eye, neuralgia --> APPREHENSION Children - carried Sore swollen breasts; child, adult Anuria EXT: leukorrhea, mammary abscess, mastitis, leg ulcers, catarrhal conjunctivitis, eczema relief mouthwash stomatitis INHALATION: respiratory infection (azulenes are anti-inflam and anti-allergic --> cause cortisol release --> prevents histamine release) (VO: alpha-bisabolol: anti-micro, anti-inflam, prevents stomach ulcer formation from ASA) (topical dec skin inflamm, reduced time for tattoo and other wounds to heal) (anti-microb to TB, MAC, polio, HSV 1) (relaxes smooth mm, esp uterus) (flavonoid APIGENIN - ACTIVE AT BZD receptor site) NERVOUS RESTLESSNESS WEEPY MIND WANDERING INDIGESTION IBS DISCHARGE - thick, yellow, bland --> N. gonorrhea Amenorrhea from uterine atony, nervous shock, anemia, or chilled EPIDIDYMITIS / orchitis Urine - clear and copious Dysuria at pregnancy Inc micturition from cold Nervous cold Nervous sexual excitement H/A menstrual, nervous, billious, chilly, nausea URTI- yellow Asthma pregnancy Constipation, diarrhea and indigestion in anxious females --> IBS OTITIS (child) from cold-wet wind - yellow d/c EYE d/c from wind rheumatism > cold, < warmth Indigestion toothache
Strychnos nux-vomica N/V GI irritation Congested LIV/SP Right hypocondriac pain GB pain to right shoulder BILIOUS FEVER/H/A Umbilical pain dysentery Constipation, diarrhea Menstrual colic from atony GI paralysis (small doses excites CNS, inc blood circ, inc respiration) (aqueous extract is anti fungal) EPILEPSY Datura stramonium
ASTHMA(smoke to nausea)MANIA OPIUM ADDICTION Face red, congested
Delirium tremors Loquacious, fearful
Epilepsy, cerebral irritation SEXUAL IRRITATION
Dyspnea (non-cardiac) Whooping cough Epitaxis Hemoptysis EXT: hemorrhoids, pruritis ani, peritonitis, pleurisy, painful bladder (perineum), enlarged prostate, urethral stricture painful ulcers, acute opthalmia (caution mydriasis), orchitis, parotiditis, swollen breasts, vulvar inflam, rheumatism Hyoscyamus niger
COUGH
Passiflora incarnata/ coerulea
RESTLESSNESS INSOMNIA worry/overwork, infants/elderly, cant sleep with no hangover (DDx Hops) EPILEPSY - 1st warning --> slowness, slurred speech, see aura Nervous H/A SPASMS- worms in children, chorea, esp females on first menstruation Nervous from menstrual disturbances Spasmodic asthma Nervous tachycardia EXT: hemorrhoids, burns, inflammation (apigenin may bind BDZ rep, dec aphetamine induced hypermotility, agression, restless; inc pain threshold) (cyanogenic glycoside passicol anti-bac, anti-fungal) (dec dyspnea in stage II CHF with craetagus)
Valeriana officinalis
INSOMNIA from GRIEF/LOSS with DEPRESSION - mental, hypocondria, esp if cold ONE-SIDED H/A -nervous Dec cerebral circ Epilepsy Palpitation (MVP - like convallaria Fibromyalgia - malic acid with magnesium malate) (inc GABA and dec CNS activity - valerianic acid (VO) (-) enzyme to breakdown GABA) (vasodilation of smooth mm) (no hangover effect DDx passiflora and hops) sleep < 2 weeks, mood = 2-4 wks (maybe for high blood pressure)
Strychnos ignatia
DYSMENORRHEA --> colic pains, heaviness in uterus, ovarian cyst pain, lumbar pains) Amenorrhea, chlorosis (anemia) Atony Right hypondriac pain Menopause with coldness of extremities Brain anemia, epileptoid, melancholic, hypocondriac, hysterical, choreic from nervousness H/A sick congestive Male sterility Female frigidity "dust in eye" - twitching TINNITUS EPILEPSY ANTI-FUNGAL emotional erratic - GRIEF
DELIRIUM TREMORS Datura stramonium
ASTHMA(smoke to nausea)MANIA OPIUM ADDICTION Face red, congested Dyspnea (non-cardiac) Whooping cough
Delirium tremors Loquacious, fearful Epitaxis
Epilepsy, cerebral irritation SEXUAL IRRITATION Hemoptysis
EXT: hemorrhoids, pruritis ani, peritonitis, pleurisy, painful bladder (perineum), enlarged prostate, urethral stricture painful ulcers, acute opthalmia (caution mydriasis), orchitis, parotiditis, swollen breasts, vulvar inflam, rheumatism Humulus lupulus
DELIRIUM TREMORS LACTATION (let down) NIGHT TREMORS child Nervous insomnia, anxiety, worry (REM) Dyspepsia w restlessness Acid reflux after food Tension H/A H/A from cerebral hyperemia GU irritations DYSMENORRHEA Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Chordee - curved penis d/t plaques EXT: fomentation for pneumonia, pleurisy gastritis, enteritis. Eczema --> 2:1 datura and hops in olive/mutton lard Pillow stuffed with Humulus catkin for insomnia (hops inc estrogen levels, soy dec)
Piscidia erythrina
MIGRAINE H/A (reduced pain, not prophylactic DDx feverfew) SPASM- DYSMENORRHEA, false labor pains NEURALGIA toothache neuralgia sciatica eyeball neuralgia if Papaver not tolerated) (rotenone - insecticide) COMBINES WITH VIBERNUM for DYSMEN
Scutellaria lateriflora
NWS illness (like mono) NEURALGIA Teething in children; trouble sleeping (DDx chamomile) Seizure for petit and grand mal HT Dz Irregular arrhythm UTERINE SPASM Circulatory (stroke)
Coffea arabica
Constipation Dyspepsia Poor biliary flow Weak peristalsis H/A congestive Exhaustion Sense of heaviness after eating Antidote morphine, opium, alcohol from DELERIUM TREMORS, strychnine, opium Drowsiness/stupor from poisoning Cardiac dropsy Feeble circulation Cardiac failure Typhoid Pneumonia LA GRIPPE Whooping cough/asthma Retarded urine Urinary gravel Gout Post-partum hemorrhage EXT: ulcerated mucosa, gangrenous ulcers, inflammation oral mucosa, enema --> peristalsis, bile flow
COUGH - bronchitis, spasm, phlegm DELIRIUM TREMORS insomnia from neuralgia
NERVOUSNESS from illness or mental/physical exhaustion Delirium tremors (with Piscidia) Insomnia - can't get to sleep Muscular fasciculations when nervous
ion females)
nce debility
rfusion dam)
NERVE PAIN
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