| Ipecacuanha
CN:
● Matto Grosso Ipecac
● Costa Rica ipecac | SN:
● Cephaelis ipecacuanha
● Cephaelis acuminata
FN: Rubiaceae
Part used: Roots/Rhizomes
Expectorant
Emetic
Treatment of amoebic dysentery |
| Colchicum
CN: autumn crocus or meadow saffron | SN: Colchicum autumnale
FN: Liliaceae
Part used: seeds and corm
Relieve gout
Antineoplastic in veterinary use |
| Ergot
CN: Ergot of Rye | SN: Claviceps purpurea Tulasne (fungus); Secale cereale (rye)
FN: Clavicipitaceae
Parts Used: Dried sclerotium of a fungus
-Assist delivery in labor
-Reduce post-partum hemorrhage
-Analgesic (for migraine)
-Specific psychotomimetic |
| Calabar bean
CN: Ordeal bean | SN: Physostigma venenosum
FN: Leguminosae
Parts Used: Dried, ripe seeds
-Contracts pupil
-Reverse effects of sedatives (as an IV injection)
-Slight improvement in intellectual and cognitive performance (in Alzheimer’s disease) |
| Nux vomica | SN: Strychnos nux-vomica
FN: Loganiaceae
Parts Used: Ripe Seeds
Respiratory Stimulant
Circulatory Stimulant
Improves appetite and digestion |
| Rauwolfia | SN: Rauwolfia serpentina
FN: Apocynaceae
Parts Used: Rhizome and Roots
Management of Hypertension and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias |
| Cinchona | SN: Cinchona pubescens
FN: Rubiaceae
Parts Used: Dried Bark
Bitter tonics, stomachics, astringent |
| Cola (Kola Seeds) | SN: Cola acuminata
FN: Sterculiaceae
Parts Used: Dried Seeds
Fatigue, depression, diarrhea, stimulant |
| Cocoa Seed
CN: Cocoa Bean | SN: Theobroma cacao
FN: Sterculiaceae
Part used: Dried Seeds
Flavoring Agent
Nutritive
Stimulant
Diuretic |
| Areca Nut
CN: Betel Nut | SN: Areca catechu
FN: Palmae
Part used: Dried Seeds
Taenicide
Treatment for Schizophrenia & Glaucoma
Stimulant
Digestive Aid |
| Aconite Root
CN: Wolfsbane Root
Japanese Aconite
Chinese Aconite
Indian aconites | SN: Aconitum napellus
FN: Ranunculaceae
Parts Used: parent and daughter roots
SN: Aconitum japonicum
FN: Ranunculaceae
SN: A. carmichaelii, A. kusnezoffii and A. brachypodum
FN: Ranunculaceae
SN: A. chasmanthum
FN: Ranunculaceae
Important in Oriental medicine and have clinical usage.
used for the preparation of an antineuralgic liniment. |
| Maté Leaf
CN: Paraguay tea | SN: Yerba maté
FN: Aquifoliaceae
Parts used: branches, leaves
Antioxidant, lowers cholesterol, Weight loss, Fights cancer, Boosts Energy |
| Comfrey | SN: Symphytum officinale
FN: Boraginaceae
Parts Used: Roots
Weight loss, external injuries, gastric ulcers, rheumatism |
