Bold entries refer to actions
* in vitro on whole herb
** in vitro on isolated constituents
abdominal discomfort, 244, 444
abdominal pain. See under pain
abscesses
mammary, topical, 329
topical, 346
acaricidal, 19, 22, 81, 94, 124
acid secretion, postprandial, 184
acne
teenage, 445
topical, 62, 83, 225, 226, 228, 329, 445
addiction cravings, 332
adenitis, 328
ADHD. See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
adjustment mood disorder, 331, 376
adrenal insufficiency, 38, 183
Adrenal tonic, 113
adrenocortical insufficiency, 183, 186
Adrenocorticotropic, 182
agoraphobia, 331
AIDS, 21, 34, 52, 70, 71, 86, 143, 150, 221
allergic conditions, 158
alopecia
androgenic, 42, 43, 128, 211, 445
neurotica, 54
Alterative, 70, 74, 101, 103, 191, 226, 227, 281, 328, 356
alternating bowel habit, 277
alveolar osteitis, 277
amenorrhoea
atonic, 392
secondary, 445
amoebiasis, 172
anaemia, 17, 38, 39, 65, 111, 117, 196, 356
anal fissures, 177, 342, 354, 368
analgesic
topical, 29, 54, 108, 165, 189, 315, 420, 433
Analgesic, 29, 140, 250, 292, 314, 322, 400, 433
mild, 250
anaphrodisiac in men, 129
angina, 35, 55, 105, 209, 212, 281, 375, 376
Anhidrotic, 412
Anisakis, 455
ankylosing spondylitis, 402
Anodyne, 190, 319, 328, 358, 397, 436
anorexia
with liver disorder, 397
with stomach disorder, 397
anthelmintic, 55, 59, 79, 94, 105, 130, 181, 233, 234, 239, 263, 337, 391, 443
Anthelmintic, 56, 58, 79, 91, 94, 150, 259, 263, 268, 280
Anti-allergic, 81
Anti-arrhythmic, 404
Anti-asthmatic, 77, 136, 156, 158, 172, 290, 412, 419
antibacterial, 419
Antibacterial, 52, 79, 101, 127
antibacterial**, 338, 349, 353
Anticancer, 294
Anticatarrhal, 89, 98, 103, 124, 132, 232, 406
Anticholinergic, 412
Anticonvulsant, 257
Antidepressant, 140, 236, 331, 345, 425
Antidiarrhoeal, 101, 103, 136, 249
Antidysmenorrhoeic, 388
anti-emetic, 454
Anti-emetic, 101, 103, 223, 231, 246, 308, 452
antifertility, 391
antifungal, 394
Antifungal. See also under Antimicrobial
Antihaemorrhagic, 25, 26, 60, 101, 121, 160, 179, 206, 216, 240, 283, 336, 338, 364, 372, 431
Anti-hidrotic, 254
anti-inflammatory, 19, 42, 52, 54, 56, 61, 64, 67, 71, 76, 77, 79, 81, 82, 85, 102, 110, 219, 237, 252, 276, 282, 322, 336, 371, 399, 401, 427, 449
joint, 50
Anti-inflammatory, 10, 15, 18, 42, 49, 54, 60, 70, 80, 89, 91, 101, 110, 115, 116, 132, 165, 182, 190, 208, 216, 223, 232, 268, 275, 281, 322, 328, 336, 338, 378, 400, 406, 449, 452
Antilithic, 76, 107, 168, 297, 349
Antimalarial, 56, 87, 102, 287, 386
Antimicrobial, 328
gastro-intestinal, 310
Antimicrobial, 14, 15, 18, 20, 49, 70, 81, 110, 119, 124, 140, 174, 226, 227, 250, 259, 263, 268, 306, 331, 358, 364
antimicrobial*, 16, 54, 56, 92, 121, 143, 312
antimicrobial**, 16, 49, 56, 58, 92, 128, 143
antimycobacterial**, 28, 79, 148, 156, 185, 445
Antineoplastic, 448
Anti-obesic, 325
anti-oxidant, 325
antipeptic, 82
Antiprotozoal, 101, 172, 384, 385
antiprotozoal**, 101, 102, 244
Antipyretic, 49, 75, 91, 101, 121, 174, 194, 249, 400
Antirheumatic, 12, 76, 91, 96, 104, 138, 148, 153, 165, 236, 281, 322, 325, 328, 359, 394, 397, 400, 449
Antiseptic, 12, 41, 49, 60, 89, 121, 148, 163, 167, 198, 246, 254, 281, 309, 316, 390, 397, 399, 406, 414
Antispasmodic, 12, 50, 81, 134, 232, 391
Antispasmodic, 45, 49, 77, 80, 124, 156, 208, 231, 239, 243, 257, 294, 319, 358, 388, 420
Mild, 231
Antithrombotic, 268
Antitumourogenic, 110
Antitussive, 79, 98, 156, 190, 240, 259, 286, 359, 380, 391, 427
Antiviral. See under Antimicrobial
antiviral*, 16, 21, 143, 234, 270
antiviral**, 16, 133, 143, 254, 282, 438
anuria, 89
anxiety, 127
anxiolytic, 257, 315, 319, 331
Aphrodisiac, 425
appendicitis chronic, 371
appetite
decrease, 416
loss of, 203
stimulate, 79
Aromatic bitter, 28
Arrhythmia, 33, 39, 179, 187, 213, 239, 240, 252, 280, 320, 364, 376, 405, 412, 420
due to hyperthyroidism, 239
nervous, 239
arterial stiffness, 192
arteriosclerosis, 26, 67, 156, 209, 220, 252, 295, 422
cerebral, 26
arteriosclerotic plaque, 271
arthritic pain. See under pain, 379, 433
arthritides, 397
arthritis. See also osteoarthritis
rheumatoid, 415
arthrosis, 323
Aspergillosis, 261
Aspergillus**, 19, 56, 255, 260, 270
asthenia, mental performance, 17, 56, 211, 212, 251
asthenospermia, 32
asthma
allergic, 59
psychogenic, 11
spasmodic, 98
Astringent, 14, 25, 26, 49, 107, 115, 124, 134, 136, 140, 150, 160, 163, 167, 198, 206, 216, 219, 232, 235, 254, 258, 259, 263, 283, 304, 306, 352, 366, 371, 372, 378, 380, 381, 385, 387, 388, 397, 400, 406
genitourinary tract, 160
atherosclerosis, 35, 66, 209, 242, 271, 272, 346, 353, 375, 433
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, 211, 212, 287, 437
auditory acuity, 32
auto-immune diseases, 72, 103, 186, 282
Bacillus*, 52, 81, 163, 172, 225, 380, 449
back pain. See under pain
bacteriostatic, 163, 195, 254, 336
Baldness, 50, 149, 196, 252, 457
Bedsores, 198
Behçets disease, 208
benign prostatic hyperplasia, 41, 43, 192, 287, 332, 348, 431, 432, 434, 445
anti-inflammatory, 332
dysuria, 17, 41, 76, 164, 332, 350, 387, 390, 430, 431, 450
symptoms, improve, 331
benzodiazepine withdrawal, 81, 141, 254, 257, 314, 331, 392, 422, 437, 440
bifidogenic, 64
biliary
insufficiency, 16, 17, 38, 62, 67, 169, 183, 186, 188, 190, 209, 212, 219, 220, 281, 284, 376, 394
bites, 11, 53, 63, 67, 72, 73, 79, 93, 111, 172, 204, 217, 226, 237, 238, 245, 248, 272, 274, 337, 363, 372, 387, 430, 434, 440, 446
Bitter, 10, 81, 107, 127, 203, 241, 258, 266, 300, 385
Bladder
Overactive, 417
recurrent infections, 244
bleeding
external, 461
gastro-intestinal, 50
ulcers, 256
wounds, 434
blemishes, lighten, 164, 274, 430
blepharitis, 19, 62, 83, 337, 338, 406
bloating
gastro-intestinal, 446
premenstrual, 444
blood pressure
diastolic, 35, 36, 182, 186, 209, 237, 376
raise, 182
reduce, 287
systolic, 182, 185, 186, 209, 237, 271, 342, 376, 438
blood purpura, 169
bowel
improve function, 12, 64, 176, 287, 340, 368
overactivity, 216
over-relaxed, 287
BPH. See benign prostatic hyperplasia
brain activity, improve, 36, 243, 438
breast feeding. See lactation, 145, 255, 445
breast tenderness. See mastalgia
Bronchial muscle relaxant, 156
Bronchitis
sub-acute, 409
with hard cough, 409
with soreness, 409
Bronchodilator, 158
Bruises, 115
Burns
first-degree, 141
itch, 346
radiation, 277
caffeine
antidote, 129
reduce stimulation of, 65, 129, 146, 437, 439
calcium absorption, 466
cancer
basal cell, 271
breast**, 14, 22, 86, 89, 92, 119, 127, 128, 183
breast, protection, 35, 287, 361
chemotherapy adjunct, 32
colorectal, 455
epithelial tumours, 317
gastric, 28
hormone-dependent, 128, 183, 193, 211, 271, 325
keratinocytes**, 11, 103, 316, 365
leukaemia. See leukaemia, 35, 61, 92, 102, 110, 119, 142, 153, 183, 271, 294, 309, 352, 381, 416, 455
liver. See also hepatoma, 35, 183, 439
melanoma. See melanoma, 17, 35, 58, 61, 89, 271, 316, 416
metastases, 448
nasopharyngeal, 35, 72, 75, 270, 371, 448
oesophageal, 246, 271, 313, 343, 415
oropharyngeal, 271
ovary, 127
prophylaxis, 220
prostate*, 35, 192, 286, 287, 316, 361
renal, 271
skin, 316
tumours, 274
Cancer preventative, 34
capillaries
broken, 62
circulation, 317
fragile, 169
carbohydrate metabolism, increase, 129, 416, 417
cardiac
asthma, 281
debility, 347
depressant, 294
disorders
nerves, 239
pregnancy, 239
dyspnoea, 258
hypertrophy, 376
insufficiency, mild, 190, 284, 475
oedema, 376
cardiac arrhythmias. See arrhythmia
Cardiac depressant, 294
Cardiac tonic, 239, 280, 345, 374, 404
Cardioactive, 240, 280, 284, 316, 407
Diuretic, 284
mild, 174
Cardiostimulant, 407
cardiovascular
health, 287
support in chronic debility, 31, 32, 65, 239, 295, 347
cardiovascular disease
lower risk, 455
post-menopausal, 37, 182, 192, 211, 286, 287, 331
cariogenic bacteria*, 225, 353
carminative, 14, 22, 59, 66, 89, 148, 177, 246, 272, 278, 368, 443
Carminative, 10, 12, 14, 18, 22, 28, 45, 80, 89, 94, 124, 148, 233, 236, 243, 246, 249, 250, 254, 259, 263, 331, 394, 436, 452
carpal tunnel, 54
catarrh
bronchial, 79, 120, 150, 187, 261, 418
pulmonary, 36, 38, 45, 79, 146, 156, 166, 172, 212, 247, 284, 384, 448
tracheal, 79
catarrh, respiratory
infantile, 22
catarrhal deafness, 364
cellulite, 189
cellulitis, 17
cerebral
insufficiency, 211
cerebro-organic syndrome, 211
cerebrovascular
disorders, 209
insufficiency, 209
recovery from surgery, 212
Chagas’ disease, 302
chemotherapy recovery, 454, 456
chilblains, 376
childbirth
overdue deliveries, 381
pain relief, 56
premature deliveries, 381
children
atopic dermatitis, 48, 49, 346
cerebrovascular disorders, 209
cholestatic jaundice, 354
colic, 11, 12, 14, 19, 56, 79, 93, 121, 184, 244
colon cleansing, 368
constipation, 82
cutaneous eruptions, 52, 104, 201, 223, 225, 228, 434, 450
depression, 141
enuresis, 25, 135, 150, 158, 161, 214, 261, 315, 350, 412, 425
epilepsy, 149
fever, 249
gastro-intestinal disturbance, 82, 320, 390
hypotension, 281, 290, 292, 376, 384, 405
influenza, 422
insomnia, 249
restlessness, 243
skin conditions, 227
teething, 29
tonsillitis, chronic, 21, 72, 125, 174, 198, 255, 312, 328, 382, 417
Chlamydia, 101
cholagogue, 201, 237, 315, 356, 368
Cholagogue, 66, 101, 103, 107, 153, 203, 223, 224, 302, 308, 312, 397, 410
mild, 410
cholecystalgia, 442
cholecystitis, 67, 97, 102, 103, 154, 247, 308, 313, 364, 410
cholecystopathies, 371
cholelithiasis, 64, 67, 96, 102, 103, 201, 247, 302, 308, 313
cholera, 16, 64, 101, 128, 172, 273, 304, 390, 395, 410, 440
Choleretic, 56, 58, 66, 96, 246, 364
cholesterol reduction, 341
chorea, 362
chronic fatigue, 21, 34, 36, 70, 247
chronic fatigue syndrome, 34, 36, 70, 247
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 36, 38, 156, 384
chronic venous insufficiency. See under venous, 188, 209, 219, 220
chronotropic, 376
circulatory
insufficiency, 394
circulatory disorders, 169, 236, 251, 394
Circulatory stimulant, 119, 304, 394
Cirrhosis, 64, 85, 86, 186, 251, 364
Clostridium*, 41, 110, 269, 417
Clostridium**, 49, 110, 212, 269, 432
cochleo-vestibular disorders, 211
cognitive function
cold extremities, 456
cold sores, 17, 62. See also under herpes
colds
head, 406
recurrent, 272
with fever, 397
colic
abdominal, 313
biliary, 201
bilious, 154
urinary tract, 261
colitis
catarrhal, 388
ulcerative, 82, 115, 177, 247, 277, 288, 340
Collagen stabilizer, 167
conjunctivitis
connective tissue disorders, 402
constipation
atonic, 425
chronic, 410
hepatic disorders, 410
laxative over-use, 288
irritable bowel syndrome, 339
postpartum, 176
pregnancy, 342
with hepatic congestion, 410
contusions, 430
convalescence, 442
convulsions, 57, 59, 79, 94, 134, 138, 149, 151, 166, 204, 213, 238, 329, 384, 409, 450
COPD. See chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
circulation, 376
disease, 209
heart disease, 221
insufficiency, 281
Coronary vasodilator, 374
coughs
chronic, 79
cold-related, 422
dry, 22, 133, 187, 242, 261, 297, 430, 448
due to ACE inhibitors, 377
irritable, 22, 79, 98, 129, 240, 260, 380, 423
lung cancer, 35, 353, 380, 427
persistent bronchial, 380
silicosis, 98
Counter-irritant, 54, 150, 399, 414
cramps
leg, nocturnal, 386
muscular, 386
Cryptococcus**, 28, 89, 148, 225, 270, 455
cutaneous. See also under skin
eruptions, 52
dry, 104
lesions of herpes simplex, topical, 244
porphyria, 371
cuts, 21, 117, 123, 138, 234, 255
cystic fibrosis, 82
cystitis
chronic, 434
cytomegalovirus*, 56, 143, 325, 353
cytomegalovirus**, 56, 128, 143, 270, 325, 432
deafness
catarrhal, 364
sudden, 211
debility, 31, 32, 65, 239, 295, 347
deep vein thrombosis, 220
Demulcent, 98, 113, 115, 156, 182, 194, 286, 297, 306, 339, 348, 349, 366, 408, 427, 430
depression, 13, 17, 37, 59, 114, 129, 140–143, 145, 185, 211, 235, 237, 244, 252, 283, 290, 292, 332, 333, 347, 360, 361, 410, 419, 425, 438, 442, 446
menopausal, 446
mild, 332
with anxiety disorder, 438
depurative, 52
contact, 17
Dermatological agent, 15, 191, 223, 225, 227, 407
detoxification, 67, 127, 142–143, 184, 198, 211, 216, 251, 282
diabetes
cirrhosis-induced, 85
hypertension, 251
non-insulin dependent. See diabetes type 2
type 2 in post-menopause, 192
ulcerated lesions, 219
diabetic
angiopathy, 17
hepatic encephalopathy, 251
hyperkalaemia, 183
microcirculation, 16, 209, 212, 219
nephropathy, 353
neuropathy, 415
diaphoretic, 247
Diaphoretic, 10, 28, 45, 49, 70, 75, 79, 89, 119, 132, 233, 243, 246, 249, 268, 290, 304, 384, 394, 410, 414, 422, 442, 452
diarrhoea, 50
acute, 198
children. See under children
chronic, 306
due to radiotherapy, 35, 38, 61, 102, 277
Dicrocoelium, 124
digestion
atonic, 417
poor, 12, 85, 86, 120, 223, 225, 227, 258, 261, 410
digestive
fullness, 11, 19, 203, 341, 415, 425
improve function, 94
pain, 38
soothe tract, 297, 371, 427, 428
Diuretic, 10, 12, 18, 41, 49, 52, 63, 66, 74, 76, 89, 96, 107, 113, 119, 127, 132, 148, 150, 160, 165, 179, 180, 201, 223, 232, 250, 281, 284, 297, 300, 302, 309, 312, 322, 331, 336, 338, 348, 349, 371, 378, 387, 390, 397, 407, 408, 422, 430, 431, 449
diverticulosis, 342
DVT. See deep vein thrombosis
dysentery
acute bacterial, 282
amoebic, 384
bacillary, 273
dyslipidaemic, 286
dysmenorrhea, 19
dyspepsia
atonic, 56, 96, 203, 317, 364, 379, 386, 456
flatulent, 11, 14, 19, 89, 237, 244, 247, 252, 255, 264
functional, 11, 14, 66, 82, 184, 244, 246, 415
nervous, 11, 59, 82, 129, 135, 231, 244, 380, 425
dysphagia, 135
dyspnoea, cardiac, 376
dyssomnia, 437
dysthymiam, 141
dysuria, 164
ear congestion, 406
earache. See otitis
ectopic beat, 376
eczema
chronic, 193
infantile, 434
nervous, 434
topical, 52, 62, 72, 82, 83, 108, 138, 216, 225, 226, 313, 317, 450
weeping, 198
elderly
atonic digestion, 417
atonic dyspepsia, 456
blood vessel elasticity, 271
chronic coughs, 79
cognitive function, 16
constipation, 340
dry coughs, 22, 133, 242, 261, 430, 448
hepatoprotective, 64, 85, 251, 336
improve
circulation, 284
mental performance, 17, 212, 251
vascular changes, 268
Emetic, 75, 223, 284, 290, 316, 328, 384
Emmenagogue, 14, 58, 60, 94, 104, 166, 242, 359, 391
Emollient, 113, 138, 194, 275, 286, 297, 408, 427
Endocrine agent, 41
endometriosis, 354
enteritis, 62, 216, 220, 261, 286, 297, 443
Enterobius, 56
Enterococcus**, 148, 184, 216, 236, 260, 312
enthesopathy, 115
enuresis, 135
epididymitis, 358
grand mal, 257
petit mal, 234
episiotomy, 216
erectile function, 425
Escharotic, 316
Escherichia coli, 338
Escherichia coli*, 56, 66, 101, 143, 163, 195, 212, 227, 251, 269, 338, 353, 364, 371, 378, 390, 432, 448
Escherichia coli**, 14, 19, 28, 49, 52, 56, 61, 101, 124, 128, 143, 160, 172, 216, 251, 254, 260, 263, 338, 409, 438, 442, 455
excitability, 129, 143, 210, 237, 244, 255, 280
exhaustion
mental, 38
physical, 38
Expectorant, 10, 14, 22, 45, 77, 79, 98, 124, 150, 156, 172, 182, 191, 194, 232, 233, 241, 259, 268, 284, 290, 297, 316, 384, 399, 408, 448, 449
extrasystoles due to hyperthyroidism, 240
eye
inflammation, 225
lotion, 132
strain, 406
Familial Mediterranean Fever, 184
fat deposit, reduce, 185
fat metabolism, increase, 416
fatigue, 417
Febrifuge, 385
fever, remittent, 28
fibromyalgia syndrome, 212, 247
fibrositis, 323
flatulence, 343
fluid retention, premenstrual, 445
focal elastosis, 16
fractures, 390
frostbite, 399
fungal infections. See infections
furunculosis. See boils
galactagogue. See also under lactation
Galactagogue, 18, 85, 180, 194, 443
gall bladder
pain, 302
gallstones. See cholelithiasis
gargle, 238
gastric
mucosa protection, 29, 74, 184, 290, 297, 336, 402
Gastric stimulant, 203
gastritis
atrophic, 272
chronic, 50, 56, 186, 261, 371
erosive, 184
gastroduodenitis, 61
gastroenteritis, 151
gastro-intestinal
atony, 203
discomfort, 196, 249, 272, 434, 456
dysrhythmia in hyperglycemia, 454
problems, 82, 166, 189, 244, 263, 273, 279, 431
General Precaution Asteraceae, 48
generalised anxiety disorder, 319, 331, 438
giardiasis, 270
gingivitis, 316
Ginseng abuse syndrome, 39
glaucoma, 168, 169, 211, 212, 359
glucose control, 341
postprandial, 346
glucose-6 dehydrogenase, 208
glycosuria
hepatic origin, 308
gout
topical, 76, 79, 94, 117, 149, 154, 195, 235, 245, 253, 261, 282, 300, 332, 339, 372, 399, 402, 409, 428
gravel
renal, 431
Graves’ disease, 240, 241, 244
griping
gums
damage, 115
disease, 312
infected, 217
strengthen, 255
gynaecological disorders, 397
haematemesis, 17, 62, 115, 122, 206
haematuria, 209
haemoptysis, 122, 146, 161, 170, 216, 240, 256, 283, 337, 409, 428, 433
haemorrhage
stomach, 433
haemorrhagic retinopathy, 168
haemorrhoids
bleeding, 25
internal, 366
prolapsed, 366
halitosis, 312
headaches
digestive, 261
hypertensive, 252
migraine. See migraine headaches
mild, 402
nervous, 233
tension, 129
heart disease. See also under coronary
ischaemic, 32
reduced risk, 309
heart failure, 35, 107, 280, 375, 376
congestive, 35, 107, 280, 375, 376
heart function, improve, 32, 376
improve, 331
reduce, 412
heart surgery recovery, 212
heartburn, 244
Helicobacter*, 14, 22, 36, 110, 143, 163, 172, 203, 225, 227, 246, 270, 319, 353, 364
Helicobacter**, 19, 34, 110, 143, 148, 168, 184, 236, 243, 260, 325, 417, 455
hemeralopia, 169
Hepatic stimulant, 308
hepatitis
hepatitis A, 64
chronic, 282
virus*, 143, 184, 282, 353, 371
hepatitis C
virus, 86
hepatopulmonary disease, 272
hernias, 115
herpes
genital, 17
simplex, 244
zoster, 133
herpes simplex*, 61, 62, 113, 244, 246
herpes*, 17, 56, 71, 72, 110, 225, 226, 227, 246, 312, 353, 425, 430
Karposi sarcoma-associated*, 184
herpes**, 56, 61, 62, 110, 113, 133, 184, 244, 254, 312, 325
herpetic keratitis, 61
Heterophye, 124
hiccoughs, 248
idiopathic, 19
HIV*, 107, 110, 133, 143, 234, 251, 263, 274, 361, 430, 432
HIV**, 34, 86, 107, 110, 132, 143, 144, 153, 225, 251, 270, 325, 361, 384, 448
HIV-1, 101
HIV-1**, 21, 61, 101, 102, 128, 150, 243, 438
hoarseness, 138, 187, 274, 298, 337
Hormone regulator, 443
HPV infections, 276
HSV. See herpes simplex
HSV-1*, 16, 62, 71, 81, 110, 143, 176, 216, 254, 368
HSV-1**, 71, 110, 128, 132, 133, 143, 243, 246, 251, 260, 270, 282, 409, 455
HSV-2
HSV-2**, 110, 128, 143, 243, 246, 251, 260, 270, 455
hypercholesterolaemia, 185, 194, 208, 272, 341, 364
hyperemesis gravidarum, 454
hyperlipidaemia, 35, 38, 66, 67, 195, 272, 278, 341, 353
hyperlipoproteinaemias, 86
hyperprolactinaemia, latent, 444
hypertension, 67, 74, 102, 103, 213, 308, 365, 369
portal, 67, 74, 102, 103, 308, 369
pregnancy, 365
stress-induced, 213
Hypertensive, 158
hyperthyroidism
arrhythmia, 240
extrasystoles, 240
palpitations, 240
hyperuricaemia, 138
Hypnotic, 319
hypochlorhydria, 386
Hypocholesterolaemic, 268
hypochondriasis, 439
hypolipidaemia. See lipid reduction
hyposecretion, liver/gall bladder, 129
hypotension
children, 32
postural, 158
hypotensive, 190
Hypotensive, 12, 49, 136, 374, 239, 268, 292, 294, 309, 422, 436
hypothyroidism, 326
hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, 211
hysterectomy, 360
hysteria, 392
illness, general, 32
immune function, 32
Immunomodulator, 31, 34, 70, 272, 276
immunomodulatory, 70
Immunostimulant, 20, 174, 294, 295
impetigo, 72
impotence, 144, 150, 211, 213, 425, 434
incontinence
faecal, 340
urinary, 371
indigestion, 423
infants. See also under children
anal fistulas, 36
catarrh, 22
colic, 19
eczema, 434
infections, 62, 111, 125, 151, 190, 226, 228, 261, 317, 329
buccal, 415
Candida, 12, 19, 22, 28, 32, 66, 71, 101, 103, 148, 161, 198, 225, 246, 260, 270, 282, 323, 360, 417, 432
fungal, 62, 111, 125, 151, 228, 261, 317, 329, 353
gastro-intestinal, 279
genitourinary, 332
influenza prevention, 20, 22, 35, 50, 72, 74, 110, 121, 133, 163, 234, 260, 386
mucosal, 37
reproductive tract, 448
respiratory
catarrhal, 358
respiratory tract, 79
skin, 97, 186, 193, 223, 300, 387, 346
throat, 13, 21, 25, 55, 111, 206, 217, 255, 304, 363, 371, 377, 395, 399, 430
urinary tract, 113, 120, 185, 425, 431
infertility, 62, 78, 235, 266, 279, 306, 334
inflammation, 13, 82, 111, 167, 212, 227, 288, 322, 336, 401
acute, 61
anal, 248
bronchi, 113
chronic, 350
external, 399
eye. See eye inflamation
eyelids, 228
gall bladder, 129
gastric, 297
gastro-intestinal, 120
genital, 395
liver, 138
mouth. See inflammation, oral mucosal
muscle, 54
nerve, 119
pharynx, 98
respiratory tract, 79
rheumatic, 122
skin. See skin inflammation
inflammatory bowel conditions, 427
inflammatory bowel disease, 129, 177, 195, 323, 340, 415
influenza virus*, 61, 110, 132, 143, 163, 270, 295, 409
injuries, 61, 115, 141, 216, 346, 380, 399, 430, 446
insect bites. See under bites
insect repellent, 448
Insect repellent, 236
insecticide, 260
insomnia
due to neuralgia, 190
nervous, 190
insulin levels, reduce, 287
insulin sensitivity, peripheral, 341
intermittent claudication, 376, 394
intrauterine foetal growth retardation, 37
irregular pulse, 376
irritability, 444
irritable bowel, 235, 286, 290
irritable bowel syndrome, 66, 82, 129, 135, 176, 201, 244, 246, 277, 339, 342, 415
rectal pain, 415
Irritant, 316
ischaemic-reperfusion injury, 209
itches. See under skin
Japanese encephalitis virus*, 184
jaundice
infantile cholestatic, 354
neonatal, 354
joint distortions, 115
joint inflammation. See under inflammation
joint pain. See under pain
keloids, 17
keratitis herpetic, 61
kidney stone. See lithiasis
kinetosis. See motion sickness
Klebsiella*, 56, 163, 225, 251, 269
Klebsiella**, 56, 61, 160, 251, 254, 263, 269, 409
labour. See also childbirth
false pains, 105, 136, 388, 474
placenta expulsion, 59
lacerations, 298
lactation, 442
cessation, 445
increase, 180, 195, 196, 434, 442, 445, 474
laryngitis
topical, 384
with aphonia, 399
Laxative, 63, 75, 96, 101, 103, 174, 176, 194, 201, 223, 226, 227, 275, 286, 300, 308, 352, 356, 364, 368, 448, 449
mild, 224
Leishmania**, 92, 185, 260, 270, 276, 339
leishmaniasis, 102
leprosy, 201
leptospirosis, 282
leucorrhoea
topical, 25, 164, 283, 304, 306, 373
leukaemia, 110
leukaemia, 35
leukaemia*, 35, 61, 110, 142, 183, 270, 309, 455
monoblastic, 183
leukaemia**, 58, 86, 92, 102, 110, 119, 127, 142, 153, 183, 270, 294, 352, 381, 416, 455
lymphocytic, 142
myeloid, 110
lice. See also head lice
lichen planus, 277
lipoprotein oxidation, 416
Listeria**, 19, 225, 260, 263, 455
lithiasis, urinary, 89, 97, 107, 148, 161, 277, 377, 434, 438. See also under urinary calculus
liver
alcohol abuse, 86
cirrhosis, 186
congestion, 211
disease, 341
cholestatic, 341
dysfunction, 410
failure sub-acute, 184
fibrosis in chronic hepatitis, 212
pain, 302
regeneration, 237
stimulation, 96
Liver stimulant, 302
Liver trophorestorative, 66
lumbago, 323, 412, 417, 434, 457
lung congestion, 133
lung problems, 45
luteal phase, nomalise, 445
lymphadenoid goitre, 326
Lymphatic alterative, 387
lymphoedema, 188
in cancer treatment, 188
macular degeneration, 417
lower risk, 455
malaria, 54, 64, 75, 102, 270, 310, 323, 385, 386, 442
malignant conditions. See cancer
mastitis
topical, 115
melancholia, 442
melanoma*, 17, 35, 61, 271, 316
melanoma**, 58, 61, 89, 271, 416
melatonin, 91
memory
improve
in elderly, 28
loss of, 28
menopausal
anxiety, 143
bone metabolism, 360
depression, 446
fatigue, 446
hot flushes, 360
insomnia, 360
mental well being, 128
mood, 163
nervous problems, 239
neurasthenia, 347
night sweats, 445
oedema, 161
psychological problems, 83, 142
sweating, 153
symptoms, 445
tension, 190
menstrual
abnormal cycles, 325
cramps, 91
cycle regulation, 50
on cessation of contraceptive pill, 445
symptoms, 38
menstruation
aid, 20
delayed, 59
irregular, 59
prolonged, 59
suppressed, 392
mental performance, 17
in elderly, 211
metabolic rate, increase, 325
meteorism, 236
Microsporum*, 166, 225, 227, 380
migraine
menstrual, 361
prophylaxis, 93
Migraine prophylactic, 91
migraine prophylaxis, 91
milk production, stimulate. See lactation miscarriage
habitual, 266
threatened, 279
molluscicidal, 455
mood, improve, 16, 36, 56, 243, 251, 254
morning sickness, 279
morphine addiction, 319
mosquito repellent, 12
mosquitocidal, 124
motion sickness
prophylactic, 454
mountain sickness, 210
mouth ulcers, 255
MRSA**, 110, 143, 225, 236, 260
Mucolytic, 419
mucosal inflammation. See under inflammation
mucous membrane tonic, 409
mucus problems, chronic, 11
multiple sclerosis, 211, 212, 392
muscle
discomfort, 454
relaxant
intestinal, 302
spasms, 290
stiffness, 322
strain, 399
muscle inflammation. See under inflammation
degenerative problems, 322
injuries, 115
myalgia
Mycobacterium*, 79, 92, 128, 225, 269, 312, 364, 371, 432
Mycobacterium**, 28, 49, 79, 92, 185, 225, 260, 269, 312, 316, 358, 409, 455
Mycoplasma, 163
myocardial
perfusion, 416
weakness, 179
myocarditis, post-infectious, 179
myxoedema, 326
narcolepsy, 158
nasal congestion, 304
nasal infections. See infections nasal
nausea
chemotherapy, 454
post-operative, 454
pregnancy, 454
with constipation, 223
nematode infestation, 94
nephritis, 282
nephrotic syndrome, 353
nephrotoxicity, in renal transplant, 272
nerve inflammation, 119
nerve weakness, 252
nervous
disability, 258
over-activity, 392
restlessness, 141
nervousness, 255
neuralgia, 255
topical
post-herpetic, 415
trigeminal, 292
neurasthenia, 347
neuritis, 347
neurogenic bladder, 332
neurological dysfunction, hypoxia-induced, 209
neuropathy
neuroses, 28
nicotine craving, 347
night sweats, 255
menopausal, 255
tuberculosis, 255
night vision, 168
nipples
cracked, 83
nitrofurantoin, side effect reduction, 185
nose bleeds. See epistaxis
obesity, 211
obsessive-compulsive disorder, 142
oedema
arthritis, 161
cardiac, 179
flying induced, 220
menopause, 161
mild, 67
post-operative, 219
post-traumatic, 189
pre-menstrual, 213
renal origin, 430
vascular permeability, 212
oesophageal
clearance, 415
mucosa protection, 415
spasm, 246
oesophagitis, 427
oligomenorrhoea, 445
oligospermia, 38
oliguria, 89
opiate withdrawal, 319
oral mucosa inflammation. See under inflammation, oral
oral mucositis, 416
oral/periodontal pathogens*, 269
orchitis, 358
Orexigenic, 18, 52, 58, 194, 385
orthostatic hypotension, 376
osteoarthritis, 343, 401, 402, 415
osteoporosis
post-menopause, 22
ovarian pain. See under pain
oxygen intake, 32
Oxytocic, 364
pain, 19, 105, 177, 278, 354, 373, 405, 457
abdominal, 457
arthritic, 252
back, 322
digestive, 38
epigastric, 415
gall bladder, 302
joint, 322
liver, 302
muscle, 115
neck, 322
osteoarthritis, 322
ovarian, 358
pleuritic, 288
post-haemorrhoidectomy, 340
post-partum, 364
reproductive tract, 448
rheumatic
shoulder, 322
surgical, 415
due to hyperthyroidism, 240
functional, 179
parainfluenza virus**, 143, 270, 295
parasites. See specific parasites
Parkinson's disease, 190, 210, 251, 334
constipation, 340
parturition. See labour
partus praeparator. See labour
pediculosis. See head lice
pelvic
atonia, 50
inflammatory disease, 72, 279, 362
pericarditis, 120
perineal discomfort, 237
periodontal disease, 61, 62, 169, 254
periodontopathic bacteria, 297
peripheral arterial occlusive disease, 208, 209, 271
peripheral circulation poor, 120, 252
Peripheral circulatory stimulant, 452
Peripheral vasodilator, 72, 354
perspiration, excessive, 227, 254
pertussis, 261
pharyngeal mucosa irritation, 124, 198, 297, 336
pharyngitis
acute viral, 254
phlebitis, 272
phobias, 331
piles. See haemorrhoids
pituitary micro-adenomas, prolactin levels, 445
plaque, 16, 61, 148, 185, 209, 271, 316, 362, 375
Plasmodium*, 64, 110, 128, 172, 323, 361
Plasmodium**, 54, 101, 110, 270, 361, 386
platelet aggregation
inhibit, 54, 83, 93, 160, 180, 185, 209, 212, 271, 272, 376, 401, 416, 455
pleurisy, 44
topical, 11, 120, 261, 290, 428
pleuritic pain, 288
pleurodynia, 323
PMS. See premenstrual syndrome
pneumonia
non-specific, 32
topical, 49, 120, 160, 251, 290, 409
poison
Amanita, 87
antidote, 11, 242, 339, 391, 392, 434, 443
chemical, 86
ingested, 384
ivy, 78
polycystic ovary disease, 183
polymenorrhoea, 445
polyuria, 450
porphyria, cutaneous, 371
post viral syndrome, 21
post-mastectomy pain syndrome, 415
post-menopausal
arterial health, 192
breast cancer, 192
cardiovascular disease, 287
mental performance, 211
osteoporosis, 22
type 2 diabetes, 192
vaginal tissue, 192
post-partum
post-phlebitic syndrome, 16
pregnancy
cardiac disorders, 239
constipation, 342
headaches, 244
hypertension, 179
nausea. See under nausea
venous insufficiency, 220
vomiting, 223
premature ejaculation, 37, 129
premenstrual
bloating, 444
breast fullness, 444
breast tenderness. See also mastalgia, cyclical
congestion, 211
discomfort, 360
fluid retention, 445
headache, 444
mood, 211
pain, 444
psychological symptoms, 444
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder. See PMDD
premenstrual syndrome, 444
moderate to severe, 444
priapism, 129
proctitis, 62
progesterone, normalize, 183, 192, 260, 280, 325, 442, 444, 445
prolactin levels, reduce, 183, 444, 445, 446
Propionibacterium*, 103, 148, 184, 227
prostate
enlargement, 41
trans-urethral resection, 42
prostatitis, 42
chronic, 42
Proteus*, 143, 163, 172, 231, 251
Proteus**, 143, 251, 254, 263, 455
pruritus
ani, 94
vulvae, 373
Pseudomonas*, 52, 56, 61, 163, 225, 227, 251, 269, 364, 391, 448
Pseudomonas**, 28, 49, 56, 66, 101, 124, 161, 163, 172, 251, 260, 263, 269, 364, 455
psoriasis
chronic, 427
psychological well-being, 237
psychovegetative disturbances, 141
pulmonary
catarrh, 284
congestion, 448
disorders, 172
interstitial fibrosis, 212
tuberculosis, 247
pyelitis, 430
quinsy, 448
radiation damage, 83
acute, 83
radiotherapy, 38
acute inflammation, 61
protection, 277
recovery, 38
Raynaud's phenomenon, 209, 212, 394
rectal hypersensitivity, 415
reflex sympathetic dystrophy, 415
Relaxant, 80
chronic failure, 37
insufficiency, mild, 67
renal disease, 287
chronic, 287
respiratory
mucosal irritation, 185
nervous conditions, 436
syncytial virus*, 32, 260, 282
tract problems, 261
Respiratory stimulant, 290
respiratory syncytial virus**, 32, 260, 282
respiratory tract infections. See infections
respiratory tract inflammation. See inflammation respiratory tract
restlessness, 437
motor, 437
retinal degeneration, 169
retinal problems, 211
retinitis pigmentosa, 168
retinopathy
diabetic, 168
haemorrhagic, 168
rheumatic, 11
nodules, 173
rheumatism
chronic, 282
degenerative, 322
muscular, 362
topical, 120, 134, 166, 225, 237, 443
rheumatoid arthritis. See under arthritis
rhinitis
vasomotor, 417
ringworm. See tinea, 329
Roehmheld's syndrome, 236
Rubefacient, 119, 236, 250, 414
Salmonella*, 56, 64, 163, 225, 246, 263, 269, 448
Salmonella**, 19, 56, 66, 148, 161, 163, 168, 260, 263, 269, 338, 455
sand fly, 272
scar tissue, 16
Schistosomiasis, 124
schizophrenia, 142, 169, 211, 212
sciatica
topical, 53, 79, 94, 120, 133, 143, 149, 166, 179, 233, 235, 252, 261, 362, 392, 399, 434
seasonal affective disorder, 142
sebaceous cysts, 62
Sedative, 81, 127, 134, 140, 190, 231, 233, 239, 240, 243, 249, 257, 258, 292, 294, 302, 314, 319, 322, 331, 358, 359, 380, 422, 442
senility, 38
septicaemia, 72
sexual
dysfunction in women, 211, 213
function in men with BPH, 43, 425
inadequacy, 425
low interest, 425
satisfaction in women, 425
Shigella*, 16, 143, 163, 373, 448
Shigella**, 16, 28, 143, 163, 172, 276
sialorrhoea, 255
silicosis, 98
sinusitis, 125
Sjögren's syndrome, 287
skin, 52
aging, 325
allergic reactions, 67, 72, 73, 81, 83, 90, 92, 94, 97, 185, 248, 264, 274, 343, 347, 386, 402, 434
allergy, poison ivy, 78
sebhorreic, 346
with constipation, 356
dry, 347
hydration, 227
injuries, 61
irritation, 216
itches, 57, 121, 138, 179, 181, 201, 258, 377
lotion, 13, 72, 78, 94, 132, 135, 216, 290
UV damage, 277
skin conditions
chronic, 223
malignant. See under cancer
pruritic, 138
tuberculous, 366
with poor circulation, 407
skin infections. See infections
sleep
disorders, 437
disturbed, 437
to improve quality of, 128, 237, 243, 331, 437
quantity, 437
nervous disorders, 243
reduce latency, 437
restless, 437
sleepiness, reduce, 247
smoking, cessation, 161
somatoform disorder, 141
Soporific, 127
sore throat, 13, 21, 25, 55, 111, 206, 217, 255, 304, 363, 371, 377, 395, 399, 430
spasmolytic, 136, 172, 190, 201
Spasmolytic, 10, 12, 22, 28, 49, 60, 104, 127, 134, 136, 153, 172, 182, 188, 190, 236, 246, 249, 250, 254, 259, 263, 266, 268, 290, 312, 316, 331, 391, 412, 414, 419, 422, 436, 452
spasms
bile ducts, 246
gallbladder, 246
gastro-intestinal, 19, 246, 302
laryngeal, 172
oesophageal, 246
urinary tract, 420
uterine, 362
spermatorrhoea, 150
spermatozoa abnormal, 37
sprains, 390
stamina, physical and mental, 32
Staphylococcus*, 16, 52, 56, 75, 81, 92, 98, 110, 143, 148, 195, 198, 216, 225, 227, 231, 246, 249, 251, 269, 312, 323, 349, 364, 378, 380, 387, 448, 449
Staphylococcus**, 16, 19, 28, 49, 56, 61, 66, 86, 92, 101, 103, 110, 124, 128, 143, 148, 160, 168, 172, 184, 240, 251, 260, 263, 269, 309, 312, 338, 353, 364, 371, 409, 438
steroid therapy, aid withdrawal, 186
Stomachic, 18, 34, 56, 58, 91, 352, 364, 378, 425
stomatitis, 110, 175, 255, 264
strains, 312
Streptococcus*, 81, 92, 110, 128, 143, 163, 212, 227, 312, 364, 391, 397, 417, 432
Streptococcus**, 19, 49, 58, 92, 101, 110, 143, 184, 260, 269, 276, 312, 455
stress
acute, 243
insomnia related, 32
mental, 129
nervous, 319
surgery-related, 32
stress-induced cortisol release, 212
strokes, 210
ischaemic, 210
Styptic, 160
sudorific, 226
surgery, recovery, 212
sycosis, 329
syphilis, 17, 104, 111, 133, 225, 282, 308
systemic inflammation reaction syndrome, 353
systemic sclerosis, 272
tamoxifen, hot flushes, 360
teeth, sensitive, 317
tenesmus, 340
tension
bowel, 392
nervous. See under nervous tension
testicular atrophy, 43
tetanus, 134
thermogenesis, 416
throat infection, 89
throat sore. See sore throat
thrombosis, 220
prophylactic, 220
Thymoleptic, 34, 250, 345, 425, 442
thyroid function, 325
Thyroid modulator, 325
thyrotoxicosis, 241
Thyroxine antagonist, 240
tick-borne encephalitis virus*, 168
tonsillitis, 328
acute, 328
tooth loss prevention, 255
toothache, 339
Tracheitis, 22
with persistent cough, 22
travel sickness, 420
tremors, 333
Trichomonas**, 61, 101, 236, 276
Trichophyton*, 64, 92, 110, 128, 166, 225, 227, 312, 358
Trichophyton**, 19, 22, 92, 101, 103, 110, 148, 184, 225, 236, 246, 260, 270, 312, 332, 455
triglyceride levels, 185, 242, 278
trophic lesions due to poor circulation, 209, 212
Trypanosoma**, 54, 110, 260, 270, 302
trypanosomes, 251
night sweats, 255
tumours. See under cancer
typhoid, 295
ulcerative colitis. See colitis ulcerative
ulcers
aphthous, 125, 175, 177, 277, 373
bleeding, 169
crural, 129
duodenal, 17, 61, 62, 82, 182, 354, 415
gastric, 28, 29, 62, 156, 184, 418
gastro-intestinal, 11, 14, 19, 26, 38, 43, 64, 66, 73, 82, 86, 87, 124, 128, 133, 160, 166, 189, 196, 201, 203, 220, 234, 243, 244, 246, 249, 263, 268, 272–274, 279, 288, 292, 294, 302, 310, 320, 323, 340–343, 353, 354, 362, 369, 373, 377, 390, 415, 417, 431, 434, 446, 453, 454, 456, 457
indolent, 120, 138, 175, 206, 225, 226, 283, 304
leprous, 17
mouth, 25
peptic, 62
pharynx, 298
slow healing, 356
ultra-violet exposure, 208, 309
Ureaplasma, 163
Urethritis, 164, 298, 332, 348, 350, 390
urinary
calculus, 13, 20, 59, 76, 87, 298
retention, 292, 333, 388, 402, 413
spasm, 135
Urinary antiseptic, 12, 41, 121, 148, 163, 167
Urinary demulcent, mild, 302
urinary stones. See under urinary calculus
urinary tract
diseases, 89
problems, 41
urinary tract infections. See infections
urinary tract inflammation, 13, 89
urticaria, 130, 158, 166, 273, 417
uterine
astringent, 388
bleeding. See menorrhagia and metrorrhagia
disorders, 45
pain. See under pain
relaxant, 134
spasm, 362
stimulant, 474
weakness, 266
Uterine sedative, 136
uterus, atony, 278
uveitis, autoimmune, 71
uvulitis, 255
vaccinia virus**, 143, 163, 270
vaginal, 169
discharge, 235
dryness, 425
vaginitis, 62, 78, 235, 306, 334
valvular insufficiency, 376
varicose veins, 16, 61, 169, 189, 209, 216, 219, 422
topical treatment, 220
vascular changes, age related, 268
vascular disease, peripheral, 11
Vasoconstrictor peripheral, 364
vasospastic conditions, 237
venous
chronic insufficiency, 220
insufficiency, 212
in pregnancy, 212
microangiopathy, 219
problems due to contraceptive pill, 220
severe incompetence, 219
stasis, 278
thrombosis, superficial, 219
verruca, 313
vertigo, 317
vesicular stomatitis virus*, 110, 270
vesicular stomatitis virus**, 110, 325
vestibular dysfunction, 211
Vibrio**, 16, 101, 128, 172, 251, 260, 455
virilism, 43
virus. See under virus name
viruses, naked, 150
virustatic, 198
vision
colour, 211
vitamin B1 assimilation, 273
vitamin C absorption, 277
vitamin E absorption, 277
vomiting
nervous, 231
post-operative, 454
Vulnerary, 15, 60, 70, 81, 115, 124, 138, 140, 232, 275
vulval lichen sclerosis, 261
vulvodynia, 415
warts. See also verruca
anal, 151
genital, 151
weight loss, 325
white blood cell count, 71
whooping cough. See pertussis, 77, 98, 117, 190, 193, 221, 242, 260, 272, 292, 358, 362, 365, 409, 412
worms. See also specific worms
round, 59
thread, 59
wounds
bleeding, 434
healing, 55, 71, 120, 121, 160, 161, 315
old, 404
painful, 399
slow healing, 55, 120, 121, 161
weeping, 82