Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 433 Herb used for softening and “drawing the breast.” If my database is correct, this is one of the best edible sources of folacin and vitamin B6 J K KALE (Brassica oleracea var viridis L etc.) +++ The USDA lists more than 20 varieties of kale, many of them, especially the darker ones, are contenders for major health givers Activities (Kale) — Antiatherosclerotic (1; SN159:391); Antimaculitic (1; JNU); Antinitrosaminic (1; JNU); Antinyctalopic (1; JNU); Antiproliferant (1; JNU); Antioxidant (JN126:2098); Antiradicular (JN126:2098); Antiretinitic (1; JNU); Antitumor, breast (1; PS131:95; JNU); Antitumor, colon (1; ACN71:575; JNU); Antitumor, lung (1; JNU); Antitumor, skin (JNU); Antiviral (1; JNU); Detoxicant (1; JNU); Estrogenic (1; JNU); Glucuronidase Inhibitor (1; M11); Goitrogenic (1; WO2); Hypocholesterolemic (1; JNU); Prooxidant (1; JAF44:2096); Quinone-Reductase Inducer (1; PS131:95) Indications (Kale) — Atherosclerosis (1; SN159:391); Cancer, bladder (1; JNU); Cancer, breast (1; JNU); Cancer, cervix (1; JNU); Cancer, colon (1; ACN71:575; JNU); Cancer, liver (1; JNU); Cancer, lung (1; JNU); Cancer, skin (1; JNU); Cardiopathy (1; SN159:391); High Cholesterol (1; JNU); Maculosis (1; JNU); Nyctalopia (1; JNU); Papilloma (1; JNU); Pellagra (f; WO2); Stroke (1; JNU); Tumor, breast (1; PS131:95; JNU); Tumor, colon (1; ACN71:575; JNU); Tumor, lung (1; JNU); Tumor, skin (JNU); Virus (1; JNU) Dosages (Kale) — Food farmacy; eat some almost every day but don’t overdo it Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Kale) — Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2) In huge quantities, glucosinolate/isothiocyanate-containing crucifers might upset the thyroid And in huge doses, hard to get dietarily, indole-3-carbinol might stimulate breast cancer rather than prevent it because it does so at levels reasonably attainable through dietary consumption of crucifers (Brassicaceae) If broccoli is the master antioxidant, kale is a master contender, excelling in many ways According to JNU, kale has seven times more beta carotene than broccoli, ~11 times more lutein, more vitamin K (one-half cup cooked kale providing 600% of the daily value), and the highest ORAC score of any veggie KAMALA (Mallotus philippensis (Lam.) Muell Arg.) + Activities (Kamala) — Antibacterial (1; KAP; WOI); Anticancer (1; KAP; MPI); Antifertility (1; KAP; MPI; WOI); Antioxidant (f; WOI); Antisarcomic (1; KAP); Antiseptic (1; MPI); Antispasmodic (1; KAP); Aperitif (f; KAB); Aphrodisiac (f; DAA; KAP); Astringent (1; KAP); Bitter (f; SUW); Carminative (f; KAB); Contraceptive (f; PH2); Hemostat (f; SUW; WOI); Hypoglycemic (1; KAP; MPI); Laxative (1; KAB; KAP; PH2; SUW); Litholytic (f; WOI); Parasiticide (f; DAA); Piscicide (f; WOI); Taenicide (1; KAP); Vermifuge (1; DEP; HHB; PH2; SUW); Vulnerary (f; KAB) Indications (Kamala) — Anorexia (f; DEP; KAB); Bacteria (1; KAP; WOI); Bladder Stone (f; KAB; PH2); Bleeding (f; SUW; WOI); Blister (f; MPI); Bronchosis (f; KAB); Cancer (1; HHB; KAP; MPI); Cancer, abdomen (f; JLH); Cancer, colon (f; JLH); Constipation (1; KAB; KAP; PH2; SUW); Cramp (1; KAP); Dermatosis (f; DEP; PH2; SUW); Diabetes (1; KAP); Dysmenorrhea (f; 435 K 436 Handbook of Medicinal Herbs MPI); Dysuria (f; MPI); Ectoparasite (f; PH2); Enterosis (f; KAB); Fever (f; DEP); Gas (f; KAB); Hemiplegia (f; DEP); Hepatosis (f; PH2); Herpes (f; KAP; MAD); Infection (1; PH2; WOI); Kidney Stone (f; PH2); Leprosy (f; DEP; KAP; PH2); Nephrosis (f; PH2); Otosis (f; MPI; PH2); Pain (f; KAB); Parasite (f; SUW; WOI); Rheumatism (f; KAB); Rhinosis (1; MPI); Ringworm (f; MAD; SUW); Roundworm (f; PH2); Sarcoma (1; MPI); Scabies (f; MAD; SUW); Sore (f; KAP); Splenosis (f; KAB); Staphylococcus (1; MPI); Stone (f; WOI); Syphilis (f; KAP); Tapeworm (1; KAP; PH2; SUW); Worm (1; DEP; HHB; PH2; SUW); Wound (f; KAB; PH2) Dosages (Kamala) — 2–15 g (HHB); 10 g powder/day (1.5–3 g child) (MAD) Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Kamala) — Not covered (AHP) “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) Large doses may cause colic, cramping, diarrhea, GI distress, and nausea (DEP; HHB; MAD) KAMYUYE (Hoslundia opposita Vahl) X Activities (Kamyuye) — Cholagogue (f; CRC); Diuretic (f; CRC); Laxative (f; CRC) K Indications (Kamyuye) — Blennorrhea (f; CRC); Chest (f; CRC); Cold (f; CRC); Conjunctivosis (f; CRC); Constipation (f; CRC); Cough (f; CRC); Cystosis (f; CRC); Enterosis (f; CRC); Epilepsy (f; CRC); Fever (f; CRC); Gastrosis (f; CRC); Gonorrhea (f; CRC); Hepatosis (f; CRC); Herpes (f; CRC); Hookworm (f; CRC); Jaundice (f; CRC); Neurosis (f; CRC); Pain (f; CRC); Poison (f; CRC); Shingles (f; CRC); Snakebite (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC); Sore Throat (f; CRC); Swelling (f; CRC); Vertigo (f; CRC); VD (f; CRC); Water Retention (f; CRC); Wound (f; CRC); Yellow Fever (f; CRC) KAPOK (Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.) ++ Synonyms: Bombax pentandrum L., Ceiba caribaea (DC.) A Chev., C casearia Medik., Eriodendron anfractuosum DC Activities (Kapok) — Alterative (f; UPW); Antiprostaglandin (1; ABS; COX); Antipyretic (f; DAV); Antispasmodic (f; UPW); Astringent (f; IED); COX-1 Inhibitor (1; ABS; COX); COX-2 Inhibitor (1; ABS; COX); Curare (f; UPW); Demulcent (f; WO2); Diuretic (f; DAV; WO2); Emetic (f; DAV; UPW; WO2); Emollient (f; ABS; UPW); Hypoglycemic (f; WO2); Laxative (f; UPW; WO2); Propecic (f; IED); Sedative (f; UPW); Tonic (f; WO2) Indications (Kapok) — Alzheimer’s (1; COX; FNF); Arthrosis (1; COX; FNF); Asthma (1; ABS; COX); Blennorrhea (f; UPW); Cancer (1; COX; FNF; JLH); Cardiopathy (f; UPW); Childbirth (f; JFM); Colic (f; UP); Conjunctivosis (f; UPW); Constipation (f; UPW); Cough (1; ABS; COX); Cramp (f; UPW); Debility (f; IED); Dermatosis (f; UPW); Diabetes (f; UPW; WO2); Diarrhea (f; ABS); Dysmenorrhea (1; COX; IED); Dysuria (f; WO2); Edema (f; UPW); Enterosis (f; WO2); Erysipelas (f; JFM); Fatigue (f; UPW); Fever (f; DAV); Furuncle (f; UPW); Gastrosis (f; UPW); Gingivosis (f; UPW); Gonorrhea (f; ABS; UPW); Hemorrhoid (f; JFM); Hernia (f; UPW); Infection (f; ABS); Infertility (f; UPW); Inflammation (1; COX; IED); Insanity (f; UPW); Insomnia (f; UPW); Leprosy (f; UPW); Lochiorrhea (f; WO2); Lumbago (f; UPW); Migraine (f; WO2); Nervousness (f; UPW); Pain (1; COX; IED); Polyp (f; JLH); Rheumatism (f; UPW); Rhinosis (f; JLH); Rickets (f; UPW); Sprain (f; JFM); Swelling (f; UPW); VD (f; ABS); Vertigo (f; IED; WO2); Water Retention (f; DAV; WO2); Whitlow (f; UPW); Wound (f; ABS; JFM) Dosages (Kapok) — g bark/liter water, boil 15 min; apply topically to leg ulcers and hemorrhoids Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Kapok) — Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2) Kapok can irritate the skin and most mucosae, especially eye, ear, and throat (UPW) Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 437 KARAYA (Sterculia urens Roxb.) ++ Activities (Karaya) — Demulcent (f; SHT); Laxative (f; SHT) Indications (Karaya) — Colitis (f; SHT); Constipation (f; SHT); Diverticulosis (f; SHT) Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Karaya) — Bulking agents should not be taken by those with stenotic lesions of the GI tract May lead to bowel obstruction if fluid intake is inadequate Do not take bulking agents when laying down or at bedtime Do not use with antiperistaltics (such as, for example, loperamide) (SHT) KAVA (Piper methysticum G Forster) ++ K Activities (Kava) — Allergenic (1; CRC); Analgesic (1; APA; FNF; WAM); Anaphrodisiac (f; MAD); Anesthetic (1; BGB; CRC; MAB; MAD; PH2); Antiaggregant (1; MAB); Antibacterial (1; MAB; MAD); Anticonvulsant (1; FNF; KOM; PH2; SHT); Antidepressant (1; APA); Antidopamine (1; MAB); Antiepileptic (1; BGB); Antifatigue (f; PNC); Antiischemic (1; MAB); Antipyretic (1; MAB); Antirheumatic (1; FNF); Antiseptic (1; FNF; MAD); Antispasmodic (1; APA; BGB; CRC; PH2; WAM); Antithrombic (1; PH2); Anxiolytic (1; KOM; MAB; PHR; PH2; WAM); Aperitif (1; MAD); Aphrodisiac (f; APA; CRC); Climacteric (f; BGB); CNS-Depressant (1; APA); Contraceptive (f; MAB); Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor (1; PH2); Diaphoretic (f; CRC; MAD); Diuretic (1; APA; MAB; MAD; PNC); Dopaminergic (1; PH2); Expectorant (f; CRC); Fungicide (1; CRC; MAB); Hypnotic (1; MAB; PH2); Hyporeflexic (1; BGB); Lactagogue (f; CRC); Memorigenic (1; MAB); Myorelaxant (1; APA; FNF; KOM; PH2; SKY); Narcotic (1; CRC); Neuroprotective (1; HH2); Psychotropic (f; PH2); Sedative (2; FNF; KOM; PH2; WAM); Serotoninergic (1; PH2); Sobering (1; MAB); Stimulant (f; CRC; PNC); Tonic (f; CRC; MAD; PNC); Tranquilizer (1; APA) Indications (Kava) — Anorexia (1; MAB; MAD); Anxiety (2; APA; KOM; MAB; PHR; PH2; WAM); Arthrosis (f; MAD); Asthma (f; BGB; PH2); Backache (f; CRC); Bacteria (1; MAB; MAD); Blennorrhea (f; MAD); Bronchosis (f; PNC); Catarrh (f; MAB); Chill (f; CRC); Cholecystosis (f; MAB); Cold (f; CRC; MAB); Colic (f; MAB); Congestion (f; MAD); Convulsion (1; FNF; KOM; PH2; SHT); Cough (f; CRC; MAB); Cramp (1; APA; BGB; CRC; MAB; PH2; WAM); Cystosis (f; MAD; PH2); Debility (f; CRC; MAB); Depression (1; APA; BGB); Dermatosis (f; CRC; MAB; MAD); Despondency (f; MAB); Dizziness (1; APA; MAB; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (1; FNF; SHT; WAM); Dyspepsia (1; APA; PH2); Dysuria (1; WAM); Earache (1; MAB; MAD); Eczema (f; MAD); Elephantiasis (f; CRC); Encephalosis (f; MAD); Enterosis (1; WAM); Enuresis (f; MAB); Epilepsy (1; BGB; MAB); Fatigue (1; MAB); Fever (1; CRC; MAD; MAB); Filariasis (f; MAB); Fungus (1; CRC; MAB); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Gonorrhea (f; CRC, ... (1; KAP); Dermatosis (f; DEP; PH2; SUW); Diabetes (1; KAP); Dysmenorrhea (f; 435 K 436 Handbook of Medicinal Herbs MPI); Dysuria (f; MPI); Ectoparasite (f; PH2); Enterosis (f; KAB); Fever (f; DEP);... Kapok can irritate the skin and most mucosae, especially eye, ear, and throat (UPW) Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 437 KARAYA (Sterculia urens Roxb.) ++ Activities (Karaya) — Demulcent (f; SHT);... K KALE (Brassica oleracea var viridis L etc.) +++ The USDA lists more than 20 varieties of kale, many of them, especially the darker ones, are contenders for major health givers Activities (Kale)