Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 633 ROSE PETALS (Rosa centifolia L.) +++ Both Commission E (KOM) and the Herbal PDR (PH2) aggregate Rosa centifolia L and R gallica L for their account of the rose flower PNC aggregates R damascena Mill as well MAD aggregates R centifolia and R damascena EFS disaggregates I’ve aggregated their indications trying to keep their chemistries separate Difficult task Who knows which rose they chose to nose? Activities (Rose Petals) — Antidiarrheic (PNC); Antiinflammatory (1; KAB); Aperient (f; EFS); Aperitif (f; EFS); Aphrodisiac (f; KAB); Ascaricide (1; MAD); Astringent (2; DEP; KOM; PH2; PNC); Cardiotonic (f; EFS; MAD); Carminative (f; EFS); Depurative (f; KAB; MAD); Emollient (f; KAB); Expectorant (1; MAD); Laxative (f; DEP); Nervine (f; EFS; MAD); Stomachic (f; EFS); Tonic (f; KAB); Vermifuge (1; MAD); Vulnerary (f; KAB) Indications (Rose Petals) — Anorexia (f; EFS); Ascaris (1; MAD); Asthma (f; KAB; PH2); Biliousness (f; KAB); Bleeding (1; MAD; PH2); Bronchosis (f; PH2); Burn (f; MAD); Cancer (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, mouth (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, sinew (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1; FNF; JLH); Catarrh (f; MAD; PH2); Constipation (f; DEP); Cough (f; PH2); Debility (f; PH2); Diarrhea (f; MAD; PH2); Fever (f; MAD; PH2); Gas (f; EFS); Gastrosis (f; MAD); Gonorrhea (f; MAD); Headache (f; MAD); Hemoptysis (f; MAD); Hemorrhoid (f; KAB); Hepatosis (f; KAB); Hyperhydrosis (f; PH2); Inflammation (2; KAB; KOM; PHR; PH2); Jaundice (f; MAD); Leprosy (f; KAB); Leukorrhea (f; PH2); Mucososis (2; KOM; PHR; PH2); Ophthalmia (f; KAB); Pharyngosis (2; KOM; PHR; PH2); Pulmonosis (f; PH2); Scirrhus (f; JLH); Stomatosis (2; JLH; KOM; MAD; PHR; PH2); Syncope (f; JLH); Toothache (f; MAD); Tuberculosis (f; PH2); Tumor (f; MAD); Uterosis (f; JLH); Worm (1; MAD); Wound (f; KAB; PH2) Dosages (Rose Petals) — 1–2 g dry flowers/cup water to ×/day (KOM; PHR; PH2) Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Rose Petals) — Class (AHP) None known for the flower (KOM) “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) 15% tannins; OPCs (PHR) ROSINWEED (Silphium laciniatum L.) ++ Activities (Rosinweed) — Alterative (f; EFS); Antibacterial (1; WOI); Antipyretic (f; EFS; WOI); Antispasmodic (f; EFS; PNC); Bitter (1; PH2); Diaphoretic (f; EFS; PH2); Diuretic (f; EFS; FAD; PNC); Emetic (f; DEM; EFS; FEL; PNC); Expectorant (f; EFS; PNC); Tonic (f; DEM; EFS; FAD); Vermifuge (f; DEM; FAD) Indications (Rosinweed) — Asthma (f; FAD; FEL; MAD; WOI); Bacteria (1; WOI); Bronchosis (f; MAD); Catarrh (f; FEL); Cough (f; FEL; MAD; PNC; WOI); Cramp (f; EFS; PNC); Cystosis (f; MAD); Debility (f; DEM; FAD); Dysentery (f; MAD); Dyspepsia (f; PH2); Fever (f; EFS; PH2; WOI); Flu (f; MAD); Gleet (f; FEL); Gonorrhea (f; FAD; FEL); Malaria (f; FEL); Mucososis (f; MAD); Pulmonosis (f; FAD; FEL); Respirosis (f; MAD); VD (f; FEL); Sore Throat (f; FEL); Water Retention (f; EFS; FAD; PNC); Worm (f; DEM; FAD) Dosages (Rosinweed) — 1–10 drops strong herb tincture (FEL); 2–4 ml liquid herb extract (PNC); homeopathic dosages and “Teep” (MAD) Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Rosinweed) — Not covered (AHP) “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD) R 634 Handbook of Medicinal Herbs ROSY PERIWINKLE (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G Don) + Synonyms: Ammocallis rosea (L.) Small, Lochnera rosea (L.) Rchb., Vinca rosea L Activities (Rosy Periwinkle) — Analgesic (1; ZUL); Antibacterial (1; ZUL); Anticancer (1; AAB; ZUL); Antidiabetic (1; JFM; VVG; ZUL); Antileukemic (1; AAB); Antimitotic (1; ZUL); Antipyretic (1; WBB; ZUL); Antiseptic (1; WBB; ZUL); CNS Depressant (1; WBB); Collyrium (f; JFM); Depurative (f; ZUL); Digitalic (f; WBB); Diuretic (f; JFM); Emetic (f; ZUL); Fungicide (1; ZUL); Hemostat (f; JFM; ZUL); Hypoglycemic (1; VVG); Hypotensive (1; WBB; ZUL); Laxative (f; JFM; WBB); Leukopenic (1; ZUL); Myorelaxant (1; ZUL); Sedative (1; WBB); Teratogenic (1; ZUL); Tranquilizer (1; WBB); Vermifuge (f; JFM; ZUL) R Indications (Rosy Periwinkle) — Asthma (f; JFM); Bacteria (1; ZUL); Bleeding (f; JFM; ZUL); Bug Bite (f; ZUL); Cancer (1; AAB; VAG; ZUL); Cardiopathy (f; JFM); Catarrh (f; RYM); Chest Cold (f; JFM); Cold (f; AAB); Constipation (f; JFM; WBB); Dermatosis (f; ZUL); Diabetes (1; JFM; VAG; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Fever (1; WBB; ZUL); Fungus (1; ZUL); Gas (f; JFM); Gonorrhea (f; ZUL); High Blood Pressure (1; AAB; JFM; WBB; ZUL); Hodgkin’s Disease (1; AAB; ZUL); Hyperglycemia (1; VVG); Infection (1; ZUL); Insomnia (1; WBB); Laryngosis (f; JFM); Leukemia (1; AAB; ZUL); Lymphoma (1; VAG; VVG); Malaria (1; WBB); Menopause (f; AAB); Menorrhagia (f; WBB; ZUL); Mycosis (1; ZUL); Nervousness (1; WBB); Ophthalmia (f; RYM); Pain (1; ZUL); Rheumatism (f; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Scurvy (f; ZUL); Sore Throat (f; AAB; JFM); Toothache (f; ZUL); Tuberculosis (f; JFM); VD (f; ZUL); Wart (f; ZUL); Water Retention (f; JFM); Worm (f; JFM; ZUL) Dosages (Rosy Periwinkle) — 10 leaves + 10 flowers boiled into tea (JFM); make solar tea of pink flowers in pint water hours, sip all day for cold and sore throat (AAB) ROUND CARDAMOM (Amomum compactum Sol ex Maton) ++ Synonym: A kepulaga Sprague & Burkill Activities (Round Cardamom) — Antitoxic (f; DAD); Antiemetic (f; DAD); Carminative (f; DAD); Stomachic (f; DAD) Indications (Round Cardamom) — Ague (f; DAD); Cachexia (f; DAD); Cancer (f; DAD; JLH); Cancer, liver (f; DAD; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; DAD; JLH); Catarrh (f; DAD); Childbirth (f; DAD); Cold (f; DAD); Cough (f; DAD); Cramp (f; DAD); Dyspepsia (f; DAD); Gas (f; DAD); Gout (f; Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 635 DAD); Heartburn (f; DAD); Hepatosis (f; DAD; JLH); Induration (f; JLH); Madness (f; DAD); Nausea (f; DAD); Ophthalmia (f; DAD); Rheumatism (f; DAD); Uterosis (f; JLH); Vomiting (f; DAD) ROUND-LEAFED WINTERGREEN (Pyrola rotundifolia) ++ I think the Herbal PDR is dead wrong when it says, “The plant originated in the South Sea islands but is now naturalized in other climates” (PH2) Activities (Round-Leafed Wintergreen) — Antispasmodic (f; FEL); Astringent (f; FEL); Diuretic (f; FEL; MAD); Litholytic (f; FEL); Tonic (f; FEL); Vulnerary (f; MAD) Indications (Round-Leafed Wintergreen) — Boil (f; FEL); BPH (f; MAD; PH2); Cancer (f; FEL; JLH); Carbuncle (f; FEL); Carcinoma (f; FEL); Convulsion (f; FEL); Cramp (f; FEL); Cystosis (f; FEL; MAD; PH2); Dermatosis (f; FEL); Diabetes (f; MAD); Dropsy (f; MAD); Dysuria (f; FEL; MAD); Epilepsy (f; FEL); Felon (f; JLH); Gravel (f; FEL); Hematuria (f; FEL); Inflammation (f; PH2); Leukorrhea (f; FEL); Nephrosis (f; MAD; PH2); Neurosis (f; FEL); Ophthalmia (f; FEL); Prostatosis (f; MAD; PH2); Scrofula (f; FEL); Sore (f; FEL; JLH); Stone (f; FEL); Sore Throat (f; FEL); Stomatosis (f; FEL); Swelling (f; FEL); Uterosis (f; FEL); UTI (f; FEL; PH2); Water Retention (f; FEL; MAD); Wound (f; MAD) Dosages (Round-Leafed Wintergreen) — 1–2 fluid oz decoction 3–4 ×/day (FEL); 1–30 drops strong tincture (FEL) Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Round-Leafed Wintergreen) — Not covered (AHP) “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD) Chimaphilin may be irritant Hydroquinones not for long-term consumption (PH2) ROWAN BERRY (Sorbus aucuparia L.) ++ Synonyms: Pyrus aucuparia (L.) Gaertn., P aucuparia var dulcis (Kraetzl) Asch & Graebn., Sorbus aucuparia f fastigiata (Loudon) Rehder, S aucuparia var dulcis Kraetzl, S aucuparia var edulis Dieck, S aucuparia var moravica Dippel, S aucuparia var pendula G Kirchn., S aucuparia var rossica Späth ex Koehne, S aucuparia var xanthocarpa Hartwig & Rümpler Activities (Rowan Berry) — Antiinflammatory (f; PHR); Astringent (1; FEL; WOI); Catabolic (f; PHR); Depurative (f; WOI); Diuretic (f; MAD; WOI); Emetic (f; DEM); Emmenagogue (1; EFS; WOI); Irritant (1; PHR); Laxative (1; HHB; MAD; WOI); Litholytic (f; MAD); Pectoral (f; EFS; WOI); Sialagogue (1; HHB); Uricosuric (f; PHR) Indications (Rowan Berry) — Angina (1; FAD; FNF); Anorexia (f; DEM); Arthrosis (f; KOM); Boil (f; DEM); Bronchosis (f; WOI); Cancer (f; JLH); Cancer, rectum (f; JLH); Cardiopathy (f; FAD; FNF); Catarrh (f; MAD); Childbirth (f; DEM); Cholecystosis (f; WOI); Cold (f; DEM); Colic (f; DEM); Constipation (1; HHB; MAD; WOI); Cough (f; WOI); Croup (f; DEM); Debility (f; DEM); Depression (f; DEM); Diabetes (f; KOM; PHR; PH2); Diarrhea (1; FEL); Diphtheria (f; DEM); Dropsy (f; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (f; PHR); Dyspepsia (1; KOM; WOI); Dysuria (f; FAD); Enterosis (f; MAD); Fever (f; CEB; MAD; PHR; PH2); Fracture (f; MAD); Gastrosis (f; MAD); Gonorrhea (f; DEM); Gout (f; KOM; PHR; PH2); Hemorrhoid (f; WOI); Hepatosis (f; MAD); Hoarseness (f; MAD); Inflammation (f; KOM; PHR); Leukorrhea (f; WOI); Nephrosis (f; HH2; MAD); Pain (f; DEM); Pharyngosis (f; FEL); Pleurosis (f; DEM; MAD; PHR; PH2); Pneumonia (f; DEM); Proctosis (f; FEL; JLH); Pulmonosis (f; DEM; MAD; PHR); Rheumatism (f; HH2; KOM; PHR; PH2); Scurvy (f; FEL); Stomachache (f; MAD); Stone (f; MAD); Strangury (1; WOI); Tonsilosis (f; FEL); Tuberculosis (f; MAD); Vaginosis (f; FEL); VD (f; DEM); Water Retention (f; MAD; WOI); Wound (f; MAD) R 636 Handbook of Medicinal Herbs Dosages (Rowan Berry) — Rarely given for food farmaceuticals like this Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Rowan Berry) — Not covered (AHP) “No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages of the dehydrated drug or with the consumption of fruit sauces, juices, jellies, jams, etc., produced through cooking” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD) Because of the irritant parasorbic acid (mostly or totally destroyed by cooking or drying) in untreated or unprocessed fruits, excessive intake of fresh fruits can lead to albuminuria, diarrhea, gastralgia, gastroenterosis, glycosuria, kidney damage, polymorphic exanthemas, queasiness, and vomiting (HHB; PHR) Amygdalin (342–617 ppm) and hydrocyanic acid (20–37 ppm) are reported from the frozen fruits (WOI) RUBBER VINE (Cryptostegia grandiflora Roxb ex R Br.) X Activities (Rubber Vine) — Analgesic (f; CRC); Fungicide (f; CRC); Vermifuge (f; CRC) Indications (Rubber Vine) — Athlete’s Foot (f; CRC); Callus (f; CRC); Eczema (f; CRC); Fungus (f; CRC); Headache (f; CRC); Infection (f; CRC); Mycosis (f; CRC); Pain (f; CRC); Stomachache (f; CRC); Worm (f; CRC) Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Rubber Vine) — “All parts may cause severe stomach and intestinal upset Cases of death have been reported from India The leaf is toxic Dry vine emits an eye-irritating dust which may induce coughing and swelling” (CRC) RUE (Ruta graveolens L.) + R Used interchangeably with R chalapensis L Activities (Rue) — Abortifacient (1; AAB; APA; DEP; PHR; PH2); Acaricide (f; IHB); Allergenic (1; PH2); Analgesic (f; FEL; HH2; VVG); Anaphrodisiac (f; DEP; MAD); Antiatherogenic (1; CRC); Antibacterial (1; AAB; APA; WBB); Anticapillary Fragility (1; CRC; VVG; WBB); Antiexudative (1; PH2); Antifertility (1; PH2; TAD); Antihistaminic (1; CRC; WBB); Antiinflammatory Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 637 (1; CRC); Antioxidant (f; WBB); Antiseptic (1; PH2); Antispasmodic (1; AAB; APA; JFM; PH2); Antithrombic (1; CRC); Antitussive (1; APA); Aperitif (f; EFS); Aphrodisiac (f; CRC; MAD); Astringent (1; APA); Bitter (1; APA); Carminative (f; MAD); Chemopreventive (1; CRC); Choleretic (f; CRC; MAD); CNS Stimulant (f; JFM); Collyrium (f; WBB); Contraceptive (1; PHR; PH2); Decongestant (f; JFM); Diaphoretic (f; JFM); Ecbolic (f; WBB); Emetic (1; JFM); Emmenagogue (1; AAB; APA; JFM); Fungicide (1; APA); Hemostat (f; CRC; EFS); Hirudicide (1; CRC; HH2); Hypotensive (1; CRC; WBB); Insectifuge (1; AAB; APA); Insecticide (1; CRC); Memorigenic (f; DEP; IHB); Myorelaxant (1; APA); Nematicide (1; CRC); Nervine (f; EFS; MAD); Phototoxic (1; CRC; PH2); Radioprotective (f; CRC; WBB); Rubefacient (1; JFM); Sedative (1; APA); Stimulant (f; CRC); Stomachic (f; JFM; WBB); Uterotonic (1; AHP; CRC; PH2); Vermicide (1; AAB; APA; CRC); Vermifuge (1; EFS; HH2; JFM; WBB) Indications (Rue) — Adenopathy (f; JLH); Ague (f; CRC); Amenorrhea (f; CRC); Anorexia (f; EFS); Asthenia (f; MAD); Asthma (f; WBB); Atherosclerosis (1; CRC); Backache (f; AAB; PH2); Bacteria (1; AAB; APA; WBB); Bleeding (f; CRC; EFS); Blepharosis (f; MAD); Bruise (f; PH2); Cancer (1; CRC; JLH); Cancer, breast (1; CRC; JLH); Cancer, colon (1; CRC; JLH); Cancer, liver (1; CRC; JLH); Cancer, mouth (1; CRC; JLH); Cancer, rectum (1; CRC; JLH); Cancer, spleen (1; CRC; JLH); Cancer, stomach (1; CRC; JLH); Cancer, testicle (1; CRC; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1; CRC; JLH); Capillary Fragility (1; CRC; VVG; WBB); Cardiopathy (f; JFM; MAD; WBB); Childbirth (f; AAB; CRC; WBB); Colic (f; DEP; WBB); Congestion (f; JFM; MAD); Conjunctivosis (f; MAD); Convulsion (f; VVG; WBB); Corn (f; JLH); Cough (1; APA; CRC; DEM); Cramp (1; AAB; APA; JFM; PHR; PH2); Croup (f; CRC; WOI); CVI (1; VVG); Dermatosis (f; PHR; PH2); Diarrhea (f; PHR; PH2; WBB); Dysmenorrhea (1; APA; PH2; WBB); Dyspepsia (1; APA; PHR; PH2); Earache (f; DEM; PHR; PH2; VVG; WBB); Edema (1; CRC); Encephalosis (f; HH2); Enterosis (1; APA; CRC; PH2); Epilepsy (f; AAB; DEP; EL; HH2; VVG; WBB); Epistaxis (f; MAD); Escherichia (f; HH2); Fever (f; AAB; IHB; JFM; PHR; PH2; VVG); Fibroid (f; JLH); Fit (f; VVG; WBB); Fungus (1; APA; JLH); Gangrene (f; DEM); Gas (f; MAD); Gingivosis (f; JFM); Gout (f; MAD; VVG); Headache (f; AAB; JFM); Head Cold (f; MAD); Heart (f; CRC); Hemorrhoid (f; MAD); Hepatosis (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; CRC; VVG; WBB); Hysteria (f; DEM; DEP; HH2; VVG; WBB); Induration (f; CRC); Infection (1; APA; DEM; PHR; PH2); Inflammation (1; CRC; PH2); Insomnia (1; APA; HH2); Ischiosis (f; MAD); Jaundice (f; WBB); Lumbago (f; MAD); Measles (f; CRC; JFM); Multiple Sclerosis (f; HH2); Myalgia (f; AAB); Mycosis (1; APA); Nausea (f; AAB); Nerves (f; AAB); Nervousness (1; APA); Neuralgia (f; MAD); Neurasthenia (f; MAD); Nightmare (f; CRC); Ophthalmia (f; JFM); Ozena (f; MAD); Pain (1; DEM; FEL; HH2; VVG); Palsy (f; DEM); Paralysis (f; DEM); Pharyngosis (f; PHR; PH2); Psoriasis (1; CRC); Respirosis (f; WBB); Rheumatism (f; PH2; VVG); Rhinosis (f; JFM); Scabies (f; IHB); Scarlet Fever (f; CRC; JFM; WBB); Sciatica (f; CRC); Scirrhus (f; CRC); Scleroma (f; CRC); Shock (1; JFM; WBB); Spine (f; PH2); Sprain (f; PH2); Staphylococcus (1; HH2); Stomachache (f; DEM; MAD); Stomatosis (f; PHR); Stroke (f; CRC); Syncope (f; AAB); Thrombosis (1; CRC); Ticks (f; IHB); Toothache (f; PHR; PH2; VVG; WBB); Tuberculosis (1; AAB); Typhoid (f; WBB); Uterosis (f; CRC; PHR); Varicosis (1; MAD; PH2); Vertigo (f; CRC; DEP; MAD); Wart (f; CRC; JLH); Whitlow (f; JLH); Worm (1; AAB; APA; CRC; PH2) Dosages (Rue) — Should not be used (APA); 0–1.5 g herb as emmenagogue (MAD); 0.5–1 g herb, several ×/day (PH2); 1–2 tsp herb/cup water 1–3 ×/day (RFW); 1–2 g dried herb (PNC); herb juice applied directly in earache and toothache (PH2), not me; 2–4 ml liquid herb extract (PNC); 2–6 drops EO (HH2) Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Rue) — Class (AHP), U.S regulations prohibit food use at levels of ppm Class 2b, 2d Contraindicated in poor kidney function; avoid excess sunlight (AHP) Commission E reports leaf and herb EO is toxic and can produce contact dermatosis Phototoxic reactions are possible (furocoumarins) (AEH) Though loaded with antis- R ...634 Handbook of Medicinal Herbs ROSY PERIWINKLE (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G Don) + Synonyms: Ammocallis rosea (L.)... (f; DAD); Cough (f; DAD); Cramp (f; DAD); Dyspepsia (f; DAD); Gas (f; DAD); Gout (f; Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 635 DAD); Heartburn (f; DAD); Hepatosis (f; DAD; JLH); Induration (f; JLH); Madness... Vaginosis (f; FEL); VD (f; DEM); Water Retention (f; MAD; WOI); Wound (f; MAD) R 636 Handbook of Medicinal Herbs Dosages (Rowan Berry) — Rarely given for food farmaceuticals like this Contraindications,