Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects Brewer’s Yeast — Not covered AHP.. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” PH2.. Contraindications, Inter
Trang 1Indications (Brewer’s Yeast) — Acne (2; PH2); Anorexia (2; PH2); Bacteria (1; PH2); Constipation
(f; PH2); Dermatosis (f; PH2); Dyspepsia (2; PH2); Eczema (2; PH2); Furuncle (2; PH2); Immu-nodepression (1; PH2); Infection (f; PH2); Itch (f; PH2)
Dosages (Brewer’s Yeast) — 6 g/day (PH2).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Brewer’s Yeast) — Not covered (AHP).
“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) Overdoses may cause allergy (exanthema, itch, Quinck’s disease, urticaria), gas, and in susceptible people, migraine (PH2) May be hypertensive if administered simultaneously with MAO-Inhibitors
BRITISH ELECAMPANE (Inula britannica L.) ++
Synonym — Inula japonica Thunb.
Activities (British Elecampane) — Antiviral (1; PH2); cAMP-Phosphodiesterase-Inhibitor (1;
PH2); Depurative (f; PH2); Emetic (f; PH2); Secretolytic (f; PH2)
Indications (British Elecampane) — Cough (f; PH2); Diaphragmosis (f; PH2); Herpes (1; PH2);
Infection (1; PH2); Nausea (f; PH2); Pulmonosis (f; PH2); Urethrosis (f; PH2); Virus (1; PH2)
Dosages (British Elecampane) — 3–9 g flower in decoction in sealed sachet (PH2).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (British Elecampane) — Not covered (AHP).
“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) Sesquiterpene lactones with exocyclic methylene groups often irritant and sensitizing (PH2)
BROCCOLI (Brassica oleracea L var italica Plenck) +++
(Asparagus Broccoli, Cape Broccoli, Heading Broccoli, Sprouting Broccoli, Winter Broccoli)
If broccoli is the master antioxidant, kale is a contender, challenging “anything you can do, I can
do better.” 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
Activities (Broccoli) — Antiatherosclerotic (1; SN159:391); Antibacterial (1; WO2); Antimaculitic
(1; JNU); Antinitrosaminic (1; JNU); Antinyctalopic (1; JNU); Antiproliferant (1; JNU); Antioxidant (1; JN126:2098); Antiradicular (1; JN126:2098); Antiretinitic (1; JNU); Antitumor, breast (1; PS131:95; JNU); Antitumor, colon (1; ACN71:575; JNU); Antitumor, lung (1; JNU); Antitumor, skin (1; 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 (Broccoli) — Atherosclerosis (1; SN159:391); Bacteria (1; WO2); Cancer, bladder (1;
JNU); Cancer, breast (1; JNU); Cancer, cervix (1; JNU); Cancer, colon (1; JNU); Cancer, liver (1; JNU); Cancer, lung (1; JNU); Cancer, prostate (1; JNU); Cancer, skin (1; JNU); Cardiopathy (1; SN159:391); High Cholesterol (1; JNU); Maculosis (1; JNU); Nyctalopia (1; JNU); Papilloma (1; JNU); Stroke (1; JNU); Tumor, breast (1; PS131:95; JNU); Tumor, colon (1; ACN71:575; JNU); Tumor, lung (1; JNU); Tumor, skin (1; JNU); Virus (1; JNU)
Trang 2Dosages (Broccoli) — Food farmacy; eat some almost every day, but don’t overdo it.
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Broccoli) — Not covered (AHP; KOM;
PH2) In huge quantities, glucosinolate/isothiocyanate containing crucifers might upset the
thy-roid 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
con-sumption of crucifers (Brassicaceae)
BROMELAIN (from Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) +
See Pineapple
Activities (Bromelain) — Antiaggregant (2; KOM); Antibacterial (1; BGB); Antiedemic (2; BGB;
KOM); Antiinflammatory (1; APA; BGB); Antitumor (1; BGB); Digestive (1; APA); Fibrinolytic
(1; BGB); Proteolytic (1; APA)
Indications (Bromelain) — Bacteria (1; BGB); Burn (1; BGB); Cancer (1; APA; BGB); Diarrhea
(1; APA; BGB); Dysmenorrhea (f; APA); Dyspepsia (1; BGB); Edema (2; BGB; KOM); Exocrine
Hepatic Insufficiency (f; BGB); Inflammation (1; APA; BGB); Nasal Parasinusosis (2; KOM); Pain
(1; APA); Swelling (2; APA; BGB; KOM); Thrombophlebitis (f; APA); Tumor (1; BGB); Ulcer
(1; APA); Varicosis (f; APA); Wound (1; APA; BGB)
Dosages (Bromelain) — 250–500 mg 3 ×/day (APA); 80–320 mg bromelain/day (KOM)
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Bromelain) — Contraindications: some
peo-ple may be allergic to Bromelain Side effects: allergy, diarrhea, GI problems (KOM) May augment
antiaggregant or anticoagulant activity of other blood thinners (KOM) May increase blood and
urinary levels of tetracyclines (KOM) This is the only case of Fleming et al., missing a Blumenthal
et al Commission E–approved drug, the American food plant, pineapple, with its proteolytic
bromelain, a very active compound indeed
BROOKLIME (Veronica beccabunga L.) ++
Activities (Brooklime) — Alterative (f; EFS); Antipyretic (f; FEL); Antiscorbutic (f; FEL); Aperitif
(f; EFS; WOI); Depurative (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; EFS; PH2); Emmenagogue (f; FEL); Litholytic
(f; WOI)
Indications (Brooklime) — Amenorrhea (f; FEL); Anorexia (f; EFS; WOI); Bladder Stone
(f; WOI); Bleeding (f; HH2); Cancer (f; JLH); Cancer, anus (f; JLH); Condyloma (f; JLH);
Constipation (f; PH2); Cough (f; FEL); Cystosis (f; WOI); Dermatosis (f; HH2; WOI);
Dys-entery (f; HH2; PH2); Dyspepsia (f; FEL); Fever (f; FEL); Gallstone (f; HH2); Gingivosis (f;
PH2); Hepatosis (f; PH2); Odontosis (f; HH2); Proctosis (f; JLH); Pulmonosis (f; HH2; PH2);
Scrofula (f; EFS; HH2); Stone (f; WOI); Swelling (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; EFS; PH2);
Whitlow (f; JLH)
Dosages (Brooklime) — Food farmacy; shoots eaten like cress (JAD) Decoction may be eaten
freely (FEL)
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Brooklime) — Not covered (AHP) “Hazards
and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific
quantified dosage! JAD) LD50 (unspecific extract) 681 mg/kg ipr mouse (HH2); 1000 mg/kg ipr
rat (HH2)
Trang 3BROOM CORN (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.) ++
Synonym — See USDA (GRIN) for long list of synonyms.
Activities (Broom Corn) — Antiabortive (f; BIB); Aperitif (f; KAB); Aphrodisiac (f; KAB);
Cyanogenic (1; WOI); Demulcent (f; BIB; KAB; PH2; WOI); Depurative (f; KAB); Diuretic (f; BIB; KAB; WOI); Emollient (f; BIB); Stomachic (f; LMP); Vermifuge (f; WBB)
Indications (Broom Corn) — Anorexia (f; KAB); Biliousness (f; KAB); Bleeding (f; BIB);
Bronchosis (f; JFM); Burn (f; JLH; TOM); Cancer (f; JLH; KAB); Congestion (f; JFM); Cough (f; JFM); Cystosis (f; FEL; KAB); Debility (f; BIB); Dermatosis (f; WBB); Diarrhea (f; JFM; WBB); Dyspepsia (f; PH2); Dysuria (f; BIB; KAB); Eczema (f; WBB); Epilepsy (f; BIB); Flu (f; BIB); Goiter (f; JFM); Hemorrhoid (f; KAB); Malaria (f; WBB); Mastosis (f; WBB); Measles (f; BIB; JFM); Nephrosis (f; BIB; KAB; TOM); Pulmonosis (f; JFM); Stomachache (f; BIB); Swelling (f; WBB); Tuberculosis (f; BIB; WBB); Water Retention (f; BIB; KAB; WOI); Worm (f; WBB)
Dosages (Broom Corn) — Decoct 1 tbsp powdered toasted seed (JFM); decoct 2 oz seed/quart
water for cystosis (FEL) Molasses, derived from the seeds, was used with sulfur as a spring tonic
in rural Alabama (TOM) I remember my dad and mom talking about it, but don’t know that they ever tonified me therewith
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Broom Corn) — Not covered (AHP).
“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but PH2 des-ignates no specific quantified dosage! JAD) Cyanide poisoning can occur in grazing animals overgrazing the foliage, especially wilted foliage (WOI)
BROWN KELP (Macrocystis pyrifera C Agardh) ++
Activities (Brown Kelp) — Antiobesity (f; PH2).
Trang 4Indications (Brown Kelp) — High Blood Pressure (f; PH2); Obesity (f; PH2).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Brown Kelp) — Not covered (AHP; KOM).
“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific
quantified dosage! JAD) Not for use in thyropathic-prone families; more than 300 µg/day may
cause hyperthyroidism If the alga contains 0.3% (between the 0.1 and 0.5% cited by PH2), then
a gram of wet alga (assuming 90% water) would give you that flagged dangerous dose (300 µg/day)
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
(Brassica oleracea L var gemmifera Zenker) +++
Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower are lightly colored lightweights compared to
heavy-weights broccoli, the “master antioxidant,” and kale, the challenging contender But vary your
crucifer like you vary your fruits, nuts, whole grains, and herbs
Activities (Brussels Sprouts) — 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 (1; 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 (Brussels Sprouts) — Atherosclerosis (1; SN159:391); Cancer, bladder (1; JNU);
Cancer, breast (1; JNU); Cancer, cervix (1; JNU); Cancer, colon (1; JNU); Cancer, liver (1;
JLH; JNU); Cancer, lung (1; JNU); Cancer, prostate (1; JNU); Cancer, skin (1; JNU);
Cardi-opathy (1; SN159:391); Hepatosis (f; JLH); High Cholesterol (1; JNU); Maculosis (1; JNU);
Nyctalopia (1; JNU); Papilloma (1; JNU); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Stroke (1; JNU); Tumor, breast
(1; PS131:95; JNU); Tumor, colon (1; ACN71:575; JNU); Tumor, lung (1; JNU); Tumor, skin
(1; JNU); Virus (1; JNU)
Dosages (Brussels Sprouts) — Food farmacy; eat some almost every day but don’t overdo it.
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Brussels Sprouts) — 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)
BUCHU (Agathosma betulina (P J Bergius) Pillans) +
Synonym — Barosma betulina (P J Bergius) Bartl & H L Wendl., Hartogia betulina P J.
Bergius, Parapetalifera betulina (P J Bergius) W Y Young.
PH2 treats B betulina, B crenulata, and B serratifolia as “Short Buchu,” but PH2 data in FNF
were more specific to B betulina.
Activities (Buchu) — Adaptogen (f; VAG); Antiseptic (1; APA; CAN; CRC; PH2; VVG);
Antis-pasmodic (f; VAG); Aperitif (1; VAG); Carminative (1; CRC; VAG); Digestive (f; APA); Diuretic
(1; APA; CAN; CRC; PH2; VVG); Laxative (1; VAG); Panacea (f; WBB); Stimulant (f; CRC;
WBB); Stomachic (f; CRC; WBB); Tonic (f; APA); Urinary Antiseptic (1; APA; CAN; VVG)
Indications (Buchu) — Adenopathy (f; PH2); Anorexia (1; VAG); Bruise (f; APA; CRC; VVG;
ZUL); Calculosis (f; CRC; WBB); Cardiopathy (f; APA); Catarrh (f; CAN; CRC; WBB);
Trang 5cystosis (f; CRC); Cholera (f; CRC; WBB); Cold (f; VAG); Constipation (1; VAG); Cramp (f; VAG); Cystosis (1; APA; CAN; CRC; PH2; VAG); Dropsy (f; CRC; WBB); Dyspepsia (f; VVG); Flu (f; VAG); Gas (1; CRC; VAG); Gastrosis (f; VVG); Gout (f; CRC; PH2; WBB); Hangover (f; VAG); Hematuria (f; CRC; WBB); High Blood Pressure (f; APA); Inflammation (f; APA); Kidney Stone (f; APA); Nephrosis (f; VVG; ZUL); Pain (f; ZUL); PMS (f; APA); Prostatosis (1; CAN; CRC; PH2; VAG; WBB); Rheumatism (f; CRC; PH2; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Stomach Problem (f; VVG); Urethrosis (1; CAN; CRC; WBB); UTI (1; APA; PH2; VVG; ZUL); VD (f; APA); Water Retention (1; APA; CAN; CRC; PH2; VVG); Wound (1; APA; VVG)
Dosages (Buchu) — 1 tsp leaf/cup water up to several ×/day (APA); 10–30 drops extract in water
or juice (APA); 1–2 g dry leaf as tea, 3 ×/day (CAN); 2–4 ml leaf tincture (1:5 in 60% ethanol) (CAN); 2–4 ml leaf tincture (PNC); 4–8 ml concentrated leaf infusion (PNC); 2–4 ml liquid leaf extract (PNC); 0.3–1.2 ml liquid leaf extract (1:1 in 90% ethanol) (CAN)
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Buchu) — Class 2b, 2d “Hazards and/or side
effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) Contraindicated in nephrosis (AHP) Commission E reports it contains irritating EO with diosphenol and pulegone (AEH) Pulegone is hepatotoxic The volatile oil is an irritant to the GI tract and the kidneys (CAN) Because of the irritant oil, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided (CAN)
BUCKWHEAT (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) +++
Synonym — F saggittatum Gilib., F vulgare Hill.
Activities (Buckwheat) — Antiatherosclerotic (f; PHR); Anticapillary Fragility (1; PHR; PH2);
Anti-CVI (f; PHR); Antiedemic (1; PHR; PH2); Emollient (f; KAB)
Indications (Buckwheat) — Atherosclerosis (f; PHR; PH2); Cancer, colon (1; ABS); Capillary
Fragility (1; PHR; PH2); Colic (f; DAA); Chill (f; DAA); CVI (1; PHR; PH2); Congestion (f; HHB); Dermatosis (f; PH2); Diarrhea (f; DAA); Eczema (f; HHB); Edema (1; PHR); Headache (f; PH2); Hepatosis (f; PH2); Itch (f; HHB; PH2); Swelling (1; PHR; PH2); Varicosis (1; PHR; PH2)
Dosages (Buckwheat) — Taken orally in teas, as an extract (PHR), or eaten as food I view it as
food farmacy But as with peanuts, some people can be fatally allergic to the plant
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Buckwheat) — Not covered (AHP) None
reported when properly administered (PHR) Not covered by AHP or Commission E Rutin underlies much of the activity Not covered in most of my books, more food than medicine But it is clearly
a safe food pharmaceutical for most people (note caveats) Intake of large quantities can cause phototoxic doses in grazing animals (PHR) I know one chemist’s wife was almost killed eating noodles in Japan made of buckwheat flour So some people can have fatally anaphylactic reactions
to buckwheat There are some similarities between the globulins in buckwheat and those in pea and soy Phototoxic fagopyrine may cause fagopyrism in sheep and swine, inducing cramps, dermatosis, and nausea (HHB)
BUGLE (Ajuga reptans L.) +
Activities (Bugle) — Antipyretic (f; EFS); Astringent (1; PHR); Carminative (f; CRC; EFS);
Deobstruent (f; CRC); Diuretic (f; CRC); Hemostat (f; CRC; EFS); Narcotic (f; CRC); Stomachic (f; CRC; EFS); Tonic (f; EFS); Vulnerary (f; CRC)
Indications (Bugle) — Angina (f; MPG); Biliousness (f; CRC); Bleeding (f; CRC; EFS; MPG);
Cancer (f; CRC; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Cholecystosis (f; PHR); Diarrhea (f; MPG); Fever