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Musculoskeletal - Materia Medica for the Musculo-skeletal system
by Chanchal Cabrera, MNIMH
Medical Herbalism 07-31-94 6(2): 9
Alteratives
Rumex crispus (Yellow dock)
Berberis vulgaris (Barberry)
Phytolacca decandra (Pokeroot) (toxic)
Arctium lappa (Burdock)
Urtica dioica (Nettle)
Fucus vesiculosis (Kelp)
Diuretics:
Apium graveolens (Celery)
Petroselinum crispum (Parsley)
Betula alba (Birch)
Anti-inflammatories:
Salix spp. (Willow)
Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil’s Claw)
Menyanthes trifoliata (Bogbean)
Guaiacum off. (Guaiacum)
Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet)
Populus balsamifera (Poplar Bud/Balm of Gilead)
Bupleurum falcatum (Chinese Thoroughwax)
Curcuma longa (Turmeric)
Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap)
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
Dioscorea
villosa (Wild Yam)
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Circulatory stimulants:
Capsicum minimum (Cayenne)
Zanthoxylum americanum (Prickly ash)
Zingiber off. (Ginger)
Myrica cerifera (Bayberry)
Rubefacients:
Capsicum minimum
Zingiber off.
Brassica alba/niger (Mustard)
Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen)
Juniperus communis
Analgesics:
Piscidia erythrina (Jamaica dogwood) (potentially toxic)
Valeriana off. (Valerian)
Arnica montana (Arnica) (potentially toxic)
Aconitum napellus (Aconite) (toxic)
Gelsemium sempivirens (Yellow jasmine) (toxic)
Immuno-regulators:
Echinacea spp.
Galium aparine
Phytolacca decandra (toxic)
Usnea spp.
Ligusticum porterii (Osha)
Collagen tonics/regulators:
Crataegus oxycanthoides (berries)
Vaccinium myrtillus (blueberries)
Yucca leaves
Bryonia
dioica (toxic) is specifically a tonic and strengthener of the joint
capsule.
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2001 Paul Bergner 274
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Medical Herbalism: Clinical Articles and Case Studies |
Copyright
2001 Paul Bergner 275
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