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Traditional Medicinal Plants for Respiratory Diseases: Mexico
Published in Megh R. Goyal, Durgesh Nandini Chauhan, Assessment of Medicinal Plants for Human Health, 2020
Armando Enrique González-Stuart, José O. Rivera
Also known by various common names in Spanish, such as Canutillo, Popotillo, and Tepopote, Mormon tea has been used in Northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States for many years to treat asthma and rhinitis. This North American species of Ephedra is supposed not to contain any of the proto-alkaloids, such as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine of their Asian counterparts.29 However, one researcher contends that this species does indeed act as a nasal decongestant, and perhaps by certain phytochemicals are yet to be discovered.30 The plant stalks are usually boiled in water to make a tea. Additionally, alcohol-based tinctures are also used in traditional medicine. According to certain sources, a related North American species (Ephedra trifurca) does contain ephedrine as its principal active ingredient.31
Autofluorescence as a Parameter to Study Pharmaceutical Materials
Published in Victoria Vladimirovna Roshchina, Fluorescence of Living Plant Cells for Phytomedicine Preparations, 2020
Victoria Vladimirovna Roshchina
In herbal medicine, perfumery, and cookery, mint, Mentha piperita from the Lamiaceae family, is widely used, mainly due to menthol giving a characteristic aroma to the essential oil (Murav’eva et al. 2007; Kurilov et al. 2009; Elhoussine et al. 2011). The medicinal properties of tinctures represent natural drugs for spasmolytics in gastrointestinal diseases as well as in complexes of cardiovascular and antiseptic preparations. The herb is also known to be useful for the health when taken in tea form. Thirty compounds were identified (Elhoussine et al. 2011) in leaves including oil (58.61%) and major compounds – terpenoids: menthone (29.01%), menthol (5.58%), menthyl acetate (3.34%), menthofuran (3.01%), 1,8-cineole (2.40%), isomenthone (2.12%), limonene (2.10%), α-pinene (1.56%), germacrene-D (1.50%), β-pinene (1.25%), sabinene (1.13%), and pulegone (1.12%). Turner, Gershenzon, and Croteau (2000) actively studied the accumulation of essential oils in secretory structures of Mentha piperita components of different chemical nature, but fluorescing in the same spectral region. For example, terpenoids, NADH, NADPH, and some flavonoids may fluoresce in blue.
Catalog of Herbs
Published in James A. Duke, Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, 2018
California Indians used the berry decoction to stimulate the appetite.11 Said to be alterative, anaphrodisiac, antibilious, antiseptic, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, purgative, and tonic.27 The root is used for cholecystosis, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dysuria, fever, gravel, leucorrhea, and uterosis.32,48 The tincture is used for acne, arthritis, bronchitis, congestion, eczema, hepatitis, herpes, psoriasis, rheumatism, syphilis, and vaginitis.2,28,48 The root is used for pain or burning of the gall and urinary passages, especially with tendencies to gallstone. Homeopathically, the bark is used for psoriasis and other skin ailments, and for the diathesis of uric acid.
Healthcare Access and Health-Related Cultural Norms in a Community Sample of Black and Latinx Sexual Minority Gender Expansive Women
Published in Journal of Homosexuality, 2023
Alison Cerezo, Sesame Ching, Amaranta Ramirez
A few of the participants in our sample shared stigma related to the general topic of mental health as well as to seeking professional services to deal with mental health issues. Several participants also described how they also relied on non-Western health approaches for treatment of physical health needs. This included the use of herbal teas, tinctures, and other remedies when they experienced physical ailments and/or discomforts. Participants reported that their preference for non-Western medicine was tied to mistrust of Western health services as well as familial health traditions. Health services that I look for mostly are Indigenous services. Things that aren’t considered health services. I’ll go to a curandera for a bunch of herbs that she’ll prepare for me or I’ll go to certain people for tinctures or I’ll go to certain people for salves. That’s the kind of health stuff that I end up doing, because I hate doctors. I don’t like doctors. So, I avoid [Western] health services because I have that phobia.
Consequences of chemical impact of disinfectants: safe preventive measures against COVID-19
Published in Critical Reviews in Toxicology, 2020
Nagendra Kumar Rai, Anushruti Ashok, Butchi Raju Akondi
While scientists across the globe are evaluating candidate remedies and vaccines to treat and prevent the novel coronavirus, at this time there are no medications or vaccines available for COVID-19 infection approved by the FDA. Researchers are investigating new drugs, and drugs that are already approved for other health conditions, as potential treatments for COVID-19 (FDA 2020a). Unfortunately, there is plenty of misinformation or false/fraudulent news reachable on the Internet and social media about the possible cures for COVID-19. Some of these purported remedies include herbal therapies, vitamin C, teas, essential oils, tinctures, and silver products such as colloidal silver. FDA had warned companies for selling fraudulent products to treat COVID-19, and stated that there is no scientific evidence that any of these alternative remedies can prevent or cure the illness caused by COVID-19 (FDA 2020b).
Necessity of addressing motivations for cannabis use to guide research
Published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2019
Changes in policies related to medical and adult cannabis laws and increases in use across sociodemographic subgroups has lent itself to a burgeoning market for emerging cannabis-related product types that vary according to several features, (1) mode of delivery, (2) predominant cannabinoid constituents (THC, cannabidiol [CBD], THC combined with CBD, other minor cannabinoids and terpenes), (3) product strength, and (4) targeted consumer. While smoking cannabis used to be the predominate mode of use, there are now diverse methods by which cannabis can be administered. Multiple methods and devices for inhalation now include vaporizers used with plant material and cannabis oils, devices for ultra-high strength products that can contain >90% THC, and metered-dose inhalers. For oral and sublingual administration, products include extracts, tinctures, capsules, and cannabis-infused edible products. Other types of preparations include topicals, suppositories, and cannabinoid-infused fabrics. Many of these products are marketed to specific consumers and motivations for use. For those seeking cannabis-based products for health, wellness, symptom relief, and treatment for diseases, cannabis-infused suppositories for menstrual pain relief, cannabidiol-infused athleticwear to improve muscle recovery, topical cannabinoids for arthritis, cannabis suppositories for ulcerative colitis, and several others now exist. Many products geared toward health and wellness contain little to no THC and are predominantly cannabidiol (CBD) based. Whereas ultra-high strength THC preparations like dabs and waxes (up to 90% THC) are promoted as fast and efficient intoxicants.