Dr. Duke's
Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
Ethnobotanical uses
- Adiantum capillus-veneris (PTERIDACEAE)
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Alopecia Martinez;
Asthma Tackholm;
Astringent Al-Rawi, Steinmetz;
Bite(Snake) Tackholm;
Bite(Spider) Tackholm;
Bladder Martinez;
Breathing Eb28: 327;
Catarrh Al-Rawi, FontQuer, Steinmetz, Tackholm;
Chest Guillarmod, Tackholm;
Chill Eb28: 327;
Cold Al-Rawi, Guillarmod;
Cough Al-Rawi, Tackholm;
Demulcent Steinmetz, Woi.Syria;
Depurative Martinez;
Diaphoretic Tackholm;
Diuretic Al-Rawi, Steinmetz, Tackholm;
Dropsy Tackholm;
Dysmenorrhea Krochmal;
Emmenagogue Al-Rawi, Steinmetz, Uphof;
Emollient Al-Rawi, Steinmetz;
Expectorant Al-Rawi, Steinmetz, Woi.Syria;
Fever Eb28: 327;
Head Guillarmod;
Hepatitis Tackholm;
Laxative Martinez;
Liver Martinez;
Lung Steinmetz;
Medicine Eb22: 332;
Pectoral Al-Rawi, Martinez, Steinmetz, Uphof;
Respiratory Krochmal;
Sclerosis(Spleen) Hartwell;
Sore Eb25: 246;
Splenitis Tackholm;
Stimulant Al-Rawi, Steinmetz;
Stone Martinez;
Sudorific Al-Rawi, Steinmetz;
Tonic Al-Rawi, Steinmetz, Woi.Syria
* = Chemical(s) found in plant shown to be effective for the
ailment medicated
** = Plant itself shown to be effective for the ailment medicated
Phytochemical Database, USDA - ARS - NGRL,
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center,
Beltsville, Maryland
Mon May 20 14:57:51 EDT 2002
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- James A. Duke (E-Mail:
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Please send technical questions and comments to:
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The USDA does not recommend self diagnosis or self medication.
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