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(f; CEB); Rubefacient (f; DAW); Stimulant (f; DAW; WOI); Stomachic (f; DAW; HHB; WOI);
Vesicant (f; DAW).Indications (Black Mustard) — Abscess (f; DAW); Adenopathy (f; JLH); Ague (f; DEM);
Alopecia (f; DAW); Ameba (f; DAW); Amenorrhea (f; FEL); Angina (f; FEL; HHB); Anorexia
(f; DAW; DEM); Apoplexy (f; FEL); Asthma (f; DEM); Bite (f; CEB); Bloat (f; DAW); Boil (f;
DAW); Bronchosis (f; HHB; PH2); Cancer (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, colon (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer,
liver (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, neck (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, sinew (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, skin
(1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, spleen (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, throat (1; FNF; JLH); Cancer, uterus (1;
FNF; JLH); Cancer, wrist (1; FNF; JLH); Cardiopathy (f; HHB; PH2); Cholera (f; FEL);
Circulosis (f; PH2); Cold (f; DAW; DEM); Congestion (f; DAW; FEL); Constipation (f; DAW;
FEL); Cough (f; DAW); Cramp (f; DAW); CVI (f; PH2); Dermatosis (f; DAW); Dysentery (f;
DAW); Dysmenorrhea (f; FEL); Dyspepsia (f; CEB; FEL); Ectoparasite (f; DAW); Edema (f;
DAW); Enterosis (f; FEL; PH2); Epilepsy (f; DAW); Fever (f; DAW; DEM; FEL; HHB); Fibroid
(f; JLH); Fibroma (f; JLH); Gas (f; DAW); Gastrosis (f; FEL; PH2); Glaucoma (f; PH2); Headache
(f; DAW; FEL; PH2); Head Cold (f; DEM); Heartburn (f; HHB); Hepatosis (f; JLH); Hiccup (f;
DAW); Induration (f; JLH); Inflammation (f; DAW; FEL); Itch (f; DAW); Lumbago (f; PH2);
Lymphoma (f; JLH); Meningosis (f; FEL); Nervousness (f; DEM); Neuralgia (f; DAW; WOI);
Ophthalmia (f; DAW); Otosis (f; DAW); Pain (f; DAW; DEM; FEL; HHB); Pharyngosis (f;
DAW); Phthisis (f; DEM); Pleurisy (f; DAW; FEL; PH2; WOI); Polyp (f; JLH); Pneumonia (f;
DAW; PH2; WOI); Pulmonosis (f; FEL); Respirosis (f; PH2); Rheumatism (f; DAW; PH2; WOI);
Rhinosis (f; DAW); Sciatica (f; PH2); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Sinusosis (f; PH2); Snakebite (f; DAW);
Splenosis (f; DAW); Spine (f; FEL); Stomachache (f; DAW); Sore Throat (f; DAW); Toothache
(f; CEB; DAW; DEM); Tuberculosis (f; DEM); Typhus (f; FEL); Uterosis (f; JLH); Water
Retention (f; DAW; FEL; HHB); Worm (f; DAW).Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Black Mustard) — Class 1 (internal;
ingestion of too much can be irritating); Class 2b (external; duration not to exceed 2 weeks; not
for children under 6 years. Severe burns may occur with long-term topical use) (AHP). Con-
traindications: children younger than 6 years; renal disease (mustard oil is absorbed through the
skin). Even external poultice should be limited to 5–10 minutes pediatrically, 10–15 minutes for
adults, less for sensitive patients (KOM). 15–30 minutes plaster can cause severe burns (AHP).
Millspaugh has said, “unground seeds ... proved dangerous, as they are liable to become impacted
in the bowel and set up a fatal inflammation” (CEB). Adverse effects: skin and nervous damage
(prolonged use). Should not be used for more than 2 weeks (AEH). Avoid taking with ammonia-
containing products because ammonia with mustard oil yields inactive thiosinamine (PH2).
Contraindicated in GI ulcers and nephrosis (PHR). Overdoses internally cause GI distress (PHR).
Hyperthyroidism with goiter traced to the use of the isothiocyanates in mustard (APA). Delaneyite
nitpickologists will doubtless clamber to put the same goitrogenic warning on all members of
the mustard family as well as papaya, caper, and nasturtium.BLACK NIGHTSHADE (Solanum nigrum L.) +Activities (Black Nightshade) — Alterative (f; DEP); Analgesic (f; JFM; PHR; PH2); Anesthetic
(1; PH2); Antipyretic (f; JFM); Antispasmodic (f; PHR; PH2); Antiulcer (1; PH2); Aperitif (f;
CRC); Aphrodisiac (f; CRC); Cholagogue (f; WBB); Collyrium (f; DEM); Depurative (f; KAB);
Diaphoretic (f; WBB); Diuretic (f; CRC; DEP); Emetic (f; DEM; JFM); Emmenagogue (f; JFM);
Emollient (f; CRC); Expectorant (f; KAB); Hypotensive (1; ZUL); Laxative (f; CRC; DEP);
Narcotic (f; PHR; PH2); Poison (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Sedative (1; JFM; PHR; PH2); Tonic (f;
CRC; DEP); Tranquilizer (f; JFM).