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cocaine and longer-lasting than what one would experience with benzocaines (APA). In a
traditional Hawaiian remedy, leaves were chewed and given to anxious or restless children for
its calming effect, and to induce sleep. And for the old reprobates “kava tends to lower one’s
interest in sexual activities.” ( = ) lactones are 10 times more anticonvulsant than mephenesin
against strychnine; the mixture of lactones was synergistic; the potency of the mix was equal
to that of pure dihydromethysticin; synergy more pronounced with oral than ivn administration;
lactones better absorbed in mix than as isolated silver bullets (MAB). Lactones = cocaine and
procaine as analgesic and anesthetic; dihydromethysticin better than aspirin but inferior to
morphine as analgesic (MAB).
KELP (Nereocystis luetkeana (Mert.) Postels & Rupr.) ++Dosages (Kelp) — 4–6 (400-mg) tablets (APA); 2–3 tsp powdered alga to 3 ×/day (APA).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Kelp) — Class 2d. Not recommended in
hyperthyroidism. Long-term use discouraged (AHP).
KHAKI BUSH, WILD MARIGOLD (Tagetes minuta L.) +Activities (Khaki Bush) — Antiinflammatory (1; WOI); Antispasmodic (1; WOI); Antiviral (1;
WOI); Aperient (f; WOI); Bronchodilator (1; WOI); Carminative (f; FNF); Diaphoretic (f; WBB;
WOI); Diuretic (f; WBB; WOI); Emmenagogue (f; FNF; WBB); Fungicide (1; FNF; VAG); Hemo-
stat (f; ZIM); Hypotensive (1; WOI); Insectifuge (1; WBB); Irritant (f; WBB); Ixodifuge (f; FNF);
Juvabional (1; WOI); Larvicide (1; WBB; WOI); Laxative (f; WBB); Nematicide (1; WOI); Para-
siticide (f; WBB); Stimulant (f; WBB); Stomachic (f; WBB); Tranquilizer (1; FNF; WOI); Vermi-
fuge (f; WBB).
Indications (Khaki Bush) — Bleeding (f; ZIM); Constipation (f; WBB; ZIM); Cramp (1;
FNF; WOI); Dyspepsia (f; FNF); Epistaxis (f; ZIM); Fever (f; WBB; WOI); Fungus (1; FNF;
VAG); Gas (f; FNF); Gastrosis (f; FNF); Hemorrhoid (f; FNF; WBB); High Blood Pressure
(1; FNF; WOI); Hysteria (f; FNF; WBB); Infection (1; FNF; VAG); Inflammation (1; FNF;
WOI); Maggot (1; WBB); Mycosis (1; FNF; VAG); Nervousness (1; FNF; WOI); Parasite (f;
WBB); Rhinosis (f; ZIM); Virus (1; WOI); Water Retention (f; WBB; WOI); Worm (f; FNF;
WBB); Wound (f; ZIM).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Khaki Bush) — Synergistic with pyrethrum
as insecticide (WOI).
KHAT (Catha edulis (Vahl) Forrsk. ex Endl.) +Synonym: Celastrus edulis Vahl.
Activities (Khat) — Anorectic (1; ZUL); Antiulcer (1; PH2); Aperitif (f; ZUL); Aphrodisiac (f;
PH2); Astringent (1; PH2; VAG); Cardiotonic (f; ZUL); Cardiotoxic (f; WBB); Carminative (f;
ZUL); CNS-Stimulant (1; PH2; ZUL); Euphoriant (f; WBB); Hypertensive (f; ZUL); Inebriant
(1; WBB); Insecticide (1; PH2); Mutagenic (f; ZUL); Mydriatic (f; ZUL); Myodepressant (1;
WBB); Narcotic (f; WBB); Neurotonic (1; ZUL); Stimulant (1; WBB; ZUL); Sympathomimetic
(1; PH2); Tonic (f; ZUL).
Indications (Khat) — Anorexia (f; ZUL); Asthma (f; PH2; WBB; VAG; ZUL); Boil (f; VAG;
ZIM); Cold (f; VAG); Cough (f; PH2; VAG; WBB; ZUL); Cramp (f; VAG); Depression (f; PH2);