Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

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MANNA (Fraxinus ornus L.) ++

Activities (Manna) — Aperient (f; DAW); Astringent (f; MAD); Demulcent (f; BIB); Expectorant
(f; BIB); Laxative (1; KOM; MAD; PH2); Tonic (f; DAW); Vermifuge (f; MAD).
Indications (Manna) — Constipation (1; KOM; MAD; PH2); Debility (f; DAW); Hemorrhoid (1;
KOM); Proctosis (1; KOM); Scrofula (f; MAD); Worm (f; MAD).
Dosages (Manna) — 10–50 g manna in milk (HHB); 20–30 g manna (adult) (KOM; PH2); 2–16
g manna (child) (KOM; PH2).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Manna) — Not covered (AHP). “Hazards
and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). Can cause flatulence in
sensitive patients (KOM). Contraindicated in cases of bowel obstruction (KOM). Do not take
laxatives long term without consulting a physician (KOM).

MARIJUANA (Cannabis sativa L.) ++

Synonym: Cannabis indica L.
Activities (Marijuana) — Abortifacient (f; KAB); Aldose-Reductase Inhibitor (1; FNF; JAD;
PNC; ZUL); Alterative (f; CRC; KAB); AMP Inhibitor (ABS); Analgesic (1; APA; CRC; PH2;
PNC; SUW; VAG); Anaphrodisiac (f; WBB); Anesthetic (1; ABS; CRC); Antiasthmatic (1;
PHR; PH2); Antibacterial (1; CRC; FAD; WO2; ZUL); Anticonvulsant (1; PHR; PH2; WBB;
ZUL); Antidote (f; CRC); Antidote, strychnine (f; PHR); Antiemetic (2; ABS; PH2; PNC; ZUL);
Antiglaucomic (1; VVG); Antiinflammatory (1; APA; PNC; ZUL); Anti-MS (1; ABS); Anti-
pyretic (1; PHR; PH2; WO2); Antiseptic (1; CRC); Antiserotonin (ABS); Antispasmodic (1;
ABS; KAP; SUW; WO2); Antitumor (1; PHR; WBB); Antitussive (f; HHB); Antiviral (1; CRC;
WBB); Anxiogenic (f; WBB); Aperitif (1; ABS; CRC; PHR; PH2; WO2); Aphrodisiac (f; CRC;
KAB; WBB); Astringent (f; KAB); Bronchodilator (1; PHR; PH2; VAG; VVG); Cardiotonic
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