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RAMSON, BEAR GARLIC (Allium ursinum L.) +++Activities (Ramson) — ACE Inhibitor (1; FNF; PH2); Antiaggregant (1; FNF; PH2); Antibacterial
(1; HHB); Antioxidant (1; FNF); Antiseptic (1; FNF); Antispasmodic (1; FNF); Cardioprotective
(1; X8455576); Cyclo-oxygenase Inhibitor (1; X1620734); Diaphoretic (1; FNF); Expectorant (1;
FNF); Hypocholesterolemic (1; FNF); Hypotensive (1; FNF); Lipolytic (f; PH2); 5-Lipoxygenase
Inhibitor (1; X1620734); Tonic (f; HHB).
Indications (Ramson) — Asthma (1; FNF); Atherosclerosis (1; BIS; FNF; PH2); Bacteria (1; HHB);
Bronchosis (1; FNF); Cardiopathy (1; X8455576); Catarrh (1; FNF); Cold (1; FNF); Cramp (1; FNF);
Dermatosis (f; PH2); Dyspepsia (1; BIS; FNF; PH2); Enterosis (f; PH2); Fever (1; FNF); Flu (1; FNF);
Gas (f; PH2); Gastrosis (f; BIS; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; FNF; PH2); High Cholesterol (1; FNF);
Hypertony (f; HHB); Infection (1; FNF); Pertussis (1; FNF); Obesity (f; PH2); Yeast (1; FNF).
Dosages (Ramson) — Food farmacy; 2–4 g root or shoot 3 ×/day (JAD).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Ramson) — While not covered by AHP, I
think it merits their AHP Class 2c (JAD). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper
therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Some thiol-
bearing compounds in garlic, onion, and their relatives can cause acantholysis in vitro and possibly
pemphigus in vivo. Too much may induce flatulence, heartburn, and “thin blood” (people taking
blood thinners may overthin their blood thereby). Some people are allergic to garlic relatives.
Commission E reports foul breath, rare GI disturbances, and allergic reactions. CAN cautions
that the sulphides may irritate the GI tract or cause dermatosis (CAN). Probably functions as a
dilute garlic, sharing its activities and indications (JAD).
RASPBERRY (Rubus idaeus L.) ++Synonyms: R. buschii (Rozanova) Grossh., R. idaeus var. vulgatus Arrh., R. vulgatus var. buschii
Rozanova.