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Antiviral (1; LAF); Cardiodepressant (1; HHB); CNS Depressant (1; HHB; LAF); Diuretic (1;
HH2); Fungicide (1; LAF); Hemostat (f; HHB); Hypoglycemic (1; HH2); Hypokinetic (1; HH2);
Hypotensive (2; HH2); Myorelaxant (f; PNC); Respiradepressant (1; HHB); Sedative (1; HHB);
Tonic (f; HHB; PNC); Vasodilator (f; PNC).
Indications (Tree Peony) — ADD (1; HH2); Allergy (1; LAF); Amenorrhea (1; LAF); Appendicitis
(1; HHB; LAF); Atherosclerosis (1; LAF); Bacteria (1; HHB); Bleeding (f; HHB); Bruise (1; LAF);
Carbuncle (1; LAF); Colic (1; LAF); Contusion (1; LAF); Cramp (1; HHB; LAF; PNC); Diabetes
(1; HHB); Dysmenorrhea (1; LAF); Edema (1; HH2); Fever (1; HHB; LAF); Flu (1; LAF); Fungus
(1; LAF); Gingivosis (1; LAF); High Blood Pressure (2; HH2; LAF); Hyperglycemia (1; HH2);
Hysteria (f; HHB); Infection (1; LAF); Inflammation (1; LAF); Insomnia (1; HHB); Measles (1;
LAF); Mycosis (1; LAF); Nervousness (1; HHB); Neurodermatosis (1; LAF); Pain (1; HHB; LAF);
Sinusosis (1; LAF); Swelling (1; HHB); Urticaria (1; LAF); Virus (1; LAF).
Dosages (Tree Peony) — 1 tsp flower/cup water (WIC); Chinese report 3–12 g peony root (FAY);
6 g decoction (HHB).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Tree Peony) — Class 1 (lactiflora and offi-
cinalis) or 2b (suffruticosa) (AHP). No peonies were approved by Commission E but they did say,
“No risks known” (KOM). The Physicians’ Desk Reference was a bit more explicit, “Health hazards
not known with proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) “Side effects that may occur, particularly in
cases of over dosages, include gastroenterosis with vomiting, colic, and diarrhea” (PHR). Much of
the indicated uses and biological activity is attributed to paeonol. Aqueous and hydroalcoholic uses
in dental, hair, and skin-care products, for their antiinflammatory, antibacterial, and skin-protectant
and soothing properties (LAF).
TROUT LILY (Erythronium americanum Ker Gawl) +Activities (Trout Lily) — Bacteristat (1; HHB); Contraceptive (f; FAD); Emetic (f; PH2); Emollient
(f; PH2); Expectorant (f; HHB).
Indications (Trout Lily) — Bacteria (1; FAD; HHB); Edema (f; FAD); Fever (f; DEM); Infection
(1; DEM; FAD; HHB); Scrofula (f; PH2); Sore (f; PH2); Splinter (f; FAD); Swelling (f; FAD);
Syncope (f; DEM).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Trout Lily) — Not covered (AHP). Strongly
sensitizing, reciprocal reactions with alstroemeria, bomarea, fritillaria, lily, trout lily, tulip (PH2).