PDR for Herbal Medicines

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Indications Index

Entries in this index are organized by specific indication, enabling you to quickly review the

botanical alternatives for a particular diagnosis. For ease of comparison with prescription and

over-the-counter medications, the index employs the same nomenclature found in the Indications

Index of the PDR Companion Guide™. Under each heading, herbs are listed alphabetically by

accepted common name, with the scientific name shown in parentheses. Botanicals deemed

effective by the German Regulatory Authority's "Commission E" are marked with a (•) symbol at

their left. If an entry lists two page numbers, the first refers to a photograph of the plant in the

Herb Identification Guide, the second to the herbal monograph. For more information on both

proven and traditional remedies, be sure to check the appropriate underlying monograph.

ABDOMINAL CRAMPS

{See under Cramps, abdominal,

symptomatic relief of)

ABDOMINAL DISTRESS, SYMPTOMATIC

RELIEF OF

English Lavender

{Lavandula

angustifolia) G-IO, 277

Lady's Mantle {Alchemilla

vulgaris) G-15, 456

ABORTION

{See under Pregnancy,

termination of)

ABRASIONS, PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH

{See under Pain, topical

relief of)

ABSCESS, CUTANEOUS

{See also under Infections,

skin and skin structure)

German Chamomile

{Matricaria recutita).. G-12, 331

ACHES, MUSCULAR
{See under Pain, muscular,
temporary relief of)

ACID INDIGESTION

{See under Hyperacidity, gastric,

symptomatic relief of)

ACNE VULGARIS

• Brewer's Yeast
  {Saccharomyces
  cerevisiae) 118
  ACNE, UNSPECIFIED


• Bittersweet Nightshade
  {Solanum dulcamara)... G-5, 88
  Eucalyptus {Eucalyptus
  globulus) G-11, 283
  German Chamomile
  {Matricaria recutita).. .G-12, 331
  Heartsease {Viola tricolor) .... 382
  Tea Tree {Melaleuca
  alternifolia) 757
  AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION DISORDERS
  {See under Bronchial asthma;
  Emphysema)
  ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
  Cayenne {Capsicum
  annuum) G-8, ies
  Congorosa {Maytenus
  ilicifolia) 218

ALLERGIES, UNSPECIFIED

Feverfew {Tanacetum

parthenium) G-11, 306

ALOPECIA AREATA

Birch {Betula species) G-5, 78

Burr Marigold {Bidens

tripartita) G-7, 131

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

{See under Dementia,

Alzheimer's type)

AMENORRHEA

Alteris {Aletris farinosa) 11

Burning Bush {Dictamnus

albus) G-7, 130

Chinese Cinnamon

{Cinnamomum

aromaticum) 182

European Mistletoe {Viscum

album) G-11, 291

German Sarsaparilla {Carex

arenaria) 336

Levant Cotton {Gossypium

herbaceum) G-ie, 468

Turmeric {Curcuma

domestica) 775

• Denotes recommendation by Commission E.