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Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Glossy Privet) — Class 1 (fruit) (AHP, 1997).
Not covered by Commission E (KOM; PHR). Toxicity considered very low (FAY).
Extracts (Glossy Privet) — Brine, vinegar, white-wine, and yellow wine treated fruits were steamed
and dried, and showed antilipoperoxidant activity 3.7 to 4.7 times stronger than raw nuzhenzi at 250
mg/ml. Clinical studies in U.S. and China suggest it helps raise white cell counts for leukopenia
induced by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. “Use of the fruits to help enhance immune function
following chemotherapy has real therapeutic potential for western medicine” (FAY).
GOAT’S RUE (Galega officinalis L.) +Activities (Goat’s Rue) — Alterative (f; KOM); Antiaggregant (f; PH2); Antidiabetic (1; BIS);
Depurative (f; KOM); Diaphoretic (f; MAD); Diuretic (f; PH2; PNC); Hepatoprotective (f; KOM);
Hypoglycemic (1; BIS; MAD; PH2); Lactagogue (f; KOM; MAB; MAD; PH2; PNC); Sedative (f;
MAD); Vermifuge (f; PNC).
Indications (Goat’s Rue) — Diabetes (1; BIS; FNF; KOM; MAD); Diarrhea (f; KOM); Dysbiosis
(f; KOM); Dyslactea (1; FNF); Dyspepsia (f; KOM); Enterosis (f; KOM); Epilepsy (f; KOM);
Roemheld Syndrome (f; KOM); Fever (f; MAD); Insomnia (f; MAD); Nervousness (f; MAD);
Water Retention (f; PH2; PNC); Worm (f; PNC).
Dosages (Goat’s Rue) — 2 g herb/cup tea (BIS); 0.3–1.2 g powdered herb (PNC); 0.5–5 g aqueous
extract (MAD); 1–2 ml liquid extract (PNC).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Goat’s Rue) — Not covered by AHP.
“Hazards and/or side effects not recorded for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). Not approved
(KOM); Commission E rates it negatively as both inefficacious and toxic. Intoxication possible
with high doses of the drug (BIS); most preparations with biguandine derivatives have been
withdrawn from the market (BIS). Poisoning observed only in animals ingesting large quantities;
sheep may exhibit paralysis, salivation, spasms, and finally death through asphyxiation (PHR).
Since Goat’s Rue contains hypoglycemic compounds, it might interact with hypoglycemic med-
ications (PH2), one way or another. But all plants probably contain hypoglycemic compounds.
The chromium content might be high enough to explain some antidiabetic activity. Galegine and
other synthetic guanidine derivatives reduce blood sugar. Aqueous and alcoholic extracts are
hypoglycemic in rabbits, raising glycogen levels in liver and myocardium.
GOLDEN CHAIN TREE, PEA TREE (Laburnum anagyroides Medik.) XSynonym — Cytisus alschingeri Vis., C. laburnum L., Laburnum anagyroides var. alschingeri
(Vis.) C. K. Schneid.
Activities (Golden Chain Tree) — Cholagogue (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; CRC; HHB); Emetic (f;
CRC; EFS; HHB); Laxative (f; EFS; HHB); Neurotonic (f; CRC; HHB); Pediculicide (1; PH2);
Poison (f; CRC; USA); Tonic (f; CRC).
Indications (Golden Chain Tree) — Asthma (f; CRC; EFS); Constipation (f; EFS; HHB); Cramp
(f; CRC; HHB); Depression (f; CRC; HHB); Nausea (f; CRC); Pertussis (f; EFS); Vertigo (f; CRC;
HHB); Water Retention (f; CRC; HHB).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Golden Chain Tree) — Not covered (AHP).
Too dangerous for use, even as a topical pediculicide. 3–4 unripe fruits or 15–20 seed enough to
kill an adult (PH2). Pub Med abstracts seemed more concerned with poisoning and lectins than
with folk medicine.