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JABORANDI (Pilocarpus spp) +PHR covered Pilocarpus microphyllus Stapf ex Wardleworth.
Activities (Jaborandi) — Allergenic (f; CRC); Anesthetic (f; PH2); Antidote, atropine (1; CRC);
Cardiodepressant (1; CRC); Cholimimetic (1; CRC); Diaphoretic (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Emetic (f;
CRC; PH2); Gastrostimulant (1; PHR; PH2); Lacrimatory (1; CRC; PH2); Lactagogue (f; CRC);
Mitotic (1; CRC); Myostimulant (1; PH2); Parasympathomimetic (1; CRC; PH2); Peristaltic (1; CRC);
Poison (f; CRC); Secretagogue (1; PH2); Sialagogue (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Teratogenic (f; CRC).
Indications (Jaborandi) — Alopecia (f; CRC); Asthma (f; CRC); Bright’s Disease (f; CRC); Catarrh
(f; CRC); Convulsion (f; PH2); Deafness (f; CRC); Diabetes (f; CRC); Diarrhea (f; PHR); Dropsy (f;
CRC); Enterosis (f; CRC; PH2); Epilepsy (f; PH2); Fever (1; CRC; PHR; PH2); Flu (f; PH2); Gastrosis
(f; PH2); Glaucoma (1; PHR; PH2); Gonorrhea (f; PH2); Heart (f; CRC); Hepatosis (f; CRC); Inflam-
mation (f; PH2); Itch (f; CRC); Ischuria (f; PH2); Jaundice (f; CRC); Nausea (f; CRC); Nephrosis (f;
CRC; PH2); Neurosis (f; PH2); Pain (f; PH2); Pleurisy (f; CRC); Pneumonia (f; PH2); Psoriasis (f;
CRC; PH2); Rheumatism (f; CRC); Syphilis (f; CRC); Thirst (f; CRC); Tonsilosis (f; CRC); VD (f; CRC).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Jaborandi) — Class 2b (AHP). “Hazards and/or
side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quan-
tified dosage! JAD). Not for use during pregnancy (PH2). The lethal dose of pilocarpine is ca 60 mg,
corresponding to 5–10 g drug (PHR). My database suggests that it is much less toxic; LD50 pilocarpine
= 911 mg/kg orl rat. Poisoning possible through eye drops being swallowed through eye or nose.
May cause bradycardia, bronchial cramps, colic, convulsion, diaphoresis, dyspnea, emesis, hypoten-
sion, and salivation (PH2).
JACKASS BITTERS (Neurolaena lobata (L.) R. Br.) ++Synonyms: Conyza lobata L., C. symphytifolia Mill., Pluchea symphytifolia (Mill.) Gillis.
Activities (Jackass Bitters) — Antiseptic (1; FNF; HAD); Aperitif (f; JFM); Carminative (f; JFM);
Culebrifuge (snake repellant) (f; JFM); Depurative (f; AAB); Diuretic (f; IED; JFM); Fungicide (f;
AAB); Hypoglycemic (1; AAB); Hypotensive (f; IED); Insecticide (1; JFM); Ixodifuge (f; IED;
JFM); Stomachic (f; JFM).
Indications (Jackass Bitters) — Ameba (f; AAB); Anorexia (f; JFM); Biliousness (f; HAD);
Chickenpox (f; JFM); Childbirth (f; IED); Cold (f; HAD); Colic (f; JFM); Dermatosis (f; AAB);
Diabetes (f; JFM); Dysmenorrhea (f; HAD); Fever (f; IED; JFM); Fungus (f; AAB); Gas (f; JFM);
Gastrosis (f; JFM); Giardia (1; HAD); Gonorrhea (f; IED); High Blood Pressure (f; IED); Infection
(f; AAB); Itch (f; AAB; IED); Leukorrhea (f; AAB); Lice (1; AAB); Malaria (f; IED; JFM); Mycosis
(f; AAB); Parasite (f; AAB); Pediculosis (1; HAD); Rash (f; JFM); Ringworm (f; AAB); Scabies
(1; AAB; HAD); Screw Worm (f; AAB); Sore (f; AAB; JFM); Stomachache (f; IED; JFM); Ticks