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PEYOTE (Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) J. M. Coult.) +Synonym: Echinocactus williamsii Lem. ex Salm-Dyck.
Activities (Peyote) — Analgesic (f; CRC; DEM); Antiseptic (f; CRC); Antispasmodic (1; HHB);
Asthmatic (1; HHB); Bradycardic (1; HHB); Cardiotonic (f; CRC; EFS); CNS Depressant (1;
HHB); Emetic (1; PHR; PH2); Hallucinogen (1; CRC; DEM; PHR; PH2); Hypoglycemic (1; CRC);
Hypotensive (f; HHB); Intoxicant (1; CRC); Lactagogue (f; CRC); Narcotic (1; CRC); Panacea (f;
DEM); Poison (f; CRC); Psychedelic (f; CRC); Respiradepressant (1; HHB); Sedative (f; CRC);
Stimulant (f; EFS); Sympathomimetic (1; HHB); Tonic (f; CRC); Vasodilator (1; HHB).
Indications (Peyote) — Alcoholism (f; CRC); Angina (f; CRC; HHB); Arthrosis (f; CRC); Back-
ache (f; CRC); Bruise (f; DEM); Burn (f; CRC); Cancer (f; JLH); Cold (f; DEM); Corn (f; CRC;
JLH); Cough (f; HHB); Cramp (1; HHB); Enterosis (f; DEM); Fever (f; CRC; DEM); Headache
(f; CRC); Heatstroke (f; CRC); High Blood Pressure (f; HHB); Hunger (f; CRC); Hyperglycemia
(1; CRC); Insomnia (f; CRC); Nervousness (f; CRC); Pain (f; CRC; DEM); Rheumatism (f; CRC;
DEM; HHB); Scarlet Fever (f; DEM); Snakebite (f; CRC; HHB); Stomachache (1; HHB); Thirst
(f; CRC); Throat (f; CRC); Tuberculosis (f; DEM); VD (f; DEM); Wound (f; DEM; HHB).
Dosages (Peyote) — 400–700 mg mescaline (to cause hallucinations).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Peyote) — Not covered (AHP). May cause
aural, kinesthetic, synesthetic, and visual hallucinations (PH2).PHEASANT’S EYE (Adonis vernalis L.) +Activities (Pheasant’s Eye) — Analgesic (f; CRC); Anticardiotonic (f; PNC); Diuretic (f; PNC);
Positive Inotropic (2; KOM; PH2); Venotonic (1; KOM).
Indications (Pheasant’s Eye) — Arrhythmia (2; PHR; PH2); Cardiopathy (2; KOM; PHR; PH2);
Cramp (f; PHR; PH2); Dehydration (f; PHR; PH2); Dysmenorrhea (f; PHR; PH2); Fever (f; PHR;
PH2); Nervousness (1; KOM; PH2); Neuropathy (1; PHR); Pain (f; CRC).
Dosages (Pheasant’s Eye) — Average daily dose 0.5–0.6 g standardized adonis herb; maximum
single dose 1 g; maximum daily dose 3 g (KOM; PH2).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Pheasant’s Eye) — Not covered (AHP).
Contraindicated with digitalis glycosides and potassium deficiency (KOM; PH2). Heart disorders,
nausea, and vomiting in overdoses (KOM; PH2). Can potentiate calcium saluretics, glucocorticoids
(extended therapy), laxatives, and quinidine (KOM). “Should be used only under medical super-
vision” (PNC).PHYLLANTHUS (Phyllanthus niruri L.) +P. amarus, P. debilis, P. fraternus and P. niruri are confused in the field and in the literature, and
in this account too (true confession). The PH2 entries were under “black catnip” as P. amarus, with
the warning “may be confused with Phyllanthus urinaria, P. niruri, P. debilis, and P. fraternus”
(PH2). MPI data were applied to P. fraternus, KAB data to P. niruri L. HH3 recognized P. amarus
and P. niruri among the similar species.
Activities (Phyllanthus) — Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor (1; 60P); Amebicide (1; ZUL); Analgesic
(f; DAV); Antialcoholic (1; KEB); Antibacterial (1; HH2; TRA; WOI; ZUL); Anticancer (1; KAB);
Antihepatomic (1; KEB); Antileukemic (1; KAB); Antipyretic (1; DAV; KAB; MPI; SKJ; TRA);
Antiseptic (1; MPI; PH2; WOI); Antispasmodic (1; DAV; KAB; MPI; TRA); Antiviral (1; KEB;
PH2; SKY; TRA); Aperitif (f; DAV); Astringent (f; KAB; SKJ); Bitter (1; KAB; MPI; PH2);