Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

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Dosages (Rowan Berry) — Rarely given for food farmaceuticals like this.

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Rowan Berry) — Not covered (AHP). “No

health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated

therapeutic dosages of the dehydrated drug or with the consumption of fruit sauces, juices, jellies,

jams, etc., produced through cooking” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage!

JAD). Because of the irritant parasorbic acid (mostly or totally destroyed by cooking or drying) in

untreated or unprocessed fruits, excessive intake of fresh fruits can lead to albuminuria, diarrhea,

gastralgia, gastroenterosis, glycosuria, kidney damage, polymorphic exanthemas, queasiness, and

vomiting (HHB; PHR). Amygdalin (342–617 ppm) and hydrocyanic acid (20–37 ppm) are reported

from the frozen fruits (WOI).

RUBBER VINE (Cryptostegia grandiflora Roxb. ex R. Br.) X

Activities (Rubber Vine) — Analgesic (f; CRC); Fungicide (f; CRC); Vermifuge (f; CRC).

Indications (Rubber Vine) — Athlete’s Foot (f; CRC); Callus (f; CRC); Eczema (f; CRC); Fungus

(f; CRC); Headache (f; CRC); Infection (f; CRC); Mycosis (f; CRC); Pain (f; CRC); Stomachache

(f; CRC); Worm (f; CRC).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Rubber Vine) — “All parts may cause severe

stomach and intestinal upset. Cases of death have been reported from India. The leaf is toxic. Dry

vine emits an eye-irritating dust which may induce coughing and swelling” (CRC).

RUE (Ruta graveolens L.) +

Used interchangeably with R. chalapensis L.

Activities (Rue) — Abortifacient (1; AAB; APA; DEP; PHR; PH2); Acaricide (f; IHB); Allergenic

(1; PH2); Analgesic (f; FEL; HH2; VVG); Anaphrodisiac (f; DEP; MAD); Antiatherogenic (1;

CRC); Antibacterial (1; AAB; APA; WBB); Anticapillary Fragility (1; CRC; VVG; WBB); Anti-

exudative (1; PH2); Antifertility (1; PH2; TAD); Antihistaminic (1; CRC; WBB); Antiinflammatory