DODDER CLOVER DODO KANKAN

DODDER, CLOVER DODDER (Cuscuta epithymum (L.) L.) + 

Synonym :
C. europaea var. epithymum L.

Activities (Dodder) :
Aperitif (f; EFS); Cholagogue (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; HHB); Hepatotonic (f; PH2); Laxative (f; EFS; HHB; PH2); Tonic (f; PH2).

Indications (Dodder) :
Anorexia (f; EFS); Constipation (f; EFS; PH2); Gout (f; HHB); Hepatosis (f; PH2); Splenosis (f; PH2); Urethrosis (f; PH2); UTI (f; PH2); Water Retention (f; HHB).

Contraindications, Indications, and Side Effects (Dodder) :
Not covered (AHP). Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages (PH2) Overdoses may cause colic (PH2).


DODO, KANKAN, TORO (Elaeophorbia drupifera (Thonn.) Stapf) +

Synonym :
Euphorbia drupifera Thonn.

Activities (Dodo) :
Antidotal (f; CRC); Caustic (f; CRC); Filaricidal (f; CRC); Hallucinogen (1; CRC); Laxative (f; CRC); Narcotic (1; CRC); Piscicide (f; CRC); Poison (f; CRC); Vermifuge (f; CRC).

Indications (Dodo) :
Bite (f; CRC); Blindness (f; CRC); Guinea Worm (f; CRC); Ringworm (f; CRC); Snakebite (f; CRC); Sore (f; CRC); Sting (f; CRC); Wart (f; CRC); Worm (f; CRC).

Contraindications, Indications, and Side Effects (Dodo) :
Classed as a narcotic hallucinogen (?). The caustic latex can cause permanent blindness if introduced into the eyes (CRC).