KHAT KIDNEY VETCH

KHAT (Catha edulis (Vahl) Forrsk. ex Endl.) +

Synonym:
- Celastrus edulis Vahl.

Activities (Khat) :
- Anorectic (1; ZUL); Antiulcer (1; PH2); Aperitif (f; ZUL); Aphrodisiac (f; PH2); Astringent (1; PH2; VAG); Cardiotonic (f; ZUL); Cardiotoxic (f; WBB); Carminative (f; ZUL); CNS-Stimulant (1; PH2; ZUL); Euphoriant (f; WBB); Hypertensive (f; ZUL); Inebriant (1; WBB); Insecticide (1; PH2); Mutagenic (f; ZUL); Mydriatic (f; ZUL); Myodepressant (1; WBB); Narcotic (f; WBB); Neurotonic (1; ZUL); Stimulant (1; WBB; ZUL); Sympathomimetic (1; PH2); Tonic (f; ZUL).

Indications (Khat) :
- Anorexia (f; ZUL); Asthma (f; PH2; WBB; VAG; ZUL); Boil (f; VAG; ZIM); Cold (f; VAG); Cough (f; PH2; VAG; WBB; ZUL); Cramp (f; VAG); Depression (f; PH2); Diarrhea (1; PH2; VAG); Dysentery (f; VAG); Dysmenorrhea (f; VAG); Fatigue (1; WBB; WO2); Fever (1; PH2); Flu (f; VAG; WBB; ZUL); Gas (f; ZUL); Gastrosis (f; PH2; WBB; ZUL); Glaucoma (f; ZUL); Gonorrhea (f; PH2); Headache (f; PH2); Hunger (1; PH2; WBB); Impotence (f; PH2); Infertility (f; VAG; ZIM); Low Blood Pressure (f; ZUL); Plague (f; WBB; ZUL); Pulmonosis (f; WBB); Respirosis (f; ZUL); Ulcer (1; PH2).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Khat) :
- Chewing leaves can cause constipation, periodontal disease, mucosal lesions, and increased risk of esophageal cancer. Mutagenic effects reported (ZUL). Although I do not believe it, I quote WBB, Fifty milligrams of khat has a sedative effect but 300 to 400 mg produces hyperexcitability, mydriasis, spinal convulsions, and death from respiratory paralysis (WBB). I chewed several grams in Kenya.


KIDNEY VETCH (Anthyllis vulneraria L.) +

Synonym:
- Anthyllis rubicunda Wender. ex Steud.

Activities (Kidney Vetch) :
- Antibacterial (1; HH2); Antiviral (1; PH2); Astringent (f; EFS); Depurative (1; EFS; PH2); Diuretic (f; EFS); Laxative (f; EFS); Mutagenic (1; PH2); Vulnerary (f; EFS).

Indications (Kidney Vetch) :
- Bacteria (1; HH2); Constipation (f; EFS); Cough (1; PH2); Herpes (1; HH2); Infection (1; PH2); Pharyngosis (f; PH2); Polio (1; HH2); Sore (f; HH2); Stomatosis (f; PH2); Ulcer (1; PH2); Virus (1; PH2); Vomiting (f; PH2); Water Retention (f; EFS); Wound (1; HH2; PH2).

Dosages (Kidney Vetch) :
- 1 dessert-spoon flower/250 ml water (PH2).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Kidney Vetch) :
- Not covered (AHP; KOM). Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic osages (PH2).