PEYOTE PHEASANTS EYE

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); Backache (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 supervision” (PNC).