POISON IVY POINSETTIA

POISON IVY (Toxicodendron pubescens Mill.) X

Synonyms :
Rhus toxicodendron L., R. toxicodendron var. quercifolium Michx., Toxicodendron quercifolium (Michx.) Greene, T. toxicarium (Salisb.) Gillis.

I do not recommend using this herb. Most of the indications were originally homeopathic but have leaked out into the general folklore. But note the quote from the PDR on the dangers of the homeopathic preparations in overdose. Still, I have heard many unsolicited testimonials to the virtues of homeopathic “Rhus tox” to alleviate or diminish Rhus sensitivities.

Activities (Poison Ivy) :
Allergenic (1; CRC); Antiprostaglandin (1; HH2; PH2); Diaphoretic (f; CEB); Diuretic (f; CEB); Emetic (f; CRC; DEM); Immunostimulant (1; PHR); Laxative (f; CEB); Narcotic (f; CEB; CRC; PHR); Neurosedative (f; EFS); Neurostimulant (f; CEB; MAD); Poison (1; CRC; DEM); Rejuvenative (f; CRC); Sedative (f; EFS); Stimulant (f; CRC; EFS); Tonic (f; CRC); Vulnerary (f; CRC).

Indications (Poison Ivy) :
Adenopathy (f; CRC; FEL); Ague (f; CEB); Amaurosis (f; CEB); Anasarca (f; CEB); Anxiety (f; PH2); Arthrosis (f; MAD; PHR; PH2); Asthma (f; CEB); Boil (f; DEM); Bronchosis (f; FEL); Cancer (f; CRC; JLH); Carbuncle (f; FEL); Carcinoma (f; CRC); Cataract (f; FEL); Catarrh (f; FEL); Chickenpox (f; CEB); Cholera (f; FEL); Conjunctivosis (f; FEL; PH2); Constipation (f; CEB); Corneosis (f; MAD); Cough (f; FEL); Cystosis (f; FEL); Depression (f; PH2); Dermatosis (f; CEB; DEM); Diarrhea (f; FEL); Dropsy (f; CEB); Dysentery (f; FEL); Dyslactea (f; MAD); Dysmenorrhea (f; PH2); Eczema (f; CEB; CRC); Edema (f; FEL); Enterosis (f; PH2); Epistaxis (f; CRC; PHR); Eruption (f; DEM); Erysipelas (f; CEB); Exanthema (f; MAD); Fever (f; CEB; PH2); Flu (f; FEL); Furuncle (f; FEL); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Giddiness (f; PH2); Gout (f; MAD); Headache (f; CRC); Heart (f; CRC); Hemiplegia (f; CEB); Herpes (f; CEB; MAD); Immunodepression (1; PHR); Infection (f; CRC; PHR); Inflammation (f; FEL; PH2); Insomnia (f; EFS); Itch (f; PH2); Ischiosis (f; MAD); Lumbago (f; CEB; MAD); Malaria (f; CRC); Milk Crust (f; MAD); Myalgia (f; PH2); Nervousness (f; EFS); Neuralgia (f; FEL); Ophthalmia (f; FEL; PH2); Pain (f; CRC; FEL); Palsy (f; CEB); Paralysis (f; CEB); Paraplegia (f; FEL); Parotosis (f; FEL); Pemphigus (f; FEL); Phthisis (f; CEB; FEL); Pleurisy (f; FEL); Poison Ivy (f; DEM); Proctosis (f; FEL); Purpura (f; FEL); Respirosis (f; PH2); Rheumatism (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Ringworm (f; CEB); Sciatica (f; CEB; FEL); Scrofula (f; CRC; MAD); Sore (f; CRC); Stress (f; PHR; PH2); Strain (f; PHR; PH2); Swelling (f; CEB; CRC); Toothache (f; FEL); Typhoid (f; FEL); Typhus (f; CRC); Ulcer (f; JLH); Vaginosis (f; CRC; MAD); Vulvosis (f; MAD); Wart (f; CEB; CRC; JLH); Wound (f; CEB).

Dosages (Poison Ivy) :
Do not take it (JAD). Largest single dose 50 mg; largest daily dose 150 mg; standard single dose 30 mg (PHR).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Poison Ivy) :
Not covered (AHP; KOM). “Overdoses of homeopathic preparations lead to severe mucous membrane irritation” with colic, diarrhea, hematuria, nephrosis, queasiness, stupor, vertigo, and vomiting, according to the Herbal PDR (PH2).


POINSETTIA (Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch) X

Synonyms :
E. pulcherrima var. plenissima hort., Poinsettia pulcherrima (Willd. ex Klotzsch) Graham.

Activities (Poinsettia) :
Analgesic (f; CRC); Antibacterial (f; CRC); Depilatory (f; CRC); Emetic (f; CRC); Lactagogue (f; CRC); Piscicide (f; CRC); Poison (f; CRC).

Indications (Poinsettia) :
Bacteria (f; CRC); Dermatosis (f; CRC); Erysipelas (f; CRC); Pain (f; CRC); Toothache (f; CRC); Wart