YAUPON ILEX VOMITORIA SOL

YAUPON (Ilex vomitoria Sol. ex Aiton) +

Activities (Yaupon) :
Depurative (f; FAD); Diuretic (f; HHB); Emetic (1; DEM; HHB); Hallucinogen (f; DEM); Laxative (f; MAD).

Indications (Yaupon) :
Constipation (f; MAD); Water Retention (f; HHB).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Yaupon) :
Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Warning: Many hollies are considered potentially toxic (FAD). MATÉ: Class 2d. CNS stimulant. Not recommended for excess or prolonged use (they seem to say this about most caffeine-containing plants) (AHP, speaking of maté, however, and not yaupon). CAN cautions that xanthine-containing beverages may cause anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, tremors, and withdrawal headaches. Because of the caffeine, consumption should be restricted in pregnancy and lactation, and in patients with hypertension and cardiac problems. “As with all xanthine-containing beverages, excessive consumption... by lactating mothers should be avoided.” “Caffeine is excreted in breast milk, but at concentrations too low to represent a hazard to breast-feeding mothers.... The fatal dose of caffeine in man is stated to be 10 g.” Caffeine-containing plants can reduce the appetite (CAN). Caffeine has dozens of reported activities, suggesting its potential in asthma, dermatosis, flu, herpes, nausea, obesity, even viruses. Many caffeine activities are shared, perhaps synergistically with theophylline and theobromine.