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Phytolacca; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for species…
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Pilewort; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pilewort/ Ranunculus bulbosus commonly known as St. Anthony's turnip[rx] or bulbous buttercup is a perennial member of the buttercup family. It has attractive yellow flowers, and deeply divided, three-lobed long-petioled basal…
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Piyushvalli Ras; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Piyushvalli Ras is herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is referenced from Bhaishajyaratnavali and is indicated in Grahn Radhika. Piyush Valli Ras is an effective…
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Plantago; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions
Plantago major has been used widely since ancient times, to manage a wide range of diseases including constipation, coughs, and wounds. The aim of…
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Podophyllin; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions
Podophyllin is a resin extracted from the root of the plant Podophyllum sp. Berberidaceae (Mandrake), which contains numerous compounds, among which podophyllotoxin. Podophyllin is the principal active component. Podophyllin arrests…
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Pokeberry; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pokeberry/ Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for…
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Pokeroot; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pokeroot/ Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for…
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Pokeweeds; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pokeweeds/ Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for…
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Pomelo Fruits; Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, Recipes
Pomelo fruits are good sources of nutrition with an ample amount of vitamin C. Besides, the fruits are abundant in other macronutrients, including sugars,…
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Pradarantak Lauh; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pradarantak Lauh is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet or powder form. It is mainly used in the treatment of menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea etc. This medicine…
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Propranolol; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Pregnancy
Propranolol is a synthetic, nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker with antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive properties. Propranololcompetitively antagonizes beta-adrenergic receptors, thereby causing negative chronotropic and inotropic effects leading to…
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Pulsatilla Nigricans; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions
Pulsatilla nigricans is used in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders. Though in clinical use for many years, the anxiolytic activity of Pulsatilla nigricans (Puls)…
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Pyrogenium; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pyrogenium is a homeopathic remedy often used for fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and great restlessness. Other indications for its use include a feeling…
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Quinolones – Types, Side Effects, Interactions
Quinolone antibiotic is any member of a large group of broad-spectrum bactericides that share a bicyclic core structure related to the compound 4-quinolone. They are used in human and veterinary medicine…
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Raja Pravartini Vati; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects
Raja Pravartini Vati (also spelled as Rajah Pravartini Vati and called as Kasisadi Vati) is an ayurvedic medicine used for the treatment of women’s health problems.…
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Rangoon Creeper – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
Rangoon Creeper/Quisqualis Indica is a spectacular creeping vine whose flowers change colors in 2 to 3 days' time when blooming. But more to it…
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Ranunculus Bulbosus; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Ranunculus bulbosus commonly known as St. Anthony's turnip[rx] or bulbous buttercup is a perennial member of the buttercup family. It has attractive yellow flowers, and deeply divided, three-lobed long-petioled basal leaves.…
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Ranunculus Bulbosus, Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Ranunculus bulbosus commonly known as St. Anthony's turnip[rx] or bulbous buttercup is a perennial member of the buttercup family. It has attractive yellow flowers, and deeply divided, three-lobed long-petioled basal leaves.…
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Red Puccoon; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Red Puccoon/ Bloodroot is a plant where the stem is often used to make medications. It is believed to help with many ailments, including tooth…
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Red Root; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Red Root/ Bloodroot is a plant where the stem is often used to make medications. It is believed to help with many ailments, including tooth…
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Rhus Toxicodendron; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Rhus Toxicodendron plants are well-known for producing an itching, irritating, or painful rash on contact. In homeopathic potencies, the Rhus-t remedy treats symptoms related…
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Robinia; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions
Robinia is a nonindigenous species currently invading the central part of Japanese grasslands. Several allelochemicals were identified and characterized from the leaf tissue. The…
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Rohitakarishta; Home Made Ingredients, Uses, Dosage, Effects
Rohitakarishta (also spelled as Rohitakarishtam) is spleen protective medicine in Ayurveda. It is useful for the treatment of splenomegaly (enlarged spleen). There can be…
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Rose Apple; Nutritional Value, Health Benefit, Recipes
Rose apple/ is an evergreen tree of the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia but has been naturalized in India, especially in the…
