Ginkgo biloba leaves in the fall at Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver, BC
This is an index to the "Phytotherapy Review and Commentary" column from various versions of the Townsend Letter. The published index for the entire journal is available here. I have altered it by using Latin names and technical medical language and doing more cross-referencing.
It must be noted that the Townsend Letter contains a substantial amount of blatant product promotion (including placement of ads for the company authors work for, but rarely discloses, right next to or even inside the article), advertising masquerading as science, does not require authors to disclose their conflicts of interest (further exacerbating the product promotion problem), highly questionable/outright wrong material (HIV denialism and worse), anti-scientific nonsense (anti-vaccine and many other conspiracy theories), never prints retractions (when various previously published crap is clearly demonstrated to be wrong), and has some pretty serious issues with diversity, equity, and inclusion (in terms of staff, writers, and who is portrayed on its cover and in its pages). The information in the Phytotherapy Review and Commentary sections suffer much less from these problems, except for the lack of conflict of interest disclosures and low diversity in authorship.
Latin names are retained as they were at the time of publication.
ISSN 1940-5464
It must be noted that the Townsend Letter contains a substantial amount of blatant product promotion (including placement of ads for the company authors work for, but rarely discloses, right next to or even inside the article), advertising masquerading as science, does not require authors to disclose their conflicts of interest (further exacerbating the product promotion problem), highly questionable/outright wrong material (HIV denialism and worse), anti-scientific nonsense (anti-vaccine and many other conspiracy theories), never prints retractions (when various previously published crap is clearly demonstrated to be wrong), and has some pretty serious issues with diversity, equity, and inclusion (in terms of staff, writers, and who is portrayed on its cover and in its pages). The information in the Phytotherapy Review and Commentary sections suffer much less from these problems, except for the lack of conflict of interest disclosures and low diversity in authorship.
Latin names are retained as they were at the time of publication.
ISSN 1940-5464
Articles by Dr. Don Brown
This is an index to the "Phytotherapy Review and Commentary" column by Don Brown, ND from the Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, covering most of its print run from 1990 to 1998. This index was compiled by hand going through each article.
Issues indexed: 7-90, 10-90, 3-91, 4-91, 5-91, 7-91, 8/9-91, 10-91, 11-91, 12-91, 1-92, 2/3-92, 4-92, 5-92, 6-92, 7-92, 8/9-92, 11-92, 12-92, 1-93, 2/3-93, 4-93, 5-93, 7-93, 8/9-93, 10-93, 11-93, 12-93, 1-94, 2-94, 4-94, 5-94, 7-94, 8/9-94, 10-94, 12-94, 1-95, 2/3-95, 4-95, 5-95, 7-95, 8/9-95, 11-95, 12-95, 1-96, 2/3-96, 4-96, 7-96, 8/9-96, 10-96, 11-96, 6-97 (no column), 7-97, 8/9-97 (no column), 10-97, 11-97 (no column), 12-97, 1-98 (no column), 2/3-98, 4-98 (no column), 5-98, 6-98 (no column), 7-98, 8/9-98 (no column), 10-98, 11-98 (no column), 12-98 (final column)
Acanthopanax obovatus = Eleutherococcus brachypus 2/3-1992 #103-104
immunomodulating polysaccharides 2/3-1992 #103-104
Acemannan: see Aloe vera
Acne vulgaris
Melaleuca alternifolia 10-1991 #99
Serenoa repens 10-1991 #99
Acupressure
antiemetic 11-1992 #112
Acupuncture
antiemetic 11-1992 #112
Adaptogens 2/3-1992 #103-104, 8/9-1993 #121-122
Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut)
bruises 4-1994 #129 (Bastyr clinical trial)
AIDS/HIV
AL 721 ineffective 5-1992 #106
Allium sativum to inhibit syncytium formation in vitro 4-1993
antioxidant phytopharmaceuticals 8/9-1993
Chelidonium majus 8/9-1992
Curcuma longa 10-1993
Echinacea purpurea contraindicated 5-1992
Eleutherococcus and spleen peptides, IND from FDA for wasting 4-1994
Ganoderma lucidum 4-1992
glycyrrhizin 8/9-1992
Grifola frondosa 12-1992
IFN-gamma 2/3-1992
Momordica charantia 4-1992, 8/9-1992
NAC 7-1991, 7-1992
PCM-4 case study 8/9-1991, six cases 6-1992
Sanguinaria canadensis 8/9-1992
Silybum marianum 7-1991
Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) 1-1993
Thymomodulin 11-1991
trichosanthin neurotoxicity 5-1994
Viscum album should be avoided 12-1992
Viscum album beneficial in human trial long-term 4-1993
vitamin C and NAC, in vitro 7-1992
AL 721 (lipid extract)
ineffective in AIDS/HIV 5-1992
allergic rhinitis
Aloe vera, topical 11-1992
Allium cepa (onion)
anti-inflammatory in vitro 12-1992
Allium sativum (garlic)
ajoene inhibits HIV syncytia formation in vitro 4-1993
anti-candidal in vitro 12-1991
antioxidant in LDL 12-1994
boron, antiarthritic effect 3-1991
colon cancer in rats and mice 2/3-1996
colon cancer, epidemiologic studies 2/3-1996
hepatopulmonary syndrome 12-1993
hyperlipidemia 5-1991; 12-1993; w/ Ginkgo biloba 5-1994
hypolipidemic in "normal" volunteers 8/9-1995
intermittent claudication 5-1994
postprandial hypertriglyceridemia 4-1993
prevention of hyperlipidemia 8/9-1995
textbook 7-1996
Aloe vera (aloe)
allergic rhinitis, topical use 11-1992
azidothymidine (AZT) toxicity and efficacy 1-1992
cancer, future trials 1-1992
Carrington dermal wound gel 11-1992
hydrocortisone vehicle 1-1993
otolaryngolocial uses 11-1992
psoriasis 12-1997
ulcerative colitis, future trial 1-1992
Alzheimer's disease
Ginkgo biloba 2/3-1995; 2/3-1998
Amazonian medicinal plants 10-1991
Androgenic effects
Panax ginseng, confusion regarding 2/3-1992, 1-1993
Angina
Crataegus oxyacantha 12-1994
Anthocyanosides
Vaccinium myrtillus, platelet aggregation 10-1990
Anthraquinones
anti-CMV 6-1992
Antidepressants
Ginkgo biloba, sexual side effects, to combat 12-1998
Antioxidants
adjunct therapy for chemo- and radiotherapy 2-1994
Allium sativum in LDL 12-1994
Ginkgo biloba in vitro 8/9-1994
Antipsychotic drug therapy
Silybum marianum as adjunct 7-1995
Anxiety
Piper methysticum 12-1997
Valeriana officinalis 5-1995
Aphthous ulcers
DGL 11-1991
Apigenin
anti-inflammatory in rat skin 1-1994
inhibits basophil degranulation 5-1992
Arrhythmias
flavonoids, in animals 8/9-1991
ginkgolide B, ex vivo 8/9-1991
Artemisia annua (qinghao, sweet Annie)
artemisinin (qinghaosu) for malaria 2-1994
artemisinin iron dependence for antimalarial effect 2-1994
malaria 12-1992
Asthma
drugs worsen mortality 7-1992
Ginkgo biloba 10-1990, 8/9-1991
review of natural therapies for 7-1992
Astragalus membranaceus
Coxsackie virus myocarditis 6-1992
hepatoprotective 1-1992
immunomodulating in vitro 4-1991
immunomodulating in humans 6-1992
immunosuppression caused by 4-1991
product quality issuess 4-1991
sperm motility 7-1993
synergy with Ligustrum lucidum 4-1991
Atopic dermatitis
Chinese herbal formula 6-1992, 12-1995
evening primrose oil 7-1993
Zematophyte Chinese herbal formula 12-1995, 11-1996
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
food allergy 2/3-1995
Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism 7-1991
azidothymidine (AZT), zidovudine (ZDU)
Aloe vera 1-1992
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Pygeum africanum 7-1990
Serenoa repens 4-1995; 7-1995; combined with Urtica dioica 2/3-1998
sitosterol 12-1995, 2/3-1998
Urtica dioica 5-1991; 6-1992; combined with Serenoa repends 7-1995
Benzodiazepines
Passiflora incarnata 6-1992
Valeriana officinalis 6-1992
Benzoyl peroxide
comparison to Melaleuca 10-1991
Berberine
anti-adherence against uropathogenic E. coli 4-1993
anti-parasitic in vitro 4-1993
giardiasis 4-1993
isolated alkaloid vs. whole plant 11-1993
Bibliography 7-1990
Bilobalide
nerve regeneration 12-1993
Bioavailability of herbs 4-1992
Silybum marianum, Legalon compared to phytosome 1-1993
Boron
Allium sativum and 3-1991
Boswellia serrata (frankincense)
anti-inflammatory 4-1992, 10-1993
dose for arthritis 7-1992
rheumatoid arthritis 4-1992
Brassica spp (broccoli, etc.)
hyperthyroidism 12-1991
Brehkman II, Russian pioneer of research on adaptogens 2/3-1992
Bromelain
review of use in musculoskeletal system by Ron Reichert ND 11-1996
Bronchiolitis
shuang huang lian Chinese formula 12-1994
Burns
glycyrrhizin for immunologic effects 7-1994
Butea monosperma (flame of the forest)
combination with Piper longum for giardiasis in vivo 8/9-1995
Cabrera, Chanchal
berberine vs. whole plant controversy 11-1993
Cajanus cajan (pigeon pea)
sickle cell anemia 3-1991
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 2/3-1993
Cancer
adjunct therapy with antioxidants 2-1994
adjunct therapy with juzentaihoto (TJ-48) 11-1993
adjunct therapy with Viscum album 1-1994
Allium sativum, colon cancer, rats and mice 2/3-1996
Allium sativum, colon cancer, human studies 2/3-1996
Curcuma longa, colon cancer, mice 2/3-1993
Curcuma longa, liver cancer, rats 4-1994
Curcuma longa, submucous fibrosis, human 5-1998
Echinacea and thymus peptides for hepatocellular carcinoma 8/9-1992
Echinacea and thymus peptides for GI tumors 5-1993
Eleutherococcus senticosus 7-1991
epigallocatechin gallate 5-1992
gamma-linoleic acid for gliomas 11-1992
Grifola frondosa 12-1992
Panax ginseng preventive 8/9-1992
quercetin 5-92, in vitro for colorectal cancer 10-1994
splenic peptides 11-1991
Candida albicans
Allium sativum 12-1991
Echinacea purpurea 5-1993
Melaleuca alternifolia 12-1998
Capsaicin
antioxidant in the lungs, in rats 7-1992
cluster headaches 5-1992
pruritic psoriasis 5-1994
standardization 7-1993
swallowing disorders 7-1993
Capsicum spp (cayenne)
cluster headaches 5-1992
Carob
acute infant diarrhea 8/9-1992
Carrington dermal wound gel: see Aloe vera
Cassia senna (senna)
combination with lactulose for constipation 4-1995
Catechin
iron-chelating, antioxidant 10-1993
Cerebral aneurysm surgery
Ginkgo biloba 4-1992
Cerebral insufficiency
Ginkgo biloba 2/3-1993; 8/9-1994
Chelidonium majus (greater celandine)
HIV/AIDS 8/9-1992
Chinese medicinal herbs
atopic dermatitis, formula PSE101 6-1992
atopic dermatitis, Zemaphyte formula 12-1995; 11-1996
review of immunomodulating activities of polysaccharides 10-1991
Cholelithiasis
Silybum marianum 1-1993
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Echinacea, Bupleurum, homeopathics 8/9-1993
Glycyrrhiza glabra 8/9-1996
treatment protocol 8/9-1996
Chrysin
benzodiazepine receptor activity 7-1996
Chrystanthemum parthenium: see Tanacetum parthenium
Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh)
effect on estrogen receptors 5-1992
effect on FSH and LH 5-1992
menopausal symptoms 5-1992
Cirrhosis of the liver
Silybum marianum 11-1991
Cisplatin
Silybum marinum, rat study 11-1996
Clofibrate
comparison to guggulipid 5-1991
Cluster headaches
capsaicin 5-1992
CM-4 (Eleutherococcus extract) 7-1991
Commiphora mukul: see guggulipid
Common cold
Echinacea purpurea, for prevention 5-1993
Echinacea purpurea, for treatmeant 7-1998
Congestive heart failure
Crataegus oxyacantha 12-1993; 12-1994; 7-1995
Constipation
Cassia senna and lactulose 4-1995
Coronary artery disease (CAD), coronary heart disease (CHD)
flavonoids, Zutphen Elderly Study 2-1994
Corticosteroids
Aloe vera as vehicle for 1-1993
enhancement by Glycyrrhiza 3-1991
Coxsackie virus
Astragalus membranaceus for immunodeficiency related to myocarditis 6-1992
Crataegus oxyacantha
anti-ischemic in rat heart 4-1994
congestive heart failure 12-1993; 12-1994; 7-1995
discussion 8/9-1991
review from Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health 1-1996
review of cardiovascular effects and therapy 12-1994
vitexin 8/9-1991
Curcuma longa (turmeric)
anti-inflammatory in vitro 10-1993
antitumor in colon, in mice 2/3-1993
antitumor in rats 4-1994
HIV/AIDS 10-1993
peptic ulcer disease 3-1991
submucous fibrosis 5-1998
Curcurbita pepo (pumpkin)
antidepressant, tryptophan source 10-1993
Cyclic mastalgia
evening primrose oil (EPO) 8/9-1995
homeopathics ineffective 8/9-1995
pyridoxine 8/9-1995
Cyclophosphamide
co-administration with Acanthopanax obovatus 2/3-1992
Cyclosporin
fish oil for nephrotoxicity 1-1992
Ginkgo biloba for hepatotoxicity 7-1992
Ginkgo biloba for nephrotoxicity 1-1992
NAC for hepatotoxicity 7-1992
vitamin E for hepatotoxicity 7-1992
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
anthraquinones 6-1992
Dementia
Ginkgo biloba 3-1991
Depression
Curcurbita pepo 10-1993
Ginkgo biloba and amitriptyline, planned WHO study 1-1994
Ginkgo biloba 8/9-1994
Hypericum perforatum 4-1995; 5-1998
Diabetes mellitus (DM)
evening primrose oil for neuropathy 7-1993
guar gum 4-1994
Gymnema sylvestre 4-1991
Momordica charantia 5-1994
Panax ginseng 2/3-1992
Trigonella foenum-graecum 7-1992; 10-1994
Vaccinium myrtillus 7-1992
Diarrhea
carob, in infants 8/9-1992
Diosmetin
iron-chelating 10-1993
Echinacea spp
Echinacea angustifolia inactive in mice 10-1991
Echinacea purpurea antiviral, immunomodulatory in rats 5-1992
Echinacea purpurea, candidiasis, in animals 5-1993
Echinacea purpurea, common cold 7-1998
Echinacea purpurea increases TNF in rats 5-1992
Echinacea purpurea, Listeria monocytogenes, in animals 5-1993
Echinacea purpurea prevents colds and influenza 5-1993
gastrointestinal tumors, w/ thymus peptides 5-1993
hepatocellular carcinoma, w/ thymus peptides 8/9-1992
human trials, meta-analysis showing poor quality 2/3-1996
review of actions and treatment 1-1995
Eleutherococcus senticosus (eleuthero, Siberian ginseng)
androgenic side effects 2/3-1992, 1-1993 (Periploca sepium)
anti-teratogenic in mice 2/3-1992
combination with glandulars for cancer 7-1991
confusion with Panax ginseng 2/3-1992
general discussion 7-1991
immunomodulating 7-1991
PCM-4 extract for AIDS patient, case study 8/9-1991
Periploca serpium adulteration and androgenization concerns 1-1993
safe in pregnancy 2/3-1992
wasting in AIDS/HIV, combination with spleen peptides, IND granted by FDA 4-1994
Encyclopedia of Common Ingredients Used in Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics book review 8/9-96 (reprint from HerbalGram)
enema bandit 7-1991
Ephedra spp (ma huang)
anti-uremic in rats 2/3-1996
Epigallocatechin gallate 5-1992
Erectile dysfunction, impotence
Ginkgo biloba 11-1995
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
inhibition of adherence by berberine 4-1993
inhibition of adherence by Vaccinium spp. 1-1992
Ethnopharmacognosy
development and testing 1-1993
Eucalyptus
muscle warming 5-1993
Evening primrose oil (EPO): see gamma-linolenic acid and Oenothera biennis
Fatigue
Panax ginseng 7-1996
Fish oil
cyclosporin nephrotoxicity 1-1992
ulcerative colitis 4-1994
Flavonoids
antiarrhythmic in animals 8/9-1991
anti-Helicobacter 7-1996
anti-ischemic in animals 8/9-1991
antioxidant 7-1993
coronary artery disease reduction, Zutphen Elderly Study 2-1994
iron-chelating action 10-1993
LDL protection 7-1993
plants containing 7-1993
red wine 7-1993
review of actions 5-1992; 7-1993
Food allergy and ADHD 2/3-1995
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
recognition of alternative medicine 1-1994
Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA)
see also Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
atopic dermatitis 7-1993
cyclic mastalgia 8/9-1995
diabetic neuropathy 7-1993
glioma, intratumor injection 11-1992
rheumatoid arthritis 2-1994
Ganoderma lucidum (reishi)
immunological activities in mice 10-1993
safe in HIV+ hemophiliacs 4-1992
Gastrointestinal disease
phytomedicines for 8/9-1992
Giardiasis
berberine 4-1993
Pippali rasayana Ayurvedic formula 8/9-1995; 10-1998
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo)
Alzheimer's disease 2/3-1995; 2/3-1998
antiarrhythmic, ex vivo 8/9-1991
antidepressant sexual side effects, to combat 12-1998
anti-ischemic, ex vivo 8/9-1991
anti-oxidant in vitro 8/9-1994
asthma 8/9-1991
bilobalide and nerve regeneration 12-1993
bilobaile phosphatidylcholine combination 12-1993
biological standarization 11-1993
cerebral aneurysm surgery 4-1992
cerebral insufficiency 1-1993
see also dementia, atherosclerotic
cerebro-organic syndrome 3-1991
circulation improvement 12-1991
choline uptake by neurons enhanced in rats 8/9-1994
cyclosporin hepatotoxicity 7-1992
cyclosporin nephrotoxicity 1-1992
dementia 3-1991, atherosclerotic 8/9-1994
depression, planned WHO study in combination with amitriptyline 1-1994
depression, resistant 8/9-1994
erectile dysfunction, impotence 11-1995
head injuries, case studies 12-1991
hypercholesterolemia, w/ Allium sativum 5-1994
hypotensive, refutation of adverse effect 12-1991
ginkgolide B (BN 52021) 8/9-1991
ginkgolide B vs. whole plant 8/9-1991
intermittent claudication 12-1995
memory enhancement in rats, combination with Panax ginseng 11-1993
error correction 7-1994
microcirculation improvement 12-1991
monograph 2/3-1993
neuroprotective 8/9-1994
nootropic 2/3-1996
PAF inhibition 10-1990; 8/9-1991; 12-1991
penetrating head injuries in rats 12-1991
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 8/9-1994
review of uses 8/9-1994; 10-1996 (from Phytotherapy Research Compendium)
review in Lancet 2/3-1993
textbooks 1-1993; 4-1995
uveitis, chronic 8/9-1993
Ginkgolide: see Ginkgo biloba
Glioma
intratumor gamma-linoleic acid 11-1992
Glutathione
low levels in AIDS patients 7-1991
NAC 7-1991
Silybum marianum 7-1991; 1-1993
Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice)
antihepatotoxic constituents 12-1994
anti-inflammatory 5-1992
atopic dermatitis, as part of Chinese formula 6-1992
18-beta-glycyrrhetinic acid antihepatotoxic 12-1994
burns--anti-contrasuppressor T cells 7-1994
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) 8/9-1996
cortisone enhancement 3-1991
deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) for aphthous ulcers 11-1991
gastric mucin production 7-1996
glycyrrhizin, actions of 5-1992
glycyrrhizin, availability in US 8/9-1992
hepatoprotection by glycyrrhizin 5-1992
herpes zoster, anti-VZV 5-1991
HIV/AIDS, treatment using glycyrrhizin 8/9-1992
gomisin A: see Schisandra chinensis
Grifola frondosa (maitake)
anti-HIV 12-1992
antitumor in mice 12-1992
oral administration 12-1992
review 12-1992
GS4 (Gymnema extract) 8/9-1991
Guar gum
diabetes mellitus (DM) 4-1994
Guggulipid 7-1990
clofibrate comparison 5-1991
hypolipidemic 7-1990
LDL receptor activity 11-1991
mechanism of action 11-1991
monograph reference 5-1991
Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar)
antidiabetic in rats 4-1991
antidiabetic in humans 4-1991
GS4 extract 8/9-1991
mangala gymnema 8/9-1991
Hair regrowth
Tridax procumbens 7-1992
Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel)
topical antiinflammatory 10-1994
Head injuries
Ginkgo biloba, case studies 12-1991
Ginkgo biloba, in rats 12-1991
Healing Forest book review 10-1991
Helicobacter pylori
inhibition by flavonoids 7-1996
inhibition by manuka honey 7-1996
Hematoma
Aesculus hippocastanum 4-1994 (Bastyr clinical trial)
Hepatitis
alcoholic hepatitis
Silybum marianum 12-1993
hepatitis B
anti-woodchuck hepatitis virus 1-1992
failure of Phyllanthus amarus 3-1991; 11-1995
in HBV carriers 1-1992
Phyllanthus amarus in vitro anti-HBV 4-1992; 5-1994
Silybum marianum 12-1993
Hepatopulmonary syndrome
Allium sativum 12-1993
Herpes simplex
Melissa officinalis for herpes labialis 4-1995
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): see AIDS/HIV
Hypercholesterolemia
Allium sativum 12-1993
Allium sativum and Ginkgo biloba 5-1994
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Zingiber officinale 11-1991
Hypericum perforatum
antidepressant 7-1990; 7-1998
clinical monograph 10-1997
depression 4-1995, 5-1998
hypericin anti-CMV 6-1992
monoamine oxidase inhibition 7-1990
review from pharmacist CE program 4-1996
Hyperlipidemia
Allium sativum 5-1991; 12-1993; 8/9-1995
guggulipid 7-1990
Trigonella foenum-graecum 10-1991
Hyperprolactinemia
Vitex agnus-castus 7-1994, 12-1994
Hyperthyroidism 12-1991
Hypertriglyceridemia
Allium sativum 4-1993
Infertility
Astragalus membranaceus, sperm motility 7-1993
Influenza
Echinacea purpurea, for prevention 5-1993
Insomnia
Valeriana officinalis 1-1994; 5-1995
Interferon (IFN) gamma
Astragalus membranaceus 6-1992
immune effects 2/3-1992
Intermittent claudication
Allium sativum 5-1994
Ginkgo biloba 12-1995
Iron
growth inhibitor in iron-replete children 2/3-1995
Ischemia
flavonoids, in animals 8/9-1991
Kampo medicines
Juzentaihotō TJ-48 chemo- and radiotherapy adjunct 11-1993
Lavandula officinalis (lavender)
postpartum perineal discomfort 11-1995
Lentinus edodes (shiitake), lentinan
immunomodulatory, anticancer 4-1994
Ligustrum lucidum (privet)
immunomodulating in vitro 4-1991
immunosuppression caused by 4-1991
product quality issuess 4-1991
synergy with Astragalus membranaceous 4-1991
Listeria monocytogenes
Echinacea purpurea 5-1993
Lithospermum spp (gromwell)
hyperthyroidism 12-1991
Lycopus spp (bugleweed)
hyperthyroidism 12-1991
Magnolia obovata (magnolia bark)
antiemetic constituents in vivo 10-1994
Malaria
Artemisia annua (qinghao) 12-1992
artemisinin 2-1994
artemisinin, iron dependence for antimalarial effect 2-1994
Mangala gymnema (Gymnema extract) 8/9-1991
Manuka honey
anti-Helicobacter pylori 7-1996
Matricaria recutita (chamomile)
apigenin-7-glucoside antiinflammatory in rats 1-1994
chrysin, benzodiazepine receptor activity 7-1996
sedative and anxiolytic via benzodiazepine receptors 7-1996
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree)
acne vulgaris 5-1991; 10-1991
bacterial vaginosis 5-1991
subungual onychomycosis 4-1995
thrush, in AIDS patients 12-1998
tinea pedis 1-1994
vaginal candidiasis 5-1991
Melissa officinalis (lemonbalm)
herpes simplex, herpes labialis 4-1995
hyperthyroidism 12-1991
insomnia, combination with Valeriana officinalis 1-1994
Memory enhancement
Ginkgo biloba with Panax ginseng 11-1993
Menopausal symptoms
Cimicifuga racemosa 5-1992
Menstrual irregularities
Vitex agnus-castus 7-1994
Migraine
link to platelet aggregation 1-1992
link to PAF 1-1992
Tanacetum parthenium 1-1992; 12-1997; 5-1998
Mitomycin C
adjunct therapy with junzentaihoto TJ-48 11-1993
Momordica charantia (bitter melon)
anti-HIV protein in vitro 4-1992
HIV/AIDS clinical trial 8/9-1992
hypoglycemic protein 4-1992; in rabbits & patients 5-1994
Morphine
Panax ginseng, antinarcotic 10-1990
Motion sickness
Zingiber officinale effective 11-1991
Zingiber officinale ineffective 4-1993
Muscle warming
Eucalyptus 5-1993
N-Acetyl cysteine (NAC)
AIDS patients 7-1991
cyclosporin hepatotoxicity 7-1992
synergism with vitamin C in HIV-infected cells 7-1992
Nausea
Zingiber officinale for postsurgical nausea 11-1992
Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
see also gamma-linolenic acid
cyclic mastalgia 8/9-1995
diabetic neuropathy 7-1993
intratumor GLA for gliomas 11-1992
removal from stores by FDA 11-1992
Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng)
androgenic side effects 2/3-1992; 1-1993 (Periploca sepium)
antinarcotic 10-1990
cancer prevention 8/9-1992
confusion regarding androgenicity 2/3-1992
confusion with Eleutherococcus 2/3-1992
confusion with Periploca sepium 1-1993
fatigue 7-1996 (Ginsana or Pharmaton)
insulin production 2/3-1992
memory enhancement in rats, combination with Ginkgo biloba 11-1993
pregnancy 2/3-1992
stimulation of neuron growth 12-1992
Passiflora incarnata (passionflower)
benzodiazepine receptor binding 6-1992
hepato- and pancreatotoxicity concerns 6-1992
PCM-4 (Eleutherococcus/glandular extract) 7-1991; 8/9-1991
case study for AIDS patient 8/9-1991
HIV/AIDS study in Uganda 6-1992
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
Curcuma longa 3-1991
treatments for 3-1991
Periodicals of phytotherapy 7-1990
Periploca sepium (silk vine)
adulteration of Eleutherococcus 1-1993
androgenizing? 1-1993
Pharmacoepidemiology, herbal 12-1994
Phyllanthus amarus (bhumiamalaki)
hepatitis B, failure to treat 3-1991; 11-1995
hepatitis B carriers, clearance of virus 1-1992
in vitro anti-HBV 4-1992; 5-1994
in vitro and in vivo anti-HBV 10-1993
woodchuck hepatitis virus 1-1992
Phytomedicine, new journal 2/3-1995
Phytosome
silymarin, questioned 1-1993
Phytotherapy, European 11-1993
Piper longum (long pepper)
giardiasis in vivo, with Butea monosperma 8/9-1995
giardiasis in humans, with Butea monosperma 10-1998
Piper methysticum (kava)
anxiety, long-term use 12-1997
clinical monograph 7-1997
Pippali rasayana Ayurvedic formula
giardiasis in vivo 8/9-1995
giardiasis, human study 10-1998
Platelet activating factor (PAF) inhibitors 10-1990; 12-1991
Ginkgo biloba 11-1993
Polysaccharides
immunomodulating, in Acanthopanax obovatus 2/3-1992
immunomodulating, in Chinese medicinal herbs 10-1991
Prednisolone
co-administration with Acanthopanax obovatus 2/3-1992
Pregnancy
Eleutherococcus senticosus, safe 2/3-1992
Panax ginseng 2/3-1992
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Ginkgo biloba 8/9-1994
Vitex agnus-castus 7-1994
Psoriasis
Aloe vera 12-1997
capsaicin for pruritus 5-1994
Pygeum africanum (pygeum) 7-1990
BPH 7-1990
Qinghaosu (see Artemisia annua)
malaria 12-1992
Quercetin 5-1992
colorectal cancer in vitro 10-1994
effects on gastrointestinal mobility, antidiarrheal 10-1994
iron-chelating, antioxidant 10-1993
Radiation therapy, radiotherapy
adjunct therapy with antioxidants 2-1994
adjunct therapy with juzentaihotō (TJ-48) 11-1993
adjunct therapy with Viscum album 1-1994
Red wine
flavonoids antioxidant in LDL 7-1993
Remifemin (Cimicifuga extract) 5-1992
Rheumatoid arthritis
Boswellia serrata 4-1992
gamma-linolenic acid 2-1994
Rikkunshi-tō Chinese herbal formula
gastric mucin production 7-1996
Road to Wellville book review 8/9-1993
Sanguinaria canadensis (blood root)
HIV/AIDS 8/9-1992
Schisandra chinensis (schisandra) 2/3-1992
antioxidant 11-1992
hepatoprotective 2/3-1992
Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) 1-1993
Serenoa repens (saw palmetto)
acne vulgaris 10-1991
anti-estrogen effects in humans 10-1993
anti-inflammatory 4-1993
BPH 4-1995; 7-1995; combination with Urtica dioica 2/3-1998
single dose for BPH 10-1998
Sexual dysfunction
Ginkgo biloba, when due to antidepressants 12-1998
Shuang huang lian Chinese formula
bronchiolitis 12-1994
Sickle cell anemia
Cajanus cajan 3-1991
phenylalanine 3-1991
Silybum marianum (milk thistle)
adjunct to antipsychotic drug therapy 7-1995
bioavailability 1-1993; 7-1995
cholelithiasis 1-1993
cirrhosis of the liver 11-1991
cisplatin adjunct in rats 11-1996
glutathione 7-1991; 1-1993
hepatitis, viral or alcoholic 12-1993
phosphatidylcholine complexes questioned 1-1993; 7-1995
review of effects and treatment 11-1994
superoxide dismutase enhancement 1-1993
Silymarin: see Silybum marianum
Sitosterol
BPH 12-1995; 2/3-1998
Splenic peptides
cancer immunodeficiency 11-1991
IFN-gamma 2/3-1992
Standardization of herbal extracts 4-1992
Stillbenemide
Astragalus membranaceus 1-1992
Submucous fibrosis
Curcuma longa 5-1998
Superoxide dismutase (SOD)
Silybum marianum 1-1993
Surgery
Zingiber officinale for postsurgical nausea 11-1992
Swallowing disorders
capsaicin 7-1993
Tabebuia avellanedae (pau d'arco)
antifungal and antibacterial in vitro 4-1995
Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew)
inhibition of vascular reactivity 1-1992
irreversible smooth muscle inhibition 7-1993
5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase inhibition 11-1992
migraine, negative study with alcohol extract 12-1997
migraine, positive study with dried whole leaves 5-1998
product comparison 7-1993
whole plants vs. sesquiterpene lactones 11-1992
Tension headaches
topical essential oils 11-1996
Thrush
Melaleuca alternifolia 12-1998
Thymomodulin (thymus gland extract)
HIV infection 11-1991
Thymus peptides
gastrointestinal tumors, with Echinacea 5-1993
hepatocellular carcinoma, with Echinacea 8/9-1992
Tinea pedis
Melaleuca alternifolia 1-1994, 4-1995 (subungual onychomycosis)
Toxicity issues
Passiflora incarnata 6-1992
Tanacetum parthenium 7-1993
Trichosanthin (compound Q)
HIV 4-1992
toxicity 8/9-1992; 5-1994
Tridax procumbens (coat buttons)
hair regrowth in rats 7-1992
Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek)
hyperlipidemia 10-1991
type I diabetes mellitus 7-1992
type II diabetes mellitus 10-1994
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
Echinacea purpurea 5-1992
Viscum album 12-1992
Ulcerative colitis
fish oil 4-1994
Uremia
Ephedra distachya in rats 2/3-1996
Urinary tract infection (UTI), cystitis
Vaccinium macrocarpon 7-1994; 10-1998
Urtica dioica (stinging nettle)
BPH 5-1991; 6-1992; combination with Serenoa repens 7-1995
Uveitis, chronic
Ginkgo biloba 8/9-1993
Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry)
anti-adherence action against E. coli 1-1992
anti-bacteriuria in women 7-1994
preventive use in young women 10-1998
review of clinical uses 11-1996
Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry)
anti-adherence action against E. coli 1-1992
platelet aggregation 10-1990
vascular effects, in hamsters 7-1992; 2/3-1993 (same study reviewed twice)
Valeriana officinalis (valerian)
benzodiazepine comparison 1-1994
benzodiazepine receptor binding 6-1992
CNS receptor binding 5-1994
insomnia 1-1994
review of effects and treatment 5-1995
safety in humans including operating machinery 12-1995
safety, long term, in rats 10-1994
Caricella-zoster virus (VZV)
Glycyrrhiza glabra 5-1991
Viscum album (European mistletoe)
avoid in HIV/AIDS 12-1992
beneficial in HIV/AIDS long term in human study 4-1993
increases tumor necrosis factor secretion 12-1992
leukopenia from chemo- and radiotherapy 1-1994
Vitamin C
synergism with NAC in HIV-infected cells 7-1992
Vitamin E
cyclosporin hepatotoxicity 7-1992
Vitex agnus-castus (chasetree)
clinical review 7-1994
hyperprolactinemia 7-1994; 12-1994
menstrual irregularities 7-1994
multiple follicle development 11-1995
clarifying letter 11-1995
premenstrual syndrome 7-1994
Vitexin 8/9-1991
Volatile oils
topical for tension headaches 11-1996
Withania somniferum (aswagandha)
adaptogenic 4-1992
immunomodulatory in animals 4-1992
World Health Organization (WHO)
statement on herbal medicines 11-1992
Zeitschrift fur Phytotherapie
translation into English in QRNM 4-1994
Zematophyte Chinese herbal formula
atopic dermatitis 12-1995; 11-1996
Zingiber officinale (ginger)
anti-emetic constituents in vivo 10-1994
antiinflammatory, discussion 5-1993
gastric mucin production 7-1996
hyperemesis gravidarum 11-1991
motion sickness 11-1991
motion sickness, lack of efficacy 4-1993
postsurgical nausea 11-1992
review from pharmacist continuing education program 4-1996
Zutphen Elderly Study 2-1994
Issues indexed: 7-90, 10-90, 3-91, 4-91, 5-91, 7-91, 8/9-91, 10-91, 11-91, 12-91, 1-92, 2/3-92, 4-92, 5-92, 6-92, 7-92, 8/9-92, 11-92, 12-92, 1-93, 2/3-93, 4-93, 5-93, 7-93, 8/9-93, 10-93, 11-93, 12-93, 1-94, 2-94, 4-94, 5-94, 7-94, 8/9-94, 10-94, 12-94, 1-95, 2/3-95, 4-95, 5-95, 7-95, 8/9-95, 11-95, 12-95, 1-96, 2/3-96, 4-96, 7-96, 8/9-96, 10-96, 11-96, 6-97 (no column), 7-97, 8/9-97 (no column), 10-97, 11-97 (no column), 12-97, 1-98 (no column), 2/3-98, 4-98 (no column), 5-98, 6-98 (no column), 7-98, 8/9-98 (no column), 10-98, 11-98 (no column), 12-98 (final column)
Acanthopanax obovatus = Eleutherococcus brachypus 2/3-1992 #103-104
immunomodulating polysaccharides 2/3-1992 #103-104
Acemannan: see Aloe vera
Acne vulgaris
Melaleuca alternifolia 10-1991 #99
Serenoa repens 10-1991 #99
Acupressure
antiemetic 11-1992 #112
Acupuncture
antiemetic 11-1992 #112
Adaptogens 2/3-1992 #103-104, 8/9-1993 #121-122
Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut)
bruises 4-1994 #129 (Bastyr clinical trial)
AIDS/HIV
AL 721 ineffective 5-1992 #106
Allium sativum to inhibit syncytium formation in vitro 4-1993
antioxidant phytopharmaceuticals 8/9-1993
Chelidonium majus 8/9-1992
Curcuma longa 10-1993
Echinacea purpurea contraindicated 5-1992
Eleutherococcus and spleen peptides, IND from FDA for wasting 4-1994
Ganoderma lucidum 4-1992
glycyrrhizin 8/9-1992
Grifola frondosa 12-1992
IFN-gamma 2/3-1992
Momordica charantia 4-1992, 8/9-1992
NAC 7-1991, 7-1992
PCM-4 case study 8/9-1991, six cases 6-1992
Sanguinaria canadensis 8/9-1992
Silybum marianum 7-1991
Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) 1-1993
Thymomodulin 11-1991
trichosanthin neurotoxicity 5-1994
Viscum album should be avoided 12-1992
Viscum album beneficial in human trial long-term 4-1993
vitamin C and NAC, in vitro 7-1992
AL 721 (lipid extract)
ineffective in AIDS/HIV 5-1992
allergic rhinitis
Aloe vera, topical 11-1992
Allium cepa (onion)
anti-inflammatory in vitro 12-1992
Allium sativum (garlic)
ajoene inhibits HIV syncytia formation in vitro 4-1993
anti-candidal in vitro 12-1991
antioxidant in LDL 12-1994
boron, antiarthritic effect 3-1991
colon cancer in rats and mice 2/3-1996
colon cancer, epidemiologic studies 2/3-1996
hepatopulmonary syndrome 12-1993
hyperlipidemia 5-1991; 12-1993; w/ Ginkgo biloba 5-1994
hypolipidemic in "normal" volunteers 8/9-1995
intermittent claudication 5-1994
postprandial hypertriglyceridemia 4-1993
prevention of hyperlipidemia 8/9-1995
textbook 7-1996
Aloe vera (aloe)
allergic rhinitis, topical use 11-1992
azidothymidine (AZT) toxicity and efficacy 1-1992
cancer, future trials 1-1992
Carrington dermal wound gel 11-1992
hydrocortisone vehicle 1-1993
otolaryngolocial uses 11-1992
psoriasis 12-1997
ulcerative colitis, future trial 1-1992
Alzheimer's disease
Ginkgo biloba 2/3-1995; 2/3-1998
Amazonian medicinal plants 10-1991
Androgenic effects
Panax ginseng, confusion regarding 2/3-1992, 1-1993
Angina
Crataegus oxyacantha 12-1994
Anthocyanosides
Vaccinium myrtillus, platelet aggregation 10-1990
Anthraquinones
anti-CMV 6-1992
Antidepressants
Ginkgo biloba, sexual side effects, to combat 12-1998
Antioxidants
adjunct therapy for chemo- and radiotherapy 2-1994
Allium sativum in LDL 12-1994
Ginkgo biloba in vitro 8/9-1994
Antipsychotic drug therapy
Silybum marianum as adjunct 7-1995
Anxiety
Piper methysticum 12-1997
Valeriana officinalis 5-1995
Aphthous ulcers
DGL 11-1991
Apigenin
anti-inflammatory in rat skin 1-1994
inhibits basophil degranulation 5-1992
Arrhythmias
flavonoids, in animals 8/9-1991
ginkgolide B, ex vivo 8/9-1991
Artemisia annua (qinghao, sweet Annie)
artemisinin (qinghaosu) for malaria 2-1994
artemisinin iron dependence for antimalarial effect 2-1994
malaria 12-1992
Asthma
drugs worsen mortality 7-1992
Ginkgo biloba 10-1990, 8/9-1991
review of natural therapies for 7-1992
Astragalus membranaceus
Coxsackie virus myocarditis 6-1992
hepatoprotective 1-1992
immunomodulating in vitro 4-1991
immunomodulating in humans 6-1992
immunosuppression caused by 4-1991
product quality issuess 4-1991
sperm motility 7-1993
synergy with Ligustrum lucidum 4-1991
Atopic dermatitis
Chinese herbal formula 6-1992, 12-1995
evening primrose oil 7-1993
Zematophyte Chinese herbal formula 12-1995, 11-1996
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
food allergy 2/3-1995
Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism 7-1991
azidothymidine (AZT), zidovudine (ZDU)
Aloe vera 1-1992
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Pygeum africanum 7-1990
Serenoa repens 4-1995; 7-1995; combined with Urtica dioica 2/3-1998
sitosterol 12-1995, 2/3-1998
Urtica dioica 5-1991; 6-1992; combined with Serenoa repends 7-1995
Benzodiazepines
Passiflora incarnata 6-1992
Valeriana officinalis 6-1992
Benzoyl peroxide
comparison to Melaleuca 10-1991
Berberine
anti-adherence against uropathogenic E. coli 4-1993
anti-parasitic in vitro 4-1993
giardiasis 4-1993
isolated alkaloid vs. whole plant 11-1993
Bibliography 7-1990
Bilobalide
nerve regeneration 12-1993
Bioavailability of herbs 4-1992
Silybum marianum, Legalon compared to phytosome 1-1993
Boron
Allium sativum and 3-1991
Boswellia serrata (frankincense)
anti-inflammatory 4-1992, 10-1993
dose for arthritis 7-1992
rheumatoid arthritis 4-1992
Brassica spp (broccoli, etc.)
hyperthyroidism 12-1991
Brehkman II, Russian pioneer of research on adaptogens 2/3-1992
Bromelain
review of use in musculoskeletal system by Ron Reichert ND 11-1996
Bronchiolitis
shuang huang lian Chinese formula 12-1994
Burns
glycyrrhizin for immunologic effects 7-1994
Butea monosperma (flame of the forest)
combination with Piper longum for giardiasis in vivo 8/9-1995
Cabrera, Chanchal
berberine vs. whole plant controversy 11-1993
Cajanus cajan (pigeon pea)
sickle cell anemia 3-1991
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 2/3-1993
Cancer
adjunct therapy with antioxidants 2-1994
adjunct therapy with juzentaihoto (TJ-48) 11-1993
adjunct therapy with Viscum album 1-1994
Allium sativum, colon cancer, rats and mice 2/3-1996
Allium sativum, colon cancer, human studies 2/3-1996
Curcuma longa, colon cancer, mice 2/3-1993
Curcuma longa, liver cancer, rats 4-1994
Curcuma longa, submucous fibrosis, human 5-1998
Echinacea and thymus peptides for hepatocellular carcinoma 8/9-1992
Echinacea and thymus peptides for GI tumors 5-1993
Eleutherococcus senticosus 7-1991
epigallocatechin gallate 5-1992
gamma-linoleic acid for gliomas 11-1992
Grifola frondosa 12-1992
Panax ginseng preventive 8/9-1992
quercetin 5-92, in vitro for colorectal cancer 10-1994
splenic peptides 11-1991
Candida albicans
Allium sativum 12-1991
Echinacea purpurea 5-1993
Melaleuca alternifolia 12-1998
Capsaicin
antioxidant in the lungs, in rats 7-1992
cluster headaches 5-1992
pruritic psoriasis 5-1994
standardization 7-1993
swallowing disorders 7-1993
Capsicum spp (cayenne)
cluster headaches 5-1992
Carob
acute infant diarrhea 8/9-1992
Carrington dermal wound gel: see Aloe vera
Cassia senna (senna)
combination with lactulose for constipation 4-1995
Catechin
iron-chelating, antioxidant 10-1993
Cerebral aneurysm surgery
Ginkgo biloba 4-1992
Cerebral insufficiency
Ginkgo biloba 2/3-1993; 8/9-1994
Chelidonium majus (greater celandine)
HIV/AIDS 8/9-1992
Chinese medicinal herbs
atopic dermatitis, formula PSE101 6-1992
atopic dermatitis, Zemaphyte formula 12-1995; 11-1996
review of immunomodulating activities of polysaccharides 10-1991
Cholelithiasis
Silybum marianum 1-1993
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Echinacea, Bupleurum, homeopathics 8/9-1993
Glycyrrhiza glabra 8/9-1996
treatment protocol 8/9-1996
Chrysin
benzodiazepine receptor activity 7-1996
Chrystanthemum parthenium: see Tanacetum parthenium
Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh)
effect on estrogen receptors 5-1992
effect on FSH and LH 5-1992
menopausal symptoms 5-1992
Cirrhosis of the liver
Silybum marianum 11-1991
Cisplatin
Silybum marinum, rat study 11-1996
Clofibrate
comparison to guggulipid 5-1991
Cluster headaches
capsaicin 5-1992
CM-4 (Eleutherococcus extract) 7-1991
Commiphora mukul: see guggulipid
Common cold
Echinacea purpurea, for prevention 5-1993
Echinacea purpurea, for treatmeant 7-1998
Congestive heart failure
Crataegus oxyacantha 12-1993; 12-1994; 7-1995
Constipation
Cassia senna and lactulose 4-1995
Coronary artery disease (CAD), coronary heart disease (CHD)
flavonoids, Zutphen Elderly Study 2-1994
Corticosteroids
Aloe vera as vehicle for 1-1993
enhancement by Glycyrrhiza 3-1991
Coxsackie virus
Astragalus membranaceus for immunodeficiency related to myocarditis 6-1992
Crataegus oxyacantha
anti-ischemic in rat heart 4-1994
congestive heart failure 12-1993; 12-1994; 7-1995
discussion 8/9-1991
review from Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health 1-1996
review of cardiovascular effects and therapy 12-1994
vitexin 8/9-1991
Curcuma longa (turmeric)
anti-inflammatory in vitro 10-1993
antitumor in colon, in mice 2/3-1993
antitumor in rats 4-1994
HIV/AIDS 10-1993
peptic ulcer disease 3-1991
submucous fibrosis 5-1998
Curcurbita pepo (pumpkin)
antidepressant, tryptophan source 10-1993
Cyclic mastalgia
evening primrose oil (EPO) 8/9-1995
homeopathics ineffective 8/9-1995
pyridoxine 8/9-1995
Cyclophosphamide
co-administration with Acanthopanax obovatus 2/3-1992
Cyclosporin
fish oil for nephrotoxicity 1-1992
Ginkgo biloba for hepatotoxicity 7-1992
Ginkgo biloba for nephrotoxicity 1-1992
NAC for hepatotoxicity 7-1992
vitamin E for hepatotoxicity 7-1992
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
anthraquinones 6-1992
Dementia
Ginkgo biloba 3-1991
Depression
Curcurbita pepo 10-1993
Ginkgo biloba and amitriptyline, planned WHO study 1-1994
Ginkgo biloba 8/9-1994
Hypericum perforatum 4-1995; 5-1998
Diabetes mellitus (DM)
evening primrose oil for neuropathy 7-1993
guar gum 4-1994
Gymnema sylvestre 4-1991
Momordica charantia 5-1994
Panax ginseng 2/3-1992
Trigonella foenum-graecum 7-1992; 10-1994
Vaccinium myrtillus 7-1992
Diarrhea
carob, in infants 8/9-1992
Diosmetin
iron-chelating 10-1993
Echinacea spp
Echinacea angustifolia inactive in mice 10-1991
Echinacea purpurea antiviral, immunomodulatory in rats 5-1992
Echinacea purpurea, candidiasis, in animals 5-1993
Echinacea purpurea, common cold 7-1998
Echinacea purpurea increases TNF in rats 5-1992
Echinacea purpurea, Listeria monocytogenes, in animals 5-1993
Echinacea purpurea prevents colds and influenza 5-1993
gastrointestinal tumors, w/ thymus peptides 5-1993
hepatocellular carcinoma, w/ thymus peptides 8/9-1992
human trials, meta-analysis showing poor quality 2/3-1996
review of actions and treatment 1-1995
Eleutherococcus senticosus (eleuthero, Siberian ginseng)
androgenic side effects 2/3-1992, 1-1993 (Periploca sepium)
anti-teratogenic in mice 2/3-1992
combination with glandulars for cancer 7-1991
confusion with Panax ginseng 2/3-1992
general discussion 7-1991
immunomodulating 7-1991
PCM-4 extract for AIDS patient, case study 8/9-1991
Periploca serpium adulteration and androgenization concerns 1-1993
safe in pregnancy 2/3-1992
wasting in AIDS/HIV, combination with spleen peptides, IND granted by FDA 4-1994
Encyclopedia of Common Ingredients Used in Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics book review 8/9-96 (reprint from HerbalGram)
enema bandit 7-1991
Ephedra spp (ma huang)
anti-uremic in rats 2/3-1996
Epigallocatechin gallate 5-1992
Erectile dysfunction, impotence
Ginkgo biloba 11-1995
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
inhibition of adherence by berberine 4-1993
inhibition of adherence by Vaccinium spp. 1-1992
Ethnopharmacognosy
development and testing 1-1993
Eucalyptus
muscle warming 5-1993
Evening primrose oil (EPO): see gamma-linolenic acid and Oenothera biennis
Fatigue
Panax ginseng 7-1996
Fish oil
cyclosporin nephrotoxicity 1-1992
ulcerative colitis 4-1994
Flavonoids
antiarrhythmic in animals 8/9-1991
anti-Helicobacter 7-1996
anti-ischemic in animals 8/9-1991
antioxidant 7-1993
coronary artery disease reduction, Zutphen Elderly Study 2-1994
iron-chelating action 10-1993
LDL protection 7-1993
plants containing 7-1993
red wine 7-1993
review of actions 5-1992; 7-1993
Food allergy and ADHD 2/3-1995
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
recognition of alternative medicine 1-1994
Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA)
see also Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
atopic dermatitis 7-1993
cyclic mastalgia 8/9-1995
diabetic neuropathy 7-1993
glioma, intratumor injection 11-1992
rheumatoid arthritis 2-1994
Ganoderma lucidum (reishi)
immunological activities in mice 10-1993
safe in HIV+ hemophiliacs 4-1992
Gastrointestinal disease
phytomedicines for 8/9-1992
Giardiasis
berberine 4-1993
Pippali rasayana Ayurvedic formula 8/9-1995; 10-1998
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo)
Alzheimer's disease 2/3-1995; 2/3-1998
antiarrhythmic, ex vivo 8/9-1991
antidepressant sexual side effects, to combat 12-1998
anti-ischemic, ex vivo 8/9-1991
anti-oxidant in vitro 8/9-1994
asthma 8/9-1991
bilobalide and nerve regeneration 12-1993
bilobaile phosphatidylcholine combination 12-1993
biological standarization 11-1993
cerebral aneurysm surgery 4-1992
cerebral insufficiency 1-1993
see also dementia, atherosclerotic
cerebro-organic syndrome 3-1991
circulation improvement 12-1991
choline uptake by neurons enhanced in rats 8/9-1994
cyclosporin hepatotoxicity 7-1992
cyclosporin nephrotoxicity 1-1992
dementia 3-1991, atherosclerotic 8/9-1994
depression, planned WHO study in combination with amitriptyline 1-1994
depression, resistant 8/9-1994
erectile dysfunction, impotence 11-1995
head injuries, case studies 12-1991
hypercholesterolemia, w/ Allium sativum 5-1994
hypotensive, refutation of adverse effect 12-1991
ginkgolide B (BN 52021) 8/9-1991
ginkgolide B vs. whole plant 8/9-1991
intermittent claudication 12-1995
memory enhancement in rats, combination with Panax ginseng 11-1993
error correction 7-1994
microcirculation improvement 12-1991
monograph 2/3-1993
neuroprotective 8/9-1994
nootropic 2/3-1996
PAF inhibition 10-1990; 8/9-1991; 12-1991
penetrating head injuries in rats 12-1991
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 8/9-1994
review of uses 8/9-1994; 10-1996 (from Phytotherapy Research Compendium)
review in Lancet 2/3-1993
textbooks 1-1993; 4-1995
uveitis, chronic 8/9-1993
Ginkgolide: see Ginkgo biloba
Glioma
intratumor gamma-linoleic acid 11-1992
Glutathione
low levels in AIDS patients 7-1991
NAC 7-1991
Silybum marianum 7-1991; 1-1993
Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice)
antihepatotoxic constituents 12-1994
anti-inflammatory 5-1992
atopic dermatitis, as part of Chinese formula 6-1992
18-beta-glycyrrhetinic acid antihepatotoxic 12-1994
burns--anti-contrasuppressor T cells 7-1994
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) 8/9-1996
cortisone enhancement 3-1991
deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) for aphthous ulcers 11-1991
gastric mucin production 7-1996
glycyrrhizin, actions of 5-1992
glycyrrhizin, availability in US 8/9-1992
hepatoprotection by glycyrrhizin 5-1992
herpes zoster, anti-VZV 5-1991
HIV/AIDS, treatment using glycyrrhizin 8/9-1992
gomisin A: see Schisandra chinensis
Grifola frondosa (maitake)
anti-HIV 12-1992
antitumor in mice 12-1992
oral administration 12-1992
review 12-1992
GS4 (Gymnema extract) 8/9-1991
Guar gum
diabetes mellitus (DM) 4-1994
Guggulipid 7-1990
clofibrate comparison 5-1991
hypolipidemic 7-1990
LDL receptor activity 11-1991
mechanism of action 11-1991
monograph reference 5-1991
Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar)
antidiabetic in rats 4-1991
antidiabetic in humans 4-1991
GS4 extract 8/9-1991
mangala gymnema 8/9-1991
Hair regrowth
Tridax procumbens 7-1992
Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel)
topical antiinflammatory 10-1994
Head injuries
Ginkgo biloba, case studies 12-1991
Ginkgo biloba, in rats 12-1991
Healing Forest book review 10-1991
Helicobacter pylori
inhibition by flavonoids 7-1996
inhibition by manuka honey 7-1996
Hematoma
Aesculus hippocastanum 4-1994 (Bastyr clinical trial)
Hepatitis
alcoholic hepatitis
Silybum marianum 12-1993
hepatitis B
anti-woodchuck hepatitis virus 1-1992
failure of Phyllanthus amarus 3-1991; 11-1995
in HBV carriers 1-1992
Phyllanthus amarus in vitro anti-HBV 4-1992; 5-1994
Silybum marianum 12-1993
Hepatopulmonary syndrome
Allium sativum 12-1993
Herpes simplex
Melissa officinalis for herpes labialis 4-1995
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): see AIDS/HIV
Hypercholesterolemia
Allium sativum 12-1993
Allium sativum and Ginkgo biloba 5-1994
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Zingiber officinale 11-1991
Hypericum perforatum
antidepressant 7-1990; 7-1998
clinical monograph 10-1997
depression 4-1995, 5-1998
hypericin anti-CMV 6-1992
monoamine oxidase inhibition 7-1990
review from pharmacist CE program 4-1996
Hyperlipidemia
Allium sativum 5-1991; 12-1993; 8/9-1995
guggulipid 7-1990
Trigonella foenum-graecum 10-1991
Hyperprolactinemia
Vitex agnus-castus 7-1994, 12-1994
Hyperthyroidism 12-1991
Hypertriglyceridemia
Allium sativum 4-1993
Infertility
Astragalus membranaceus, sperm motility 7-1993
Influenza
Echinacea purpurea, for prevention 5-1993
Insomnia
Valeriana officinalis 1-1994; 5-1995
Interferon (IFN) gamma
Astragalus membranaceus 6-1992
immune effects 2/3-1992
Intermittent claudication
Allium sativum 5-1994
Ginkgo biloba 12-1995
Iron
growth inhibitor in iron-replete children 2/3-1995
Ischemia
flavonoids, in animals 8/9-1991
Kampo medicines
Juzentaihotō TJ-48 chemo- and radiotherapy adjunct 11-1993
Lavandula officinalis (lavender)
postpartum perineal discomfort 11-1995
Lentinus edodes (shiitake), lentinan
immunomodulatory, anticancer 4-1994
Ligustrum lucidum (privet)
immunomodulating in vitro 4-1991
immunosuppression caused by 4-1991
product quality issuess 4-1991
synergy with Astragalus membranaceous 4-1991
Listeria monocytogenes
Echinacea purpurea 5-1993
Lithospermum spp (gromwell)
hyperthyroidism 12-1991
Lycopus spp (bugleweed)
hyperthyroidism 12-1991
Magnolia obovata (magnolia bark)
antiemetic constituents in vivo 10-1994
Malaria
Artemisia annua (qinghao) 12-1992
artemisinin 2-1994
artemisinin, iron dependence for antimalarial effect 2-1994
Mangala gymnema (Gymnema extract) 8/9-1991
Manuka honey
anti-Helicobacter pylori 7-1996
Matricaria recutita (chamomile)
apigenin-7-glucoside antiinflammatory in rats 1-1994
chrysin, benzodiazepine receptor activity 7-1996
sedative and anxiolytic via benzodiazepine receptors 7-1996
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree)
acne vulgaris 5-1991; 10-1991
bacterial vaginosis 5-1991
subungual onychomycosis 4-1995
thrush, in AIDS patients 12-1998
tinea pedis 1-1994
vaginal candidiasis 5-1991
Melissa officinalis (lemonbalm)
herpes simplex, herpes labialis 4-1995
hyperthyroidism 12-1991
insomnia, combination with Valeriana officinalis 1-1994
Memory enhancement
Ginkgo biloba with Panax ginseng 11-1993
Menopausal symptoms
Cimicifuga racemosa 5-1992
Menstrual irregularities
Vitex agnus-castus 7-1994
Migraine
link to platelet aggregation 1-1992
link to PAF 1-1992
Tanacetum parthenium 1-1992; 12-1997; 5-1998
Mitomycin C
adjunct therapy with junzentaihoto TJ-48 11-1993
Momordica charantia (bitter melon)
anti-HIV protein in vitro 4-1992
HIV/AIDS clinical trial 8/9-1992
hypoglycemic protein 4-1992; in rabbits & patients 5-1994
Morphine
Panax ginseng, antinarcotic 10-1990
Motion sickness
Zingiber officinale effective 11-1991
Zingiber officinale ineffective 4-1993
Muscle warming
Eucalyptus 5-1993
N-Acetyl cysteine (NAC)
AIDS patients 7-1991
cyclosporin hepatotoxicity 7-1992
synergism with vitamin C in HIV-infected cells 7-1992
Nausea
Zingiber officinale for postsurgical nausea 11-1992
Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
see also gamma-linolenic acid
cyclic mastalgia 8/9-1995
diabetic neuropathy 7-1993
intratumor GLA for gliomas 11-1992
removal from stores by FDA 11-1992
Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng)
androgenic side effects 2/3-1992; 1-1993 (Periploca sepium)
antinarcotic 10-1990
cancer prevention 8/9-1992
confusion regarding androgenicity 2/3-1992
confusion with Eleutherococcus 2/3-1992
confusion with Periploca sepium 1-1993
fatigue 7-1996 (Ginsana or Pharmaton)
insulin production 2/3-1992
memory enhancement in rats, combination with Ginkgo biloba 11-1993
pregnancy 2/3-1992
stimulation of neuron growth 12-1992
Passiflora incarnata (passionflower)
benzodiazepine receptor binding 6-1992
hepato- and pancreatotoxicity concerns 6-1992
PCM-4 (Eleutherococcus/glandular extract) 7-1991; 8/9-1991
case study for AIDS patient 8/9-1991
HIV/AIDS study in Uganda 6-1992
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
Curcuma longa 3-1991
treatments for 3-1991
Periodicals of phytotherapy 7-1990
Periploca sepium (silk vine)
adulteration of Eleutherococcus 1-1993
androgenizing? 1-1993
Pharmacoepidemiology, herbal 12-1994
Phyllanthus amarus (bhumiamalaki)
hepatitis B, failure to treat 3-1991; 11-1995
hepatitis B carriers, clearance of virus 1-1992
in vitro anti-HBV 4-1992; 5-1994
in vitro and in vivo anti-HBV 10-1993
woodchuck hepatitis virus 1-1992
Phytomedicine, new journal 2/3-1995
Phytosome
silymarin, questioned 1-1993
Phytotherapy, European 11-1993
Piper longum (long pepper)
giardiasis in vivo, with Butea monosperma 8/9-1995
giardiasis in humans, with Butea monosperma 10-1998
Piper methysticum (kava)
anxiety, long-term use 12-1997
clinical monograph 7-1997
Pippali rasayana Ayurvedic formula
giardiasis in vivo 8/9-1995
giardiasis, human study 10-1998
Platelet activating factor (PAF) inhibitors 10-1990; 12-1991
Ginkgo biloba 11-1993
Polysaccharides
immunomodulating, in Acanthopanax obovatus 2/3-1992
immunomodulating, in Chinese medicinal herbs 10-1991
Prednisolone
co-administration with Acanthopanax obovatus 2/3-1992
Pregnancy
Eleutherococcus senticosus, safe 2/3-1992
Panax ginseng 2/3-1992
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Ginkgo biloba 8/9-1994
Vitex agnus-castus 7-1994
Psoriasis
Aloe vera 12-1997
capsaicin for pruritus 5-1994
Pygeum africanum (pygeum) 7-1990
BPH 7-1990
Qinghaosu (see Artemisia annua)
malaria 12-1992
Quercetin 5-1992
colorectal cancer in vitro 10-1994
effects on gastrointestinal mobility, antidiarrheal 10-1994
iron-chelating, antioxidant 10-1993
Radiation therapy, radiotherapy
adjunct therapy with antioxidants 2-1994
adjunct therapy with juzentaihotō (TJ-48) 11-1993
adjunct therapy with Viscum album 1-1994
Red wine
flavonoids antioxidant in LDL 7-1993
Remifemin (Cimicifuga extract) 5-1992
Rheumatoid arthritis
Boswellia serrata 4-1992
gamma-linolenic acid 2-1994
Rikkunshi-tō Chinese herbal formula
gastric mucin production 7-1996
Road to Wellville book review 8/9-1993
Sanguinaria canadensis (blood root)
HIV/AIDS 8/9-1992
Schisandra chinensis (schisandra) 2/3-1992
antioxidant 11-1992
hepatoprotective 2/3-1992
Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) 1-1993
Serenoa repens (saw palmetto)
acne vulgaris 10-1991
anti-estrogen effects in humans 10-1993
anti-inflammatory 4-1993
BPH 4-1995; 7-1995; combination with Urtica dioica 2/3-1998
single dose for BPH 10-1998
Sexual dysfunction
Ginkgo biloba, when due to antidepressants 12-1998
Shuang huang lian Chinese formula
bronchiolitis 12-1994
Sickle cell anemia
Cajanus cajan 3-1991
phenylalanine 3-1991
Silybum marianum (milk thistle)
adjunct to antipsychotic drug therapy 7-1995
bioavailability 1-1993; 7-1995
cholelithiasis 1-1993
cirrhosis of the liver 11-1991
cisplatin adjunct in rats 11-1996
glutathione 7-1991; 1-1993
hepatitis, viral or alcoholic 12-1993
phosphatidylcholine complexes questioned 1-1993; 7-1995
review of effects and treatment 11-1994
superoxide dismutase enhancement 1-1993
Silymarin: see Silybum marianum
Sitosterol
BPH 12-1995; 2/3-1998
Splenic peptides
cancer immunodeficiency 11-1991
IFN-gamma 2/3-1992
Standardization of herbal extracts 4-1992
Stillbenemide
Astragalus membranaceus 1-1992
Submucous fibrosis
Curcuma longa 5-1998
Superoxide dismutase (SOD)
Silybum marianum 1-1993
Surgery
Zingiber officinale for postsurgical nausea 11-1992
Swallowing disorders
capsaicin 7-1993
Tabebuia avellanedae (pau d'arco)
antifungal and antibacterial in vitro 4-1995
Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew)
inhibition of vascular reactivity 1-1992
irreversible smooth muscle inhibition 7-1993
5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase inhibition 11-1992
migraine, negative study with alcohol extract 12-1997
migraine, positive study with dried whole leaves 5-1998
product comparison 7-1993
whole plants vs. sesquiterpene lactones 11-1992
Tension headaches
topical essential oils 11-1996
Thrush
Melaleuca alternifolia 12-1998
Thymomodulin (thymus gland extract)
HIV infection 11-1991
Thymus peptides
gastrointestinal tumors, with Echinacea 5-1993
hepatocellular carcinoma, with Echinacea 8/9-1992
Tinea pedis
Melaleuca alternifolia 1-1994, 4-1995 (subungual onychomycosis)
Toxicity issues
Passiflora incarnata 6-1992
Tanacetum parthenium 7-1993
Trichosanthin (compound Q)
HIV 4-1992
toxicity 8/9-1992; 5-1994
Tridax procumbens (coat buttons)
hair regrowth in rats 7-1992
Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek)
hyperlipidemia 10-1991
type I diabetes mellitus 7-1992
type II diabetes mellitus 10-1994
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
Echinacea purpurea 5-1992
Viscum album 12-1992
Ulcerative colitis
fish oil 4-1994
Uremia
Ephedra distachya in rats 2/3-1996
Urinary tract infection (UTI), cystitis
Vaccinium macrocarpon 7-1994; 10-1998
Urtica dioica (stinging nettle)
BPH 5-1991; 6-1992; combination with Serenoa repens 7-1995
Uveitis, chronic
Ginkgo biloba 8/9-1993
Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry)
anti-adherence action against E. coli 1-1992
anti-bacteriuria in women 7-1994
preventive use in young women 10-1998
review of clinical uses 11-1996
Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry)
anti-adherence action against E. coli 1-1992
platelet aggregation 10-1990
vascular effects, in hamsters 7-1992; 2/3-1993 (same study reviewed twice)
Valeriana officinalis (valerian)
benzodiazepine comparison 1-1994
benzodiazepine receptor binding 6-1992
CNS receptor binding 5-1994
insomnia 1-1994
review of effects and treatment 5-1995
safety in humans including operating machinery 12-1995
safety, long term, in rats 10-1994
Caricella-zoster virus (VZV)
Glycyrrhiza glabra 5-1991
Viscum album (European mistletoe)
avoid in HIV/AIDS 12-1992
beneficial in HIV/AIDS long term in human study 4-1993
increases tumor necrosis factor secretion 12-1992
leukopenia from chemo- and radiotherapy 1-1994
Vitamin C
synergism with NAC in HIV-infected cells 7-1992
Vitamin E
cyclosporin hepatotoxicity 7-1992
Vitex agnus-castus (chasetree)
clinical review 7-1994
hyperprolactinemia 7-1994; 12-1994
menstrual irregularities 7-1994
multiple follicle development 11-1995
clarifying letter 11-1995
premenstrual syndrome 7-1994
Vitexin 8/9-1991
Volatile oils
topical for tension headaches 11-1996
Withania somniferum (aswagandha)
adaptogenic 4-1992
immunomodulatory in animals 4-1992
World Health Organization (WHO)
statement on herbal medicines 11-1992
Zeitschrift fur Phytotherapie
translation into English in QRNM 4-1994
Zematophyte Chinese herbal formula
atopic dermatitis 12-1995; 11-1996
Zingiber officinale (ginger)
anti-emetic constituents in vivo 10-1994
antiinflammatory, discussion 5-1993
gastric mucin production 7-1996
hyperemesis gravidarum 11-1991
motion sickness 11-1991
motion sickness, lack of efficacy 4-1993
postsurgical nausea 11-1992
review from pharmacist continuing education program 4-1996
Zutphen Elderly Study 2-1994
Articles by Kerry Bone
These are the articles written by Kerry Bone BSc(Hons), DipPhyto, FNIMH, FNHAA, MCPP, FANTA. He is the founder and owner of MediHerb.
This index is based on the one published by the Townsend Letter webpage from various years, then somewhat reorganized (by Latin name instead of common name) and combined together. Links to the online content at the journal's website are included as available.
A pig in a poke, 6-1999 #191, p.114+ (topic unknown)
Actaea racemosa: see Cimicifuga racemosa
Adverse effects, 10-2001 #219, p.142+
adulteration, 10-2001 #219, p.142+
Aristolochia spp, 5-2000 #202, p.150
Caulophyllum thalictroides, 5-2000 #202, p.149
Chelidonium majus hepatitis, 10-2000 #207, p.125
Citrus x aurantium, 10-2000 #207, p.123
Ginkgo biloba 4-2004 #249 p.41+
hepatotoxicity, 1-2001 #210, p.139+
Matricaria chamomilla 10-2000 #207, p.124
Piper methysticum 7-1999 #192, p.131; 4-2002 #225, p.142+
quality of products, 11-2003 #244, p.42-47
warfarin interactions, 8/9-2000 #205-206, p.161+
Aesculus hippocastanum (horse-chestnut)
venous disorders, 5-2000 #202, p.152
Allergic rhinitis, 5-2001 #214, p.54-57
Allium sativum (garlic)
cardiovascular activity, 8/9-2002 #229-230, p.46-48
garlic breath and fat metabolism, 5-1999 #190, p.122
Alzheimer's disease, 7-2002 #228, p.49-54
Curcuma longa, 11-2002 #232, p.154
Ginkgo biloba, 1-2001 #210, p.140; 4-2002 #225, p.144-45
Andrographis paniculata
URI, 1-2003 #234, p.36-39
Angelica sinensis (dong quai)
menopause, ineffective, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Angina 8/9-2004 #253/254 p.57-9
Ankylosing Spondylitis, 6-2004 #251 p.44-8
Antimicrobial activity
synergy,2/3-2000 #199-200, p.168
Aristolochia spp, 5-2000 #202, p.150
Artemisia absinthium (wormwood)
intestinal parasites, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Asthma, 4-2006 #273, 5-2006 #274
Boswellia serrata, 7-1999 #192, p.130
Atopic dermatitis, 5-2003 #238, p.41-44
Autoimmune disease, 8-1999 #193-194, p.94-98
Bacopa monnieri (bacopa)
nootropic, (abst), 6-2002 #227, p.92
Bioterrorism
phytotherapy, possible role, 2/3-2002 #223-224, p.58-61
Bitters
direct action, 5-1999 #190, p.122
Boswellia serrata (frankincense)
asthma, 7-1999 #192, p.130
overview, 11-2000 #208, p.130+
osteoarthritis, 4-2004 #249 p.42
ulcerative colitis, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Camellia sinensis (tea)
myocardial infarction, 11-2002 #232, p.154
Cancer, 10-1999 #195, p.146; 8/9-2001 #217-218, p.157-62
hypericin, 5-1999 #190, p.122
Panax ginseng, 10-1999 #195, p.147+
phytoestrogens, 11-2002 #232, p.152
Cardiovascular disease, 12-2000 #209, p.138-141
Allium sativum, 8/9-2002 #229-230, p.46-48
Ginkgo biloba, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Trigonella foenum-graecum, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Caulophyllum thalictroides (blue cohosh)
pregnancy, 5-2000 #202, p.149
Chelidonium majus (greater celandine)
hepatitis, 10-2000 #207, p.125
Chronic fatigue syndrome, 11-2001 #220, p.122-28
Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh)
debate, 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.51-52
phytoestrogen, 2/3-2000 #199, p.170
Citrus x aurantium (bitter orange)
adverse effects, 10-2000 #207, p.123
Common herbal names
false concerns, 8/9-2000 #205-206, p.162
Conference Report: Third International Congress on Phytomedicine, 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.47-52
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Ginkgo biloba, 5-1999 #190, p.120+
Curcuma longa (turmeric), 11-2000 #208, p.130
Alzheimer's disease, 11-2002 #232, p.154
Diabetes mellitus
Gymnema sylvestre, 6-2002 #227, p.94; 12-2002 #233, p.28-30
Depression
Hypericum perforatum, 4-2002 #225, p.146+
Dioscorea villosa (wild yam)
DHEA, 6-1999 #191, p.117
Echinacea spp
polysaccharides, clinical trial, 11-2002 #232, p.152
quality problems, 4-2002 #225, p.145+; (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Epilepsy
Ginkgo biloba 4-2004 #249 p.43
Fibromyalgia, 2/3-2004 #247-248 p.57-60
Flavonoids
bioavailability, 2/3-2000 #199, p.168
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo)
Alzheimer's disease, 1-2001 #210, p.140; 4-2002 #225, p.144-45
bleeding tendency, 4-2004 #249 p.41+
cardiovascular risk factors, 6-1999 #191, p.116
clinical studies, 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.48+; 10-2000 #207, p.122+
colchicine presence, purported, 4-2002 #225, p.143+
coronary artery bypass surgery, 5-1999 #190, p.120+
ear disorders, 10-2002 #231, p.39-40
epilepsy, 4-2004 #249 p.43
glaucoma, (abst) 10-2004 #255 p.49
nootropic, with Panax ginseng, 6-2002 #227, p.92+
Glaucoma
Ginkgo biloba, 10-2004 #255 p.49
Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice)
men's health, 8/9-2000 #205, p.162-64
Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar)
diabetes mellitus, 6-2002 #227, p.94; 12-2002 #233, p.28-30
Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw), 11-2000 #208, p.131
arthritis, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
low back pain, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
myalgia, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Helicobacter pylori
plants active against, 2/3-2000 #199-200, p.170
Thymus vulgaris, 5-1999 #190, p.121
Hepatotoxicity, herbal, 1-2001 #210, p.139+
Herb-Drug Interactions (abst). 10-2004 #255 p.50
Herbal Quality
Echinacea spp, 4-2002 #225, p.145+; (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Hypericum perforatum, 2/3-2000 #199-200, p.170+; 4-2001 #213, p.38-40
impact on safety, 11-2003 #244, p.42-47
laboratory analysis, 1-2004 #246 p.47-51
Hormone replacement therapy
alternatives 2/3-2003 #235-236, p.41-2
Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort), 2/3-2000 #199-200, p.170+; 8/9-2000 #205-206, p.160-61
cancer, hypericin, 5-1999 #190, p.122
clinical trials, 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.47-48
depression, 4-2002 #225, p.146+
mechanisms of action, 4-2001 #213, p.38-40
quality, 2/3-2000 #199-200, p.170+; 4-2001 #213, p.38-40
Hypertension
Panax ginseng, 7-1999 #192, p.131
Inflammatory bowel disease, 6-2004 #251 p.44-8
see also Ulcerative colitis
International Congress on Phytomedicine
Third, conference report 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.47-52
Intestinal parasites, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 6-2001 #215, p.57-64
Ischemic heart disease: see cardiovascular disease
Isofavones
women's health, #198, p.130-34
Juglans nigra (black walnut)
intestinal parasites, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Larrea tridentata (creosote bush, chaparral)
patent, non-toxic extract, 10-1999 #195, p.146
Low back pain
Harpagophytum procumbens, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile)
anaphylaxis #207, p.124
Melatonin
Vitex agnus-castus (abst). #255 p.48
Menopause
Angelica sinensis, ineffective, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Mucilage, 7-1999 #192, p.130
Multiple sclerosis, 5-2004 #250 p.134-41
Myalgia
Harpagophytum procumbens, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Myocardial infarction
Camellia sinensis, #232, p.154
Nootropic herbs
Bacopa monnieri, (abst), #227, p.92
Ginkgo biloba, 6-2002 #227, p.92+
Panax ginseng, 6-2002 #227, p.92+
Opiate withdrawal, 7-2001 #216, p.70-72
Osteoarthritis
Boswellia serrata #249 p.42
Harpagophytum procumbens, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Painkilling herbs, 5-2000 #202, p.150
Salix spp, 5-2002 #226, p.65-68
Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng)
cancer, 10-1999 #195, p.147+
hypertension, 7-1999 #192, p.131
new clinical developments, #249 p.42+
nootropic, with Ginkgo biloba, 6-2002 #227, p.92+
Pancreatitis, chronic
Vitis vinifera, (abst) 6-2002 #227, p.93
Pediatric herb use, 4-2000 #201, p.132-34
Pharmacokinetics, 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.49-50+
flavonoids, bioavailability, 2/3-2000 #199, p.168
volatile oils, respiratory excretion, 2/3-2000 #199, p.169
Phytoestrogens
see also isoflavones
cancer risk, 11-2002 #232, p.152
Phytotherapy
challenges for the 21st century, 12-1999 #197, p.64-71
Piper methysticum (kava)
adverse effects, 7-1999 #192, p.131; 4-2002 #225, p.142+
Valeriana officinalis, comparison study, 11-2002 #232, p.153
Polycystic ovarian syndrome,11-2004 #256 p.28-33
Pregnancy
nausea, Zingiber officinale (abst). #255 p.48+
safe use of herbs, 1-2002 #222, p.54-58
Progestogenic herbs, 5-1999 #190, p.120
Propolis, 6-2000 #203, p.158-64
Quality: see Herbal quality
Ruscus aculeatus (butcher's broom)
venous conditions, 8/9-2003 #241, p.66-70
Salix spp (willow)
pain, 5-2002 #226, p.65-68
Salvia officinalis (sage), 5-2000 #202, p.151
SARS, 8/9-2003 #241-242, p.105-07
Serenoa repens (saw palmetto)
androgenetic alopecia, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.45
Schisandra chinesis (schisandra), 12-2003 #245, p.108-12
Silybum marianum (milk thistle)
new clinical uses, (abst), #239, p.44
Sprain, ankle
Symphytum officinale, topical, 1-2001 #210, p.140-42
Stemona spp (stemona)
intestinal parasites, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Stroke, 11-1999 #196, p.18-21
Symphytum officinale (comfrey)
sprain, ankle, topical, 1-2001 #210, p.140-42
Synergy
antimicrobial activity, 2/3-2000 #199-200, p.168
antiparasitic activity, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Syzygium aromaticum (clove)
intestinal parasites, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Thymus vulgaris (thyme)
Helicobacter pylori, #190, p.121
Tribulus terrestris (caltrop vine)
quality pitfalls, (abst), 6-2003 #239, p.43
sexual dysfunction in men and women, #257 p.49-52
Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek)
cardiovascular risk factors, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Ulcerative colitis
Boswellia serrata, #191, p.116
phytotherapy, #251 p.44-8
Upper respiratory tract infections (URI)
Andrographis paniculata, #234, p.36-39
Urtica dioica (stinging nettle), 11-2000 #208, p.129+
Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry)
anti-adhesive action, 11-2002 #232, p.153
Valeriana officinalis (valerian)
"active constituent" hunt, w/ Angelia Hywood ND, (abst). #255 p.49+
Piper methysticum, comparison study, 11-2002 #232, p.153
sleep, #210, p.138+
Vascular dementia, #196, p.20
Venous conditions
Aesculus hippocastanum, 5-2000 #202, p.152
Ruscus aculeatus, 8/9-2003 #241, p.66-70
Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree)
dopaminergic Activity, #211, p.51
melatonin (abst). #255 p.48
Vitis vinifera (grape)
pancreatitis, chronic, seed extract, (abst) 6-2002 #227, p.93
Volatile oils
respiratory excretion, 2/3-2000 #199, p.169
Warfarin
herb interactions, 8/9-2000 #205-206, p.161+
Women's health
isoflavones, #198, p.130-34
Zingiber officinale (ginger)
nausea of pregnancy (abst). #255 p.48+
This index is based on the one published by the Townsend Letter webpage from various years, then somewhat reorganized (by Latin name instead of common name) and combined together. Links to the online content at the journal's website are included as available.
A pig in a poke, 6-1999 #191, p.114+ (topic unknown)
Actaea racemosa: see Cimicifuga racemosa
Adverse effects, 10-2001 #219, p.142+
adulteration, 10-2001 #219, p.142+
Aristolochia spp, 5-2000 #202, p.150
Caulophyllum thalictroides, 5-2000 #202, p.149
Chelidonium majus hepatitis, 10-2000 #207, p.125
Citrus x aurantium, 10-2000 #207, p.123
Ginkgo biloba 4-2004 #249 p.41+
hepatotoxicity, 1-2001 #210, p.139+
Matricaria chamomilla 10-2000 #207, p.124
Piper methysticum 7-1999 #192, p.131; 4-2002 #225, p.142+
quality of products, 11-2003 #244, p.42-47
warfarin interactions, 8/9-2000 #205-206, p.161+
Aesculus hippocastanum (horse-chestnut)
venous disorders, 5-2000 #202, p.152
Allergic rhinitis, 5-2001 #214, p.54-57
Allium sativum (garlic)
cardiovascular activity, 8/9-2002 #229-230, p.46-48
garlic breath and fat metabolism, 5-1999 #190, p.122
Alzheimer's disease, 7-2002 #228, p.49-54
Curcuma longa, 11-2002 #232, p.154
Ginkgo biloba, 1-2001 #210, p.140; 4-2002 #225, p.144-45
Andrographis paniculata
URI, 1-2003 #234, p.36-39
Angelica sinensis (dong quai)
menopause, ineffective, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Angina 8/9-2004 #253/254 p.57-9
Ankylosing Spondylitis, 6-2004 #251 p.44-8
Antimicrobial activity
synergy,2/3-2000 #199-200, p.168
Aristolochia spp, 5-2000 #202, p.150
Artemisia absinthium (wormwood)
intestinal parasites, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Asthma, 4-2006 #273, 5-2006 #274
Boswellia serrata, 7-1999 #192, p.130
Atopic dermatitis, 5-2003 #238, p.41-44
Autoimmune disease, 8-1999 #193-194, p.94-98
Bacopa monnieri (bacopa)
nootropic, (abst), 6-2002 #227, p.92
Bioterrorism
phytotherapy, possible role, 2/3-2002 #223-224, p.58-61
Bitters
direct action, 5-1999 #190, p.122
Boswellia serrata (frankincense)
asthma, 7-1999 #192, p.130
overview, 11-2000 #208, p.130+
osteoarthritis, 4-2004 #249 p.42
ulcerative colitis, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Camellia sinensis (tea)
myocardial infarction, 11-2002 #232, p.154
Cancer, 10-1999 #195, p.146; 8/9-2001 #217-218, p.157-62
hypericin, 5-1999 #190, p.122
Panax ginseng, 10-1999 #195, p.147+
phytoestrogens, 11-2002 #232, p.152
Cardiovascular disease, 12-2000 #209, p.138-141
Allium sativum, 8/9-2002 #229-230, p.46-48
Ginkgo biloba, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Trigonella foenum-graecum, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Caulophyllum thalictroides (blue cohosh)
pregnancy, 5-2000 #202, p.149
Chelidonium majus (greater celandine)
hepatitis, 10-2000 #207, p.125
Chronic fatigue syndrome, 11-2001 #220, p.122-28
Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh)
debate, 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.51-52
phytoestrogen, 2/3-2000 #199, p.170
Citrus x aurantium (bitter orange)
adverse effects, 10-2000 #207, p.123
Common herbal names
false concerns, 8/9-2000 #205-206, p.162
Conference Report: Third International Congress on Phytomedicine, 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.47-52
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Ginkgo biloba, 5-1999 #190, p.120+
Curcuma longa (turmeric), 11-2000 #208, p.130
Alzheimer's disease, 11-2002 #232, p.154
Diabetes mellitus
Gymnema sylvestre, 6-2002 #227, p.94; 12-2002 #233, p.28-30
Depression
Hypericum perforatum, 4-2002 #225, p.146+
Dioscorea villosa (wild yam)
DHEA, 6-1999 #191, p.117
Echinacea spp
polysaccharides, clinical trial, 11-2002 #232, p.152
quality problems, 4-2002 #225, p.145+; (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Epilepsy
Ginkgo biloba 4-2004 #249 p.43
Fibromyalgia, 2/3-2004 #247-248 p.57-60
Flavonoids
bioavailability, 2/3-2000 #199, p.168
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo)
Alzheimer's disease, 1-2001 #210, p.140; 4-2002 #225, p.144-45
bleeding tendency, 4-2004 #249 p.41+
cardiovascular risk factors, 6-1999 #191, p.116
clinical studies, 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.48+; 10-2000 #207, p.122+
colchicine presence, purported, 4-2002 #225, p.143+
coronary artery bypass surgery, 5-1999 #190, p.120+
ear disorders, 10-2002 #231, p.39-40
epilepsy, 4-2004 #249 p.43
glaucoma, (abst) 10-2004 #255 p.49
nootropic, with Panax ginseng, 6-2002 #227, p.92+
Glaucoma
Ginkgo biloba, 10-2004 #255 p.49
Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice)
men's health, 8/9-2000 #205, p.162-64
Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar)
diabetes mellitus, 6-2002 #227, p.94; 12-2002 #233, p.28-30
Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw), 11-2000 #208, p.131
arthritis, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
low back pain, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
myalgia, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Helicobacter pylori
plants active against, 2/3-2000 #199-200, p.170
Thymus vulgaris, 5-1999 #190, p.121
Hepatotoxicity, herbal, 1-2001 #210, p.139+
Herb-Drug Interactions (abst). 10-2004 #255 p.50
Herbal Quality
Echinacea spp, 4-2002 #225, p.145+; (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Hypericum perforatum, 2/3-2000 #199-200, p.170+; 4-2001 #213, p.38-40
impact on safety, 11-2003 #244, p.42-47
laboratory analysis, 1-2004 #246 p.47-51
Hormone replacement therapy
alternatives 2/3-2003 #235-236, p.41-2
Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort), 2/3-2000 #199-200, p.170+; 8/9-2000 #205-206, p.160-61
cancer, hypericin, 5-1999 #190, p.122
clinical trials, 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.47-48
depression, 4-2002 #225, p.146+
mechanisms of action, 4-2001 #213, p.38-40
quality, 2/3-2000 #199-200, p.170+; 4-2001 #213, p.38-40
Hypertension
Panax ginseng, 7-1999 #192, p.131
Inflammatory bowel disease, 6-2004 #251 p.44-8
see also Ulcerative colitis
International Congress on Phytomedicine
Third, conference report 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.47-52
Intestinal parasites, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 6-2001 #215, p.57-64
Ischemic heart disease: see cardiovascular disease
Isofavones
women's health, #198, p.130-34
Juglans nigra (black walnut)
intestinal parasites, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Larrea tridentata (creosote bush, chaparral)
patent, non-toxic extract, 10-1999 #195, p.146
Low back pain
Harpagophytum procumbens, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile)
anaphylaxis #207, p.124
Melatonin
Vitex agnus-castus (abst). #255 p.48
Menopause
Angelica sinensis, ineffective, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Mucilage, 7-1999 #192, p.130
Multiple sclerosis, 5-2004 #250 p.134-41
Myalgia
Harpagophytum procumbens, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Myocardial infarction
Camellia sinensis, #232, p.154
Nootropic herbs
Bacopa monnieri, (abst), #227, p.92
Ginkgo biloba, 6-2002 #227, p.92+
Panax ginseng, 6-2002 #227, p.92+
Opiate withdrawal, 7-2001 #216, p.70-72
Osteoarthritis
Boswellia serrata #249 p.42
Harpagophytum procumbens, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.43
Painkilling herbs, 5-2000 #202, p.150
Salix spp, 5-2002 #226, p.65-68
Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng)
cancer, 10-1999 #195, p.147+
hypertension, 7-1999 #192, p.131
new clinical developments, #249 p.42+
nootropic, with Ginkgo biloba, 6-2002 #227, p.92+
Pancreatitis, chronic
Vitis vinifera, (abst) 6-2002 #227, p.93
Pediatric herb use, 4-2000 #201, p.132-34
Pharmacokinetics, 2/3-2001 #211-212, p.49-50+
flavonoids, bioavailability, 2/3-2000 #199, p.168
volatile oils, respiratory excretion, 2/3-2000 #199, p.169
Phytoestrogens
see also isoflavones
cancer risk, 11-2002 #232, p.152
Phytotherapy
challenges for the 21st century, 12-1999 #197, p.64-71
Piper methysticum (kava)
adverse effects, 7-1999 #192, p.131; 4-2002 #225, p.142+
Valeriana officinalis, comparison study, 11-2002 #232, p.153
Polycystic ovarian syndrome,11-2004 #256 p.28-33
Pregnancy
nausea, Zingiber officinale (abst). #255 p.48+
safe use of herbs, 1-2002 #222, p.54-58
Progestogenic herbs, 5-1999 #190, p.120
Propolis, 6-2000 #203, p.158-64
Quality: see Herbal quality
Ruscus aculeatus (butcher's broom)
venous conditions, 8/9-2003 #241, p.66-70
Salix spp (willow)
pain, 5-2002 #226, p.65-68
Salvia officinalis (sage), 5-2000 #202, p.151
SARS, 8/9-2003 #241-242, p.105-07
Serenoa repens (saw palmetto)
androgenetic alopecia, (abst) 6-2003 #239, p.45
Schisandra chinesis (schisandra), 12-2003 #245, p.108-12
Silybum marianum (milk thistle)
new clinical uses, (abst), #239, p.44
Sprain, ankle
Symphytum officinale, topical, 1-2001 #210, p.140-42
Stemona spp (stemona)
intestinal parasites, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Stroke, 11-1999 #196, p.18-21
Symphytum officinale (comfrey)
sprain, ankle, topical, 1-2001 #210, p.140-42
Synergy
antimicrobial activity, 2/3-2000 #199-200, p.168
antiparasitic activity, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Syzygium aromaticum (clove)
intestinal parasites, 4-2003 #237, p.46-50
Thymus vulgaris (thyme)
Helicobacter pylori, #190, p.121
Tribulus terrestris (caltrop vine)
quality pitfalls, (abst), 6-2003 #239, p.43
sexual dysfunction in men and women, #257 p.49-52
Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek)
cardiovascular risk factors, 6-1999 #191, p.116
Ulcerative colitis
Boswellia serrata, #191, p.116
phytotherapy, #251 p.44-8
Upper respiratory tract infections (URI)
Andrographis paniculata, #234, p.36-39
Urtica dioica (stinging nettle), 11-2000 #208, p.129+
Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry)
anti-adhesive action, 11-2002 #232, p.153
Valeriana officinalis (valerian)
"active constituent" hunt, w/ Angelia Hywood ND, (abst). #255 p.49+
Piper methysticum, comparison study, 11-2002 #232, p.153
sleep, #210, p.138+
Vascular dementia, #196, p.20
Venous conditions
Aesculus hippocastanum, 5-2000 #202, p.152
Ruscus aculeatus, 8/9-2003 #241, p.66-70
Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree)
dopaminergic Activity, #211, p.51
melatonin (abst). #255 p.48
Vitis vinifera (grape)
pancreatitis, chronic, seed extract, (abst) 6-2002 #227, p.93
Volatile oils
respiratory excretion, 2/3-2000 #199, p.169
Warfarin
herb interactions, 8/9-2000 #205-206, p.161+
Women's health
isoflavones, #198, p.130-34
Zingiber officinale (ginger)
nausea of pregnancy (abst). #255 p.48+