NADAN - Herbal Pharmacy

Calamus (Acorus calamus)

Acorus calamus has a very long history of medicinal use in many herbal traditions. In Ayurveda it is highly valued as a rejuvenator for the brain and nervous system and as a remedy for digestive disorders. It is said to have wonderfully tonic powers of stimulating and normalizing the appetite.
In small doses it reduces stomach acidity whilst larger doses increase stomach secretions and it is, therefore, recommended in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. Recommended in the treatment of anorexia nervosa,
highly valued as a rejuvenator of the brain and nervous system,
possesses the ability for preventing the development of induced epilepsy by modulating antioxidant enzymes,
aids digestion, gastritis, peptic ulcer, hyperacidity,
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, rheumatic pain and neuralgia,
sinusitis,
chew root to stop smoking, chewing the root is described to kill the taste of tobacco.

Californian Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

Potent analgesic activity, sedative and anxiolytic properties, pain-killer,
relaxes spasms,
toothaches,
suppress the secretion of milk in lactating females,
it is taken internally in the treatment of nervous tension, anxiety, insomnia and incontinence (especially in children).

Caraway Seed (Carum carvi)

Antispasmodic, digestive complaints, flatulent dyspepsia, intestinal colic,
increases appetite,
bronchitis, strong antitussive,
increases the production of breast milk in nursing women,
anorexia,
antibacterial.

Cardamom (Amomum cardamomum)

Asthma,
epilepsy, anticonvulsant,
all women’s diseases,
stimulates appetite,
controls nausea and vomiting, used in nausea in pregnancy,
digestive problems, irritable bowel syndrome,
obesity,
exhibits gut excitatory and inhibitory effects mediated through cholinergic and Ca++ antagonist mechanisms respectively and lowers blood pressure via combination of both pathways, diuretic and sedative effects may offer added value in its use in hypertension and epilepsy,
inhibits gastric lesions induced by ethanol and aspirin,
protects platelets from aggregation and lipid peroxidation.

Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus)

Mild purgative, laxative, chronic constipation, restores tone to the bowel, the anthraquinones stimulate the bowel, leading to evacuation after approximately six to ten hours. It is suggested for situations in which a soft, easily passed stool is desirable, such as haemorrhoids or following rectal surgery,
an infusion of the bark painted over finger nails deters children from biting their nails.

Cassia Powder (Cinnamomum cassia)

Excellent inhibitor of aldose reductase,
promotes the circulation,
common cold,
chest pain,
edema, dysuria,
arthritic pain,
antiallergic activity,
anti-HIV activity,
antibacterial,
inhibition of xanthine oxidase, gout,
hypoglycaemic activity, diabetes,
stimulating activity on human lymphocytes.
Treatment with cinnamic acid resulted in a significant reduction of melanin production in the melan-a cells . This compound also exhibited a potent inhibitory effect on tyrosinase activity and reduced tyrosinase expression in the melan-a cells. Moreover, cinnamic acid exhibited depigmenting activity on the UV-B-induced hyperpigmentation of brown skin. Scientific results suggest that cinnamic acid might act as a skin whitening agent via inhibition of tyrosinase activity and expression within melanocytes.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

Immunomodulatory activity,
anxiolytic, insomnia, sedative, hypnotic,
cough, antispasmodic,
against stress,
stimulates sweating, fever, cold, flu,
menstrual cramps,
very useful nervine for children.

Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)

Has been used in traditional medicine to prevent and treat inflammation and cancer. Mitraphylline, one of active compounds of Unacaria tomentosa, is a new and promising agent in the treatment of human neuroblastoma and glioma,
inhibitory effects on free radical-induced lysis of red blood cells,
neuroprotective against global cerebral ischemia,
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, rheumatoid arthritis,
antiproliferative effects on the growth of breast cancer cells
immunostimulatory activity,
enhances DNA repair,
free radical scavenging activity,
anticonvulsive activity,
against amnesia and memory loss, geriatric diseases,
significantly prolonges lymphocyte survival in peripheral lymphoid organs.

Catuaba (Erythroxylon catuaba)

Potent aphrodisiac,
insomnia,
exhaustion,
antibacterial, antiviral,
anti-HIV, inhibits absorption of HIV-viruses to the cells,
convincing evidence for a dopamine-mediated antidepressant-like effect.

Celendine (Chelidonium majus)

Greater celandine has a long history of herbal use. Caution should be employed, especially when the plant is used internally, because it contains toxic alkaloids. The plant contains the alkaloid chelidonine, which is similar to the alkaloid papaverine found in poppies. This alkaloid has antispasmodic and sedative effects on the bile ducts and bronchi. The plant also contains the alkaloid sparteine, which restores normal rhythm to feeble arrhythmic myocardia.
Traditionally, it was employed as an ophthalmic to treat and clear the eyesight whilst in modern herbal medicine it is used more as a mild sedative, antispasmodic and detoxifying herb, relaxing the muscles of the bronchial tubes, intestines and other organs.
Antispasmodic, cholagogue, gallbladder infections, gallstones,
antimicrobial,
immunomodulatory activity,
acute hepatitis,
ukrain, an alkaloid of Chelidonium majus protects human fibroblast but not human tumor cells against ionizing radiation, antitumor activity, antiviral.

Celery (Apium graveolens)

Gout,
arthritis,
diuretic, complaints of urinary system, urinary antiseptic, disorder of the kidneys,
slimming remedy, loss of appetite.

Celosia (Celosia argentea)

It is used in the treatment of bloody stool, haemorrhoid bleeding, uterine bleeding, leucorrhoea and diarrhoea,
very effective against Trichomonas as 20% extract,
hypoglycaemic activity, potent antidiabetic,
antimetastatic activity,
immunomodulating properties, immunostimulating activity,
bloodshot eyes, blurring of vision, cataracts, should not be used by people with glaucoma because it dilates the pupils.

Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)

Antipyretic,
cholalogue,
eczema, wounds,
liver tonic,
antibacterial,
one of the most useful bitter herbs, strengthens digestive function, especially within the stomach, stimulates the appetite and increases bile production, diaphoretic, digestive, emetic,
weakly febrifuge,
hepatic.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Carminative,
antispasmodic,
analgesic, anti-inflammatory,
antiseptic,
anxiety,
insomnia,
gastritis, flatulence, dyspeptic pain,
diarrhoea.

Chapparal (Larrea tridentata)

Strong antidiabetic agent,
anti-HIV agent, inhibition of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 transcription,
inhibits gall stone formation,
antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
skin disorders,
rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic conditions,
ancient remedy for skin cancer,
large doses could be toxic to the liver.

Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus castus)

For centuries, chasteberry has been used to treat many hormone-related gynecologic conditions. Over the past 50 years, 30 European trials of chasteberry (mostly uncontrolled or unblinded) have reported improvement of menstrual and menstruation-related disorders. In clinical trials for the treatment of PMS, chasteberry reduced some symptoms, especially breast pain or tenderness, edema, constipation, irritability, depressed mood, anger, and headache. Results of a clinical study involving 96 women with fertility disorders (38 women with secondary amenorrhea, 31 with luteal insufficiency, and 27 with idiopathic infertility) suggested that patients receiving chasteberry achieved pregnancy more readily than did women in the placebo group.
Stimulates pituitary gland function,
menopausal problems,
estrogenic activity,
prevention of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome,
extracts showed stronger antioxidant activity,
improves decreased libido.

Chebulic Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula)

Haemostatic,
improves concentration, against forgetfulness,
haemorrhoids, prolapse of rectum,
antispasmodic activity,
gastralgia,
asthma, persistent cough,
hepatoprotective,
antidiabetic,
renoprotective effects.

Chickweed (Stellaria media)

Chickweed has a very long history of herbal use, being particularly beneficial in the external treatment of any kind of itching skin condition.
It has been known to soothe severe itchiness even where all other remedies have failed.
Excellent antipruritic, beneficial in the external treatmen of any kind of itching skin condition, psoriasis, itching eczema.

Chinese Leek Seed (Allium tuberosum)

Urinary problems, urinary incontinence, kidney and bladder weakness,
impotence,
sore lower back,
antibacterial,
cardiac tonic,
thiosulfinates from Allium tuberosum inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells via apoptosis and have antitumor activities, also inhibits cell proliferation and induce apoptosis in prostate cancer cells.

Chinese Lobelia (Lobelia chinensis)

This plant is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs.
Respiratory stimulant, anti-asthmatic, antispasmodic, expectorant, strong relaxant, asthma, bronchitis,
relaxant of the central nervous system,
a potent inhibitor of replication of HSV-1.

Chinese Yam (Dioscorea batatas)

Dioscorea batatas, called Shan Yao in Chinese herbalism, is a sweet soothing herb that stimulates the stomach and spleen and has a tonic effect on the lungs and kidneys.
The tuber contains allantoin, a cell-proliferant that speeds the healing process.
very effective for gout,
asthma, whooping cough,
contains phytosteroid diosgenin which has anti-fatigue properties,
antistress,
anti-inflammatory,
hypocholesterolemic,
estrogenic effects,
very helpful for nausea of pregnant women,
very potent antioxidant,
healing wounds,
hypoglycaemic, diabetes,
antibacterial,
induction of growth hormone release.

Cibotium (Cibotium barometz)

Liver tonic,
kidney tonic,
strengthens bones and tendons,
lumbago, antirheumatic, commonly used for pain in lower extremities,
prevention and treatment of haemorrhage after tooth extraction,
used in poultices on wounds to stop bleeding.

Cicada Molting (Periostracum cicada)

Multiple sclerosis,
anticonvulsive, epilepsy,
sedative,
hypothermic activity,
antitumor activity.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

Spasmolytic,
antibacterial, antihelmintic,
flatulent dyspepsia,
anorexia,
intestinal colic,
common cold, flu,
nausea, vomiting,
fungicidal,
antioxidant,
inhibitory effect on Helicobacter pylori,
antulcerogenic,
pharmacological effects on glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, insulin release and blood-sugar.

Clivers (Galium aparine)

Galum aparine is an excellent diuretic,
often taken to treat skin problems such as seborrhoea, eczema and psoriasis, and as a general detoxifying agent in serious illnesses such as cancer,
it has been shown of benefit in the treatment of glandular fever, tonsillitis, hepatitis, cystitis,
antitumor activity, antineoplastic,
lymphatic diseases,
relaxes the nervous system, epilepsy,
bladder infections,
liver diseases,
antipyretic,
dandruff,
expectorant,
wounds.

Clove flower Bud (Syzygium aromaticum)

Used for acne bruises, burns, cuts,
pain reliever, toothaches, mouth sores,
rheumatism, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis,
analgesic, antiseptic,
antispasmodic,
antibacterial,
antineuralgic,
muscle spasm,
improving memory, stimulating the mind.

Cnidiuum Seed (Cnidium monnieri)

Treatment of impotence in conjunction with Schisandra chinensis, aphrodisiac, has an action similar to the sex hormones, prolonging and reviving the copulation period,
increases weight of uterus, ovary and testes,
hepatoprotective,
antiallergic,
antirheumatic,
antiseptic,
antipruritic,
antiasthmatic,
antiosteoporotic activity,
osthol and cnidimoside A from Cnidium monnieri have antitumor and antimetastatic actions.

Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula)

Angina pectoris,
spleen problems,
increases red blood cell count,
decreases activity of plasminogen activator,
inhibits platelet aggregation,
excellent for hepatitis B,
for brain dysfunctions, improves intelligence, decreases blood-levels of epinephrine, helps adapt to the stress,
powerful energy booster, beneficial for people suffering on lethargy, fatigue, lack of appetite,
inhibits platelet aggregation,
chronic bronchitis,
insomnia,
improves the cognitive function and overall health,
stimulates activity on human lymphocytes and these abilities could be used clinically for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.

Condurango (Marsdenia condurango)

This herb, at one time so highly lauded as a positive remedy for cancer and syphilis, is rarely employed at the present time.
improves digestion by stimulating the production of saliva and digestive juices,
condurangin from Marsdenia condurango, acts upon the central nervous apparatus, stimulates appetite, alleviate dyspepsia, calms stomach, reduces nausea, aids digestion, increases bile production, relieves stomach pain, expels intestinal gas, supports gallbladder,
after more than 100 years since it was introduced to the West as a plant active against cancer, a group of Japanese scientists published several studies and filed several Japanese and U.S., patents on these novel compounds as antitumor substances in the 1980s. The vine bark is reported to contain an average of 1 to 3% of these various anticancer glycosides. However, since filing these patents, research has not progressed past animal studies and into human studies and the true anti-tumor effect in humans still remains unknown today.

Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)

As a very effective demulcent and expectorant herb, coltsfoot is one of the most popular European remedies for the treatment of a wide range of chest complaints.
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids from Tussilago farfara have a toxic effect upon the liver, but are largely destroyed when the plant is boiled to make a decoction. Therefore, some caution should be employed in the use of this remedy - the flowers should not be used except under professional supervision, the leaves should not be used for more than 4 - 6 weeks at a time, the herb should not be taken whilst pregnant or breast-feeding and it should not be given to children under the age of six.
antitussive, expectorant, asthma, 75% of patients suffering from bronchial asthma showed improvement after treatment with this herb, chronic bronchitis, chronic emphysema, antibacterial, inhibits nitric oxide synthesis in LPS-activated macrophages,
cardiovascular stimulant, respiratory stimulant,
increases immune resistance,
platelet activating factor inhibitor,
anti-inflammatory agent,
neuroprotective action.

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

Antitumor activity,
expectorant,
wound healing,
gastric and duodenal ulcers,
hiatus hernia,
colitis and ulcerative colitis,
comfrey root extract ointment is well suited for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee, pain is reduced, mobility of the knee improved and quality of life increased,
analgesic effects in myalgia,
excellent in the treatment of bruises, sprains and distortions as well as painful conditions affecting muscles and joints.

Corn Silk (Zea mays)

Diuretic, antilithic, cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, nocturnal enuresis, urinary incontinence, kidney stones, swellings,
hypoglycaemic, diabetes,
increases uric acid secretion, gout,
hypotensive,
gall stones.

Corydalis Tuber (Corydalis yanhusuo)

Invigorates the blood,
relieves almost any painful condition, may have a potential clinical value for treating mild to moderate pain, excellent for menstrual pains,
used to treat shaking and tremors, can be successfully used to treat people with Parkinson’s disease,
used to relieve pain resulting from any cause,
especially used to treat menstrual cramps,
abdominal pain, chest pain,
promotes blood circulation,
strong sedative,
lowers blood pressure,
strong diuretic,
inhibits aldose reductase activity,
anti-inflammatory,
exerts salutary effects on heart failure induced by myocardial infarction.

Costus (Saussurea lappa)

Suppresses hepatitis B virus surface antigen gene expression in human hepatoma cells,
antispasmodic, excellent bronchodilatator, asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough,
antitumor activity,
anti-inflammatory,
free radical scavenger, antiarthritic activity, suppresses immune-mediated inflammatory reactions possibly through a cell-mediated cytokine pathway, ethanolic extracts of Saussurea lappa roots in homeopathetic dilutions may be considered as a potential candidate for therapeutic support in autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disorders,
induces G2-growth arrest and apoptosis in AGS gastric cancer cells and therefore, these results suggest that extracts of Saussurea lappa root may be a candidate to deal with gastric cancers either by traditional herbal therapy or by combinational therapy with conventional chemotherapy, induces growth inhibition and apoptosis of human gastric cancer cells.

Couch Grass (Agropyron repens)

Disease of the liver, biliary disorders,
gout,
urinary infections (cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis), diuretic, prostate hypertrophy, stones in kidney and bladder,
anitbiotic substance (agropyrene),
children’s conditions associated with urinary system, such as enuresis and urinary incontinence.

Crampbark (Viburnum opulus)

Sedative, spasmolytic,
uterine dysfunction, uterine pain, uterine relaxant, ovarian pain,
asthma,
epilepsy,
infantile incontinence,
antioxidative activity,
urinary tract inflammations,
hypotensive activity,
exerts a potent gastroduodenoprotective activity via an increase in endogenous nitric oxide generation, suppression of lipid peroxidation and mobilization of antioxidant activity and changes in glycoconjugate content of the gastroduodenal mucosa.

Cranesbill (Geranium officinalis)

Gout,
nose bleeding,
wounds,
blood in urine,
cataract,
abscess,
antidiarrhoeal,
mouth infection, throat infection, gums infection,
gastric catarrh.

Crataeva Bark (Crataeva nurvala)

Anticomplement activity in adjuvant arthritis,
inhibits lipids peroxidation,
significant inhibition of urinary and bladder stone formation, drug of choice in urinary disorders, strong diuretic.

Cutch (Catechu nigrum)

An infusion can be employed to stop nose bleeding,
employed as an injection for uterine haemorrhage, leucorrhoea and gonorrhoea,
excellent remedy in relaxation of the uvula, a small piece, held in the mouth and allowed slowly to dissolve, is an excellent remedy in relaxation of the uvula and simple pharyngitis.

Cutch (Celastrus paniculata)

Celastrus has been traditionally used in products that enhance memory.The seeds contain the alkaloids celastrine and paniculatin and yield a dark brown oil, well known as Celastrus or Malkangini oil. Celastrus seed oil has been used to support a healthy brain and nerve functions.
Celastrus is also known by tradition as an aphrodisiac stimulant and moreover for its sedative and relaxing effects.
Celastrus paniculata is famed by the Ayurvedic practitioners as a powerful tonic to strengthen the person and to stimulate the total content of the brain.
Powerful brain tonic, stimulates intellect, sharpens memory, produces significant improvements in mentally retarded children,
antoxidant,
analgesic,
anti-inflammatory,
positive effects on central nervous system.

Cysteine (L-cysteine)

L-cysteine is an amino acid that can be found in many proteins throughout the body.
L-Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid that is an important component of hair, nails and the keratin of the skin.
L-cysteine stabilizes protein structure and aids in the formation of collagen, thereby promoting healthy skin, hair and nail texture.
It promotes the formation of carotene which helps hair growth. The flexibility of the skin, as well as the texture, is influenced by cysteine as it has the ability to protect collagen, the connective tissue protein.
L-cysteine may possibly help reduce the effects of aging on the skin, nail and hair.