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What parts of the cnidium plant are used for medicinal purposes?
Only the seeds and essential oil of Cnidium monnieri are used as a drug.
What are the active medicinal properties of cnidium seeds?
The essential oils derived from the seeds include camphene, borneol, pinene, and terpineol.
Where is the cnidium plant grown?
Cnidium monnieri, commonly known as cnidium, is a plant that is native to China and is also found in Korea and Japan. It thrives in warm temperate regions and is typically grown in well-drained soil and under full sun. It is cultivated for its medicinal properties and the seeds are often used in traditional Chinese medicine.
What are the physical characteristics of cnidium seeds?
A variety of carrot, a leafy annual with flowers that grow in clusters.
What are the side effects associated with using cnidium seeds?
When taken in recommended doses there are no known side effects.
What is the Latin name of cnidium?
Cnidium monnieri and belongs to the Apiaceae family.
What diseases does cnidium seeds treat?
Skin conditions such as scabies, eczema, ringworm, and itchy, oozing skin lesions. Vaginitis and vaginal discharge, infertility.
What are the drug interactions associated with cnidium seeds use?
Not to be used with croton seeds, fritillaria or peony root. Externally, safely mixed with stemona, sophora and calomel. Internally, safely mixed with schisandra and cuscuta.
What parts of the borage plant are used for medicinal purposes?
The leaves, flowers, and seeds of borage have medicinal properties.
What are the medicinal actions of coleus?
Antispasmodic, anticoagulant.
What are the medicinal actions of coltsfoot?
Anti-inflammatory.
What are the medicinal actions of senna?
Laxative or purgative.
