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MAROWINA DATABASE MEDICINAL SUPPORT®

THE NATURAL PHARMACY FROM THE AMAZON RAINFOREST
Natural pharmacy


Cedrela odorata, Spanish cedar, taking resin from the tree Bleeding the Copaiba (Copaifera officinalis) tree Harvesting Virola species (Babun) bark Skid trail in the Amazon rainforest Suriname Collecting  botanicals on a field day Mr. Kurt Jessurun on a field day






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This tropical, medicinal plant database shows the use of natural remedies & therapies, herbal dietary supplements, medicinal plants and herbs from the Amazon rainforest. It is for specific disorders and conditions as used for many centuries by the Maroons, Amerindians and Asian immigrants (from India and Indonesia) in Suriname.

Visit the MEDICINE FROM NATURE page. It shows the use of alternative medicine, natural remedies, dietary supplements, medicinal plants and herbs for specific disorders and conditions.

Visit also the Compiled Medicinal Plant List for all the medicinal plants in Surinam, Guyana and French Guiana (Guyane française).

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MEDICINAL SUPPORT
FOR DISEASES AND ILLNESSES USING HERBAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND BOTANICALS

A B C | D E F | G H I | J K L M | N O P R | S T U V W X Y
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Abdominal pains:
Non - specific symptons that can be assocated with several condition, within or outside the abdomen.
Arrowroot, Syzygium cumini, Abrus precatorius
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Abortifacient:
Abortion agent that produces an abortion.
Asclepias curassavica, Epazote, Gossypium, Hog plum, Rosary pea, Sweet Broom, Waltheria Americana, Wild senna,

Abscess:
A localized accumulation of pus, in any part of the body, that results from a breakdown of tissues (infection).
Cassava, Castor Bean, Cat's Claw, Hibuscus sabdariffa, Peperomia pellucida, Simaruba, Soursop, Virola.

Acid Reflux
See Gastro Intestinal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Acne:
Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands of the skin; usually on the face and upper body, characterized by papules, pustules, comedones (blackheads) and in severe cases by cysts, nodules, and scarring. The most common form - acne vulgaris - usually affects persons from puberty to young adulthood.
Abuta, Bitter Melon, Cat's Claw, Sarsaparilla.

Acute - and chronic hepatitis:
Inflammation of the liver that is characterized by jaundice, abdominal discomfort, loss of apetite, enlarged and abnormilly functioning liver and dark urine.
Hard stick, Phyllanthus amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria.


Acute Liver Failure:
Loss of liver function that occurs rapidly.
Tropical almond.


Adaptogens:
Natural substances that reduce negative effects of stress on the body; improves resistance to stress and give also other benefits.
Curcuma longa (Curcumin forte), Holy basil, Noni.


ADHD: see Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Adrenal gland disorders:
Hormone - secreting glands situated atop a kidney, essential for the maintenance of water and salt balance and the function of many organ systems in the body.
Holy basil, Gotu kola.


AIDS/HIV:
Serious, often fatal condition in which the immune system breaks down and does not respond normally to infection. The cause has been identified as a virus (human immunodeficiency virus) HIV. No treatment has yet proven effective.
Candlestick Senna, Cat's Claw, Fingerroot, Pau d'Arco, Pao pereira, Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Puyang, Quassia, Zingiber zerumbet.

Alertness:
State of active attention.
Coffee forte, Gotu kola, Peppermint.

Allergic Rhinitis:
Rhinitis = inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the nose and eyes, it may be caused by viral infection (f.i. cold) or by allergic reaction (f.i. hay fever, dust, food allergies).
Acerola, Curcumin, Garlic, Ginger.



Allergies:
Hypersensitivity reaction to a substance that is intrinsically harmless, f.i. dust, pollen, animal hair, certain substances in food.
Acerola, Bromelain, Cat's Claw, Curcumin forte, Garlic, Ginger, Hardstick, Jatoba, Neem, Pau d'Arco, Portulaca, Sarsaparilla, Verbena.


Alopecia:
Complete or partial loss of hair that occurs most often on the scalp.
Bitter Melon, Sarsaparilla, Verbena.


Alterative:
Substances that stimulate changes of a defensive or healing nature in metabolism or tissue function when there is chronic or acute disease or restoring in some unknown way the normal function of an organ or system.
Billy Goat Weed, Cat's Claw, Noni, Sarsaparilla.

Alzheimer's disease:
Progressive loss of mental ability and function, often accompanied by personality changes and emotional instability.
Areca, Brazil nut, Curcuma xanthorriza, Ginger, Gotu kola, Holy basil.

Amebiasis (Amoebic dysentery):
Parasitic infection of the intestines caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica or E. histolytica.
Curcumin forte, Euphorbia hirta, Garlic, Guava, Neem, Pumpkin seed.

Amebicide:
Substance used to kill amoebias disease - causing ameba, especially entamoeba histolytica, which infects the intestine.
Euphorbia hirta, Papaya, Quassia, Simaruba, Wormseed.

Amenorrhea:
Abnormal stoppage or absence of the menstrual flow. It may be caused by congenital abnormality of the reproductive tract or by endrocine (hormonal) dysfunction, malnutrition, marked change in the amount of body fat, severe trauma or emotional upset.
Bromelain, Cat's Claw, Curcumin forte, Epazote (Wormseed), Ginger, Papaya, Verbena.

Amnesia:
Partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock, psychological disturbance, braininjury or illness.
Coffee, Curcumin, Ginger, Holy basil, Jamun, Lemongrass, Peppermint.


Analgesic:
Painreliever.
Abuta, Andiroba, Billy Goat Weed, Candlestick Senna, Citrus Grandis, Desmodium, Guava, Indian jujube, Malay apple, Morinda citrifolia, Papaya, Passionflower, Pau d' Arco, Peperomia pellucida, Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Puyang, Simaruba, Soursop, Spondias mombin, Sweet Broom, Trumpet Tree, Velvetbean, Verbena, Vinca, Wild Tomato, Worm Seed.

Anaphylactic:
Substance which blocks an allergic reaction.
Papaya, Trumpet Tree, Verbena.

Anemia:
Condition in which hemoglobin content of the blood is below normal limits,
so there is a decreased ability of the red blood cells to give enough oxygen to body tissue.

Asthma weed, Eclipta alba, Lemon grass, Mango, Papaya, Pau d' Arco, Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Puyang, Quassia, Sesamum indicum, Simaruba, Sweet Broom, Swietenia Mahogany, Syzygium cumini, Tamarind, Wormseed.

Anesthetic:
Substance that decreases nerve sensitivity to pain.

Angina:
Also know as Angina pectoralis.
Severe pain in the chest, often spasmodic, accompanied by a choking feeling.
Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Ginger, Portulaca, Spigelia.

Angiogenesis:
Induction of local small blood vessels in progressively developing tumors.
Aloe, Curcumin forte, Ginger, Roselle.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE):
Controls blood pressure by regulating the volume of fluids in the body.
Inhibitors help relax the veins and arteries to lower blood pressure.
Embauba; Garlic; Moringa.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors):
Slow (inhibit) the activity of the enzyme ACE, which decreases the production of angiotensin II.
Embauba.

Ankylosing spondilytis (AS):
Form of arthritis causing inflammation along the spinal column.
Bromelain, Curcumin forte, Ginger, Portulaca.


Anodyne:
Pain relieving drug.
Elaeis guineensis, Cayenne Pepper, Asclepias curassavica, Shiny bush.

Anorexia:
Lack or loss of appetite despite basic caloric needs.
Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Puyang, Quassia Amara, Sweet orange peel.

Antacid:
Substance which reduces and/or neutralizes stomach acid.
Gervao, Ginger, Vassourinha
.

Anthelmintic:
Drug or chemical that kills intestinal worms.
Bitter Melon, Candlestick Senna, Cat's Claw, Papaya, Phyllanthus urinaria, Phyllanthus Amarus, Cyperus Rotundus, Quassia, Spanish Cedar, Velvetbean, Verbena, Calabaza, Wormseed, Ruellia tuberosa.

Antiallergic:
Mango

Antibacterial:
Kills or inhibits bacteria.
Aloe vera, Andiroba, Annato, Billy Goat Weed, Bitter Melon, Candlestick Senna, Copaiba, Giant Bloodflower, Gotu kola, Guava, Hamelia patens, Hog plum, Jatoba, Kalanchoe, Lemon Grass, Mullaca, Neem, Noni, Papaya, Pau d' Arco, Periwinkle (Vinca), Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Puyang, Quassia, Sarsaparilla, Shiny Bush, Simaruba, Soursop, Spondias mombin, Tropical almond.

Antibiotic:
Drug derived from a micro-organism or produced synthetically (e.g. penicillin).
It destroys or limits the growth of a living organism or fungus.
Bitter Melon, Papaya, Bell Apple, Allamanda Cathartica, Spondias mombin, Sarsaparilla.

Anticancerous:
Used in the treatment of cancer.
Allamanda Cathartica, Anamu, Bell Apple, Bitter Melon, Curcuma xanthorriza, Kalanchoe, Pao Pereira, Papaya, Periwinkle, Puyang, Solanum (Bull Nettle), Sarsaparilla, Soursop, Zingiber zerumbet.

Anticoagulant (Blood thinners):
Prevents or delays blood clots from forming.
Bromelain, Cayenne pepper, Curcumin, Garlic, Ginger, Wild sage.

Antidepressant:
Substance meant to oppose depression or sadness.
Turnera diffusa, Cat's Claw, Lime Peel, Mimosa pudica, Passionflower, Pumpkin seed, Soursop.

Antidote for snake - and scorpion bites:
Drug, that neutralizes or minimizes the effects of a poison.
Hibiscus abelmoschus, Holy Basil, Simaruba Officinalis.


Antifertility:
Suppress the action of hormones that promote pregnancy.
Giant Bloodflower.


Antifungal:
Substance that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi.
Aloe vera, Acerola, Candlestick Senna, Eclipta alba, Epazote, Garlic, Gossypium, Grains of paradise, Hamelia patens, Jatoba, Mango, Neem, Papaya, Pau d' Arco, Peperomia pellucida, Sarsaparilla, Tropical almond, Virola Surinamensis, Waltheria americana.

Antihemorrhagic:
Substance against any of several kinds of arbovirus (f.i. insects or crustaceans) infections usually occuring in a specific geographic area.

Antihepatotoxic:
Damaging to the liver (drugs or alcohol).
Bitter Melon, Phyllanthus urinaria, Phyllanthus Amarus, Quassia, Wild Tomato.

Anti-inflammatory:
Used to reduce inflammation.
Abuta, Ageratum, Andiroba, Annato, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Black sage, Capadulla, Cassava, Cat's Claw, Cayenne Pepper, Copaiba, Curcuma xanthorriza, Embauba, Ginger, Gotu kola, Greater Periwinkle, Guava, Hog plum, Jatoba, Kalanchoe, Malay apple, Mimosa pudica, Noni, Passionflower, Pau d' Arco, Phyllanthus Amarus, Periwinkle (Vinca), Phyllanthus urinaria, Puyang, Sesame seed, Sarsaparilla, Sweet orange peel, Vassourinha, Verbena, Waltheria americana, Wild Tomato, Worm Bush, Zingiber aromaticum, Zingiber zerumbet.

Antimicrobial:
Destroys or inhibits growth of disease-causing bacteria and other micro-organisms.
Black sage, Candlestick Senna, Copaiba, Epazote (Chenopodium), Grains of paradise, Guava, Jamun, Jatoba, Lantana camara, Pau d' Arco, Periwinkle (Vinca), Possum Wood (Sandbox tree), Simaruba.

Antimutagenic:
Reduces, prevents or reverses the action of a mutagen.
Bitter Melon, Cat's Claw, Fingerroot, Pau d'Arco, Soursop, Wild Tomato.

Antinociceptive:
reduced sensivity to painful stimuli.
Pao pereira, Sesame seed.

Antioxidant:
Protects against free radical activity and lipid peroxidation by preventing oxidation.
Acai, Ageratum, Annato, Arrowroot, Barbados Cherry, Bitter Melon, Cat's Claw, Cayenne pepper, Curcuma xanthorriza, Garlic, Ginger, Gotu kola, Jamun, Jatoba, Kalanchoe, Kumis kucing, Mango, Mimosa pudica, Neem, Noni, Portulaca, Puyang, Scoparia dulcis (Vassourinha), Star apple, Sweet orange peel.


Antiparasitic:
Drug to prevent or kill parasites.
Andiroba, Annato, Bitter Melon, Candlestick Senna, Cat's Claw, Jatoba, Mango, Noni, Papaya, Passionflower, Pau d' Arco, Quassia, Simaruba, Soursop, Velvetbean, Verbena, Wild Tomato, Wormseed
.

Antiplatelet drug (platelet aggregation inhibitor):
decreases platelet aggregation and inhibit thrombus formation.
Cacao, Senna
.

Antiseptic:
Destroys or inhibits germs, disease-causing bacteria and other micro-organisms, sufficiently non-toxic to cleanse wounds and prevent infections.
Abuta, Andiroba Cat's Claw, Cayenne Pepper, Hog plum,Passionflower, Sarsaparilla, Sweet Broom Tamarindus indica, Theobroma cacao, Wild Tomato,
.

Antispasmodic:
Substance that relieves spasm of smooth muscle.
Abuta, Desmodium, Guava, Hibiscus abelmoschus, Holy Basil, Jatoba, Lime peel, Mimosa pudica, Passionflower, Phyllanthus amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Roselle, Shiny bush, Solanum (Bull Nettle), Soursop, Spearmint, Tonka beans, Verbena, Vinca (Periwinkle).


Antithrombotic:
Reduces the formation of blood clots; therapeutically for prevention or treatment of a dangerous blood clot.
Bromelain, Cayenne, Curcumin forte, Garlic
.

Antitumor:
Aloe, Anamu, Epazote (Chenopodium), Fingerroot, Kalanchoe, Kumis kucing, Noni.


Antitussive:
Substance that depress coughing.
Chrysophyllum cainito, Annato, Carpenter's Grass, Copaiba, Jatoba, Lemongrass, Mango, Passionflower, Shiny Bush, Sweet Broom, Trumpet Tree, Wild Tomato.

Anti-ulcerogenic:
Substance that protects against the formation of ulcers or is used for the treatment of ulcers.
Abuta, Black sage, Copaifera officinalis, Eclipta, Galanga, Lantana, Vassourinha.

Antiviral:
Destroys viruses.
Bitter Melon, Cat's Claw, Fingerroot, Garlic, Graviola, Guava, Kalanchoe, Mango, Pau d'Arco, Phyllanthus amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Puyang, Quassia, Vassourinha
.

Anxiety:
An emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil, often accompanied by nervous behavior.
Giant Bloodflower, Hog plum, Holy basil, Lime Peel, Lion's ear, Mimosa pudica, Passion flower.

Aperient:
Mild laxative.

Abuta, Bitter Melon, Castor Bean, Jatoba, Papaya, Phyllanthus urinaria, Phyllanthus Amarus, Quassia, Sweet Broom.

Aphrodisiac:
To stimulate sexual activity and libido.
Alligator pepper, Bitter Melon, Cacao, Cayenne Pepper, Clavo huasca, Devil's Doer, Fingerroot, Jak fruit, Matico, Sarsaparilla, Tropical almond, Turnera diffusa, Vassourinha, Velvet bean.

Apoptosis:
Process of programmed cell death (rid the body of cells that have been damaged beyond repair.


Appendicitis:
Occurs when the appendix (small, worm-like, appendage) becomes blocked; bacteria invade and infect the wall of the appendix. Symptoms may take 4 to 48 hours to develop.
Cat's claw, castor oil plant, Curcumin forte, Garlic, Ginger, Gotu kola, Peppermint (Symptoms), Sweet orange.


Appetite:
Normal desire esp. for food, but also for other need, including sex.
Curcuma xanthorriza, Lime peel, Quassia (loss of appetite), Sarsaparilla.

Aromatherapy
Therapeuting applications of natural (essential) oils and aromatic plants compounds.
Ginger, Holy basil, Lemongrass, Lime peel, Matico, Peppermint, Spearmint, Sweet orange, Ylang Ylang.


Arrhythmia:
Problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.
Acerola, Cayenne, Ginger, Passionflower.


Arteriosclerosis:
Disorder of the arteries; Also called Hardening of the arteries.
Cat's Claw, Cayenne, Curcumin, Garlic, Ginger
.

Arthralgia
Is joint pain when there is no inflammation involved.
Cayenne.


Arthritis
Inflammation of a joint or joints that may cause swelling, redness, stiffness and pain.
There are over 100 different types of arthritis. The most common form is osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease).
Abuta, Acerola, Andiroba, Bromelain, Brazil nut, Cat's Claw, Cayenne Pepper, Cordia curassavica, Curcuma xanthorriza, Curcumin forte, Desmodium adscendens, Ginger, Jatoba, Kumis kucing, Noni, Papaya, Pau d' Arco, Peperomia pellucida, Pine, Sarsaparilla, Soursop, Waltheria Americana, Wild Tomato, Wormseed.


Arthrosis (osteoarthritis)
Wear and tear of cartilage at the joints.
Ageratum, Cayenne (external), Curcumin forte, Ginger.


Ascariasis:
Infection with ascaris worms acquired through feces-contaminated water or food.
Epazote (Chenopodium), Garlic, Pumpkin seeds.


Ascaricide:
Substance to destroy or inhibit, Ascaris lumbricoides, a intestinal parasitic worm.
Candlestick Senna, Mango, Papaya, Velvetbean, Wormseed.

Asthma:
Respiratory disorder; episodes of difficulty in breathing, wheezing, cough and thick mucous production caused by spasm or inflammation of the bronchi.
Abuta, African eggplant, Annato, Bitter Melon, Bloodflower, Breadfruit, Cacao, Candlestick senna, Cat's claw, Cayenne pepper, Coffee, Desmodium adscendens, Eclipta alba, Eggplant, Euphorhia hirta, Jak fruit, Jatoba, Jamun, Kalanchoe, Kapok Tree, Lemongrass, Mango, Papaya, Passionflower, Phyllanthus amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Portulaca, Sarsaparilla, Sweet Potato, Trumpet tree, Velvetbean, Verbena, Waltheria americana, Wild tomato, Wormseed.

Astringent:
Causing the skin to draw tight, to stop bleeding in minor cuts.
Tamarindus indica, Rambutan, Annato, Barbados Cherry, Cyperus Rotundus, Bitter Melon, Guava, Jatoba, Greater Periwinkle, Lesser Periwinkle, Quassia, Soursop, Spanish Cedar.

Atherosclerosis:
A condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to a build up of plaque around the artery wall.
Cat's claw, Cayenne pepper, Curcumin, Garlic, Kalanchoe, Roselle.


Athlete's foot:
Fungal infection (ringworm) of the foot. It generally starts between the toes, causing itching and burning. A common fungal infection of the foot also called tinea pedis. Later, a bacterium may replace the fungus and cause the skin between the toes to turn white, crack and peel off. Treatment is by antifungal preparations.
Copaifera officinalis, Cassia Alata, Eclipta alba, Epazote, Virola surinamensis.

Atrial fibrillation (AFib):
Irregular and often rapid heart rate; it increases the risk of a stroke. This is a potentially serieus condition.
Acerola, Cayenne, Bromelain, Garlic.


Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):
Common childhood brain disorder and can continue through adolescence and adulthood.
Acerola, Passion flower, Portulaca, Pumpkin seeds.


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B
Backache relieve:
Pain in the back. Backache is a common complaint; it may be caused by muscle strain or other muscle injury or disorder, or by pressure on a nerve, resulting from vertebral disk injury, or as a symptom of many other disorders.
Cayenne, Desmodium, Kalanchoe, Peppermint, Physic Nut.


Bilharzia (Snail fever):
Schistosomiasis, snail fever or Bilharzia; caused by parasitic flatworms called schistosomes.
The urinary tract or the intestines may be infected.
Alligator pepper, Garlic, Gotu kola, Quassia.


Bipolar disorders (manic depressive illness):
Mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels and concentration.
Damiana, Gotu kola, Hog plum, Portulaca, Sarsaparilla.


Bladder cancer:
Urothelial carcinoma is the most common type.
Awara, Curcumuin forte, Holy basil.


Bladder disorders:
Disorders of the urinary bladder; a muscular, membranous sac that stores urine.
Abuta, Amaranthus tricolor, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Jatoba, Kumis kucing, Lemongrass, Mango, Phyllanthus amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Pride of Barbados, Pumpkin seed, Trumpet tree, Sarsaparilla, Virola Surinamensis, Waltheria americana, Wild Tomato.


Bleeding (hemorrhage):
Free and forceful escape of blood.
Cayenne.


Blennorrhagia:
Excessive discharge of mucus.
Abuta, Jatoba, Phyllanthus urinaria, Quassia Amara, Phyllanthus Amarus, Sweet Broom.

Blood clots (thrombus):
Clumps, occurring when blood hardens from liquid to a solid in a arthery or vein.
Bromelain, Cayenne, Curcumin forte, Garlic, Portulaca.


Blood disorders:
Cat's Claw, Cayenne, Sarsaparilla.

Blood pressure:
Force of blood on the walls of the arteries resulting from the squeezing effects of the heart's left ventricle (systole), with residual maintenance (diastole) as the heart chambers relax and expand.
Acerola, Arrowroot, Artocarpus altilis, Cayenne, Shiny bush, Syzygium jamun.


Blood sugar:
Simple sugar that is the major energy source in the body.
Aloe, Banaba, Bitter melon, Ginger, Holy basil, Moringa.


Blood thinner:
Lowers the change of a heart attack and stroke (lessens the chance for blood clots to form).
Cayenne pepper, Curcumin, Garlic, Ginger, Pau d'arco, Vinca (Periwinkle).


Boils:
Small painful lumps in the skin that has a core of dead tissue and surounding inflammation.
Abuta, Ageratum, Bitter Melon, Cat's Claw, Kalanchoe, Papaya, Pau d' Arco, Soursop, Verbena, Wild Tomato.

Bowel / Intestine disorders:
Intestines especially the large intestines. That part of the alimentary canal extending from the pyloric opening of the stomach to the anus.
Sesamum indicum, Billy Goat Weed, Cat's Claw, Copaiba, Guava, Jatoba, Papaya, Phyllanthus urinaria, Phyllanthus Amarus, Wild Tomato
.

Brain cancer:
Malignant (cancerous) tumor; 2 types can be distinguished.
Primary tumors, originating within the brain and secondary tumors, spreading from somewhere else.
Cat's claw, Curcumin, Graviola, Pao pereira, Puyang.


Breast cancer:
One of the most common malignancies in women in the United States, with several known risk factors, including a family history of breast cancer.
Early symptoms are usually detected by the woman during breast self-examination and include a small painless lump; thick or dimpled skin, or a change in the nipple; later symptoms include nipple discharge, pain and swollen lymph glands in the armpit area.
Diagnosis is made by physical examination, mammography and laboratory examination of tumor cells obtained through biopsy.
Bitter Melon, Bixa, Fingerroot, Gossypium, Mango, Noni, Pao pereira, Puyang, Solanum (Bull Nettle).


Bronchitis:
Inflammation of a bronchus or of the bronchi.
Abuta, Acerola, African eggplant, CCG, Candlestick Senna, Cat's claw, Coffee plum, Copaiba, Euphorhia hirta, Garlic, Guava, Hard stick, Jamun, Jatoba, Kalanchoe, Mango, Passionflower, Pau d'arco, Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Pride of Barbados, Sarsaparilla, Spondias mombin, Sweet Broom, Trumpet Tree, Verbena, Vassourinha, Waltheria americana, Wild Tomato
.

Bronchodilator:
Substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, increasing airflow to the lungs.
Coffee, Coffee forte, Portulaca.


Burns:
Tissue injury resulting from exposure to excessive sun, heat, caustic or electricity.
Ageratum, Aloe, Annato, Bitter Melon, Garlic, Gotu kola, Indian jujube, Mango, Papaya, Sarsaparilla, Sweet Potato.

Bursitis:
Inflammation of a bursa, fluid-filled membranelined sac, usually in the vicinity of joints.
Bromelain, Cat's Claw, Cayenne Pepper, Curcuma xanthorriza, Curcumin forte, Ginger, Jatoba, Portulaca,
.

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C
Calculus:
Stone that forms in the body, f.i. gall- and kidneystone.
Abuta, Phyllanthus urinaria, Phyllanthus Amarus.

Callus:
Hardened area of skin as on the bottom of the foot .
Tissue formed around a bone fracture.
Trumpet tree.

Cancer:
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and around the world.
Abnormal, malignant growth of cells that invade nearby tissues and often spread to other sites in the body, interfering with the normal function of the affected sites.
Acerola, Alligator pepper, Andiroba, Annato, Awara, Bitter melon, Cat's claw, Coffee, Curcuma xanthorriza, Fingerroot, Garlic, Galanga, Gossypium, Holy basil, Indian jujube, Kalanchoe, Noni, Pao pereira, Papaya, Pau d'arco, Phyllanthus amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Portulaca, Puyang, Quassia, Sarsaparilla, Soursop, Star apple, Tropical almond, Vassourinha, Velvet bean, Vinca, Wild tomato, Zingiber zerumbet.


Candida:
Yeast - like fungus that may infect the mouth, skin, intestines or vagina.
Candlestick Senna, Cat's Claw, Jamun, Jatoba, Pau d' Arco, Wormseed.


Carcinogenesis (Oncogenesis):
Curcumin forte, Ginger, Puyang.

Carcinoma:
Cancer that forms in epithelial tissue.
It's the most common type of cancer. Most cancers affecting your skin, breasts, kidney, liver, lungs, pancreas, prostate gland, head and neck are carcinomas.
Curcumin forte, Garlic, Pao pereira, Puyang.


Cardiotonic:
Tonic to strengthen the heart and aorta.
Cat's Claw, Jatoba, Mango, Papaya, Periwinkle (Vinca), Sesamum indicum, Soursop, Tonka beans, Theobroma Cacao, Trumpet Tree, Verbena, Wormbush.

Cardiovasulair disease (CVD), heart attacks and strokes:


Carminative:
Prevents formation of or used to expel stomach gas.
Ageratum, Bitter Melon, Cake bush, Cyperus, Fingerroot, Periwinkle, Phyllanthus amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Sarsaparilla, Spearmint, Velvet bean.


Catalepsy:
Nervous condition characterized by muscular rigidity and fixity of posture regardless of external stimuli. Decreased sensitivity to pain.
Holy basil , Indian jujube.

Cataract:
Clouding of the lens in the eye leading to decrease in vision.
Astrocaryum vulgare (Awarra), Portulaca.

Catarrh:
Mucous membrane infection.
Bitter Melon, Cordia, Copaiba, Jatoba, Malay apple, Mango, Matico, Soursop, Vinca.

Cathartic (purgative):
Increases or stimulates the evacuation of the bowels. (See laxative)
Noni, Peppermint, Wild Senna.


CDiff (Clostridium difficile):
Bacterium that causes diarrhea and serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.
Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric (Curcumin forte), Spearmint

Cellulite:
Dimpled, lumpy appearance of the skin.
Andiroba

Chemo:
Combinations forms indicating an association with chemicals or chemistry.
Tropical almond, Curcuma xanthorriza.

Chemopreventive agents:
Agents used to inhibit, delay, or reverse carcinogenesis (formation of a cancer).
Abuta, Mango, Pau d'arco.

Chikungunya:
Infection caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV). Symptoms include fever and joint pain.
Curcumin forte, Euphorbia hirta, Garlic, Lemon grass, Papaya, Quassia.

Chlamydia:
Common STD, can effect both men and women.
Abuta, Curcumin forte.

Chloretic:
Increases the flow of bile from the gallbladder.
Candlestick Senna, Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Sweet Broom.

Cholagogue:
Increase the production and flow of bile in the liver.
Curcumin forte, Garlic, Papaya.

Cholera:
Acute infection with the bacterium Vibrio Cholerae, characterized by severe diarrhea and vomiting, often leading to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and if untreated, death.
Abuta, Guava, Mango, Puyang, Velvet bean.

Cholesterol problems:
See Hypocholesterolemic.(Cholesterol = complex chemical, present in all animal fats and widespread in the body.
Acai, Andiroba oil, Arrowroot, Cayenne pepper, Garlic, Holy basil , Indian jujube, Lime peel, Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Portulaca, Roselle, Sweet orange peel.

Choliokinetic:
Increases the contractive power of the bile duct.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
Fatigue = 1.exhaustion, weariness, loss of strength; 2.temporary inability of tissues to respond to stimuli.
Acerola, Cat's Claw, Jatoba
.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CCL) of the Liver:
Lymphocytic proliferative malignancy, infitrating multiple different organs such as the liver.
Curcumin forte, Graviola forte, Pao pereira, Puyang, Tropical almond,
.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):
One of the most common lung diseases; gives difficulty in breathing. The two main forms are: Chronic bronchitis and Emphysema.
Asthma weed, Curcumin forte, Embauba.

Cicatrizant:
Promotes wound healing and formation of new tissue.
Andiroba, Annato, Bitter Melon, Guava, Passionflower, Soursop, Sweet Broom.

Circulation Problems:
General term for the movement of the blood, lymph, or other fluids through the body.
Arrowroot, Curcumin forte, Cat's Claw, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Ginger, Kalanchoe, Kumis kucing, Lemongrass, Mango, Pau d' Arco, Roselle.

CNS Stimulant:
Stimulates the Central Nervous System.
Cacao, Coffee forte, Dobrudua, Giant Bloodflower, Gowtu kola, Galanga,


CNS Disorders:
Ageratum, Gowtu kola, Lemon grass, Mango bark, Mimosa, Passionflower, Wild sage.

Cognitive disorders:
Mental health disorders that primarily affect learning, memory, perception, and problem solving.
Brazil nut, Cayenne forte, Curcumin forte, Ginger, Gowtu kola, Holy basil.

Colds/Flu:
Infection involving the nasal passages and upper part of the breathing system (not including the lungs) / influenza = acute, contagious, virus-caused infection of the respratory tract.
Abuta, Acerola, Ageratum, Andiroba, Annato, Bitter Melon, Candlestick Senna, Cassia occidentalis, Cat's Claw, Cayenne Pepper, Cordia curassavica, Ginger, Gotu kola, Guava, Lantana Camara, Lemon grass, Lime peel, Mango, Papaya, Pau d' Arco, Periwinkle (Vinca), Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Piper marginatum, Puyang, Sarsaparilla, Shiny bush, Simaruba, Soursop, Surinam cherry, Tonka Bean, Verbena, Waltheria America, Wild Tomato.

Colic:
1.Acute pain associated with spasm of smooth muscle f.i. during passage of a kidneystone; 2.in infants; recurrent episodes of persistent crying accompanied by signs of abdominal distress, may be caused by intestinal gas.
Ageratum, Bitter Melon, Cashew apple, Cake bush, Cat's Claw, Guava, Papaya, Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Maracuja, Simaruba, Vassourinha (Sweet Broom) , Wild Tomato, Wormseed (Epazote).

Colitis (Peptic ulcer):
Inflammation of the inner lining of the colon.
Acerola, Aloe, Bromelain, Curcumin forte, Portulaca.

Colon Cancer:
Cancer of the large intestine (colon); lower part of the digestive system.
Curcumin forte (Curcumin), Fingerroot, Mango, Pao pereira.

Colon Disorders:
Colon = segment of large intestine from the cecum to the rectum.
Bitter Melon, Cat's Claw, Pau d'Arco, Verbena.

Congestion (lungs):
Abnormal collection of blood or other fluid in the lungs.
Cayenne forte, Curcumin forte, Bromelain, Garlic, Ginger, Peppermint, Spigelia.

Conjunctivitis:
Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the eyelids and the front of the eye, caused by bacterial or viral infection, allergy or irritation.
Abuta, Annato, Euphorbia hirta, Neem, Peperomia pellucida, Sarsaparilla, Sweet Broom, Wormseed.

Constipation:
Difficulty in having bowel movements.
Abuta, Annato, Arrowroot, Banaba, Candlestick Senna, Castor Bean, indian jujube, Jatoba, Jatropha Curcas, Mountain Apple, Papaya, Pau d'Arco, Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Sweet Broom.

Contraceptive:
Means of preventing fertilization.
Gossypium, Papaya, Rosary pea, Vassourinha.

Convulsions:
Sudden, involuntary and violent contraction of a group of muscles; also called a seizure.
Abuta, Annato, Cassia occidentalis, Guava, Hard stick, Passionflower.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD):
Most common type of heart disease; when the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become hardened and narrowed. This is due to the build up of plaque on the inner walls.
See also: Heart attack.
Cayenne, Curcumin, Ginger.

Cough:
Wooping cough aka chronic cough or pertussis.
Sudden forceful and audible expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the airpassages of irritants and helps to prevent aspiration of foreign particles into the lungs.
Abuta, Acerola, Ageratum, Andiroba, Bitter Melon, Cassia occidentalis, Cordia curassavica, Cyperus, Embauba, Euphorbia hirta, Guava, Jatoba, Kalanchoe, Lantana Camara, Lemongrass, Lime peel, Malay apple, Mango, Passionflower, Pau d'Arco, Phyllanthus Amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria, Portulaca oleracea, Puyang (whooping cough), Roselle, Sarsaparilla, Shiny bush, Soursop, Sweet Broom, Velvetbean, Verbena, Wild Tomato
.

Crohn's Disease:
Chronic inflammatory condition affecting the colon, producing frequent episodes of diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, fever, weakness and weightloss.
Bromelain, Cat's Claw, Curcumin forte .

Cystic fibrosis:
Inherited disease, usually recognized in infancy or early childhood, in which the glands, esp. those of the pancreas, lungs and intestines, become clogged with thick mucus.
Awara, Bromelain, Carica papaya, Curcumin forte, Garlic.

Cystitis:
Inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters.
Abuta, Annato, Copaiba, Curcuma forte, Damiana, Jatoba, Marshmallow, Phyllanthus amarus, Phyllanthus urinaria.


Cytotoxic:
To damage or destroy cancerous cells.
Bitter Melon, Cat's Claw, Matico, Pau d'Arco, Simaruba, Soursop, Vassourinha.




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