MinerAlert
Armando González-Stuart, Ph.D.; José O. Rivera, Pharm. D., 2017
Scientific Name |
Common Name(s) |
Part(s) Used |
Form of Use |
Comments |
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Agastache mexicana |
Mexican giant hyssop, Toronjil |
Stems, leaves |
Tea |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. |
Ammi visnaga |
Ammi, Khella, Bihop´s weed, Biznaga |
Leaves, fruits, and stems |
Tea, capsules, extracts |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. Plant constituents have anti-inflammatory and bronchial-dilating effects. |
Astragalus membranaceus |
Chinese astragalus, Membranous milkvetch, Huang Qi, Astrágalo chino |
Root |
Tea, capsules, extracts |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. |
Coffea arabiga |
Coffee, Café |
Berries (beans) |
Beverage |
Contains methylxanthine (principally caffeine) compounds that have bronchial-dilating effects. |
Datura spp. |
Datura, Jimsonweed, Stramonium, Moonflower, Thorn Apple, Estramonio, Toloache |
Whole plant |
Tea, leaves (smoked) |
Various species of Datura are toxic and hallucinogenic. Avoid use. |
Echinacea purpurea |
Echinacea, Purple Echinacea, Equinácea |
Flowers |
Tea, capsules, extracts |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. |
Emblica officinalis |
Amla, Emblica, Indian Gooseberry, Grosella espinosa de la India |
The leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, and seeds |
Tea, capsules, syrups |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. Leaves possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action. |
Ephedra sinica |
Ma Huang, Chinese ephedra, Efedra china |
Stems |
Tea, capsules, syrups |
Contains ephedrine and pseudo-ephedrine, compounds that have bronchial-dilating effects. Safety for use during pregnancy not established. |
Ephedra trifurca, E. nevadensis |
Mormon tea, Té mormón, Popotillo, Canutillo |
Stems |
Tea |
The American species of Ephedra do not contain ephedrine. Safety for use during pregnancy not established. |
Eucalyptus spp. |
Ecualyptus, Eucalipto |
Leaves |
Tea, syrups, essential oil |
Avoid ingesting essential oil. |
Foeniculum vulgare |
Fennel, Hinojo |
Stem and leaves |
Tea, syrups, essential oil |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. Plant possesses antiseptic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory action. |
Ginkgo biloba |
Ginkgo, Maidenhair tree |
Leaves |
Tea, liquid extract, capsules |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. Leaves possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action. |
Gnaphalium spp. |
Cudweed, Gordolobo |
Stems, leaves and flowers |
Tea, syrups |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. Should not be ingested for long periods of time due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can be liver toxic and carcinogenic. |
Lippia dulcis |
Mexican lippia, Honey herb, Orégano, Tzonpelic- xihuitl |
Leaves and stems |
Tea, essential oil |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. |
Lobelia inflata |
Lobelia, Indian tobacco, Ojo de víbora |
Leaves |
Tea, extracts |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. Avoid ingesting the plant in large doses, as it causes vomiting. |
Mentha pulegium |
Pennyroyal, Poleo |
Leaves, stems, and flowers |
Tea, essential oil |
Avoid use during pregnancy. Essential oil should not be used internally, as it is toxic to the fetus and the liver. |
Origanum spp. |
Oregano, Orégano |
Leaves and stems |
Tea, essential oil |
Plant possesses antiseptic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory action. Use essential oil topically with caution. Essential oil should not be used internally unless under professional supervision. |
Talauma mexicana |
Yoloxóchitl |
Leaves and stems |
Tea |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. Use for limited periods of time. |
Thea sinensis |
Green tea, Te´ Verde |
Leaves |
Tea, capsules, extracts |
Contains theophylline, a compound that has bronchial-dilating effects. |
Theobroma cacao |
Cacao, Cocoa |
Beans |
Unsweetened beverage, extracts |
Contains theobromine, a compound that has broncho-dilating effects. |
Tussilago farfara |
Colt´s foot, Fárfara |
Leaves and flowers |
Tea, syrups |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. Should not be ingested for long periods of time due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can be liver toxic and carcinogenic. |
Verbascum thapsus |
Mullein, Gordolobo |
Flowers |
Tea, syrups, capsules |
Safety for use during pregnancy not established. Use for limited periods of time. |