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♠ = Denotes a POISONOUS agent/s. Professionals only! These agents are more common in Chinese medicine where they are especially processed to render them safe, or else used in homeopathic tinctures which are safe to take. There are also instances where one component of the plant is safe, as in the Castor Bean which is deadly, but its oil is safe to use.
Consider this page a starting point for your research and/or discussion with your medical professional as it cannot endorse the herbs which have been used traditionally for these conditions.
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Pancreas Parasites, Internal Polyp Prolapse

Parasites, External Poison/Poisoning Pregnancy

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PANCREAS

Being 6 to 8 inches long, this is a large gland which secretes enzymes into the intestines for the purpose of digesting food and produces insulin which is essential for the proper utilization of sugar. Pancreatic problems require professional medical attention. Also see Diabetes

TYPE DO FIRST NATURAL AGENTS HOW TO USE/MORE INFO

GENERAL See Pancreas Foundation Ash, Prickly; Fennel; Mint See individual herb pages

INFLAMMATION Same as above Cayenne; Dandelion
♠ = Arum; Belladonna Same as above

OBSTRUCTIONS Same as above Dandelion Same as above

PARASITES: EXTERNAL

Lice, mites, bedbugs, and other assorted vermin we find annoying and disgusting, but, yup, they find us delicious. Bites, welts, and uncontrollable itching are fair indicators of their presence.

TYPE DO FIRST NATURAL AGENTS HOW TO USE/MORE INFO

PARASITES: GENERAL See Healthline Annatto; Ash, Black; Balsam of Peru; Bay; Bead Tree; Costmary; Tea Tree
♠ = Alder Buckthorn; Camphor See individual herb pages

CHIGGERS See Healthline Annatto; Banana See Insect Bites

LICE: GENERAL See Healthline Alder; Angelica lucida; Anise; Ash, White; Bead Tree
♠ = Broom, Scotch; Columbine See Lice

LICE: HEAD Same as above American Ivy; Centaury, European
♠ = Alder Buckthorn Same as above

LICE: PUBIC
(Also known vulgarly as 'crabs') Same as above ♠ = Alder Buckthorn Same as above

LICE: SKIN Same as above Angelica Same as above

LEISHMANIASIS/LEISHMANIOSIS:
OLD WORLD: CUTANEOUS
(A parasitic disease of Mediterannean and Asian countries caused by the bite of certain types of flies) See Healthline Barberry, Common See individual herb pages

LEISHMANIASIS/LEISHMANIOSIS:
NEW WORLD: MUCOCUTANEOUS
(Seen in South America and transmitted by the bite of certain flies) Same as above Barberry, Common Same as above

MITES: GENERAL See Healthline Tea Tree Same as above

MITES: SCABIES See Healthline Alder; Angelica; Anise; Arsesmart; Balsam of Peru; Barberry, Common; Bay; Bead Tree; Birch, Common; Elecampane; Tea Tree
♠ = Bloodroot; Camphor See individual herb pages

PARASITES: SKIN: GENERAL See Healthline Annatto; Walnut, Black Same as above

PARASITIC SKIN DISEASES See Healthline Bead Tree
♠ = Belladonna, Japanese-2 Same as above

SWIMMER'S ITCH/SCHISTOSOMIASIS See Healthline Asparagus Same as above

PARASITES: INTERNAL

Organisms such as worms and flukes which feed off of other organisms.

TYPE DO FIRST NATURAL AGENTS HOW TO USE/MORE INFO

PARASITES: GENERAL See Healthline Asparagus; Barberry, Common; Elecampane; Papaya
♠ = Ambrosia-2 See individual herb pages

FLUKE See Healthline Betel Nut Same as above

FLUKE: LIVER Same as above Betel Nut Same as above

INTESTINAL PARASITES: GENERAL See Healthline Basil, Holy; Benjamin Bush; Betel Nut; Black Chebula; Cascara Sagrada; Walnut, Black Same as above

INTESTINAL WORMS: GENERAL Same as above Agave; Agrimony; Agrimony, Water; Alder, American Black; Aloe; Alstonia; Ambrosia; Angelica, American; Anise; Annatto; Apricot, Japanese; Asafetida; Ash, American; Ash, Japanese Prickly; Ash, Winged Prickly; Balloon Flower; Balmony (children); Balsam Pear; Basil, East Indian (children); Bead Tree; Beggartick; Betel Nut (cestode); Betony; Birch, Common; Birch, Paper; Bistort; Black Chebula; Bogbean; Butternut; Cabbage; Calamint; Carrot; Carrot, Wild; Catchfly (see Campion, Starry); Catnip; Celosia; Centaury, American; Centaury, European; Centipeda; Clove; Cohosh, Blue; Cucumber; Garlic; Hops; Horseradish; Mugwort; Pumpkin; Santolina; Senna; Southernwood; Thyme; Vervain, Blue; Walnut, Black
♠ = Abrus; Alder Buckthorn; Alkanet; Aloe; Ambrosia-2; Bonduc Nut; Boxwood; Melon, Bitter Indochinese; Wormwood Same as above

HOOKWORMS See Healthline Fennel Same as above

PINWORMS See Healthline Betel Nut; Butternut Same as above

ROUNDWORMS/NEMATODES See Healthline Apricot, Japanese; Ash, Winged Prickly; Bead Tree; Betel Nut; Bilberry; Brucea; Cajuput; Epazote; Szechuan Pepper-1 (see Ash, Prickly)
♠ = Castor Bean Same as above

TAPEWORM Requires professional medical supervision
See Healthline Agrimony; Ailanto; Aloe; Bahia Powder; Betel Nut; Brucea; Butternut; Cattail; Centaury, American; Centaury, European; Cucumber; Walnut, Black
♠ = Castor Bean Same as above

THREAD WORMS See Healthline Butternut Same as above

POISON/POISONING

Any substance, whether taken internally or exposed to externally, which can injure health or cause death.
!!!FIND YOUR LOCAL POISON CONTROL CENTER or PHONE 1-800-222-1222!!!
The following topics are of HISTORICAL INTEREST ONLY!

TYPE DO FIRST NATURAL AGENTS HOW TO USE/MORE INFO

GENERAL See Healthline Banana, Ryukyu; Bayberry; Birch, Silver; Blackberry; Boneset, Asian; Bottle Gourd; Ceylon Spinach; Chickweed (blood); Dandelion
♠ = Butterfly Weed (emetic) See individual herb pages

ANIMAL POISONING Same as above Aster Same as above

ARSENIC Same as above Bayberry Same as above

CARBON TETRACHLORIDE Same as above Balmony Same as above

FISH Same as above Canarium See Jellyfish Stings

FOOD Same as above Coriander See individual herb pages

INSECT Same as above Bachelor Button; Bay; Cleavers
♠ = Blue Flag Same as above

IODINE Same as above Corn Same as above

LACQUER Same as above Black Face God; Canarium Same as above

LEAD/HEAVY METAL Same as above Bugleweed; Cranesbill (mercury)
♠ = Alder Buckthorn Same as above

MUSHROOM Same as above ♠ = Asarabacca Same as above

NARCOTIC Same as above ♠ = Ambrosia-2; Castor Bean Same as above

SNAKE Same as above Cleavers
♠ = Birthwort, Frail Same as above

STROPHANTHUS
(A plant from which an important heart medication is derived) Same as above Alstonia Same as above

STRYCHNINE Same as above Bay Same as above

TOBACCO Same as above Balm, Lemon Same as above

VEGETABLE POISONS Same as above Arrowroot Same as above

POLYP

A usually non-malignant growth arising from the mucous membrane which appears on stalks or pedicles.

TYPE DO FIRST NATURAL AGENTS HOW TO USE/MORE INFO

GENERAL See Healthline Bayberry See individual herb pages

INTESTINAL Same as above Celandine Same as above

NASAL See Healthline Barberry, Chinese; Basil, Holy; Centipeda
♠ = Arum; Bloodroot Same as above

PREGNANCY

The state of having a human child developing within the womb. Gestation period in humans is about 280 days. Requires professional medical supervision

TYPE DO FIRST NATURAL AGENTS HOW TO USE/MORE INFO

GENERAL See Healthline Atractylodes; Bethroot; Bisnaga (see Bishop Flower); Raspberry; Squawvine; Stoneroot See Pregnancy

ALBUMIN in URINE See Healthline → See individual herb pages

BLEEDING
(During and after delivery) See Healthline Brazilwood See Bleeding

DIFFICULT PRENANCY See Healthline Boneset, Japanese See individual herb pages

FALSE LABOR PAINS See Healthline Black Haw; Crampbark Same as above

MISCARRIAGE
(to prevent) See Healthline Asafetida; Bethroot; Black Haw; Chives; Crampbark; Shatavari (see Asparagus)
♠ = Stargrass Same as above

MORNING SICKNESS See Healthline Adrue; Amomum; Anemarrhena; Cabbage; Raspberry See Nausea

NERVOUS CONDITIONS with PREGNANCY See Healthline Black Haw See individual herb pages

OVERDUE PREGNANCY See Healthline Bethroot Same as above

RESTLESS FETUS See Healthline Atractylodes macrocephela Same as above

PROLAPSE

When an organ falls out of its normal position it is said to be prolapsed.

TYPE DO FIRST NATURAL AGENTS HOW TO USE/MORE INFO

GENERAL See Healthline Aspen, Quaking; Bupleurum; Yellow Vetch (see Astragalus) See individual herb pages

PROLAPSE: ANAL/RECTAL Same as above Aspen, Quaking; Black Chebula; Bupleurum; Coriander
♠ = Belladonna, Japanese-2; Castor Bean Same as above

PROLAPSE: DIGESTIVE ORGANS Same as above Astragalus Same as above

PROLAPSE: UTERUS Same as above Astragalus; Bayberry; Bethroot; Bupleurum; Cannabis; Walnut, Black
♠ = Castor Bean; Stargrass Same as above

©2007 by Ernestina Parziale, CH

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Pancreas	Parasites, Internal	Polyp	Prolapse
Parasites, External	Poison/Poisoning	Pregnancy


PANCREAS
Being 6 to 8 inches long, this is a large gland which secretes enzymes into the intestines for the purpose of digesting food and produces insulin which is essential for the proper utilization of sugar. Pancreatic problems require professional medical attention. Also see Diabetes
TYPE	DO FIRST	NATURAL AGENTS	HOW TO USE/MORE INFO
GENERAL	See Pancreas Foundation	Ash, Prickly; Fennel; Mint	See individual herb pages
INFLAMMATION	Same as above	Cayenne; Dandelion ♠ = Arum; Belladonna	Same as above
OBSTRUCTIONS	Same as above	Dandelion	Same as above

PARASITES: EXTERNAL
Lice, mites, bedbugs, and other assorted vermin we find annoying and disgusting, but, yup, they find us delicious. Bites, welts, and uncontrollable itching are fair indicators of their presence.
TYPE	DO FIRST	NATURAL AGENTS	HOW TO USE/MORE INFO
PARASITES: GENERAL	See Healthline	Annatto; Ash, Black; Balsam of Peru; Bay; Bead Tree; Costmary; Tea Tree ♠ = Alder Buckthorn; Camphor	See individual herb pages
CHIGGERS	See Healthline	Annatto; Banana	See Insect Bites
LICE: GENERAL	See Healthline	Alder; Angelica lucida; Anise; Ash, White; Bead Tree ♠ = Broom, Scotch; Columbine	See Lice
LICE: HEAD	Same as above	American Ivy; Centaury, European ♠ = Alder Buckthorn	Same as above
LICE: PUBIC (Also known vulgarly as 'crabs')	Same as above	♠ = Alder Buckthorn	Same as above
LICE: SKIN	Same as above	Angelica	Same as above
LEISHMANIASIS/LEISHMANIOSIS: OLD WORLD: CUTANEOUS (A parasitic disease of Mediterannean and Asian countries caused by the bite of certain types of flies)	See Healthline	Barberry, Common	See individual herb pages
LEISHMANIASIS/LEISHMANIOSIS: NEW WORLD: MUCOCUTANEOUS (Seen in South America and transmitted by the bite of certain flies)	Same as above	Barberry, Common	Same as above
MITES: GENERAL	See Healthline	Tea Tree	Same as above
MITES: SCABIES	See Healthline	Alder; Angelica; Anise; Arsesmart; Balsam of Peru; Barberry, Common; Bay; Bead Tree; Birch, Common; Elecampane; Tea Tree ♠ = Bloodroot; Camphor	See individual herb pages
PARASITES: SKIN: GENERAL	See Healthline	Annatto; Walnut, Black	Same as above
PARASITIC SKIN DISEASES	See Healthline	Bead Tree ♠ = Belladonna, Japanese-2	Same as above
SWIMMER'S ITCH/SCHISTOSOMIASIS	See Healthline	Asparagus	Same as above

PARASITES: INTERNAL
Organisms such as worms and flukes which feed off of other organisms.
TYPE	DO FIRST	NATURAL AGENTS	HOW TO USE/MORE INFO
PARASITES: GENERAL	See Healthline	Asparagus; Barberry, Common; Elecampane; Papaya ♠ = Ambrosia-2	See individual herb pages
FLUKE	See Healthline	Betel Nut	Same as above
FLUKE: LIVER	Same as above	Betel Nut	Same as above
INTESTINAL PARASITES: GENERAL	See Healthline	Basil, Holy; Benjamin Bush; Betel Nut; Black Chebula; Cascara Sagrada; Walnut, Black	Same as above
INTESTINAL WORMS: GENERAL	Same as above	Agave; Agrimony; Agrimony, Water; Alder, American Black; Aloe; Alstonia; Ambrosia; Angelica, American; Anise; Annatto; Apricot, Japanese; Asafetida; Ash, American; Ash, Japanese Prickly; Ash, Winged Prickly; Balloon Flower; Balmony (children); Balsam Pear; Basil, East Indian (children); Bead Tree; Beggartick; Betel Nut (cestode); Betony; Birch, Common; Birch, Paper; Bistort; Black Chebula; Bogbean; Butternut; Cabbage; Calamint; Carrot; Carrot, Wild; Catchfly (see Campion, Starry); Catnip; Celosia; Centaury, American; Centaury, European; Centipeda; Clove; Cohosh, Blue; Cucumber; Garlic; Hops; Horseradish; Mugwort; Pumpkin; Santolina; Senna; Southernwood; Thyme; Vervain, Blue; Walnut, Black ♠ = Abrus; Alder Buckthorn; Alkanet; Aloe; Ambrosia-2; Bonduc Nut; Boxwood; Melon, Bitter Indochinese; Wormwood	Same as above
HOOKWORMS	See Healthline	Fennel	Same as above
PINWORMS	See Healthline	Betel Nut; Butternut	Same as above
ROUNDWORMS/NEMATODES	See Healthline	Apricot, Japanese; Ash, Winged Prickly; Bead Tree; Betel Nut; Bilberry; Brucea; Cajuput; Epazote; Szechuan Pepper-1 (see Ash, Prickly) ♠ = Castor Bean	Same as above
TAPEWORM	Requires professional medical supervision See Healthline	Agrimony; Ailanto; Aloe; Bahia Powder; Betel Nut; Brucea; Butternut; Cattail; Centaury, American; Centaury, European; Cucumber; Walnut, Black ♠ = Castor Bean	Same as above
THREAD WORMS	See Healthline	Butternut	Same as above

POISON/POISONING
Any substance, whether taken internally or exposed to externally, which can injure health or cause death. !!!FIND YOUR LOCAL POISON CONTROL CENTER or PHONE 1-800-222-1222!!! The following topics are of HISTORICAL INTEREST ONLY!
TYPE	DO FIRST	NATURAL AGENTS	HOW TO USE/MORE INFO
GENERAL	See Healthline	Banana, Ryukyu; Bayberry; Birch, Silver; Blackberry; Boneset, Asian; Bottle Gourd; Ceylon Spinach; Chickweed (blood); Dandelion ♠ = Butterfly Weed (emetic)	See individual herb pages
ANIMAL POISONING	Same as above	Aster	Same as above
ARSENIC	Same as above	Bayberry	Same as above
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE	Same as above	Balmony	Same as above
FISH	Same as above	Canarium	See Jellyfish Stings
FOOD	Same as above	Coriander	See individual herb pages
INSECT	Same as above	Bachelor Button; Bay; Cleavers ♠ = Blue Flag	Same as above
IODINE	Same as above	Corn	Same as above
LACQUER	Same as above	Black Face God; Canarium	Same as above
LEAD/HEAVY METAL	Same as above	Bugleweed; Cranesbill (mercury) ♠ = Alder Buckthorn	Same as above
MUSHROOM	Same as above	♠ = Asarabacca	Same as above
NARCOTIC	Same as above	♠ = Ambrosia-2; Castor Bean	Same as above
SNAKE	Same as above	Cleavers ♠ = Birthwort, Frail	Same as above
STROPHANTHUS (A plant from which an important heart medication is derived)	Same as above	Alstonia	Same as above
STRYCHNINE	Same as above	Bay	Same as above
TOBACCO	Same as above	Balm, Lemon	Same as above
VEGETABLE POISONS	Same as above	Arrowroot	Same as above

POLYP
A usually non-malignant growth arising from the mucous membrane which appears on stalks or pedicles.
TYPE	DO FIRST	NATURAL AGENTS	HOW TO USE/MORE INFO
GENERAL	See Healthline	Bayberry	See individual herb pages
INTESTINAL	Same as above	Celandine	Same as above
NASAL	See Healthline	Barberry, Chinese; Basil, Holy; Centipeda ♠ = Arum; Bloodroot	Same as above

PREGNANCY
The state of having a human child developing within the womb. Gestation period in humans is about 280 days. Requires professional medical supervision
TYPE	DO FIRST	NATURAL AGENTS	HOW TO USE/MORE INFO
GENERAL	See Healthline	Atractylodes; Bethroot; Bisnaga (see Bishop Flower); Raspberry; Squawvine; Stoneroot	See Pregnancy
ALBUMIN in URINE	See Healthline	→	See individual herb pages
BLEEDING (During and after delivery)	See Healthline	Brazilwood	See Bleeding
DIFFICULT PRENANCY	See Healthline	Boneset, Japanese	See individual herb pages
FALSE LABOR PAINS	See Healthline	Black Haw; Crampbark	Same as above
MISCARRIAGE (to prevent)	See Healthline	Asafetida; Bethroot; Black Haw; Chives; Crampbark; Shatavari (see Asparagus) ♠ = Stargrass	Same as above
MORNING SICKNESS	See Healthline	Adrue; Amomum; Anemarrhena; Cabbage; Raspberry	See Nausea
NERVOUS CONDITIONS with PREGNANCY	See Healthline	Black Haw	See individual herb pages
OVERDUE PREGNANCY	See Healthline	Bethroot	Same as above
RESTLESS FETUS	See Healthline	Atractylodes macrocephela	Same as above

PROLAPSE
When an organ falls out of its normal position it is said to be prolapsed.
TYPE	DO FIRST	NATURAL AGENTS	HOW TO USE/MORE INFO
GENERAL	See Healthline	Aspen, Quaking; Bupleurum; Yellow Vetch (see Astragalus)	See individual herb pages
PROLAPSE: ANAL/RECTAL	Same as above	Aspen, Quaking; Black Chebula; Bupleurum; Coriander ♠ = Belladonna, Japanese-2; Castor Bean	Same as above
PROLAPSE: DIGESTIVE ORGANS	Same as above	Astragalus	Same as above
PROLAPSE: UTERUS	Same as above	Astragalus; Bayberry; Bethroot; Bupleurum; Cannabis; Walnut, Black ♠ = Castor Bean; Stargrass	Same as above