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    Decongestant

    Action:Decongestant
    Synonym:n/a
    • Definition
    • Indications
    • Treatments
    • Systems
    • Mechanism
    • References

    Definition

    Relieves nasal congestion (I.e. nasal catarrh).

    Indications

    • upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
    • sinusitis
    • rhinitis
    • allergies

    Treatments

    • ephedra (Ephedra sinica)
    • cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
    • peppermint (Mentha piperita )

    Systems

    • respiratory

    Mechanism

    • decongestants typically act via:
    • - inhibiting histamine receptors
    • - stimulating adrenergic receptors

    References

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    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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    Decongestant

    Action:Decongestant
    Synonym:n/a

    Definition

    Relieves nasal congestion (I.e. nasal catarrh).

    Indications

    • upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
    • sinusitis
    • rhinitis
    • allergies

    Treatments

    • ephedra (Ephedra sinica)
    • cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
    • peppermint (Mentha piperita )

    Systems

    • respiratory

    Mechanism

    • decongestants typically act via:
    • - inhibiting histamine receptors
    • - stimulating adrenergic receptors

    References

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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