Black haw, cramp
bark,
L. Viburnum
prunifolium
Scopoletin,
flavonoids, caffeic
acids, triterpenes
Sedative, antispasmodic
action on uterus; for
dysmenorrhea
Undetermined
Anticoagulant-enhanced
effects
1–3 g/day
Insufficient data
California poppy,
L. Eschscholtzia
californica
Isoquinoline
alkaloids,
cyanogenic
glycosides
Sedative, hypnotic,
anxiolytic; for depression
Lethargy
Combination of
California poppy,
valerian, St. John’s
wort, and passion
flowers can result in
agitation.
2 g/day
Clinical or experimental
documentation of effects is
unavailable.
Casein
Casein peptides
Used as antistress agent.
May improve sleep.
Usually consumed
though milk
products. May
interact with
antihypertensive
medicine and
lower the blood
pressure. May cause
drowsiness and
should be avoided
when taking alcohol
or benzodiazepines.
None
One to two
tablets once
or twice daily
Catnip,
L. Nepeta
cataria
Valeric acid
Sedative, antispasmodic;
for migraine
Headache,
malaise, nausea,
hallucinogenic effects
Undetermined
Undetermined Delirium produced in children
Chamomile,
L. Matricaria
chamomilla
Flavonoids
Sedative, anxiolytic
Allergic reaction
Undetermined
2–4 g/day
May be GABAergic
Coastal water hyssop
Anxiolytic, sedative,
epilepsy, asthma
Mild GI discomfort
May stimulate
300–450 mg qid Insufficient data
Cordyceps sinensis
A genus of fungi that
includes about 400
described species,
found primarily in
the high altitudes
of the Tibetan
plateau in China.
Antioxidant.
Has been used for
weakness, fatigue, to
improve sexual drive in
the elderly.
GI discomfort, dry
mouth, and nausea
None
Dosage in
ranges of
3–6 g daily
None
Corydalis,
L. Corydalis
cava
Isoquinoline
alkaloids
Sedative, antidepressant;
for mild depression
Hallucination, lethargy Undetermined
Undetermined Clonic spasms and muscular
tremor with overdose
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Table 29.34-3
Phytomedicinals with Psychoactive Effects (
continued
)
Name
Ingredients
Use
Adverse Effects
a
Interactions
Dosage
a
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