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How were the medicinal properties of Rhus toxicodendron discovered?
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The medicinal use of poison ivy was discovered by accident. A French physician in the late eighteenth century discovered that a patient's chronic rash had been cured as a result of accidental poison ivy exposure.
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What is rhus toxicodendron 4x hpus?
From what I understand Rhus Toxicodendron is an older term for Toxicodendron Radicans; commonly known as poison ivy! I have a homeopathic remedy here, with one of the ingredients being this "Rhus Toxicodendron 6X HPUS... Why? What possible benefits could eating poison ivy have? I'm not really sure but I suppose since it's an extract the poisonous portion has been removed. At any rate I can't find much documentation on its purported medicinal properties, just that the plant sucks... I guess I'll eat it... Says it's for "charley horse cramps in thighs and calves at night."
What is the Latin 'Rhus toxicodendron' in English?
"Rhus toxicodendron is the homeopathy remedy commonly known as poison ivy."(see related link)
What is the scientific name 'Rhus toxicodendron' in English?
'Toxic sumac tree' may be an English equivalent of 'Rhus toxicodendron'. The Greek word 'Rhus' refers to the 'Sumac' members of the Anacardioidea subfamily. The Greek word 'toxicodendron' means 'toxic tree'.
What is the scientific name for poison oak?
Poison oak can refer to one of two species of the genus Toxicodendron that are native to North America. Toxicodendron diversilobum, or Rhus diversiloba, which is the Western Poison oak, or Toxicodendron pubescens, or Rhus pubescens, which is the Atlantic Poison oak.
What is the genus for Rhus toxicodendron?
'Rhus' is the genus and 'toxicodendron' the species in the scientific name 'Rhus toxicodendron'. The genus name refers to the Sumac members of the Anacardioideae subfamily. The specific epithet 'toxicodendron' is an alert to the plant's urushiol oil. The oil may cause severe allergic reactions in humans. Wildlife won't react to the oil, but they may be carriers of the reaction when their body parts make contact with the oil and then are touched by humans.
Would the remedy rhus toxicodendron cause an unknown growth mass in the body?
No
Can Rhus toxicodendron cause side effects?
The only side effects are individual aggravations that may occur with homeopathic remedies.
What is the species name for Rhus toxicodendron?
'Poison ivy' is the common name for Rhus toxicodendron. Two of the plant's hallmark characteristics are leaves growing in groups of three and berries turning white for a part of their season. That's why the saying warns of 'leaves of three, don't touch me' and 'berries of white, run in fright'.
Can Rhus toxicodendron treat mumps?
Rhus tox. is one of the major homeopathic remedies for mumps with hard swollen glands, fever, and a white or yellow coated tongue with a red tip. The left side will swell first or be worse on the left side.
What is the scientific name for the canary?
Canaries are a domesticated type of bird. They are popular house pets. Their scientific name is serinus canaria domestica.
What are alternative streatments for strains?
Alternative practitioners endorse RICE. vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Anti-inflammatories, such as bromelain.and tumeric. The homeopathic remedy arnica.followed by ruta. Rhus toxicodendron.
What are alternative treatments for sprains?
Alternative practitioners endorse RICE. vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Anti-inflammatories, such as bromelain.and tumeric. The homeopathic remedy arnica.followed by ruta. Rhus toxicodendron.
