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Camptothecin
From Camptotheca acuminata
(“Happy Tree”)
FDA approved for cancer research
Anti cancer
quinoline alkaloid
Treats cancer of
the colon or rectum
Irinotecan
Patient receives this drug
through slow IV, during
periods lasting up to 90
Discontinues the body’s
minutes.
ability to perform cell division,
therefore disallowing the
reproduction of cancerous
cells.
VERY STRONG!
Can cause many side effect!!!
It can cause the prevention of
the cell division of a patient’s
normal body cells (it can
accidentally effect the cell
division of more than just the
cancerous cells).
Coffea arabica
Highly addictive,
Most addictive substance
Nervous System
to humans.
Stimulant consumed orally.
Will cause the
heart to beat
faster.
(The tree’s fruits, coffee beans)
Caffeine
mg of caffeine
(per cup)
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Found in MANY
regularly
consumed
foods.
Avoid warming up a
frostbitten or hypothermic
person with any hot drink
containing caffeine
(coffee). The faster heart
rate will allow the effects
of the cold through a
person’s body quicker.
Tobacco
Consumed through the
smoking of tobacco filled
cigarettes, which each
contain about 6 mg of
nicotine.
About 1 mg of nicotine is
actually absorbed into the
lungs with each cigarette.
Causes:
Throat cancer
Lip cancer
Lung cancer
Respiratory problems
Heart disease
Bad breathe
The dried and cured leaves
Highly addictive,
Very large high-profit
industry.
Nicotine
1-methyl-2-(3-pyridyl) pyrolidine
Once absorbed, it will take
8 seconds to reach the
brain, and 3-5 minutes to
reach the nervous system.
In the US, ~1:109 adult
smokers die every year
due to the negative effects
that nicotine had on their
bodies.
Will cause drowsiness
and fatigue. Do not
take codeine at the
same time as any
other pill without
speaking to your
doctor. Can become
seriously dangerous.
Used as a pain-killer
for moderate to
severe pain.
Opium Poppy
Codeine
Can become
constipated after
codeine consumption.
Therefore good as
medicine to prevent
diarrhea.
If, after taking codeine
regularly, you do not
consume any codeine
for a while, your body
will enter a stage of
serious withdrawal.
Drastically stimulates
central nervous
system to reduce
pain.
Has a large variety of
healthful effects:
•Lower “bad” cholesterol
•Stimulate nervous system
•Lowers blood sugar
•Anti-oxidant
•Stimulates immune system
•Thins blood
Remedy for fatigue.
Ginseng is an
effective energy
booster.
Ginsenosides
Step root in tea for a
healthful remedy
drink.
•and more...
Found to improve
abstract thinking.
Increased reaction
time and increased
resistance to viral
infections.
Ginseng Root
Chinese origin.
Chinese believes it to
assists in:
•Digestive problems
•Vomiting
•Bloody sputum
Will cause drowsiness
and fatigue. Do not
take codeine at the
same time as any
other pill without
speaking to your
doctor. Can become
seriously dangerous.
Carrot Roots
May even reverse
cancerous cell
development if certain
cancers affecting:
•Breast
•Mucous membranes
•Throat
•Mouth
•Stomach
•Prostate
•Colon
•Cervix
•Bladder
Any consumed betacarotene which the
body does not need is
excreted. This can
result in the
discoloration (orange)
of palms and feet.
- Usually harmless
Protection against
heart disease.
Beta-carotene
Protection against
some cancers.
Body converts betacarotene into Vitamin
A
Essential to the
High dosage of betagrowth and
carotene can result in development of the
more harmful effects
human body
than healthful ones. It
is best not to depend
solely on betacarotene for vitamin A.
Belladonna
Atropine will cause:
•Rapid heart rate
•Dilated Pupils
•Dry Skin
•Anesthetizes the nerve
endings in the skin
Derived also from other
plants from the family
Solanaceae
Atropine
Overdose can cause:
•Delirium
•Convulsions
•Coma
Similar to body
Atropine will cause:
substance: acetylcholine.
•Rapid heart rate
Will interfere with nerve
•Dilated Pupils
impulses transmitted by
•Dry Skin
this substance.
•Anesthetizes the nerve
endings in the skin
Treats peptic ulcer by
reducing stomach acid
secretions.
Anti-Poison from:
•Mushrooms
•Morphine
•Prussic Acid
•Nerve Gas
A depressant of the
parasympathetic nervous
system.
Symptomatic relief
of the following
(to name a few):
Aloe contains 6
antiseptic agents!!!
- Cinnamic Acid
- Lupeol
- Slicylic Acid
- Sulfur
- Urea Nitrogen
- Phenol
Aloe
•Addictions
•AIDS
•Allergies
•All gut diseases
•Anxiety disorders
•Aortic Aneurysm
•Arthritis
•Asthma
•Autoimmune diseases
•Bronchitis
•Cancer
•Chemical Poisoning
•Candidiasis
•Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
•Ulcerative Colitis
•Crohn's Disease
•Diabetes
Some consider Aloe
•Depression
•Emphysema
Vera as the miracle drug
•Fibroids
for EVERYTHING!
•Fibromyalgia
•Hepatitis C
•Heart Disease
•Kidney Infection
Studies show it be:
•Leukemia
•Lyme Disease
•Anti-Inflammatory
•Menopause Symptoms
•Pain relieving
•Parasites
•PMS
•Anti-viral
•Sexual Impotency
Aloe Vera
(From leaves, roots, and stem)
Easily
Grown
Vera
Products
•Anti-bacterial
•Anti-fungal
Contains:
•Vitamins
•Minerals
•Amino Acids
•Enzymes
•Carbohydrates
*Due to array of micronutrients.
Also contains
magnesium. This is an
effective analgesic. This
means it can be used as
a strong painkiller.
Anti-inflammatory
Excellent treatment for
mild-severe headaches.
Throughout the world’s
population, ~80 billion of
aspirin pills are taken a
year.
Prevents body’s
production of
prostaglandins.
Prostaglandins are
enzymes which detect
“pain” and send signals
of pain to the brain.
Can prevent heart
attacks!!!
Aspirin remains in blood
stream for 4-6 hours
before it is excreted
through means of urine.
Willow
(From bark)
Aspirin
Salicylic acid
Acetylsalicylic acid
Hippocrates first
discovered this!
(5th century B.C.)
Echinacea pallida
(Roots are most healthful)
Remedy for:
•Bronchitis
•Colds
•Coughs
•Fever
•Sore Throat
•Infection
Echinacea purpurea
(Leaves are most healthful)
Echinacea
Varieties
May reduce flu illness time
by up to 4 days. But for
some reason will not
prevent the flu if consumed
prior to the illness.
Receives its excellent
ability to heal due its
immune system
stimulant characteristics.
It can assist in the
replenishment of:
•White blood cells
•Spleen cells
•T-helper cells
•Interleukin
Treats
•Urinary tract infections
•Poor healing wounds
•Skin Ulcers
•Burns
•Replenish white bloos
cells after cancer
treatment
•Infections
•http://health.yahoo.com/health/pdr_drugs/0982/0.html
•http://www.pharmazeutische-zeitung.de/86-98.htm
•http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CDG/content/CDG_irinotecan.html
•http://leda.lycaeum.org/?ID=185
•http://health.yahoo.com/health/alternative_medicine/herbal_remedies_tree/herbal_remedies/ginseng/
•http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1%2C1525%2C10103%2C00.html
•http://education.yahoo.com/reference/encyclopedia/entry?id=3284
•http://health.howstuffworks.com/aspirin1.htm
•http://www.1st-aloe-vera.com/
•http://www.hmscrown.com/Aloe_Works.htm