Scotch broom

Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link. Jin Que Hua (Scotch broom) (root) Sparteine, sarothamine, genisteine, scoparin.60 As a fomentation for bruises, a remedy for coughs, colds. [Pg.67]

Material Blossoms of any of several species including Canary Island broom (Genista canariensis), Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), and Spanish broom (Spartium junceum). [Pg.4]

Cyfisus scoparius. Scotch broom. Diuretic in decoction. V2 to 1 pt. during 24 hours. - 4[lb.] 0[oz.]... [Pg.251]

Cardiotoxicity (Scotch) broom Cytisus scoparius 2% tyramine and 0.01 >k-022% sparteine in aerial parts (—) inotrope, quinidine-like antiarrhythmic Toxic effects with >30 g raw herb... [Pg.77]

Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom) contains the toxic alkaloid sparteine and related quinolizidine alkaloids, such as isosparteine and cytisine. Sparteine has been used as a marker of drug metabolism by CYP2D6 (28) and is covered in a separate monograph. [Pg.1313]

Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom) D/jpferyx species (tonka beans) Genista tinctoria (dyer s broom) Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice)... [Pg.1617]

Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom) Datura Candida (angei s trumpet) Datura stramonium (Jimson weed) Datura suaveoiens (angei s trumpet)... [Pg.1619]

Green tea Camellia sinensis Scotch broom Cytisus scoparius... [Pg.1621]

Scotch broom tops Gytisus scoparius (L.) LINK (syn. Sarolhamnus scoparia (L.)) Fabaceae MD, DAC86... [Pg.10]

Scotch broom Cytisus scoparins 1,3 Cytisine, Gl upset... [Pg.316]

Based on the presence of small amounts of tyramine, Scotch broom should not be taken with MAO inhibitors (Wichtl 2004). Also see Pharmacological Considerations for this entry. [Pg.303]

Large doses of Scotch broom are reported to be emetic and cathartic, while smaller doses are reported to be diuretic (Felter and Lloyd 1898 Wood and LaWall 1926). A staggering gait, impaired vision, and profuse vomiting and sweating have been reported in association with Scotch broom use (Felter and Lloyd 1898). [Pg.304]

Scotch broom contains relatively small amounts (0.08-0.8%) of the compound tyramine (also found in many fermented foods), a monoamine compound that may accumulate and cause high blood pressure if MAO inhibitors are being taken. No cases of such an interaction from Scotch broom... [Pg.304]

In vitro studies have indicated that Scotch broom has a stimulating effect on the uterus (Seel 1949 Wolfes et al. 1936). The compound sparteine was the subject of human clinical trials as a labor inducer and was found to be as potent as oxytocin (Casarett et al. 2001). [Pg.304]

No information on the safety of Scotch broom during lactation was identified. While this review did not identify any concerns for use while nursing, safety has not been conclusively established, and this substance is not recommended for use except under the supervision of an expert qualified in its appropriate use. [Pg.304]

No information on the safety of Scotch broom during lactation was identified. [Pg.304]

The major quinolizidine alkaloids are sparteine found Sarothamnus scoparius (Scotch broom) and greater celandine (Cheli-donium majus), and cytisine from lupins. Myrine comes from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) in the Ericaceae family. [Pg.146]

Common/vernacular names Banal, broom tops, hogweed, Irish broom, scoparius, Scotch broom. [Pg.115]

Broom Scotch broom Cytisus spp Cytisine Smoke for relaxation Strong sedative-hypnotic... [Pg.375]

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