PAPAYA
Source:
Fruit, inner bark, stems.
Content:
Amyolytic enzyme, caricin, myrosin, peptidase, vitamins C and E.
Uses:
Indicated for: heartburn, indigestion, inflammatory bowel disorders, appetite stimulation.
PARSLEY
Source:
Berries, roots, stems.
Content:
Apiin (parsley camphor), apiol, bergaptein, calcium, fatty oil, essential oils, furanocumarin bergapten, iodine, iron, isoimperatorin, mucilage, myristicene, petroselinic acid, phosphorus, pinene, potassium, vitamins A and C.
Uses:
Recommended for: bed-wetting, fluid retention, gas, halitosis, high blood pressure, indigestion, kidney disease, obesity, prostate disorders, expelling worms, relieving gas, stimulating digestive system, freshening breath. Tonic for: bladder, kidney, liver, lung, stomach, an thyroid. Prevents the multiplication of tumor cells.
PASSION FLOWER
(MAYPOP)
Source:
Plant, flower.
Content:
Aribine, ethylmaltol, flavonoids, harmaline, harman, harmine, harmol, loturine, maltol, passiflorine, yageine
Uses:
Sedative. Recommended for: anxiety, hyperactivity, insomnia, neuritis, stress-related disorders. Use sparingly during pregnancy.
PAU D’ARCO
(LAPACHO, TAHEEBO)
Source:
Inner bark.
Content:
Lapachol.
Uses:
Antibacterial, blood cleanser, healer. Indicated for: candidiasis, smoker’s cough, warts,infection, AIDS, allergies, cancer, cardiovascular problems, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatism, tumors, ulcers.
PEPPERMINT
Source:
Flowering tops, leaves.
Content:
Essential oils, menthol, menthone, methyl acetate, tannic acid, terpenes, vitamin C.
Uses:
Indicated for: chills, colic, diarrhea, headache, heart trouble, indigestion, nausea, poor appetite, rheumatism, spasms.
PLANTAIN
Source:
Leaves.
Content:
Glycosides, minerals, mucilage, tannins.
Uses:
Indicated for: (internally) lungs, urinary tract, bed-wetting; (poultice) bee stings, insect bites; (topically) sores, wounds.
PRIMROSE
(EVENING PRIMROSE)
Source:
Oil from seeds
Content:
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), linoleic acid.
Uses:
Recommended for: alcoholism, arthritis, hot flashes, menstrual problems (cramps, heavy bleeding), multiple sclerosis, weight loss, skin disorders, high blood pressure. Promotes estrogen.
PUMPKIN
Source:
Seed.
Content:
B vitamins, essential fatty acids, protein, zinc.
Uses: