Alticopeia - Alticopeia contains approximately 400 herbs and non-herbal dietary supplements. Its purpose is to provide a framework by which one may understand general aspects of the drug and for what it may be used. It may be used much as a Pharmacopeia is used, but with less emphasis on dosing and more on uses and effects.
Developer: David I. Rappaport, Medical Student at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia
Inspiration For Alticopeia:
"The future of medicine will likely integrate advanced pharmaceuticals and technologies with philosophies which are presently deemed 'alternative medicine'." I developed Alticopeia to offer 'mainstream' healthcare providers an important tool in understanding many of the medical aspects--uses, risks, demonstration of efficacy--of many of the most common herbal medications used by patients in this country."
Herbs & Supplement Data:
Common name, for example: 'Calendula flower/herb'
Latin name of the plant, for example: 'Calendula officinalis'
Please note that this is the name of the entire plant, so the Latin name of the root of one particular plant will be the same as the Latin name for the fruit or flower.
Other names commonly used, for example: 'Marigold, Gold Bloom, Marybud'
Common uses, for example: 'external: wound healing; internal: pharyngitis/mucositis'
Please note that the term 'indications' was specifically not used. This herb may effective or ineffective for this particular use. It may be effective for one use but not for another. Many herbs are used differently externally and internally.
Scientific information, for example: 'contains glycosides, aglycones, carotenoids; may have anti-s. aureus, anti-HIV activity; may simulate epithelialization'
Note that this information may include components of the herb/supplement, clinical or laboratory results, proposed or documented physiological mechanisms, and whether conclusive studies exist about its effectiveness.
Commission E Findings, for example: 'Approved (flower only)'
The German Commission E probably represents the most complete systematic review of herbs. As noted earlier, the Commission used 'reasonable certainty' as the criterion in determining whether an herb was safe and effective. Non-herbal supplements were not investigated by this Commission, and so they are marked with 'N/A.' If the herb is marked 'Approved,' it can be reasonably thought of as safe with at least some form of documented efficacy. In this case, the flower was approved but the herb was not.
Cautions, for example: 'uncommon dermatitis'
These may include side effects/toxicity and interactions with other herbs or drugs. Unfortunately rates of side effects are rarely available. Signs and symptoms of overdose are included if applicable.
Usual Daily Dose, for example: 'as directed'
Please note that this dose represents merely a guideline. Many herbs will have different doses for different uses. Many are used simply as directed.
Reference, for example: 'Patrick et al, 1996. Induction of vascularisation of an aqueous extract of flowers of c. officinalis. Phytomedicine. 3(1):11-18.'
I have included a reference for only about 20 of the herbs. Most of the remainder have not been adequately studied or the studies are either inadequate or in a language such as German or Chinese.
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Supported operating systems:
Palm OS 3.x, Palm OS 4.x, Palm OS 5.x
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