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. 2017 Nov 2;2017:9439868. doi: 10.1155/2017/9439868

Table 1.

Ethnobotanical information of medicinal plants from Mexico and Central America considered as toxic.

Family Scientific name Common name in Spanish Medicinal use Signs of toxicity [plant part] Reference
Amaranthaceae Amaranthus spinosus L.∗∗ Quelite de Puerco Rheumatism, diuretic, wound healing Nephrotoxicity [whole plant] [5]
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.∗∗ Epazote Vermifuge, vomit Nephrotoxicity abortifacient, hepatotoxicity [whole plant] [6]

Amaryllidaceae Allium glandulosum Link & Otto Cebolla de monte Cough, flu, tuberculosis Numbness, nausea, and vomiting [bulb] [7]

Anacardiaceae Metopium brownei (Jacq.) Urb. Chechém negro Antiviral, Rheumatism Skin burns [latex from leaves] [8]
Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze Hiedra venenosa Headache, rheumatism Dermatitis [latex] [9]

Annonaceae Annona cherimola Mill.∗∗ Chirimoya Diarrhea, dysentery Abortifacient [aerial parts, fruits] [10]

Apiaceae Conium maculatum L.∗∗ Cicuta Body pain Hypertension and sweating [whole plant] [11]

Apocynaceae Asclepias curassavica L. Rompemuelas Vermifuge, cancer, wound healing, diuretic Nausea and vomiting, muscle paralysis [whole plant] [12]
Asclepias linaria Cav. Algodoncillo Cough, fever, purgative, diuretic Muscle paralysis [leaves] [13]
Asclepias mexicana Cav. Venenillo cimarrón Warts Numbness [leaves] [12]
Asclepias oenotheroides Schltdl. & Cham Hierba lechosa Tooth ache Numbness, nausea, and vomiting [leaves] [5]
Asclepias subverticillata (A. Gray) Vail Hierba lechosa Snake bite Severe diarrhea [leaves] [5]
Plumeria rubra L.∗∗ Zacalazúchil Stomachache, toothache Dermatitis [latex] [14]
Rauvolfia tetraphylla L.∗∗ Cinco negritos Wound healing, rheumatism Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, hypertension, depression [aerial parts] [15]
Thevetia ahouai (L.) A. DC. Bola de venado Toothache, headache Cardiotoxicity [fruits and seeds] [8]
Thevetia gaumeri Hemsl. Campanilla Toothache, cancer Tooth loss [leaves, latex] [16]
Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K. Schum.∗∗ Troncomin Stomachache Cardiotoxicity [leaves] [17]
Thevetia thevetioides (Kunth) K. Schum Yoyote Warts, analgesic Cardiotoxicity [whole plant] [18]

Aquifoliaceae Ilex opaca Aiton American holly Digestive Cardiotoxicity and vomiting [fruits] [19]

Araceae Anthurium crassinervium (Jacq.) Schott Kiilbal chaak Warts Dermatitis [sap] [8]
Anthurium pentaphyllum (Aubl.) G. Don Hoja de reumatismo de bejuco Rheumatism Dermatitis [aerial parts] [8]
Anthurium schlechtendalii Kunth Hoja de piedra Hemorrhage postpartum Dermatitis [aerial parts] [8]
Caladium bicolor (Aiton) Vent.∗∗ Heart of Jesus Antiseptic Dermatitis, diarrhea [aerial parts] [4]
Monstera deliciosa Liebm.∗∗ Cerimán Flu, rheumatism Dysphagia [aerial parts] [20]

Aristolochiaceae Aristolochia foetida Kunth Guaco Snake bite, headache Hepatotoxicity [whole plant] [21]
Aristolochia grandiflora Sw. Flor de pato Stomachache, snake bite Abdominal pain, gastritis [roots] [15]
Aristolochia odoratissima L. Guaco Diarrhea, stomachache, belly cramps Nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity [roots] [22]
Aristolochia pentandra Jacq Camotillo guaco Fever, diarrhea Nephrotoxicity [roots] [22]
Aristolochia reticulata Nutt. Texas dutchman's pipe Digestive Nephrotoxicity [roots] [19]
Aristolochia serpentaria L. Virginia snakeroot Digestive, diuretic Nephrotoxicity [roots] [19]

Asparagaceae Yucca filifera Chabaud Palma Cough Nausea and vomiting [aerial parts] [14]

Asteraceae Acmella repens (Walter) Rich. Yerba de San Pedro Malaria Hallucinations [aerial parts] [23]
Ambrosia confertiflora DC. Amargosa Diarrhea, vomiting Gastritis [whole plant] [13]
Ambrosia peruviana Willd.∗∗ Altamisa Rheumatism, pain, fever Neurotoxicity [whole plant] [24]
Ambrosia psilostachya DC. Estafiate Stomachache Nausea and vomiting [whole plant] [25]
Artemisia ludoviciana subsp. mexicana (Willd. ex Spreng.) D.D. Keck Estafiate Vermifuge, fever Numbness, carcinogenic [aerial parts] [14]
Barkleyanthus salicifolius (Kunth) H. Rob. & Brettell Jaral Amarillo Fever, diuretic, rheumatism Hepatotoxicity [whole plant] [14]
Conyza filaginoides (DC.) Hieron. Simonillo Stomachache, diabetes, anxiolytic Nausea and vomiting [whole plant] [7]
Eupatorium odoratum L. Rama de la cruz Wound healing, anti-inflammatory Nausea and vomiting [whole plant] [5]
Flourensia cernua DC.∗∗ Hojasén Stomachache, diarrhea Hepatotoxicity [leaves] [13]
Gymnosperma glutinosum (Spreng.) Less.∗∗ Tatalencho Diuretic, rheumatism, analgesic Sleepiness, muscle paralysis [seeds, leaves] [5]
Haplopappus gymnocephalus DC. Arnica morada Body pain, hemorrhoids Gastritis [aerial parts] [14]
Helenium mexicanum Kunth Cabezona Flu Gastritis and vomiting [flowers] [15]
Heliopsis longipes (A. Gray) S.F. Blake∗∗ Chilcuague Analgesic Narcotic [roots] [26]
Montanoa tomentosa Cerv. Zoapatle Rheumatism, cough, menstrual colic Abortifacient, respiratory failure [aerial parts] [27]
Packera aurea (L.) Á. Löve & D. Löve Life root Amenorrhea, menopause and leucorrhea. Hepatotoxicity [aerial parts] [19]
Packera candidissima (Greene) W.A. Weber & Á. Löve Chuca Cough Hepatotoxicity [aerial parts] [28]
Parthenium hysterophorus L.∗∗ Escoba amarga Stomachache, headache Hypotensive, bradycardia [whole plant] [29]
Parthenium incanum Kunth Mariola Stomachache, diarrhea Nausea and vomiting [whole plant] [13]
Psacalium decompositum (A. Gray) H. Rob. & Brettell Matarique Diabetes, rheumatism Neurotoxicity [roots] [30]
Tagetes erecta L.∗∗ Flor de muerto (cempaxochitl) Diarrhea, vermifuge, diabetes, rheumatism Gastritis [flowers] [31]
Tagetes lucida Cav∗∗ Pericón Stomachache, diarrhea, vomit Abortifacient [whole plant] [32]
Zinnia peruviana (L.) L.∗∗ Mal de ojo Stomachache, diarrhea Eye irritant [14]

Berberidaceae Berberis moranensis Schult. & Schult. f. Palo amarillo Rheumatism Numbness, nausea, and vomiting [aerial parts] [33]
Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.∗∗ Blue cohosh Dysmenorrhea, rheumatism Nausea and vomiting, gastritis [seeds and roots] [11]
Podophyllum peltatum L.∗∗ Mayapple Genital warts Altered mental states, tachypnea, peripheral neuropathy, nausea and vomiting, hypotension, and fever [whole plant] [19]

Bignoniaceae Crescentia alata Kunth Cuatecomate Cough, asthma Vomiting, abdominal pain [fruit] [21]
Crescentia cujete L.∗∗ Güiro Cough, tuberculosis Abortifacient, severe diarrhea [fruits] [18]

Boraginaceae Cordia dentata Poir.∗∗ Uvita Cough Severe diarrhea [fruits] [8]
Heliotropium curassavicum L. Alacrancillo Asthma, anemia, snake bite Hepatitis [whole plant] [11]

Bromeliaceae Bromelia pinguin L. Piñuela Cough Dermatitis [fruits] [34]
Bromelia plumieri (E. Morren) L.B. Sm. Timbiriche Inflammation Dermatitis [fruits] [8]

Cactaceae Cereus marginatus DC. Oregano de zopilote Rabies Cardiotoxicity [aerial parts] [13]
Coryphantha pycnacantha (Mart.) Lem. Falso peyote Rheumatism, analgesic Sedation in tongue
[fruit]
[14]
Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) J.M. Coult. Peyote Rheumatism, analgesic Hallucinations [whole plant] [30]

Campanulaceae Lobelia cardinalis L. Lobelia Cough, flu Hypothermia, vomiting, abdominal pain [aerial parts] [4]
Lobelia inflata L.∗∗ Lobelia Asthma, muscle relaxant Hypotension [whole plant] [35]

Canellaceae Canella winterana (L.) Gaertn. Cúrbana Rheumatism, stomachache Edema, hemorrhage [whole plant] [36]

Caprifoliaceae Lonicera periclymenum L. Woodbine Diuretic, cough Cardiotoxicity and neurotoxicity [fruits] [11]
Symphoricarpos albus (L.) S.F. Blake Snowberry Tuberculosis Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain [whole plant] [11]

Celastraceae Celastrus scandens L. Falsa dulcamara Diuretic, tuberculosis Gastritis, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea [fruit] [11]
Euonymus atropurpureus Jacq. Wahoo Purgative Vomiting [bark] [11]

Commelinaceae Commelina elegans Kunth Hierba del pollo Conjunctivitis Edema, dermatitis [whole plant] [8]
Tradescantia spathacea Sw. Maguey morado Cancer, wound healing, asthma, cough Skin burns [sap] [8]

Convulvulaceae Ipomoea murucoides Roem. & Schult. Cazahuate Hair loss, wound healing, cough, diuretic Gastritis [bark] [37]
Ipomoea purga (Wender.) Hayne Raíz de Jalapa Purgative Vomiting and abdominal pain [roots] [15]
Ipomoea stans Cav. Tumbavaqueros Epileptic seizures Neurotoxicity [roots] [38]
Ipomoea tricolor Cav. Hiedra de flores grandes Analgesic Hallucinations [aerial parts] [14]
Turbina corymbosa (L.) Raf. Flor de pascua Fever, wound healing Hallucinations [seeds] [4]

Coriariaceae Coriaria ruscifolia L. Huique Pneumonia Hallucinations [aerial parts] [33]

Cucurbitaceae Apodanthera undulata A. Gray Gualaista Gastritis Vomiting and abdominal pain [roots and seeds] [14]

Dioscoreaceae Dioscorea floribunda M. Martens & Galeotti Barbasco amarillo Rheumatism, body pain Abortifacient [roots] [8]

Equisetaceae Equisetum hyemale L.∗∗ Carricillo Abdominal pain, urinary tract infections Hepatotoxicity [whole plant] [39]

Ericaceae Arbutus arizonica (A. Gray) Sarg. Madroño Diuretic Nausea and vomiting [fruit] [14]
Comarostaphylis discolor (Hook.) Diggs Madroño Diuretic Nausea and vomiting [fruit] [33]
Kalmia latifolia L. Ivy brush Syphilis Neurotoxicity, cardiotoxicity [aerial parts] [11]

Euphorbiaceae Acalypha monostachya Cav. Cav Hierba del cancer Cancer Skin burns [latex] [14]
Adelia barbinervis Schltdl. & Cham. Espino blanco Body pain, wounds Dermatitis [aerial parts] [8]
Cnidoscolus  chayamansa McVaugh∗∗ Chaya Diabetes Dermatitis [aerial parts] [8]
Cnidoscolus  souzae McVaugh Ch'iinchay Rheumatism Dermatitis [aerial parts] [8]
Cnidoscolus  urens (L.) Arthur∗∗ Ortiga Diuretic Hypotension, skin burns, nausea and vomiting [whole plant] [24]
Croton  ciliatoglandulosus Ortega Hierba de la cruz Constipation Gastritis, excessive salivation [whole plant] [4]
Croton humilis L. ik'ja'aban Wounds Skin burns [aerial parts] [8]
Dalechampia scandens L. Mo'ol koj Headache Edema, dermatitis [aerial parts] [11]
Euphorbia cotinifolia L. Lechero rojo Purgative Skin burns [seeds] [24]
Euphorbia hirta L. ∗∗ Hierba de la golondrina Stomachache Skin burns [aerial parts] [14]
Euphorbia maculata L. Hierba de la golondrina Tooth ache Severe diarrhea, vomiting [seeds] [4]
Euphorbia prostrata Aiton∗∗ Hierba de la golondrina Pain in the kidney, wounds, diarrhea Gastritis, abdominal pain [whole plant] [31]
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch∗∗ Noche buena Wound healing Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain [whole plant] [40]
Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Redbird flower Asthma, skin cancer, warts Irritation of the mouth and throat, vomiting [whole plant] [20]
Hura crepitans L.∗∗ Catahua Laxative Skin burns [seeds] [41]
Hura polyandra Baill. Haba Stomachache, body pain, Skin burns [latex], nausea and vomiting, gastritis [seeds and fruits] [15]
Jatropha curcas L.∗∗ Piñon Fever, warts Dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhea [seeds, leaves] [36]
Jatropha dioica Sessé∗∗ Sangre de grado Cancer, rheumatism, hair loss, wound healing Dermatitis, vomiting, muscle paralysis [stem, fruits] [13]
Jatropha gossypiifolia L.∗∗ Tua tua Cough, flu, fever Skin burns, abortifacient [seeds, leaves] [42]
Jatropha multifida L.∗∗ Palmeado Wound healing, to purify blood Severe diarrhea [seeds] [43]
Manihot esculenta Crantz∗∗ Yuca Wound healing, vermifuge Poisoning and neurotoxicity [leaves] [41]
Tragia nepetifolia Cav. Ortiguilla Diuretic Skin burns [Aerial parts] [44]
Tragia yucatanensis Millsp. P'oop'ox Rheumatism Dermatitis [aerial parts] [8]

Fabaceae Abrus precatorius L∗∗ Semilla de culebra Diabetes, asthma Stomachache, diarrhea [aerial parts] [4]
Andira inermis (W. Wright) Kunth ex DC. Yaba Vermifuge Vomiting, fever, hypotension, mental confusion, respiratory insufficiency [bark] [36]
Astragalus plattensis Nutt. Garbancillo Diuretic Vomiting [leaves] [26]
Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw.∗∗ Clavellina colorada Fever, pain, cough Dermatitis and neurotoxicity [Aerial parts] [18]
Calliandra grandiflora (L'Hér.) Benth. Cabello de ángel Fever Dermatitis [leaves] [45]
Calliandra molinae Standl. Palo de corcho Hypertension Hepatotoxicity, hypotension [leaves] [46]
Crotalaria pumila Ortega Tronador Cough, diabetes Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting [whole plant] [14]
Crotalaria sagittalis L. Cocuite Fever, snake bite Anoxia, gastritis, abdominal pain, blood in feces [Aerial parts] [4]
Dalea bicolor Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. Engordacabra Diarrhea Vomiting [aerial parts] [14]
Diphysa robinioides Benth. Flor de gallito Fever, headache Nausea and vomiting [leaves] [47]
Entada polystachya (L.) DC. Bejuco de agua To promote hair growth Abdominal pain and severe diarrhea [Fruits] [4]
Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Griseb.∗∗ Cascabel sonaja Bronchitis, sore throat Severe diarrhea and abdominal pain [Aerial parts] [4]
Erythrina americana Mill∗∗ Colorin Diuretic Immobilization, hypotension, and respiratory paralysis [seeds] [15]
Erythrina standleyana Krukoff Cancer Cancer Somnolence, vomit [aerial parts] [8]
Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth ex Walp Matarratón Vermifuge Nausea and vomiting [roots, leaves, seeds] [24]
Indigofera microcarpa Desv. Yaga-cohui-pichacha Purgative Severe diarrhea [leaves] [4]
Indigofera suffruticosa Mill.∗∗ Añil Vermifuge Severe diarrhea [leaves] [4]
Leucaena esculenta (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Benth. Guaje Wound healing Nausea and vomiting [seeds] [48]
Myroxylon pereirae (Royle) Klotzsch∗∗ Indian balsam Burns, wounds and ulcers Allergies, contact urticaria and dermatitis [resin] [49]
Phaseolus lunatus L. Frijol ancho Fever, headache Seizures, immobilization [whole plant] [4]
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. Mezquite Fever, diabetes Nausea and vomiting [seeds] [4]
Robinia pseudoacacia L. Black locust Diuretic, laxative Anorexia, hypothermia, dyspnoea [bark, leaves and seeds] [4]
Senna multiglandulosa (Jacq.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby Parral Diabetes Abortifacient [fruit] [33]
Senna occidentalis (L.) Link∗∗ Frijolillo Fever Gastritis, dermatitis, and conjunctivitis [fruit] [4]

Garryaceae Garrya ovata Benth. Cuauhchichic Diarrhea Muscle paralysis [bark] [26]

Gelsemiaceae Gelsemium sempervirens (L.) J. St.-Hil.∗∗ Retama Stomachache, asthma, headache, rheumatism Sedative, vertigo, hypotension, blurred vision [whole plant] [10]

Gesneriaceae Moussonia deppeana (Schltdl. & Cham.) Hanst.∗∗ Cacahuapaxtle Diuretic, gastritis Abortifacient [aerial parts] [50]

Lamiaceae Hedeoma drummondii Benth. Drummond's false pennyroyal Muscle relaxing Abortifacient [whole plant] [26]
Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers. American pennyroyal Antispasmodic, pneumonia Abortifacient, kidney toxicity [aerial parts] [19]
Salvia leucantha Cav Lana Cough, stomachache Abortifacient [aerial parts] [27]
Satureja brownei (Sw.) Briq. Poleo Colic, cough Nausea and vomiting, dermatitis, bleeding [whole plant] [24]
Scutellaria lateriflora L. Scullcap Nervousness, headache, fever, anxiety Giddiness, stupor, confusion, twitching of the limbs, intermission of the pulse [whole plant] [19]

Loasaceae Mentzelia hispida Willd. Pegajilla Rheumatism, anemia Vomiting [resin] [14]

Loranthaceae Psittacanthus calyculatus (DC.) G. Don∗∗ Muerdago o injerto Hypertension, seizures, rheumatism, wound healing Nausea and vomiting [whole plant] [26]

Lythraceae Cuphea aequipetala Cav.∗∗ Hierba del cáncer Cancer, wound healing Numbness, nausea and vomiting [aerial parts] [10]

Magnoliaceae Magnolia grandiflora L.∗∗ Magnolia Nervousness, menstrual colics Dermatitis [leaves] [51]

Malpighiaceae Malpighia glabra L. Acerola Dysentery, fever Dermatitis [fruits] [19]

Malvaceae Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.∗∗ Ceiba Diuretic, cough, fever Dermatitis [seeds] [24]
Tilia mexicana Schltdl.∗∗ Tilia Nervousness, menstrual pain Hepatotoxicity [flower] [39]

Marantaceae Thalia geniculata L. Kento Anaemia, hemorrhoids Edema, gastritis [aerial parts] [8]

Martyniaceae Martynia annua L.∗∗ Uña de gato Snake bite Nausea and vomiting [seeds] [18]

Melanthiaceae Veratrum californicum Durand∗∗ California corn lily Cancer Neurotoxicity [whole plant] [11]
Trillium erectum L. Bethroot To prevent obstetric hemorrhage Skin burns [leaves] [19]

Menispermaceae Menispermum canadense L. Canada moonseed Warts Cardiotoxicity [fruits] [11]

Myrtaceae Pimenta dioica (L.) Merr.∗∗ Pimiento Rheumatism, stomachache Neurotoxicity [whole plant] [19]

Nartheciaceae Aletris farinosa L. Unicorn root Laxative, diarrhea, rheumatism Narcotic [whole plant] [19]

Nyctaginacea Mirabilis jalapa L∗∗ Maravilla Rheumatism, stomachache, fever Severe diarrhea [roots and seeds] [4]

Oxalidaceae Oxalis alpina (Rose) Rose ex R. Knuth Acedera Gastritis Poisoning [whole plant] [7]

Papaveraceae Argemone mexicana L.∗∗ Cardo santo Wound healing, fever, diuretic, analgesic Dermatitis, abortifacient immobilizing, neurotoxicity [whole plant] [35]
Sanguinaria canadensis L.∗∗ Bloodroot Skin cancer, polyps and warts Narcotic [root] [19]

Passifloraceae Passiflora caerulea L. Pasionaria azul Epilepsy, anxiolytic Nausea and vomiting, dizziness [flower] [24]
Passiflora edulis Sims∗∗ Maracuya Relaxing Hallucinations, dizziness, confusion, ataxia, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, and tachycardia; [flower] [39, 41]
Passiflora quadrangularis L. Badea Vermifuge, obesity Nausea and vomiting, dizziness [leaves and seeds] [24]

Petiveriaceae Rivina humilis L.∗∗ Coralillo Varicose veins, snake bite, wound healing, stomachache Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain [whole plant] [11]

Phytolaccaceae Phytolacca americana L. Hierba carmine Warts Blurred vision, vomit, vertigo [whole plant] [52]
Phytolacca icosandra L.∗∗ Mazorquilla Cancer, vermifuge, rheumatism Blurred vision, vomiting, [roots] [14]
Phytolacca rivinoides Kunth & C.D. Bouché Mazorquilla Headache, wound healing, vermifuge Blurred vision, vomit, vertigo [whole plant] [30]

Plantaginaceae Scoparia dulcis L.∗∗ Culantrillo Diarrhea, stomachache, asthma, nervousness Hepatotoxicity [whole plant] [39]

Plumbaginaceae Plumbago pulchella Boiss. Jiricua Diabetes, wound healing Skin burns, vomiting [whole plant] [14]

Polygalaceae Monnina schlechtendaliana D. Dietr. Aguacatillo Dehydration Nausea and vomiting [fruit] [33]
Polygala senega L. rattlesnake root Cough, diuretic Gastritis [roots] [19]
Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.∗∗ Canaigre Wound healing Vomiting, abdominal pain [Aerial parts] [19]

Ranunculaceae Actaea alba (L.) Mill. White cohosh Arthritis, rheumatism, dysmenorrhea Headache, vomiting, delirium, circulatory failure [whole plant] [19]
Actaea rubra (Aiton) Willd. Baneberry Dysmenorrhea Vomiting, abdominal pain, salivation [fruits and roots] [11]
Anemone canadensis L. Meadow anemone Body pain and wound healing Salivation, abdominal pain, and salivation [whole plant] [11]
Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt.∗∗ Baneberry To manage some symptoms of menopause Vomiting, abdominal pain [fruit] [19]
Clematis dioica L. Barba de chivo Rheumatism, cough, diuretic Skin burns [leaves] [10]
Clematis virginiana L. Old man's beard For skin disorders (sores, cuts), itching and venereal eruptions Dizziness, confusion, profuse salivation [leaves] [19]
Hydrastis canadensis L.∗∗ Sello dorado Laxative Gastritis, abortifacient [rhizome] [35]
Ranunculus geoides Humb. Bonpl. & Kunth ex DC Pata de león Cough Skin burns [seeds and fruits] [30]
Thalictrum strigillosum Hemsl. Hierba del zorro Cough Nausea and vomiting [whole plant] [7]

Rhamnaceae Karwinskia humboldtiana (Schult.) Zucc.∗∗ Tullidora Wound healing Immobilization, abortifacient [fruit] [53]
Karwinskia mollis Schltdl. Capulín Wound healing Immobilization [fruit] [54]
Rhamnus kcalifornica Eschsch California buckthorn Laxative Gastritis [fruit and bark] [11]

Rosaceae Prunus serotina Ehrh. Capulín blanco Cough, diarrhea, abdominal pain Spasm, nausea and vomiting [leaves and seeds] [7]

Rubarwiaceae Carapichea ipecacuanha (Brot.) L. Andersson Ipecac Dysentery Rhinitis or asthma [whole plant] [19]
Cephalanthus occidentalis L. Guayabillo Fever Vomiting, seizures, anemia [bark] [4]
Cinchona pubescens Vahl∗∗ Quino Malaria, varicose veins, internal hemorrhoids Hypoglycemia, hematologic disorders, urticaria, contact dermatitis, and other hypersensitivity reactions. [19]

Rutaceae Casimiroa edulis La Llave & Lex.∗∗ Matasanos Hypertension, diabetes, rheumatism Hepatotoxicity, peptic ulcer, hypotensive [leaves] [46]
Ruta chalepensis L.∗∗ Ruda Analgesic Dermatitis, abortifacient [aerial parts] [18]
Zanthoxylum fagara (L.) Sarg. Colima Nervousness Narcotic [leaves] [26]

Santalaceae Phoradendron bolleanum (Seem.) Eichler Muerdago Diuretic Nausea and vomiting [leaves and seeds] [55]
Phoradendron quadrangulare (Kunth) Griseb. Muerdago Cancer Nausea and vomiting, dehydration [aerial parts] [11]
Phoradendron serotinum (Raf.) M.C. Johnst.∗∗ Muerdago Cancer, diabetes Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration [aerial parts] [11]

Sapindaceae Sapindus saponaria L.∗∗ Jaboncillo Diuretic Skin burns [seeds] [24]

Sapotaceae Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) H.E. Moore & Stearn∗∗ Zapote To eliminate louse Nausea and vomiting, dizziness [seeds] [35]

Scrophulariaceae Buddleja marrubiifolia Benth. Azafran de campo Diuretic Neurotoxicity [seeds] [26]

Simaroubaceae Picrasma excelsa (Sw.) Planch. Palo Amarillo Stomachache, diabetes Hypotension [bark] [35]
Castela tortuosa Liebm. Chaparro amargo Fever, amebas Hepatotoxicity [stem] [37]

Smilacaceae Smilax aristolochiifolia Mill. Zarzaparilla Syphilis, psoriasis Gastritis [whole plant] [19]

Solanaceae Capsicum annuum L.∗∗ Chile Analgesic Dermatitis by rubbing or gastritis, hemorrhoids, and colitis by oral administration [seeds, fruits] [35]
Cestrum fasciculatum (Schltdl.) Miers Hierba del perro Vomiting Nausea and vomiting, dizziness [aerial parts] [10]
Cestrum nocturnum L. Dama de noche Headache, stomachache tachycardia, dyspnea, fever, hallucinations [leaves] [4]
Datura inoxia Miller.∗∗ Toloache Diabetes, asthma, wound healing Narcotic, anorexic, cardiotoxicity, blurred vision [seeds] [15]
Solanum americanum Mill∗∗ Quelite mora Headache, wound healing Dermatitis, vomiting, severe diarrhea, paralysis [fruits] [29]
Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. Trompillo Rattlesnake bite Dermatitis [whole plant] [13]
Solanum mammosum L. Chichigua Diuretic, cough Narcotic, cardiotoxicity [fruits] [35]
Solanum nigrescens M. Martens & Galeotti∗∗ Hierba mora Fever, rheumatism Immobilization [leaves and seeds] [7]
Solanum rostratum Dunal Duraznillo Diuretic, stomachache, diarrhea Dermatitis [aerial parts] [13]
Witheringia solanacea L'Hér. Merengena To purify blood Nausea and vomiting [leaves and seeds] [47]

Urticaceae Urera baccifera (L.) Gaudich. ex Wedd.∗∗ Ortiga brava Diuretic, rheumatism, body pain Dermatitis, edema [aerial parts] [11]
Urtica mexicana Liebm. Ortiga Diabetes, rheumatism Skin burns [aerial parts] [10]

Verbenaceae Duranta repens L. Mohuite de huerto To purify blood, fever Nausea and vomiting, seizures [flowers] [4]
Lantana camara L.∗∗ Hierba de San Pedro Stomachache, diarrhea, rheumatism Hepatotoxicity, nausea, and vomiting [aerial parts] [52]
Lippia dulcis Trevir. Hierbabuena dulce Cough, diarrhea, stomachache Vertigo, hypotension [aerial parts] [18]

Zygophyllaceae Larrea divaricata Cav.∗∗ Chaparral Rheumatism, tuberculosis, snake bite Hepatotoxicity [aerial parts] [56]
Larrea tridentata (DC.) Coville∗∗ Gobernadora Diabetes, diuretic Hepatotoxicity, nausea and vomiting, abortifacient, gastritis [aerial parts] [37]

∗∗ indicates plant with toxicological information obtained from preclinical or clinical studies.