Cad Health Dictionary

A dead body.... cadaver

(American) A precocious young woman

Caid, Caide, Cayd, Cayde, Caed, Caede... cade

A metallic element which, when molten, gives o? fumes that can cause serious irritation of the lungs if inhaled.... cadmium

Cadmium poisoning is a recognised hazard in certain industrial processes, such as the manufacture of alloys, cadmium plating and glass blowing. Sewage sludge, which is used as fertiliser, may be contaminated by cadmium from industrial sources; such cadmium could be taken up into vegetable crops and cadmium levels in sewage are carefully monitored.

A tin-like metal, cadmium accumulates in the body. Long-term exposure can lead to EMPHYSEMA, renal failure (see KIDNEYS, DISEASES OF) and urinary-tract CALCULI. Acute exposure causes GASTROENTERITIS and PNEUMONITIS. Cadmium contamination of food is the most likely source of poisoning. The EU Directive on the Quality of Water for Human Consumption lays down 5 milligrams per litre as the upper safe level.... cadmium poisoning

(L.) Druce.

Synonym: C. farinosa Forsk. C. indica Lam.

Family: Capparidaceae.

Habitat: Common in Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Siddha/Tamil: Kattagatti, Vilivi, Villi.

Folk: Kodhab.

Action: Root and leaves— deobstruent, emmenagogue; used for uterine obstructions.

The leaves and stem bark gave alkaloids, L-stachydrine and L-3-hydroxy- stachydrine. Presence of quercetin, isoorientin, hydroxybenzoic acid, sy- ringic acid, vanillic acid and 2-hydro- xy-4-methoxy benzoic acid has also been reported. The stembark contains an alkaloid cadabicine, and dry pods contain cadabalone.... cadaba fruticosa

(American) An alluring woman Caddi, Caddie, Caddey, Caddee, Caddea, Caddeah... caddy

(English) A battlemaiden Cadan, Cadin, Cadon... caden

(Latin) Rhythmic and melodious; a musical woman

Cadena, Cadenza, Cadian, Cadienne, Cadianne, Cadiene, Caydence, Cadencia... cadence

(Scottish) From the steep mountain Cadhah... cadha

(Irish) A beautiful woman Cadhlah... cadhla

Cockleburr (Xanthium strumarium).

Plant Part Used: Leaf, root.

Dominican Medicinal Uses: The leaf and root are traditionally prepared as a tea by decoction and taken orally for kidney, gallbladder, liver disorders and hepatitis.

Safety: No data on the safety of this plant has been identified in the available literature. Animal toxicity studies suggest that therapeutic use of this plant may be considered safe in moderation.

Laboratory & Preclinical Data: In animal studies the leaf extract has shown antitrypanosomal and cytotoxic effects and the fruit extract has exhibited CNS depressant and antidiabetic activity. In vitro, isolated plant constituents have shown anti-tumor, antimalarial and antimicrobial effects and the leaf extract has demonstrated cytotoxic effects.

* See entry for Cadillo de gato in “Part 3: Dominican Medicinal Plant Profiles” of this book for more information, including references.... cadillo de gato

Gingerbush (Pavonia spinifex).

Plant Part Used: Leaf, root.

Dominican Medicinal Uses: The leaf and root are traditionally prepared as a tea by decoction and administered orally for disorders of the kidney, gallbladder or liver, blood in the urine, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, uterine fibroids, tumors, cysts and menopausal hot flashes.

Safety: Insufficient information identified.

Contraindications: Unknown; insufficient information identified in the available literature.

Drug Interactions: Unknown; insufficient information identified in the available literature.

Laboratory & Preclinical Data: The chloroform extract of the plant has shown antibacterial activity in vitro.

* See entry for Cadillo de gato in “Part 3: Dominican Medicinal Plant Profiles” of this book for more information, including references.... cadillo tres pies

(Greek) A sparkling young girl Cadiss, Cadisse, Cadys, Cadyss, Cadysse... cadis

(Welsh) A bright, strong chain Cadwynn, Cadwynne, Cadwin, Cadwinne, Cadwinn, Cadwen, Cadwenn, Cadwenne... cadwyn

(American) One who is pure; finding happiness in simplicity Cade, Cadee, Cadey, Cadi, Cadie, Cadye, Caidie, Cadyna, Cadea, Cadeah... cady

Hand.-Mazz.

Habitat: North-east India (as an aquatic grass). (It forms an important parat of the floating grass island in Logtak Lake, Manipur.) Cultivated in China.

English: Zizania.

Action: Clums, rhizomes, grains— used in China against anaemia and fevers, also for heart, kidney and liver affections. The herb exhibits diuretic activity; leaves are rich in vitamin C (142 mg/100 g).... zizania caduciflora