(In territories with significant traditional TRAMIL use)
Dominica:
- turnip
root, syrup (decoction + sugar), orally1
According to the information available:
The use for bronchitis is classified as REC based on the significant traditional use documented in the TRAMIL surveys and the scientific information published.
Due to the health risk of bronchitis, an initial medical assessment is recommended. The use of this resource must be considered complementary to medical treatment, unless contraindicated.
If deterioration is observed in the patient or if the respiratory problem persists for more than 5 days, seek medical attention.
Not for use by women intending to become pregnant, during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, in children under 5 years of age or in patients with thyroid disease.
Contraindicated in people with diabetes.
Not to be used as a therapeutic resource for more than 7 consecutive days.
Avoid ingestion of the seeds as there is a risk of toxicity.
The leaves and roots of Brassica rapa are a food of relatively widespread human consumption.
For bronchitis:
Prepare a syrup from a decoction with 50 grams of fresh root chopped in 2 cups (500 millilitres) of water, boil for 10 minutes in a covered container, add 850 grams of sugar and mix until a translucent solution is obtained, strain (filter) with the help of a clean cloth, pour into a container and fill with water up to 1 litre. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.
The syrup must never be stored for more than 4 days unrefrigerated.
1 CHARLES C, 1988
TRAMIL survey. Movement for Cultural Awareness MCA, Roseau, Dominica.
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Anti-mutagenic action of vegetable factor(s) on the mutagenic principle of tryptophan pyrolysate. Mutat Res 53(3):351-353.
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Desmutagenic activity of peroxidase on autoxidized linolenic acid. Agr Biol Chem 44(4):959-961.
14 KRAMER J, MAHADEVAN S, HUNT JR, SAUER FD, CORNER AH, CHARLTON KM, 1973
Growth rate, lipid composition, metabolism and myocardial lesions of rats fed rapeseed oils (Brassica campestris var. arlo, Echo and Span, and B. napus var. oro.) J Nutr 103(12):1696-1708.
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Lipid changes in tissue of young boars fed rapeseed oil or corn oil. Nutr Metab 19(5-6):279-290.
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Productive performance and liver lesions in two strains of laying hens receiving two rapeseed meals. Poult Sci 56(6):1904-1908.
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Effect of common vegetables on thyroid function in rats. A preliminary study. Def Sci J 33(4):317-321.
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The antithyroid effect of certain foods in man as determined with radioactive iodine. Endocrinology 43:105-119.