Chapter 10 - Table 10.2 - Top-Selling Herbal Supplements Flashcards
Herb: Cranberry
Medicinal Part: Berry/Juice
Primary Uses: Prevent urinary tract infection
Herb: Saw Palmetto
Medicinal Part: Berries
Primary uses: Treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
Herb: Milk Thistle
Medicinal Part: Seeds
Primary uses: antitoxin, protection against liver disease.
Herb: Garlic
Medicinal part: Bulbs
Primary uses: reduced blood cholesterol, reduced blood pressure, anticoagulation
Herb: Ginkgo
Medicinal Part: Leaves and seeds
Primary uses: improved memory, reduced dizziness
Herb: Soy
Medicinal Part: Beans
Primary uses: source protein, vitamins, and mineral; relief of menopausal symptoms, prevent cardiovascular disease, anticancer
Herb: Flaxseed (ground) and/or oil
Medicinal part: seeds and oil
Primary uses: lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart disease, laxative
Herb: Echinacea
Medicinal Part: Entire plant
Primary uses: enhance immune system, treat the common cold.
Herb: Wheat or barley grass
Medicinal Part: Leaves
Primary uses: improve digestion, vitamin and mineral supplement.
Herb: Black Cohosh
Medicinal Part: Roots
Primary uses: relief common menopausal symptoms
Herb: Aloe Vera
Medicinal Part: Leaves
Primary uses: topical application for minor skin irritations and burns
Herb: Turmeric
Medicinal Part: Roots and Bulbs
Primary uses: indigestion, dyspepsia, reduce inflammation
Herb: Valerian
Medicinal Part: Roots
Primary uses: relieves stress, promotes sleep
Herb: Blue-green algae/spirulina
Medicinal part: entire organism.
Primary uses: source of vitamin Bs, promote weight loss, relieve fatigue and stress.
Herb: St. John’s Wort
Medicinal Part: flowers, leaves, stem
Primary uses: reduce depression, reduce anxiety, anti-inflammatory,
