Herbal Agents Flashcards
Aloe Vera
wound/burn healing
Cascara sagrada
laxative
St. John’s wort
Depression, Improves Immune system
Melatonin
Insomnia
Ginko
Memory
Glucosamine
Osteoarthritis/ Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cranberry
UTI
Chondroitin
osteoarthritis
Golden Seal
Boosts Immune System
Echinaea
Boosts Immune System
American Ginsing
Boosts Immune System
Basil
Reduces Gas
Bilberry
Eye and Vascular disorder
Black Cohosh
menopause, premenstrual syndrome, mild depression, and arthritis.
Cat’s Claw
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, antioxidant, immunosupportive.
Catnip tea
Diarrhea
Cayenne
Eliminates chiils and discomfort from colds; promotes healing of ulcers.
Chamomile
calming agent, sedative
Chasteberry
Premenstrual Syndrome
Cinnamon
Gas, Diahrea, upset stomach
Cramp bark
Mentrual cramps
Dandilion
Water retention associated with premenstrual syndrome
Dong Quai
Anemia, energy, Menopause, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome.
evening primrose oil
Prementstrual syndrome
fennel
stomach cramps and gas
Feverfew
headaches; prophylaxis for migraines
ginger
antiemetic, antiinflammatiry, GI distress
Glucosamine
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Grapeseed
antioxidant, allergies, circulation
green tea
anticancer, antioxidant, lowers cholesterol
hop tea
sleep aid