Herbs

Question 1

Used to increase physical endurance, lessen fatigue, help with stress handling, its anti cancer, helps with dizziness and vomiting. Stimulates lipolysis in fat depots and accelerates the cellular uptake of glucose (enhancing glucose tolerance).

Answer 1

Ginseng (Zingiber officinale)

Question 2

Used to alleviate headaches arthritis, and allergies; is anti-inflammatory. Inhibits platelet aggregation and prostaglandin synthesis

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Fever Few (Tenacetum parthenium)

Question 3

Helpful to increase milk production. Seeds are made into poultice for wounds and gargle for treatment of sore throat

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Fenegreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum)

Question 4

Used topically for nasal congestion and as an antiseptic for wounds.

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Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)

Question 5

Used for wound healing and to increase resistance to infectious disease.

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Echinacea (Echinacea purperea)

Question 6

Roots have been used as a diuretic, laxative, stimulator of bile acid secretion and appetite stimulant. Tea from flowers used for cardiovascular disease. Caution with Diabetes or electrolyte imbalance.

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Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale)

Question 7

Used for respiratory conditions like bronchitis and asthma. Powdered roots used for flatulence, induce sweating and relieve headache. The powder contains mucin that reduces inflammation of the throat and pyrrolizidize alkaloids that are antibacterial, carcinogenic and hepatotoxic.

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Colt’s Foot (Canada Wild Ginger) (Asarum canadense)

Question 8

Herb is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and used for common colds. The liquid extract contains cinnamaldehyde, which is an essential oil.

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Cinnamon (cinnamonum zeylanicum)

Question 9

Herb is anti-carcinogenic and helps support the immune system. Green algae containing protein, astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, flavoxanthin, loraxanthanin and neoaxanthanin

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Chorella (Chorella vulgaris)

Question 10

Hyperemic and reduces pain. Useful for psoriasis and diabetic neuropathy

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Capsicum

Question 11

Helpful for toothaches; used tp promote salivation and gastric secretion, reduce abdominal pain

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Cloves (Sygyzium aromaticum)

Question 12

The entire plant including the roots have been used to provide diuretic and astringent therapy for sore throats, kidney stones and jaundice

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Agrimony (Afrimonia gryposepala

Question 13

Contraindicated during pregnancy because it may trigger reflex stimulation of the musculature of the uterus. Laxative to relieve constipation

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Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)

Question 14

May reverse drug-or alcohol induces memory impairment, improves GI smooth muscle tone and motility. Root extract contains triterpene glycocides, saponins….

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Astragalus (Huang-Qi; Astragalus membranaceus)

Question 15

Used in treatment of epilepsy, insanity, bronchitis, laryngitis, headache and insomnia. Extracts contain glycosides (hersaponins) “cure for mental disorder”

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Bacopa Monniera

Question 16

Helpful for symptoms of menopause, kidney infections and PMS. Latter effect may result from suppression of luteinizing hormone secretion or from direct relaxation of uterus.

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Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)

Question 17

Bark and berries have been used as laxatives

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Buckthorn (Rhammus purshiana)

Question 18

Fluids from the roots have been used to treat coughs, asthma, and stomachache and to stimulate menstruation

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Burdock (Arctium Minus)

Question 19

Mild sedative, helpful for gastric inflammation, decrease nervousness. Not to be used with a ragweed allergy.

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Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)

Question 20

Used as an adaptogen that helps anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and thyroid issues. It should not be used in individuals with a nightshade sensitivity

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera

Question 21

Root extract supresses leukocyte infiltration during acute inflammation. Roots and leaves have been used for treating pneumonia, coughs, diarrhea, osteoporosis, colds, sores, ulcers, arthiritis, gallstones, headaches, hemorrhoids, gout, burns, kidney stones, anemia and tuberculosis

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Comfrey (Symphytum officinale

Question 22

Seeds contain oil with large amounts of gamma-linoleic acid (GLA). It is anti-inflammatory and is very helpful in PMS, treating hot flashes (menopausal flushing) in menopause and fibrocystic breast disease.

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Evening Primrose (Oenthera biennis