Main products and purported uses

Question 1

ephedra/ma huang

Answer 1

Origin: North China, Mexico
Use: brewed into tea
Effect: speed-like upper, strong CNS stimulant, euphoria + clarity, ease breathing

Question 2

Kava Kava

Answer 2

Origin: Polynesia
Use: brewed into drink
Effect: sedative, euphoria, relaxant

Question 3

St Johns Wort

Answer 3

treat mild depression

Question 4

Valerian

Answer 4

sleep aid, reduce anxiety

Question 5

Linden

Answer 5

anti-spasmodic, sedative

Question 6

feverfew

Answer 6

migraines

Question 7

Chamomile

Answer 7

anti-spasmodic, calmative

Question 8

peppermint

Answer 8

antispasmodic, digestive aid

Question 9

ginkgo

Answer 9

treat TIAs (mini-strokes); memory loss

Question 10

blueberry

Answer 10

antioxidant

Question 11

Bilberry

Answer 11

antioxidant

treat diabetes, retinopathy/cataracts/macular degeneration (eye problems), atherosclerosis

Question 12

elderberry

Answer 12

respiratory conditions
antioxidant
fever
immunostimulant

Question 13

acai

Answer 13

antioxidant

Question 14

artichoke leaf (chlorigenic acid)

Answer 14

increase bile production; lower cholesterol

Question 15

Yohimbe

Answer 15

erectile dysfunction

Question 16

horny goat weed

Answer 16

aphrodisiac; libido

Question 17

Damiana

Answer 17

aphrodisiac, libido

Question 18

Maca (persian ginseng)

Answer 18

energy, body-building, libido

Question 19

tribulus

Answer 19

libido, testosterone restorer, aphrodisiac

Question 20

Echinacea

Answer 20

immunostimulant

Question 21

Siberian ginseng

Answer 21

immunostimulant

Question 22

Ginseng

Answer 22

immunostimulant

Question 23

Mistletoe

Answer 23

immunostimulant

Question 24

Saw palmetto

Answer 24

immunostimulant; treat enlarged prostate

Question 25

Cat's Claw

Answer 25

immunostimulant, arthritis

Question 26

Astralagus

Answer 26

immunostimulant

Question 27

Olive leaf

Answer 27

immunostimulant, heart health (anti-hypertension, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant)

Question 28

Devil's claw

Answer 28

anti-inflammatory | treat arthritis, lower back pain

Question 29

Golden seal

Answer 29

anti infective, antibiotic

Question 30

Chili pepper

Answer 30

digestive aid, increase circulation (applied on skin)

Question 31

Black cohosh/Blue cohosh

Answer 31

Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

Question 32

Chaste tree berry

Answer 32

Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

Question 33

Evening primrose oil

Answer 33

Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

Question 34

Dong quai

Answer 34

Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

Question 35

Red clover

Answer 35

Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

Question 36

Soy

Answer 36

Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

Question 37

Stinging nettle

Answer 37

treat prostate enlargement; diuretic

Question 38

Licorice

Answer 38

multiple uses; part of TCM

Question 39

Hawthorn

Answer 39

cardioactive agent

Question 40

Stevia

Answer 40

calorie free sugar substitute

Question 41

Aloe vera

Answer 41

skincare, gastritis, nutritional supplement