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Main products and purported uses Flashcards

1
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ephedra/ma huang

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

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Kava Kava

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

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3
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St Johns Wort

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treat mild depression

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4
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Valerian

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sleep aid, reduce anxiety

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5
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Linden

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anti-spasmodic, sedative

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feverfew

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migraines

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7
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Chamomile

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anti-spasmodic, calmative

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peppermint

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antispasmodic, digestive aid

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ginkgo

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treat TIAs (mini-strokes); memory loss

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10
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blueberry

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antioxidant

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Bilberry

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antioxidant

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

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elderberry

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respiratory conditions
antioxidant
fever
immunostimulant

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13
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acai

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antioxidant

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artichoke leaf (chlorigenic acid)

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increase bile production; lower cholesterol

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15
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Yohimbe

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erectile dysfunction

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16
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horny goat weed

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aphrodisiac; libido

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Damiana

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aphrodisiac, libido

18
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Maca (persian ginseng)

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energy, body-building, libido

19
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tribulus

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libido, testosterone restorer, aphrodisiac

20
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Echinacea

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immunostimulant

21
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Siberian ginseng

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immunostimulant

22
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Ginseng

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immunostimulant

23
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Mistletoe

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immunostimulant

24
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Saw palmetto

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immunostimulant; treat enlarged prostate

25
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Cat’s Claw

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immunostimulant, arthritis

26
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Astralagus

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immunostimulant

27
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Olive leaf

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

28
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Devil’s claw

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anti-inflammatory

treat arthritis, lower back pain

29
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Golden seal

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anti infective, antibiotic

30
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Chili pepper

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digestive aid, increase circulation (applied on skin)

31
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Black cohosh/Blue cohosh

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Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

32
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Chaste tree berry

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Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

33
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Evening primrose oil

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Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

34
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Dong quai

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Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

35
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Red clover

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Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

36
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Soy

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Menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

37
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Stinging nettle

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treat prostate enlargement; diuretic

38
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Licorice

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multiple uses; part of TCM

39
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Hawthorn

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cardioactive agent

40
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Stevia

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calorie free sugar substitute

41
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Aloe vera

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skincare, gastritis, nutritional supplement

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