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Agrimony is used for:

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Sore throat
Kidney stones
Jaundice
(Diuretic, astringent)

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Aloe vera:

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Stimulates colonic peristalsis to relieve constipation; heals sunburn and minor lacerations

*chronic use may result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, damage to the colonic mucosa and epithelium

** CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy (may trigger contractions)

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Angelica uses:

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Dried seeds — relieve flatulence, UTI, fever; stim appetite

Roots — induce vomiting, to toothache, bronchitis, RA, gout, hypomenorrhea

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Anise tea:

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Relieve flatulence, colic, cough, bronchitis, oral inflammation

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Astragalus uses:

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Antiviral, antioxidant, fibrinolytic, hepatoprotective, immunostimulatory effects

May increase cardiac output
May improve GI smooth muscle tone/motility

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Bacopa monniera uses:

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In Ayurveda, bronchitis, laryngitis, headache, insomnia

Reduces mental fatigue, anxiety, nervousness, irritability; may increase concentration, short-term memory, feelings of well-being

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Bayberry:

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Contains berberine

Tx uterine intestinal parasites, hemorrhage, jaundice, dysentery, canker sores, fever

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Black cohosh used for:

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PMS (via suppression of LH/relaxation of uterus)

Sore throat, RA, kidney infections

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Black currant Seed Oil:

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Contains GLA

Anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic effects

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Borage oil uses:

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(25% GLA)

Increases sweating, diuretic, reduces swelling, soothes intestinal cramps

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Buckthorn bark/berries:

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Laxative

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Burdock uses:

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Treats cough, asthma, stomachache; stimulates menstruation

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Catnip

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Treats colds, stomach ailments, respiratory ailments, swelling, hives, colic

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Cat’s Claw

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Has anti-inflammatory and -platelet activity

May have anti-hypertensive effects

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Cayenne

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Seeds contain capsaicin — hyperemic, pain reducer

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Celery seed

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Diuretic, sedative, anti-flatulent

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Chamomile

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Tea — stims motility, decreases nervousness, stims menstrual flow, relieves pain

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Chaste Tree (Vitex)

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Inhibits FSH and prolactin secretion, and lactation; stims progesterone

NOT FOR USE IN PREGNANCY OR LACTATION

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Chicory

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Increases appetite, relieves dyspepsia

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Chives

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Antihelmintic properties

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Chlorella

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May be anticarcinogenic, immunostimulatory, hypolipidemic; May attenuate side effects of some chemotherapy (5-flouracil)

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Cinnamon

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Antibacterial, anti fungal, insecticide

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Colt’s Foot

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Reduces flatulence, induces sweating, relieves headache. Mucin may reduce throat inflammation.

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Comfrey

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Tx pneumonia/cough/colds/headaches; diarrhea, ulcers, gallstones, hemorrhoids

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Dandelion

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Diuretic, laxative, bile acid stimulant, appetite stimulant.

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Echinacea

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Ulcers, boils, bites. Wound healing properties.

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Evening primrose

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GLA = anti-inflammatory

PMS, menopause sx, fibrocystic breast disease; eczema, dermatitis

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Fennel

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Carminative (reduces flatulence), spasmolytic (to reduce intestinal cramps)
May stim production of bile

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Fenugreek

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Galactagogue; hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic

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Feverfew

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Relieves headache, arthritis, allergies

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Garlic

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Antimicrobial, antiviral, hypolipidemic, fibrinolytic
Increases intracellular glutathione
Increases cytotoxicity of NK cells

Adverse reactions: headache, nausea, vomiting, fullness

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Ginger

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Acetone extracts of ginger root protect the gastric mucosa from HCl and NSAID damage; increases lipase, sucrose, and maltase activity

Stims gastric motility, increases bile secretion, reduces morning and seasicknesses

Also for colds, sore throat

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Ginkgo biloba

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Antioxidant, anti platelet, cerebrovasodilatory, neuroteceptor modulating and pro-lipolytic activities

  • May potentials action of anticoagulant meds
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Ginseng

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Tx convulsions, dizziness, vomiting, colds, fevers, headaches, arthritis

Stims lipolysis, accelerates cellular uptake of glucose

35
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Goldenseal

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Berberine is the active component, which prevents adherence of bacterial toxins to intestinal mucosa

Interferes w anticoagulant activity of heparin

** CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy

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Hawthorn

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Increase coronary blood flow, mildly anti arrhythmic

Alleviates angina, CHF, atherosclerosis

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Hops

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Induces diuresis and sedation
Fever
Parasites
Arthritis

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Hyssop

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Antimicrobial, antiviral, spasmolytic
So
Coughs, asthma, cuts and bruises

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Juniper

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Induces menstruation
Relieves gas
Tx intestinal parasites

40
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Kava kava

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Anxiolytic, analgesic, anti-convulsive, muscle relaxant

CONTRAINDICATED IN CLINICAL DEPRESSION

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Lemon Balm

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Mild sedative, helps w sleep

Carminative, diaphoretic, febrifuge

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Licorice

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Stomach ulcers, arthritis, reduces fever; induces menstruation and placenta expulsion

*May cause sodium retention and HBP, unless DGL

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Marshmallow

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Soothes mucous membranes of mouth and throat
Alleviates local irritation (anti-inflammatory and immunostimulatory)
Accelerates glucose clearance

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Milk thistle

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Contains silymarin

Hepatoprotective — blocks toxin binding sites, increases glutathione synthesis

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Motherwort

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Stimulant, diuretic

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Nutmeg

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Nausea, vomiting, hemorrhoids

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Papaya

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Papa in is antimicrobial, antihelmintic, anti-ulcerative

48
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Parsley

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Diuretic

ANORTIFACIENT

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Passion Flower

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May induce sleep

50
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Peppermint

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Oil reduces headache, nausea, may be antiviral

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Red clover

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Sedative; improves appetite, may relieve gastric distress

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Rosemary

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Stimulant, nervine

Carminative

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Sage

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Antibacterial, fungistatic, virostatic

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Sassafras

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Root bark contains carcinogenic oils

55
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Saw Palmetto

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Inhibits benign prostatic hyperplasia

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Senna

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Relieves constipation

57
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Skullcap

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Sedative

58
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Spearmint

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Carminative, stimulant

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St Johns Wort

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Contains hypericin (mild anti-depressant) and hyperforin )a SSRI)

60
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Stinging nettle

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Inhibits prostate growth w/o effects on erectile function

61
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Tansy

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Tx intestinal parasites

MAY INDUCE ABORTION

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Valerian

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Sedative

63
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White willow

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Contains salicin
(Weak aspirin)
May have thermogenesis activity

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Yerba mate

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Contains caffeines; increases bile acid secretion

65
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Clove

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Anesthetic

Tx toothache, muscle cramps

66
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Kudzu

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Inhibits ALDH-2 (aldehyde dehydrogenase)

67
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Banaba leaf

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Contains corosolic acid

May improve sensitivity of insulin receptors on all body cells
Utilizes the GLUT4 transporter to facilitate uptake of glucose into skeletal muscle
May inhibit gluconeogenesis

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