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Garlic

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Prevention of atherosclerosis

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Ginkgo

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Cognitive decline & dementia, vertigo/tinnitus, peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD)

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Onion

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prevention of age-related vascular changes

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Oat Bran

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Reduce total cholesterol

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Guar Gum

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Lower cholesterol

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Red Yeast Rice

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Lowering cholesterol

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Aloe vera

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Wound healing

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Calendula

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Inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa, externally for wounds and ulcers

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Chamomile

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Inflammation of skin or mucous membranes, bacterial diseases of skin, mouth or gums, irritation/inflammation of respiratory tract, diseases of anogenital region.

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Comfrey

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Wound healing

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Witch Hazel

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Hemorrhoids, mild skin injuries, varicose veins, Local inflammation, cutaneous hyperemia

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Tea Tree oil

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Cuts, burns, insect bites. Antibacterial & antifungal

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Evening primrose oil

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Neurodermatitis, atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema (PMS and breast pain- “not strong enough for any condition”)

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Arnica

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Anti-inflammatory –external for hematomas, sprains, bruises, contusions, edema from fracture, rheumatic arthritis

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Bromelain

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Acute post-operative and post-traumatic swelling, esp. of sinuses.

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Boswellia (Frankincense)

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ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (none strong)

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Butterbur

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migraine

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Capsicum

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Painful muscle spasms, neuropathy pain, rheumatic complaints, pruritis

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Devils Claw

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Anorexia, indigestion, degenerative musculoskeletal disorders

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Feverfew

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Migraine prevention

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Willow Bark

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Febrile diseases, rheumatic complaints, headache, pain

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Hops

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Restlessness, sleep disturbance, tonic, diuretic, aromatic bitter, calmative

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Kava

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Anxiety

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Lavender

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Relaxing, sedative. Calm CNS, anxiety, anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, sleep

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Lemon Balm
nervous sleep disorders and functional GI complaints, No strong evidence
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Passion Flower
nervous unrest
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St. John’s Wort
Mild-moderate depression. Needs “several weeks” to see impact
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Valerian
Sleep problems, restlessness, chronic insomnia, overall mood.
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Wormwood, Aka absinthe
GI bitters (small doses), poor appetite, dyspeptic complaints, biliary dyskinesia, malaria & hepatitis
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Butcher’s Broom
Traditional use for heart support
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Foxglove
Heart insufficiency (no longer used)
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Hawthorn
Cardioprotective, Better survival of ischemia. Positively inotropic, stabilize heart rhythm, lowers high blood pressure.
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Horse Chestnut
Reduce leg edema, chronic venous insufficiency
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Caraway
Bloating, gas
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German Chamomile (GI-related)
“no longer has a role in treatment of chronic gastritis, Crohn’s, or ulcerative colitis”
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Ginger
dyspeptic complaints, travel sickness
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Licorice
Gastric inflammation, topical for itching
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Peppermint
Prevent colonic spasms, relax esophageal sphincter, IBS , colicky pain
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Turmeric
Functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel, dysfunction of lower biliary tract
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Buckthorn
Constipation - stimulant laxative
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Castor
Constipation, bile stimulant
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Black Tea
Reducing diarrhea
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Flax/ Linseed
constipation
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Milk Thistle
“Dyspeptic complaints,” “toxic liver damage,” support for chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
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Psyllium
constipation - bulking and mucilaginous
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Brewer’s yeast
Anti-diarrheal –traveler’s or gavage feeding. “loss of appetite, acne, furunculosis”
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Senna
Constipation- stimulant laxative
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Marshmallow
Cough, sore throat
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Meadowsweet
Support colds
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Pelargonium
Respiratory tract infections
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Black Cohosh
Menopausal complaints
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Chasteberry
PMS, infertility
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Nettle
Difficulty in urination in benign prostatic hyperplasia. Diuretic, joint ailments
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Pumpkin seeds
Irritable bladder, micturition problems of BPH
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Pygeum
Bladder and urinary remedy
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Saw Palmetto
“urination problems in benign prostatic hyperplasia stages I and II”
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Bearberry
No single herb studies. Inflammation of urinary tract
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American Ginseng
Adaptogen, stress management
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Asian Ginseng
Comm E: “tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, for declining capacity for work and concentration,” convalescence
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Siberian Ginseng
Comm E: “tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, for declining capacity for work and concentration,” convalescence
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Ashwagandha (aka Indian ginseng)
Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antistress, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, RBC support
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Astralagus
Adaptogen. Use based on folklore
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Cat’s Claw
Folk remedy-variety. Adaptogen
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Cordyceps
adaptogen
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Echinacea, which uses root extracts
Immune stimulant for upper respiratory infection, reducing recurrent infections
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Echinacea, which uses juice of aerial parts
Support for colds and chronic infection of respiratory and lower urinary tracts
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European mistletoe
“Degenerative joint inflammation… palliative therapy for malignant tumors”
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Goldenseal
Traveler’s diarrhea
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Gotu kola
Immune support
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Grape seed
Antiox, chronic venous insufficiency, reduce cancer risk, capillary fragility. ADHD, eyes, arthritis-need research
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Rhodiola
Adaptogen
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Elder
Prevention of respiratory disease
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Ephedra
Mild airway disease
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Eucalyptus
Breathe easier, colds, congestion, cough (upper respiratory infections)
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Ivy Leaf
Chronic inflammatory bronchial disease, runny nose, upper respiratory condition with lots of mucous
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Linden
Respiratory dysfunction

560P Botanical Medicines Herbs - Gerber (7 decks)

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