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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
Diuretic, laxative, bile acid stimulant, appetite stimulant.
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Echinacea
Ulcers, boils, bites. Wound healing properties.
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Evening primrose
GLA = anti-inflammatory | PMS, menopause sx, fibrocystic breast disease; eczema, dermatitis
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Fennel
Carminative (reduces flatulence), spasmolytic (to reduce intestinal cramps) May stim production of bile
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Fenugreek
Galactagogue; hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic
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Feverfew
Relieves headache, arthritis, allergies
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Garlic
Antimicrobial, antiviral, hypolipidemic, fibrinolytic Increases intracellular glutathione Increases cytotoxicity of NK cells Adverse reactions: headache, nausea, vomiting, fullness
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Ginger
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
Antioxidant, anti platelet, cerebrovasodilatory, neuroteceptor modulating and pro-lipolytic activities * May potentials action of anticoagulant meds
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Ginseng
Tx convulsions, dizziness, vomiting, colds, fevers, headaches, arthritis Stims lipolysis, accelerates cellular uptake of glucose
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Goldenseal
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
Increase coronary blood flow, mildly anti arrhythmic | Alleviates angina, CHF, atherosclerosis
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Hops
Induces diuresis and sedation Fever Parasites Arthritis
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Hyssop
Antimicrobial, antiviral, spasmolytic So Coughs, asthma, cuts and bruises
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Juniper
Induces menstruation Relieves gas Tx intestinal parasites
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Kava kava
Anxiolytic, analgesic, anti-convulsive, muscle relaxant CONTRAINDICATED IN CLINICAL DEPRESSION
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Lemon Balm
Mild sedative, helps w sleep | Carminative, diaphoretic, febrifuge
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Licorice
Stomach ulcers, arthritis, reduces fever; induces menstruation and placenta expulsion *May cause sodium retention and HBP, unless DGL
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Marshmallow
Soothes mucous membranes of mouth and throat Alleviates local irritation (anti-inflammatory and immunostimulatory) Accelerates glucose clearance
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Milk thistle
Contains silymarin | Hepatoprotective — blocks toxin binding sites, increases glutathione synthesis
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Motherwort
Stimulant, diuretic
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Nutmeg
Nausea, vomiting, hemorrhoids
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Papaya
Papa in is antimicrobial, antihelmintic, anti-ulcerative
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Parsley
Diuretic ANORTIFACIENT
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Passion Flower
May induce sleep
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Peppermint
Oil reduces headache, nausea, may be antiviral
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Red clover
Sedative; improves appetite, may relieve gastric distress
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Rosemary
Stimulant, nervine | Carminative
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Sage
Antibacterial, fungistatic, virostatic
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Sassafras
Root bark contains carcinogenic oils
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Saw Palmetto
Inhibits benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Senna
Relieves constipation
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Skullcap
Sedative
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Spearmint
Carminative, stimulant
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St Johns Wort
Contains hypericin (mild anti-depressant) and hyperforin )a SSRI)
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Stinging nettle
Inhibits prostate growth w/o effects on erectile function
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Tansy
Tx intestinal parasites MAY INDUCE ABORTION
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Valerian
Sedative
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White willow
Contains salicin (Weak aspirin) May have thermogenesis activity
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Yerba mate
Contains caffeines; increases bile acid secretion
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Clove
Anesthetic | Tx toothache, muscle cramps
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Kudzu
Inhibits ALDH-2 (aldehyde dehydrogenase)
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Banaba leaf
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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