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What herbs could be used for angina pectoris?

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Allium cepa
Allium sativum
Convallaria majalis
Cratageus laevigata

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What herbs could be used for arrhythmias?

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Selenicereus grandiflorus (Night-Blooming Cereus)
Crataegus Laevigata
Convallaria majalis
Leonorus cardiaca (Motherwart)

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What herbs could be used topically for bruises?

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Arnica Montana
Calendula officinalis

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What herbs could be used for cerebrovascular insufficiency?

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Ginkgo Biloba
Rosmarinus officinalis
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)

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What herbs could be used for capillary fragility?

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Cratageus laevigata
Vaccinium myrtillus

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What herbs could be used for CHF?

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Selenicereus grandiflorus (Night-Blooming)
Convallaria majalis
Crataegus laevigata
Digitalis purpurea

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What herbs could be used for edema?

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Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut)
Taraxacum officinalis leaf (Dandelion)

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What herbs could be used for weak circulation?

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Rosmarinus officinalis
Zingiber officinale

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What herbs could be used hemorrhage?

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Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)
Capsella bursa-pastoris (Sherphard’s Purse)
Geranium maculatum (American cranesbill)
Cinnamomum zeylanicum

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What herbs could be used for hypercoagulation states i.e. antiplatelet herbs?

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Allium cepa
Allium sativum
Capsicum frutescens
Zingiber officinale

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What herbs could be used for hyper cholesterolemia?

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Allium cepa
Allium sativum
Ziniger officinale
Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke)
Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon)

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What herbs could be used for hypertension?

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Allium sativum
Allium cepa
Crataegus laevigata
Rauwolfia sepentina (Snake Root)
Veratrum viride & album (Americam Hellebore)
Viscum album (European Mistletoe)

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What herbs could be used for hypotension?

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Convallaria majalis
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Rosmarinus officinalis
Eleutherococcus sienticosus (Siberan Ginseng)

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What herb could be used for erectile dysfunction due to vascular insufficiency?

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Ginkgo biloba

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What herbs could be used for intermittent claudication (arterial insufficiency)?

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Allium Cepa
Allium sativum
Ginkgo biloba
Ziniger offcicinale
Vaccinium myrtillus

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What herbs could be used for palpitation?

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Leonorus cardiaca (Motherwart)
Crataegus Laevigata (Hawthorn)
Avena Satica
Passiflora incarnata

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What herbs could be used to prevent stroke?

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Allium cep
Allium Sativum

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What herb could be used for post- stroke recovery?

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Gingko biloba

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What herbs could be used for thrombophlebitis?

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Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse chestnut)

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What herbs could be used for varicose veins and hemorrhoids?

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Aesculus hippcastanum (Horse chestnut)
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
Geranium maculatum (American Cranesbill)
Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel)
Vaccinium myrtillus (Biliberry/Blueberry)

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What herbs could be used for chronic venous insufficiency?

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Aesculus hippocastanum
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel)
Vaccinium myrtillus

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What are some herbs that are hypertensive?

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Glycyrrhiza glabra
Rosmarinus officinalis

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Which cardiovascular herbs should be used with caution due to their toxic nature?

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Convallaria majalis
Rauwaolfia serpentina
Selenicereus grandiflora (Blooming Night)
Viscum album (European Mistletoe)

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What herbs should be sued cautiously with anyone with internal bleeding or already on anticoagulation?

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Allium sativum
Allium cepa
Borage officinalis
Capsicum frutescens
Zingiber officinalis

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What herbs could be used for atopic dermatitis?
Matricaria recutita Berberis spp Galium aparine (Cleavers) Arctium lappa (Burddock)
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What herb is used for burns?
Aloe vera gel
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What herbs could be used for chronic skin conditions i.e. miscellaneous alternatives?
Articum lappa Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Grape) Echinacea species Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) Galium aparine (Cleavers) Iris versicolor (Blue flag) Rumex Crispus (Yellow Dock) Smilax officinalis (Sarsparparilla) Taraxacum officinale leaf (Dandelion)
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What herb could be used for frostbite?
Aloe vera gel
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What herbs are used for psoriasis?
Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) Berberis Aquifolium (Oregon Grape)
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What herb could be used for scarring, keloids, hypertrophic scars?
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
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What herb could be used for scleroderma?
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
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What herbs could be used for wounds and ulcers topically?
Achillea millefolium Aloe vera gel Arnica montana Calendula officinalis Centella asiatica Echinacea angustifolia and purpurea Matricaria recutita Plantago lanceolata Symphytum officinale (Comfrey)
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What herbs could be used for wounds internally?
Calendula officinalis Centella asiatica Echinacea angustifolia Echinancea purpurea Matricaria recutita
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What herb can cause a whole body rash when consumed in its unprocessed form?
Lomatium dissectum (Indian Balsam)
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What are some of the herbs that can cause photsensitivity?
Angelica archangelica Hypericum Perforatum
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What herbs could be used for allergic conjunctivitis?
Euphrasia officinalis (Eyebright) Rubus idaeus (Raspberry ) Sambucus nigra (Elderberry)
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What herbs could be used for allergic rhinitis?
Euphrasia officinalis Sambucus nigra Urtica Dioica leaf
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What herb is indicated for diabetic retinopathy?
Vaccinium myrtillus
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What herbs are indicated for lymphadenopathy?
Ceanothus americana Phytolacca americana (Pokeroot) Galium aparine (Cleavers)
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What herbs could be indicated for pharyngitis and tonsillitis?
Althaea officinalis Eucalyptus globulus Matricaria recutitia Glycyrrhiza glabra Berberis spp Smabucus nigra Ligusticum porteri (Osha) Lomatium dissectum (Indian Balsam) Ulmus rubra (Slippery Elm)
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What herbs could be indicated for otitis media, applied inside the ear?
Allium sativum (garlic) Verbascum thapsus (Mullein )
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What herb is indicated for poor night vision?
Vaccinium myrtillus
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What herbs could be indicated for sinusitis?
Ephedra sinica Euphrasia officinalis Matricare recutita Sambucus nigra
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What herbs could be indicated for trigeminal neuralgia?
Aconitum napellus "Monkshood" Gelsemium sempervirnes "Yellow Jasmine"
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What herbs are upper respiratory demulcents?
Ulmus rubra (Slippery Elm) Tussilago farfara (Coltsfoot) Vernadcum thapsus (Mullein)
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What herbs have action in the eyes?
Euphrasia offcinialis (Eyebright) Vaccinium myrtillus Cineraria maritima (Dusty Miller)
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What herbs could be indicated for DM?
Allium cepa Allium sativum Momardica charantia (Bitter melon) Panax ginseng Vaccinium myrtillus
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What hers could be indicated for fatigue?
Astragulus membranaceus Eleutherococcus senticosus Glycyrrhiza glabra Panax ginseng (Korean) Panax quinquefolius ( American) WIthania somnifera (Ashwaganadha)
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What herbs could be indicated for hypoadrenalism?
Astragalus membranaceus Eleutherococcus senticosus Glycyrrhiza glabra Panax ginseng Pananx quinquefolius Witthania somnifer
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What herbs could be indicated for hyperprolactinemia?
Lithospermum ruderal (Western stoneseed) Vitex agnus-castus (Vitex )
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What herbs are indicated for hyperthyroidism?
Lithispermum ruderole Lycopus virginicus Melissa officinalis
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What herb is a pituitary balancer?
Vitex agnus castus
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What herbs are indicated for amenorrhea?
Angelica sinesis (Dong Qua) Caulophylum thalictroides Chamaelirium luteum Vitex agnus-castus
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What herbs are used in conditions affecting the smooth muscle?
Dioascorea villosa (Wild Yam) Viburnum prunifolium (Black haw) Piscidia erythina (Jamacian Dogwood)
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What herbs are indicated for insufficient lactation?
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) Verbena officinalis (vervain) Vitex -agnus castus Trigonella foenum graceum
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What herbs are indicated for anovulatory cycles?
Verbena officinalis Vitex
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What herbs are indicated for cervical dysplasia?
Lomatium dissectum (Indian Balsam)
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What herbs are indicated dysmenorrhea?
Pulsatilla vulgaris Angelica sinesis Caulophylum thalictroides Chamaelirium luteum Cimicifuga racemosa Dioscore villosa Mitchella repens Ricinis communis Verbena officinalis Viburum prunifolium
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What herbs are indicated for endometriosis?
Pulsatilla vulgaris Angelica sinesis Chamaelirium luteum Dioscorea villosa Leonurus cardiaca Medicago Sativa Verbena officinalis Viburnum prunifolium
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What herb is indicated for galactorrhea?
Vitex
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What herbs are indicated for infertility?
Angelica sinensis Caulophylum thalictroides Chamalirium luteum Actaea racemosa Dioscorea villosa Leonorus cardiaca Medicago sativa Mitchella repens Verbena officinalis Vitex
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What herbs are indicated for uterine leimyomata?
Angelic sinesis Chamaelirium luteum Leonorus cardiaca Mitchella repens
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What herbs are indicated for cyclic mastalgia?
Borago officialis Caulophylum thalic
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What herbs are used for mastitis?
Baptisia tinctoria (Internal) Berberis aquifolium (topical and internal) Hydrastus canadensis (topical and internal) Phytolacca americana (topical and internal) Symphytum officinalis (topical)
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What herbs are indicated for menopausal symptoms?
Angelic sinesis Chamalerlirum luteum Cimicifuga racemosa Glycyrrhizza glabra Leonorus cardiaca Medicagi sativva
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What herbs are indicated for menorrhagia?
Caulophylum thalictroides Capsella bursa-pastoris Chamaelirum luteum Cinnamomum zeylanicum Geranium maculatum Glycyrrhiza glabra Mithella repens
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What herbs are indicated fro threatened miscarriage?
Angelica sinensis CHamaerlirium luteum CImicifuga racemosa MIthcella repens Viburnum prunifolium
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What herbs are indicated for N/V of pregnancy?
Zingiber MAtricaria
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What herbs could be indicated for post date labor?
Blue cohosh Black cohosk Castor oil False Unicorn Root Partridge Berry
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What herb is indicated for perineal laceration?
Comfrey
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What herbs are indicated for PMS?
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What herbs are indicated for post-partum hemorrhage?
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What herbs can be used in the last few weeks of pregnancy to prepare for birth?
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What is Turska's formula used for?
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What herbs are in Turska's formula?
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What hers are indicated for uterine prolapse?
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What herb is a valuable alternative to digitalis?
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What herbs are indicated for biliary insufficiency?
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What herbs are indicated for candidiasis?
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What herbs are indicated for cholecystitis?
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What herbs are indicated for cholelithiasis?
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What herbs could be indicated for cirrhosis of the liver?
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What herbs could be indicated for constipation?
Type of herbs: Bitter digestive stimulants Aloe vera latex Atropa Belladonna Cassia angustifolia (Senna) Rhamnus purshiana (Cascara) Ricinus communis (Caster Oil) Rumex Crispus (Yellow Dock) Taraxacum officinale root
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What herbs are indicated for diarrhea?
Types of herbs: Astringent Allium sativum Berberis aquifolium Cinnamomum zeylanicum Geranium maculatum Hydrastis canadensis (Golden Seal) Rubus idaeus (Raspberry) Vaccinium myrtillus
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What herbs are indicated for GERD?
Matricaria recutita Glycyrrhiza glabra Althea officinalis root
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What herbs are indicated for gas?
Type of herbs: carminative and/or bitter digestive stimulants Achillea millefolium Cinnamomum zeylanicum Foeniculum vulgare Mentha piperita Matricaria recutitia Zinger officinale
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What herbs could be indicated for gastritis?
Plantago major Atropa Belladonna Geranium maculatum Glycyrrhiza glabra Matricaria recutita
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What type of herbs are contraindicated for gastritis?
Bitter digestive stimulants
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What herbs could be indicated for gastroenteritis?
Allium sativum Berberis spp (Barberry) Hydrastis canadensis Matricaria recutita Thymus vulgaris
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What herbs could be indicated for hepatitis?
Curcuma longa Silybum marianum
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What herbs could be indicated for IBD?
Geranium maculatum (Cranesbill) Matricaria recutita
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What herbs could be indicated for IBS?
Curcuma Longa Mentha piperita Scutellaria lateriflora
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What herbs could be indicated for parasitic infections?
Allium Cepa Allium sativum Cassia angustifolia (Senna) Artemesia annua (Wormwood) Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) Juglans nigra (Black Walnut)
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What herbs could be indicated for PUD?
Aloe vera gel Althaea officinalis Atropa belladonna Geranium Maculatum (Cranesbill) Glycyrrhiza glabra Hydrastis canadensis (Golden Seal) Ulmus rubra (Slippery Elm)
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What herbs could be indicated for splenomegaly ?
Ceanonthus americanus
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What herbs are irritant laxatives?
Aloe vera latex Cassia angustifolia (Senna) Rhamnus purshiana (Cascara) Ricinus communis oil (Castor)
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What herbs are indicated for BPH?
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) Pygeum (Prunus) Africanum Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto) Urtica dioica root
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What herbs are aquaretic?
Equisetum Arvense Galium Aparine (Clevers) Juniperus communis Taraxacum officinale leaf Urtica dioica leaf
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What herbs could be indicated for erectile dysfunction?
Ginkgo biloba Pausinystalia yohimbe (Yohimbe)
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What herbs are indicated for interstitial cystitis?
Piper methysticum (Kava kava) Hyoscyamus niger drop doses (Henbane) Plantago major Althea officinalis
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What herbs are indicated for prostatitis?
Arctostaphylus uva-ursi Berberis aquifolium Juniperus communis Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto) Thymus vulgaris
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What herbs are indicated for kidney stones?
Atropa Belladonna (anodyne) Eupatorium purpurea (Gravesroot) Galium Aparine (Clevers)
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What herbs are indicated for general UTIs?
Althaea officinalis Arctostaphylus uva-ursi Juniperus cammunis Commiphora molmol (myrrh) Equisetum arvense Eupatorium purpurea (Grave Root) Galium Aparine (Clevers) Ulmus rubra (Slippery Elm)
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What herb is an urinary anodyne?
Hyoscyamus niger (Henbane)
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What herb is antilithic?
Eupatorium purpurea (Grave Root)
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What herbs are urinary demulcents?
Piper methysticum (Kava Kava) Ulmus rubra (Slippery Elm)
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What herbs are indicated for CMV and EBV infection ?
Hypericum perforatum Astragalus membranoaceus (for chronic infections) Melissia officinalis
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What herbs are diaphoretic?
Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset) Zingiber officinale
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What herbs are indicated for H. Pylori infection?
Allium sativum Berberis aquifolium (Oregon grape) Glycyrrhiza glabra Hydrastis canadensis (Golden seal) Thymus vulgaris
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What herbs are indicated for herpes simplex?
Melissa officinalis Glycyrrhiza glabra Hypericum perforatum
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What herbs could be indicated for influenza?
Echinacea species Rosamrinus officinalis Sambucus nigra Melissa officinalis Lomatium dissectum (Indian Balsum) Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset) Ligusticum porteri (Osha)
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What herb could be indicated for onychomycosis?
Melaleuca alterniflora (Tea Tree)
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What herbs could be indicated for periodontal disease?
Sanguinaria Canadensis (Bloodroot) Commiphora molmol (Myrrh)
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What herbs could be indicated for warts?
Chelidonium majis (Grater Celandine) Podophyllum pelatum (Mayapple/American Mandrake) Thuja occidentalis Melissa officinalis
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What herbs could be indicated for arthritis?
Capsicum frutescens (topical) Harpagophytum procumben (Devil's Claw) Salix spp. (Willow) Boswellis serrata (Frankincense) Curcuma longa
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What herb is indicated for bruising?
Arnica montana
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What herb is indicated for fractures?
Symphytum officinale
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What herbs are indicated for gout?
Arctium lappa Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's Claw) Taraxacum officinalis (leaf) Urtica dioica
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What herbs are indicated for sprains?
Arnica montana (topical) Calendula (topical)
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What herbs are indicated for anxiety?
Avena sativa Matricaria recutita Passiflora incarnata Piper methysticum (Kava Kava) Scutellaria lateriflora Valerian officinalis
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What herbs are indicated for cerebrovascular insufficiency?
Ginkgo biloba Rosmarimus officinalis
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What herbs are indicated for depression?
Hypericum perforatum Ginkgo biloba
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What herbs are indicated for diabetic neuropathy?
Borago officinalis
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What herbs are indicated for headache?
Piscidia erythrina (Jamacian Dogwood) Rosmarinus officinalis Salix alba
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What herbs are indicated for insomnia?
Aven sativa Humulus lupulus Matricaria recutita Passiflora incarnata Piper methysticum (Kava Kava) Piscidia erythrina (Jamacian Dogwood) Scutellaria lateriflora Valeriana officinalis
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What herbs are indicated for poor memory?
Ginkgo biloba Rosmarinus officinalis
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What herbs are indicated for migraines?
Scutellaria lateriflora Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew)
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What herbs are indicated for pain?
Atropa Belladonna Capsicum frutescens Hyoscyamus niger (Henbane) Salix nigra (Black willow) Scutellaria lateriflora (Skullcap) Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) Piper methysticum (Kava Kava)
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What herbs are indicated for tremors, senile or Parkinson's?
Atropa belladonna Datura stramonium (Jimson weed) Hyoscyamus niger (Henbane)
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What herbs are indicated for asthma?
Aspidosperma quebracho Datura stramonium (Jimson weed) Ephedra sinica Ginkgo biloba Glycyrrhiza glabra Inula helenium Lobelia inflata Thymus vulgaris Verbascum thapsus
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What herbs are indicated for bronchitis?
Grindelia robusta (Gumplant) Inula helenium Thymus vulgaris Verbascum thapsus Liqusticum porteri (Osha) Usnea barbata Tussilago farfara Prunus serotina
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What herbs are indicated for COPD?
Aspidosperma quebracho (Quebracho) Inula helenium Thymus vulgaris Tussilago farfara (ColtsFoot)
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What herbs are good for suppressing or stopping a cough?
Prunus serotina (Choke Cherry) Tussilago farfara (Coltsfoot)
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What herbs are indicated for pertussis?
Lobelia inflata (Indian Tobacco) Thymus vulgare Verbascum thapsus (Mullein) Tussilago farfara (Coltsfoot)
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What herb could be indicated for pleuritis?
Bryonia Alba
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What herbs are bronchodilators?
Datura stramonium (anticholinergic)( Jimson weed) Ephedra sinica (sympathomimetic) Ephedra
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What herbs are respiratory demulcents?
Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow) Ulmus rubra (Slippery Elm)
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What herbs are relaxing or sedative expectorants?
Grindelia robusta (Gumplant) Prunus serotina (Wild black cherry, choke cherry) Symphytum officinalis (Comfrey) Verbascum thapsus ( Mullein) Tussilago farfara (Coltsfoot) Inula Helenium (mixed)
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What herbs are stimulant expectorants?
Aspidosperma quebracho (Quebracho) Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot) Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco) Inula helenium (mixed) Elecampange

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