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Herbal Health Care Guide:

 

 

 
 
Alfalfa Leaf
Arthritis, ulcers, liver & pituitary
function, asthma, mineral rich.
Aloe Vera Juice
Stomach and colon disorders,
constipation, arthritis.
Astragalus
Immune system tonic, increases
metabolism and energy, edema, AIDS.
Barley Grass
High in minerals, essential amino
acid, vitamins and enzymes, anti-
inflammatory.
Bee Pollen
Promotes energy and healing. Not
recommended for diabetics and infants
under one.
Bilberry Extract
Eye disorder, night vision, aids
circulation.
Black Cohosh Root
Relieves sinusitis and asthma, high
cholesterol and blood pressure,
menstrual cramps.
Black Walnut
Relieves sores in mouth and throat,
cleanses the body of tapeworm and
parasites.
Blessed Thistle
Increases appetite and circulation,
alleviates pneumonitis, brain food.
Borage Oil
Aids weight loss, reduces blood
pressure, helps skin disorders, PMS.
Bromelain
Digestive enzyme from pineapple.
Burdock Root
Skin disorders, boils and gout, restores
liver function, stimulates immune
system.
Butchers Broom
For circulatory disorders, leg cramps,
varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
Cascara Sagrada
Colon cleanser and laxative. 
Catnip
Reduces fever, aids digestion and
sleep, relieves stress.
Cats Claw
Anti-inflammatory, immunostimulat-
ing, anticancerous & diruretic.
Cayenne
Improves circulation, aids digestion,
relieves nausea, rheumatism and 
arthritis.
Citrimax
Weight loss aid, suppresses appetite
and increases energy.
Chamomile Flowers
Nerve tonic, sleep aid, appetite and 
digestive aid, relieves headaches and
cramps.
Chaparral
Free radical scavenger, good for skin
disorders, leg cramps and arthritis.
Chlorella
Blood cleanser, protects against
ultraviolet radiation.
Chickweed
Reduces mucus build-up, helps
asthma, coughs, colds and
rheumatism.
Corn Silk
Irritation of urinary tract, cystitis,
urethritis, prostatitis, renal disorders.
Cranberry Conc
Urinary tract infections.
Damiana
Relieves headaches, controls bed
wetting, stimulates intestinal tract.
Dandelion Root
Cleanses bloodstream and liver,
increases bile, edema and age spots.
Devil's Claw
Aids in the elimination of uric acid,
for gout and arthritis.
Dong Quai
Female disorders, hot flashes, 
menopause, PMS.
Echinacea
Immune stimulate, antibiotic,
antiviral and anti-inflammatory, colds
and flu.
Elderberry
Anti-viral, flu & colds.
Evening Primrose
Aids weight loss, reduces blood
pressure, helps skin disorders, PMS.
Eyebright
Good for all eye disorders.
Fennel
Appetite suppressant, relieves gas,
abdominal pain, colon disorders.
Fenugreek Seed
Reduces mucus, lowers cholesterol and
lubricates intestines.
Feverfew
Relieves headaches, arthritis,
indigestion, fever, muscle tension,
worms.
Flax Oil
High cholesterol, hypertension.
Fo-ti Herb
Helps rejuvenate the endocrine glands.
Garlic
Natural antibiotic, lower cholesterol,
aids arteriosclerosis and arthritis.
Ginger Root
Relieves stomach disorders, morning
sickness, hot flashes, menstrual
cramps.
Ginseng, Siberian
Improves stress management, stamina,
vitality, endurance, poor circulation.
Ginseng, Panax
Improves physical and mental
performance, increases resistance to
stress, depression.
Ginkgo Biloba
Improves memory loss, brain function,
depression, aids alzheimer's.
Goldenseal Root
Immune stimulant, antibiotic, useful
for all mucus membrane problems.
Gotu Kola
Decreases fatigue and depression,
increases sex drive.
Grape Seed Extract
Pycnogenol, anti-inflammatory, anti-
oxidant, free radical scavenger.
Green Tea
General tonic, prostrate cancer, anti
oxidant.
Hawthorn
Relieves abdominal distention and
diarrhea, reduces blood pressure.
Hops
Relaxes nervous system, eases tension
and anxiety, mucous colitis.

Horsetail

Strengthens hair, nails, skin, teeth and 
bones.
Juniper Berries
Diuretic, relieves inflammation and
sinusitis.
Kava Kava
Insomnia, kidney infections, nervous
conditions, pain. Regular use of large
doses will toxify liver.
Kelp, Norwegian
Relieves mineral deficiency, treats hair
loss or obesity.
Licorice Root
Increases fluidity of mucus from the
lungs and bronchial tubes.
Ma Haung
Metabolic stimulant, asthma, weight
loss, nasal decongestant.
Contraindications: Heart conditions,
insomnia, high blood pressure.
Milk Thistle
Liver disorders, jaundice and hepatitis,
antioxidant, protects kidneys.
Manuka Honey
Ulcers, hiatal hernia, boils, healing,
infections.
Nettle
Relieves the discomfort and problems
of asthma and internal hemorrhage.
Parsley
Diuretic, relieves edema, obesity, bed
wetting and fluid retention.
Passion Flower
Nervous conditions, insomnia, natural
sedative.
Pau d'arco
Antibacterial agent, good for
candidiasis, AIDS, cancer, tumors,
blood cleanser.
Peppermint
Helpful for chills, colic, fever, nausea,
diarrhea and headaches.
Psyllium Husk
Softens stools, preventing
constipation, colitis, and hemorrhoids.
Red Clover
Antibiotic and relaxant, helps lungs,
cough, gout, arthritis, skin disorders,
and AIDS.
Red Raspberry Leaf
Good for diarrhea, morning sickness,
hot flashes and menstrual cramps,
canker sores.
Reishi Mushroom
Strong immune booster, aids healing,
cancer.
Rose Hips
Good for all infections and bladder
problems, helps combat stress.
Rosemary
Headaches, depression, psychological
tension.
Sarsaparilla
Impotence, regulates hormones,
increases energy, clears skin.
Saw Palmetto
Prostratic enlargement, boosts male
hormones, cystitis, testicular atrophy.
Scullcap
Good for nervous disorders, migraine
headaches, improves circulation and
aids sleep.
Senna Extract
Laxative, cleanses intestines.
Slippery Elm Bark
For inflamed mucous membranes of
the stomach, bowels and urinary tract.
Suma
Immune booster, combats anemia,
stress, fatigue and diabetes.
Thyme
Good for chronic respiratory problems,
colds, flu, and sore throats, eliminates
gas.
Turmeric
Aids digestion, dissolves gallstones,
decongests liver, menstrual pain.
Uva Ursi
Diuretic, good for females disorders,
kidney and bladder stones.
Valerian Root
Good for nervousness, pain, stress,
anxiety, insomnia, natural sedative.
White Oak Bark
Aids hemorrhoids, varicose veins, gall
stones, kidney stones, and bladder
problems.
White Willow Bark
Pain reliever, migraines, fever.
Yellow Dock Root
Helpful for skin disorders, iron
deficiency, anemia during pregnancy.
Yucca
Used for gout, rheumatoid arthritis
and osteoarthritis.

 

 

 

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