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List of Commonly Available Herbs
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HERBS--WHAT DO THEY DO FOR YOU?
With the hundreds of herbs and herbal remedies on the market, these
learning tools will help you understand their purpose. Please
consult an herbalist for additional information. Most of the following herbal
products and herbal combination products are available in health food stores, herbals
shops, and vitamin stores.
SINGLE HERBS
ALFALFA Health builder, arthritis, fatigue, appetite, pituitary gland BARLEY JUICE - Energy, super nutrition, increases S.0. D. to fight aging & rheumatism BEE POLLEN - Allergies, quick energy, nature's most perfect food, natural no-doze BILBERRY - Strengthens capillaries, night blindness, antioxidant, improves vision BLACK COHOSH - Estrogenic effects, hot flashes, nerves, pain BLACK WALNUT - Cleanses parasites, anti-fungal, skin rashes, eliminates toxins BLESSED THISTLE - Takes oxygen to brain, digestion, increases mother's milk BURDOCK - Reduces swelling and deposits in joints, blood cleanser, gout, eczema BUTCHER'S BROOM - Improves circulation, phlebitis, leg cramps, varicose veins CAPSICUM- Circulation, strokes, blood pressure equalizer, colds CASCARA SAGRADA -Constipation, increases peristaltic action, gall bladder CATNIP- Colic, nerves, colds, flu, digestion (nature's alka seltzer), gas, hiccups CHAMOMILE - Insomnia, improves appetite, nerves, calming, drug withdrawal CHARCOAL - Antidote for poison, intestinal gas, hangover; insect bites and stings CHICKWEED- Appetite depressant, burns fat, fatty tumors CORNSILK- Kidney, bladder, bedwetting, painful urination, prostate DAMIANA- Hormone balance, infertility, frigidity and impotence, balance energy DANDELION- Anemia, liver, blood cleanser, age spots, hepatitis DONG QUAI- Hot flashes, hormone balance, nerves, brain nourisher ECHINACEA (50) - Natural antibiotic, lymph system, blood purifier/builder, immune system EYEBRIGHT- Improve vision, eye strain, cataracts, allergies, styes FEVERFEW - Migraine headaches, muscular tension, intestinal worms GARLIC - Normalizes blood pressure, yeast and bacterial infections, colds, cell rebuilder GARLIC/HIGH POTENCY, Enteric Coated - All the benefits without the odor GINGER - Digestion, gas, diarrhea, motion and morning sickness, flu GINSENG - Energy, stress, endurance, depression, impotency/stimulant GOLDEN SEAL - Infection, natural insulin, cleanses urinary system GOTU KOLA - Brain food, memory, learning disabilities, vitality, senility, "feel good" GUGGUL LIPID - Circulatory system, lower cholesterol HAWTHORN BERRIES - Strengthen heart, hardening of the arteries, adrenals, blood pressure HOPS - Insomnia, nervousness, decrease desire for alcohol, hyperactivity HORSETAIL-Helps stop hair from falling out, stops split ends, nails, tumors HYDRANGEA - Arthritis, gout, kidney and bladder problems, dissolves stones JUNIPER BERRIES - Restores pancreas and adrenals, diuretic, dropsy, uric acid KAVA KAVA - Reduce anxiety & depression, reduce pain, relax muscles, sleep aid KELP - Thyroid, fingernails, goiter; helps take fat off hips, complexion LICORICE - Adjusts blood sugar; hypoglycemia, quick energy, hoarseness, adrenals LOBELIA - Asthma, congestion, pneumonia, strong relaxant, pleurisy, cough MARSHMALLOW - Bladder and kidney problems, bedwetting, inflammation MULLEIN - Nervous cough, lung and sinus congestion, TB, lymphatic congestion NOPAL - Normalizes blood sugar; improves immunity strengthens urinary system,poultice PARSLEY- Bad breath, blood building, high in potassium, kidneys, diuretic PARTHENIUM - Antibiotic, lymph/blood purifier; similar to echinacea, immune system PASSION FLOWER - Relaxing, helps nervousness, insomnia, headaches PAU D'ARCO - Historically used for cancer; leukemia, tumors, yeast infection PSYLLIUM HULLS - Scrubs colon, best fiber; diverticulitis, colon blockage RED CLOVER - Cancer; tumors, skin problems, relaxes nerves, spasms RED RASPBERRY - The pregnancy herb, nausea, diarrhea, gastritis, cramps ROSE HIPS - Natural vitamin C-complex, colds, infections, blood purifier, flu SAFFLOWERS - Gout, hydrochloric acid for digestion, reduces cholesterol SAGE - Stimulates hair growth, improves memory, sore gums and throat, nerves SARSAPARILLA - Testosterone, body building, impotency, hair growth SAW PALMETTO - Prostate, breast builder (small or saggy), colds, clears mucus, glands SLIPPERY ELM - Diarrhea, acid stomach, digestion, diaper rash, hiatal hernia, ulcers SPIRULINA - High source of protein, energy, weight loss, blood builder ST. JOHN'S WORT, Concentrate - Anti-depressant, stress, relaxant UVA URSI - Spleen, bladder and kidney infections, diabetes, gonorrhea, cystitis VALERIAN - Natural tranquilizer, pain, muscle spasms, nerves, promotes sleep WHITE OAK BARK - Hemorrhoids and bleeding, varicose veins, pyorrhea, pinworms WILD YAM - Female glandular tonic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal YARROW - Obstructed perspiration, nosebleeds, chicken pox, colds/flu/fever YELLOW DOCK - Anemia, blood purifier, itching, liver, skin problems, hepatitis YUCCA - Natural cortisone, arthritis, reduces joint inflammation, skin problems HERB COMBINATIONS These herb food formulas are composed of two or more heros to aid a certain system. All symptoms(as reported by doctors) should be considered nutritional deficiencies of the mentioned system. AG-X - Gas, indigestion and bloating formula, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM ALJ - Lung and sinus congestion, allergies, cough, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM APSII - Herbal aspirin, pain, muscle relaxant, headaches, pain & tension, NERVOUS SYSTEM ARTEMISIA- Powerful anti-parasite combination, IMMUNE SYSTEM BLG-X - Gas, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, dizziness, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM BP-X - Blood purifier; poison ivy/oak, acne, psoriasis, skin, CIRCULATORY SYSTEM BON-C- Bone healer, wound healer, poultice, SKELETAL SYSTEM BRN-AV - Exceptional support for asthma & bronchitis, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM C-X - Natural hormone replacement & balancing, menopause, hot flashes, GLANDULAR CA, HERBAL - Calcium for building nerve sheaths, bones, teeth, cartilage, SKELETAL CAPSICUM/GARLIC/PARSLEY - High blood pressure, cholesterol, CIRCULATORY CC-A - Cold, flu, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, IMMUNE SYSTEM CLT-X - Colitis, irritable colon, digestion, diarrhea, INTESTINAL SYSTEM CRANBERRY/BUCHU - Kidney/bladder infections, nourishes the URINARY SYSTEM E-TEA - Historically used for cancer, tumors & fibroids, ESSIAC formula, IMMUNE SYSTEM EIGHT- Reduces nervous tension, anxiety, stress, restores NERVOUS SYSTEM ELDERBERRY COMBO - Respiratory, colds, moves excess mucus, IMMUNE SYSTEM ELECAMPANE COMBINATION - Expels parasites, kills bacteria and fungus ENERG-V - A synergistic combination of all the herbs for ENERGY ENVIRO-DETOX - Detoxifies system of drugs, air; food, chemicals, IMMUNE EYEBRIGHT PLUS LUTEIN - Strengthens the eyes, prevents macular degeneration EW - Eye infection, improves vision, cataracts (make eye wash), glaucoma, EYES FC W/DONG QUAI - Menstrual problems, cramps, uterus, GLANDULAR SYSTEM FENUGREEK & THYME - Sinus headaches, dissolves mucus, RESPIRATORY FOUR - Asthma, bronchial, food allergies, laryngitis, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM FV - Flu, headaches, vomiting, nausea. motion sickness, IMMUNE SYSTEM GGC - Energy and endurance, relieves depression, improves memory, BUILDER GINKGO/GOTU KOLA - Attention span, memory, brain food, mental energy GINKGO/HAWTHORN -Brain, heart, ringing in ears, vertigo, CIRCULATORY HERBAL H-P FIGHTER - Inhibits ulcer causing H.pylori bacteria growth, INTESTINAL HERBAL PUMPKIN - Parasites, tumors, (prostate w/PX) INTESTINAL HSII - Strengthens and feeds the heart, cleanses blood vessels, CIRCULATORY HVP - Promotes natural sleep, relaxant, stress, muscle tension, NERVOUS SYSTEM HY-A - Hypoglycemia, adrenal, rebuilder, energy, mood & blood sugar swings, GLANDULAR IGSII - Fights infections esp. in respiratory & lymphatic, fever, swollen glands. (HIGS or IN-X) I-X - Aids iron absorption, anemia, fatigue, BUILDER JNT-A - Arthritis, joint stiffness, bursitis, gout, SKELETAL SYSTEM JP-X - Kidney and bladder infection, strengthen & cleanses kidney / bladder, URINARY K - Bladder and kidney problems, bedwetting, strengthens entire URINARY SYSTEM KUDZU/ST JOHN'S WORT - Stop cravings for alcohol, relaxant, NERVOUS SYSTEM LBSII - Stool softener, constipation, bad breath, cleanses INTESTINAL SYSTEM LH - Corrects problems in lungs and bronchials (add ALU), RESPIRATORY SYSTEM LIV-A - Blood detox, cleanses & strengthens gallbladder, spleen, LIVER LOBELIA/ST. JOHN'S WORT - Stop craving for tobacco, anti-depressant MARSHMALLOW FENUGREEK - Expels lung mucus, emphysema, RESPIRATORY MARSHMALLOW & PEPSIN - Cleans intestines for better food absorption, INTESTINAL MEN'S FORMULA - Prostate inflammation and swelling, improves urinary function MORINDA - Strengthens six systems at cellular level, skin health, painful joints, hernias NBS-AV - Normalize blood sugar (esp. for diabetes, hypoglycemia & weight loss) P-14 - Blood sugar problems, diabetes, rebuilds & strengthens PANCREAS (or PBS) PAPAYA MINT - Indigestion, gas, heartburn, enzymes for DIGESTIVE SYSTEM PLS II - Hiatal hernia, internal & external wounds, ulcers, ALL SYSTEMS PS II - Prostate problems (Alt. with P-X), URINARY SYSTEM RE-X - Anxiety, hyperactivity, insomnia, nervous breakdown, stress, NERVOUS SYSTEM SC (SHARK CARTILAGE) - Cancer, arthritic joints, psoriasis, cleanser; IMMUNE SYSTEM SENNA COMBINATION - Chronic constipation, stubborn bowels, INTESTINAL SYSTEM SKN-AV - Blood purifier for acne, eczema, psoriasis, cleansing & healing SKIN SN-X - Sinus problems, natural antihistamine, allergies, upper RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS SPECIAL FORMULA #1- General cleanser, cleanses toxins from ALL SYSTEMS STR-J - Stress, spastic colon, nervous stomach, ulcer prevention NERVOUS SYSTEM SUMA - For Everything, physical stress, stamina, cancer, immune, repair ALL SYSTEMS SUPER ALGAE - Energy, (Spirulina, Klamath Lake blue-green, red marine &chlorella) THIM-J - Strengthens thymus (reverses tumors, Epstein Barr, exhaustion) IMMUNE SYSTEM THREE - Mineral combination, anemia, pregnancy, keeps ticks and mosquitoes off TSII with HOPS - Regulate and feed thyroid, (hyper active/hypo active) GLANDULAR U - Ulcer healer, (slippery elm to soothe), canker sores, INTESTINAL SYSTEM UC3J - Colitis, ulcers, Crohn's disease, abdominal pain, inflamed INTESTINAL SYSTEM UNA DE GATO (CAT'S CLAW) - Immune, tumors, cancer, arthritis, acne IMMUME SYSTEM WILD YAM/CHASTE - Hot flashes, targets & balances female GLANDULAR X-A - Sex rejuvenator and stimulant, hormone balance (male & female), GLANDULAR |
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