Herbal Info

Updated 6/29/99

• Excellent source of nutritive properties with minerals, chlorophyll and vitamins; Arthritis; Blood purifier.

ALOE VERA

• (more about aloe) Demulcent, vulnerary, anti-ulcer, absorb toxins, regulate intestinal flora.

ASTRAGALUS

• (more about astragalus) Immune stimulant, inhibits tumor growth; Aids in side effects of chemotherapy; Tonic action, adrenal, lung and digestive support; Energy booster; Natural interferon support.

BEE POLLEN

• High nutritional value, contains an array of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes; Long reputation of usage for energy, stamina and strength; Therapeutically valuable.

BILBERRY

• (more about bilberry) Improves vision in healthy people and also helps to treat people with eye diseases such as pigmentary retinitis and diabetic retinopathy.

BLACK COHOSH

• (more about black cohosh)Emmenagogue, antispasmodic, hormonal balancer, regulates menses, menstrual and ovarian cramping. Used for muscuiar rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis. Contraindications during pregnancy, a labor/delivery aid.

BLACK WALNUT

• Antiseptic, gargle for sore throat; Vermifuge, intestinal worms; Natural iodine source; Blood purifier; Used internally and topically.

BONESET

• Tonic, diaphoretic, alternative; Fevers, influenza and related symptoms; Bitter action for liver, gall bladder and bowel.

BOSWELLA

• (more about boswella) Anti-inflammatory (arthritis).

BUCHU

• Diuretic, urinary antiseptic; Acute catarrh; Cystitus, urethritis, prostatis.

BURDOCK

• Alterative, diuretic, bitter; Blood purifier, Eczema, cutaneous skin eruptions, psoriasis, internal and topical usage for skin eruptions; Appetite and digestive aid, Natural source of iron; Support with arthritis, gout, rheumatism.

CATUABA

• Stimulant used as a tonic to treat sexual impotence.

CAYENNE

• Stimulant, increasing circulation; Stomachic; External rubefacient; Tonic used extensively with nutritional support to blood and circulatory system; Arthritis, asthma, gout and bleeding.

CASCARA SAGRADA

• (more about cascara) Chronic constipation, a gentle tonic laxative; Hepatic and antispasmodic.

CHAMOMILE

• Stomachic, antiseptic, antispasmodic and tonic; Anthelmintic Cexpels worms); Anxiety, insomnia; Eyewash; Diaphoretic and carminative, gentle for children.

CHICKWEED

• Internal inflammation, demulcent, refrigerant; External swellings, astringent, History as nutritional support for blood poisoning, asthma.

COMFREY

• Demulcent, vulnerary, anti-ulcer, absorb toxins, regulate intestinal flora.

CORN SILK

• Kidney ailments, stones, etc., diuretic, bedwetting; Demulcent, rich in mucilage, soothes and protects inflammed and irritated internal tissue

COUCH GRASS

• Diuretic, dissolves small kidney and bladder deposits; Demulcent, rich in mucilage, soothes and protects inflamed and irritated internal tissue; Bladder irritations, infections; Antimicrobial; Aid to enlarged prostate.

CRANBERRY

• Antibacterial, urinary tract infection and cystitis.

DAMIANA LEAVES

• Tonic, aphrodisiac, nervine, antidepressant.

DANDELION

• Liver, tonic, gout, diuretic; Natural source of potassium; Blood sugar assistant, lowers blood pressure, acidity.

DEVILS CLAW

• (more about devil's claw) Arthritis support, anti-inflammatory, antiviral. Contraindication: Avoid during pregnancy.

DONG QUAI

• (more about dong quai) Tonic, strengthens female organs; Blood support; Hot flashes.

ECHINACEA

• (more about echinacea)Antiseptic for lymphatic system, tonsilitis, blood poisoning; Vasodilator, antimicrobial, antibacterial; Immune stimulant and support; Use as needed only.

ELECAMPANE

• Expectorant, tonic to lungs, general debility; Diuretic, promotes perspiration and eliminates toxins; Alterative, tonic antifungal, antibacterial; Combines with other herbs for coughs, catarrh, bronchitis and emphysema.

EPHEDRA see Ma Huang (more about ephedra)

EVENING PRIMROSE

• Antispasmodic, Contains G.L.A., used in treatment of Multiple Sclerosis; Used extensively in weight loss, hormonal balancing, menopause, PMS, etc.

EYEBRIGHT

• Cataracts, eye infections, conjunctivitis, eyewash (alcohol free extracts only); Anti-inflammatory, astringent; Draws out secretions and discharges, anticatarrhal, sinusitis.

FENNEL

• Carrninative, aromatic; Anti-inflammatory, stomachic, gentle for children and adults for diarrhea, flatulence and colic; Increases mother's milk.

FEVERFEW

• (more about feverfew) Migraine headache preventative and anti-inflammatory agent. Also useful in promoting menstruation (in amenorrhea).

FO-TI

• Liver and kidney tonic, cardio-tonic; Anti-inflammatory, vasodilator; Sexual tonic, rejuvenator.

GARLIC

• Quickens circulation; Anthelmintic (expels or destroys intestinal worms); Antiviral, antibacterial, antispasmodic; Reduces high blood pressure, blood cholesterol; Immune support for respiratory system, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, flu and coughs; Natural source for germanium.

GINKGO BILOBA

• (more about ginkgo) Mental alertness; stimulates circulation to extremities; Heart, brain, blood, antioxidant; Allergy support; Used with tinnitus, vertigo, stress, senility and asthma.

GINGER

• (more about ginger) Indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, colic and circulation.

GINSENG, KOREAN

• (more about korean ginseng) Male and female tonic, natural aphrodisiac, strengthens gonads; Regulates low blood pressure, increases energy, endurance and stamina; Supports all bodily functions, cardiovascular, blood sugar, etc. Contraindication: Elevates blood pressure; Not for women with cysts.

GINSENG, SIBERIAN

• Male and female tonic, strengthens system, increases endurance, energy, mental alertness, stimulant; Regulates low blood pressure improves circulation, low blood sugar, fatigue, tonic, stress support.

GOLDEN SEAL

• (more about golden seal) Tonic, anticatarrhal, stomachic, bitter; Astringent action, used with respiratory tract, excessive menstruation. Used topically, antibiotic, medicinal properties for insect bites, eczema and ringworm. Contraindication: Not to be used during
  pregnancy.

GOTU KOLA

• (more about gotu kola) Prevents brain fatigue; Rejuvenating tonic for circulatory-venous system.

GREEN TEA

• (more about green tea) Anticarcinogenic, immune enhancing properties, mineral nutrients; caffeine content.

GUARANA

• (more about guarana) Astringent, stimulant due to high caffeine content.

GUGULGUM

• Cholesterol lowering agent, lowers bowel transit time.

HAWTHORNE

• (more about hawthorne) Tonic to cardiovascular/circulatory system, angina pectoris, heart valve murmur; High blood pressure, arterio-sclerosis; Gentle action, may be used safely.

HOPS

• (more about hops) Sedative, nervine, analgesic; Anodyne (reduces pain) internally or topically; Carminative; Insominia, headaches and anxiety. Contraindication: Not to be used with depression regularly or continuously.

HORSETAIL

• Contains vegetal silica for hair, skin and nails; Astringent, tonic, for urinary complaints, incontinence and inflamed prostate.

JUNIPER

• Mild Stimulant, diuretic, antiseptic with cystitis. Contraindication: Not to be used with kidney disease.

KOLA NUT

• Stimulant; diuretic; May be used in moderation for depression and migraines (contains caffeine).

KUDZU

• Decrease blood alcohol and acetaldehyde levels.

LICORICE

• Gastric ulcers, hormones, hypoglycemia, blood sugar, adrenal support; Expectorant, antispasmodic, used with cough and bronchitis. Contraindication: Not for high blood pressure, pregnancy or if cystic. Use in moderation.

MA HUANG/EPHEDRA

• (more about ephedra) Circulatory stimulant, elevates blood pressure. Bronchodilator, asthma, hayfever, emphysema, cardiac stimulant, use in moderation. (Do not use with caffeine)

MARSHMALLOW

• Gastric ulcer, soothing to mucous membranes; Expectorant, anticatarrhal; Diuretic, respiratory system.

MILK THISTLE

• (more about milk thistle) Regenerator to the liver on a cellular level; Hepatitus drug and alcohol abuse; Environmental pollution.

MOTHERWORT

• Heart tonic, antispasmodic, dissolves fibrin, sedative for anxiety; Emmenagogue.

MURA-PUAMA

• Aphrodisiac, astringent, diarrhea.

OATS

• Nervine for all stress, sedative, restorative, antidepressant; Tonic for impotence; Cardiac tonic, strengthening.

PARSLEY

• Urinary, diuretic, tonic, carminative; Aids in flatulence. Contraindication: Pregnancy, emmenagogue.

PASSION FLOWER

• (more about passion flower) Antispasmodic, spinal; Nervine tonic, insomnia, shingles, headaches.

PAU D'ARCO

• Immune Support, candida.

PYGEUM

• Diuretic and anti-inflammatory (prostate).

PROPOLIS

• Immune system support, antibacterial, antiseptic; Extensive usage.

PUMPKIN

• Use with a purgative, diuretic, demulcent, source of linolenic acid; Expels tape worm; zinc source, soothing to inflammed tissue.

RED RASPBERRY

• Gargle for sore throats, canker sores; Intestinal tonic; Uterine relaxant in child birth, uterine hemorrhage and miscarriage; Alterative, astringent with diarrhea, leukorrhea, stomach, bowel, excess menses, inflammed mucous membranes and yeast infection; Nutritive, mineral source.

RHUBARB

• Astringent, tonic, bitter, laxative, diarrhea, stomach; Antispasmodic, appetite stimulant.

REISHI

• (more about reishi) Longevity, protects and enhances the immune, cardiovascular and nervous systems; Aid in cholesterol reduction.

ROSE HIPS

• Source of Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids, valuable nutrients; Tonic, gentle astringent, diuretic.

SARSAPARILLA (SMILAX)

• Blood tonic, purifier, hormones, testosterone aid; Antiseptic, skin disorders, psoriasis; Alterative, antirheumatic, arthritis.

SAW PALMETTO

• (more about saw palmetto) Nutritive tonic for atrophy of tests, prostate glandular tissue support; Antiseptic, diuretic, urinary system.

SCHIZANDRA

• (more about schizandra) Anphrodisdiac, stamina; Tonic, lung, blood, kidney, antidepressant. Contraindication: Epileptic, hypertension, highly acidic system

SCULLCAP

• Nervine, hysteria, hydrophobia anticonvulsant; Antispasmodic, sedative, deep aid, bitter activity.

SHITAKE

• Lessens the side effects of terminal diseases and their treatments as in chemotherapy.

SLIPPERY ELM

• Inflammation of stomach, bowel; Demulcent, soothing, healing, coughs, sore throat, skin disease, boils, ulcers, (gastric and duodenal) colitis, puncture wounds; Astringent, emollient, draws and soothes skin disorders.

SMILAX See Sarsaparilla

ST. JOHN'S WORT

• (more about st john's wort) Lung diseases, urinary passage infections; Immune support, anti-inflammatory, astringent; Gentle sedative, stress, menopause natural antidepressant, anxiety, irritability; Vulnerary, usage with wounds, cuts healing.

SUMA

• Adaptogen, tonic, aphrodisiac, general wound healing, anabolic and general immune enhancement.

UVA URSI

• Urinary catarrh, gravel, ulceration of kidneys, bladder urinary antiseptic, diuretic, antibiotic.

VALERIAN

• (more about valerian) Anodyne, antispasmodic, nenrine, anxiety, restlessness, headache, hysteria, sedative, promotes sleep; Blends well with other nervines; Avoid overuse.

VITEX

• Female hormonal balancer, PMS discomfort, menopause, hot flashes, aid to mothers; Mild stimulation; Teenage acne support for male or female.

WHITE WILLOW

• Antispasmodic, antiseptic, tonic, astringent, febrifuge, helps reduce fever, aid in reducing pain, alternative to aspirin.

WILD YAM

• Anti-inflammatory, hepatic, colic, congestion; Antispasmodic, abdominal and intestinal irritation, dysmenorrhea, ovarian pain, uterine tonic; antirheumatic.

YELLOW DOCK

• Cholagogue, botanical source of organic iron; Tonic to skin for psoriasis and skin disease; Alterative, purgative.

YOHIMBE

• Aphrodisiac, sexual impotence. Stimulates blood flow to the genital region.

YUCCA

• Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, and mild analgesic. It is useful in treating arthritis, rheumatism, gout and urogenital infections.