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Herbs |
Modern Uses |
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Bilberry Fruit
Extract,
Vaccinium myrtillus |
Various
microcirculatory conditions. Night blindness and poor ability to adapt
to bright light. |
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Cascara Sagrada
Aged Bark,
Rhamnus purshiana |
Constipation. |
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Cayenne Pepper
Fruit,
Capsicum annuum |
Carminative,
diaphoretic, counter-irritant. |
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Cranberry Fruit,
Vaccinium macrocarpon |
Prevention of
urinary tract infections. |
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Dong Quai Root,
Angelica sinensis |
Various menstrual
disorders. |
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Echinacea Herb,
Echinacea purpurea |
As supportive
therapy for colds and chronic infections of the respiratory tract. |
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Evening Primrose
Oil,
Oenothera biennis |
Conditions related
to deficiency of essential fatty acids (e.g., chronic fatigue
syndrome) and alcoholism. |
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Feverfew Leaf,
Tanacetum parthenium |
Treatment of
migraines, fever, menstrual disorders.. |
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Garlic Cloves,
Allium sativum |
Elevated levels of
cholesterol in blood and as a preventative measure for age dependent
vascular changes. |
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Ginger Root,
Zingiber officinale |
Modern Use:
Prevention of the nausea and vomiting of motion sickness, dyspepsia,
stomachic. |
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Ginkgo Biloba Leaf
Extract,
Ginkgo biloba |
Memory deficits,
dementia syndromes. Improvement of distance and pain-free walking in
peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Vertigo and tinnitus. |
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Asian Ginseng Root,
Panax ginseng |
Tonic for
invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility,
physical or mental exhaustion, stress, inadequate resistance to
infections. |
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Siberian Ginseng
Root,
Eleutherococcus senticosus |
Tonic for
invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, also
during convalescence. |
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Goldenseal Root,
Hydrastis canadensis |
Catarrhal
conditions of the upper respiratory tract associated with colds and
flus. Mucosal inflammations. |
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Gotu Kola Herb,
Centella asiatica |
Improved memory.
Venous insufficiency. |
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Grape Seed Extract,
Vitis vinifera |
Microcirculatory
maldistribution of blood flow. Altered capillary fragility and
permeability. Anti-inflammatory. |
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Green Tea Leaf
Extract,
Camellia sinensis |
Chemopreventative.
Hypercholesterolemia. |
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Kava Kava Root
Extract,
Piper methysticum |
Conditions of
nervous anxiety, stress, and restlessness. Sedative and sleep
enhancement. |
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Licorice Root,
Glycyrrhiza glabra |
For catarrhal
conditions of the upper respiratory tract and gastric/duodenal ulcers.
Bronchitis. Adrenocorticoid insufficiency. |
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Milk Thistle Seed
Extract,
Silybum marianum |
Toxic liver damage,
and for supportive treatment in chronic inflammatory liver disease and
hepatic cirrhosis. |
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Saw Palmetto Berry
Extract,
Serenoa repens |
Urination problems
in benign prostate hyperplasia stages 1 and 2. |
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St. John's
Wort Herb Extract,
Hypericum perforatum |
Mild to moderate
depressive states. |
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Valerian Root,
Valeriana officinalis |
Restlessness,
sleeping disorders based on nervous conditions. |