Friday, February 15, 2008

Herbal Medicines

Herb : Medicinal Claim

Alfalfa : Source of carotene (vitamin A); contains natural fluoride
Aloe : Healing agent
Basil leaf : Remedy to inhibit vomiting
Bee pollen : Renewal of enzymes, hormones, vitamins, amino acids, and others
Bilberry leaf : Increases night vision, reduces eye fatigue
Black cohosh : Relieves menstrual cramps; same effects as estrogen
Blue cohosh : Regulates menstrual flow; emergency remedy for allergic reactions to bee stings
Butternut bark : Works well for constipation
Capsicum (Cayenne) : Normalizes blood pressure; stops bleeding on contact
Cascara sagrada bark : Remedies for chronic constipation and gallstones
Chamomile flower : Excellent for a nervous stomach; relieves cramping associated with the menstrual cycle
Cranberry : Bladder or kidney infection
Dandelion leaf and root : Detoxify poisons in the liver; beneficial in lowering blood pressure
Echinacea root : Treat strep throat, lymph glands
Eucalyptus leaf : General medicinal
Feverfew herb : Migraines; helps reduce inflammation in arthritis joints
Garlic capsules : “Nature’s antibiotic”
Ginger root : Remedy for sore throat
Ginkgo biloba : Improves blood circulation to the brain
Ginseng root, Siberian : Resistance against stress; slows the aging process
Goldenseal : Treatment of bladder infections, cankers, mouth sores, mucous membranes, and ulcers
Hawthorn : Strengthens and regulates the heart; relieves insomnia
Kava kava root : Induce sleep and help calm nervousness
Licorice root : Mild laxative
Oregano leaf : Settles the stomach after meals, helps treat colds
Rhubarb root : Powerful laxative
Saw palmetto berry : Mucus in the head and nose
Senna leaf : Splendid laxative
St. John’s wort : Correct irregular menstruation; anti-depressant
Thyme leaf : Relief of migraine headaches
Witch hazel bark and leaf : Restores circulation; for stiff joints