Two Actions and two Indicators for 32 Herbs (Keith Feetham Jan 2006)
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| Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) | Diaphoretic (fever) ---
Hypotensive (hypertension)
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| Acorus calamus (Calamus) | Stomachic (constipation) --- Anthelmintic (worms)
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| Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) | Venotonic (tones veins: varicose veins) --- Antiinflammatory (vein inflamation)
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| Allium sativum (Garlic) | Antiseptic (upper respiratory tract infections: prophylactic) --- Expectorant (coughs)
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| Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow) | Demulcent (inflamation of lower respiratory tract) --- Antiinflammatory (inflammatory disorders of GIT eg gastritis)
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| Apium graveolens (Celery) | Antirheumatic (rheumatism) --- Diuretic (gout)
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| Artemisia absinthium (Wormwood) | Bitter tonic (poor appetite) --- Choleretic (jaundice)
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| Berberis vulgaris (Barberry) | Hepatic (liver complaints) --- Anthelmintic (amoebic dysentery)
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| Betula pendula (Birch) | Alterative (gout) --- Diuretic (cystitis)
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| Capsicum annuum (Chilli Pepper) | Febrifuge (cold conditions) --- Stimulant (stimulates blood flow, strengthening heart, arteries, capillaries and nerves)
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| Convallaria majalis (Lily of the valley) | Cardioactive (congestive heart failure) --- Slows and empowers weak heart (atrial fibrillation)
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| Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) | Cardic tonic (weak heart action) --- Vasodilatory (hypertension)
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| Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet) | Antiinflammatory (gastritis) --- Astringent (children's diarrhoea)
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| Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo) | Circulatory stimulant (blood circulatory problems esp cerebral insufficiency) --- Anti-inflammatory (platelet activating factor)
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| Inula helenium (Elecampane) | Vermifuge (intestinal worms) --- Expectorant (bronchial coughs, bronchial asthma, bronchitis)
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| Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon grape) | Cholagogue (digestive problems) --- Laxative (constipation)
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| Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) | Carminative (heartburn) --- Antispasmodic (abdominal pains)
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| Mentha x piperita (Peppermint) | Spasmolytic (IBS) --- Carminative (indigestion)
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| Plantago lanceolata (Plantain) | Gentle expectorant (coughs and bronchitis) --- Astringent (cystitis accompanied by bleeding)
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| Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) | Carminative (indigestion) --- Tonic Nervine (poor digestion associated with depression)
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| Rumex crispus (Yellow Dock) | Laxative (constipation) --- Alterative (skin eruptions eg psoriasis)
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| Salix alba (Willow) | Analgesic (headache) --- Antipyretic (fevers)
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| Sambucus nigra (Elder) | Anticatarrhal (catarrhal infection of upper respiratory tract) --- Diaphoretic (colds and flu)
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| Senna alexandrina (Senna) | Cathartic-Stimulant (constipation)
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| Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) | Hepatic (liver conditions eg hepatitis) --- Demulcent (gastric and digestive problems)
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| Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) | Antiseptic (infections eg sore throat) --- Anaesthetic (toothache)
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| Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) | Anti-inflammatory (arthritis) --- Bitter (dyspepsia)
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| Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) | Antirheumatic (muscular rheumatism) --- Diuretic (high blood pressure; kidney problems)
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| Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) | Antispasmodic (asthma) --- Antiseptic (upper respiratory tract infections)
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| Viburnum opulus (Crampbark) | Antispasmodic (painful menstrual cramps esp, but all muscle spasms) --- Nervine (nervous restlessness)
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| Zanthoxylum americanum (Prickly Ash) | Stimulating Tonic (weakened nervous system after debilitating fever) --- Circulatory Stimulant (poor circulation)
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| Zingiber officinale (Ginger) | Carminative (indigestion) --- Spasmolytic (period pains)
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