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Foxglove plant Digoxin found looking for a cure for dropsy. CHF, Digitalis inside plant.
willow bark from which comes aspirin
tincture boil herbs and process with alcohol in liquid form. eg: St Johns Wort
Extracts boiled and left liquid or put into gelcap.
Tablets and Capsules dried, crushed, and put in capsules, or mixed with other ingredients to make into tablet.
Tea leaves and flowers are dried and crushed, put into boiling water. Camomomille Tea.
Lozenges boiled and pressed into a mold. Ainc lozenge.
Ointments, Salves, Rubs press herbs to get oils out, process into ointments and salves to be used topically. Arnica
aLOE VERA 300 species. most used in US. Tx: burns, bruises, and wounds. Internally, aids in digestion and constipation. No interactions. Don't take with anticoagulants: Coumadin. SE: can cause diarrhea. X if allergic.
Bilberry 1000 yrs in traditional European medicine. NA, Northern Asia, Europe. Looks like blueberry. Used in pies and jams. Tx: diarrhea, menstrual cramps, eye problems, varicose veins, venous insufficiency. Leaves can be used for diabetes. No interactin.
Don't use with anticoagulant therapy.
Chamomille German and Roman 2 types. We use German. Relaxer. Tx: insomnia, anxiety, GI conditions. Topically venous conditions and mouth ulcers. Flowers make tea. Extracts, caps, tabs, ointment. X Coumadin. X allergy if allergic to daisy family.
Echinacea 9 species in US and South Canada. Used in Echinacea purpura most potent. Tx: colds, flu7, other infections. Stimulates immune system. Above ground parts and roots are used. fresh or dried teas, squeeze3d juices, extracts. X al. daisy family.
Feverfew Balkan Mts of eastern europe. short bush with daisy like flowers. Europe, SA, NA. Tx: stomach aches, toothaches, insect bites, infertility, problems with menstruation, migraine hx and RA. Use dried leaves mostly, sometimes roots and stems.
Tx. Canker sores. No serious effects. However NOTE: may cause contractions in pregnant women. All daisy family.
Ginsing China and Korea. Asian Ginsing true ginsing. Tx: to aid in disease recovery, increased well being and stamina, mental and physical function, erectile dysfunction, hep C, menopause, lowers blood glucose. Roots dried to make tab, cap, ext.
LIMITED TO 3 MONTHS. SIDE EFFECTS: sleep trouble, GI problems, stomach aches. can cause allergic reactions, breast tenderness, increased blood pressure, menstrual problems. Not analyzed. No interactions. Use in caution in diabetics.
Goldenseal US. grown now in Blue Ridge Mts. Tx. colds, cancer, eye infections, vaginitis. canker sores as mouthwasy. Roots dried and used to make teas, ext and tab and cap. Often combined with Echinacea. Short term safe. No interactions.
May change levels of drugs taking. May cause contractions in pregnancy. X infants and small children.
Milk Thistle flowering herb. Mediterranian. 1000's ytears use for liver problems. Protects liver and improves function. Aids in cirrhosis??? OK. Whatever. Extract Selymaria from seeds in center of flower. Active part. All daisy family.
St. Johns Wort interacts with just about everything. Cant take with any pharmaceuticals, only other herbs. Comes in a tobacco form to smoke. Tx: sedative, malaria, wounds, burns, insect bites. Today used for depression, anxiety and sleep disorders.
Interactions: can cause photosensitivity, anxiety, dry mouth, dizziness. gastrointestinal problems, fatigue, headaches, or sexual dysfunction. Interacts with some drugs like antidepressants, BCP's, Cyclosporin
Valarian Since ancient Greece and Rome. Hippocrates described it's therapeutic uses. 2nd century Galen (Claudius-physian) prescribed Valarian for sleeplessness.
Used for sleep disorders, anxiety and pain. No interactions. SE: headache, depression, irregular heartbeat, and trembling. 4-6 weeks. dizziness, upset stomach and tiredness in the morning after used.
Created by: marshaciervo
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