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Herbs Chapter 36
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aloe | treats minor burns |
| angelica | promotes circulation to the extremities |
| arnica | treats respiratory |
| asafetida | treats dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome |
| black cohosh | treats premenstral tension |
| black root | induces vomiting and diarrhea |
| blackthorn | treats bloating, common cold and upset stomach |
| chamomile | relieves anxiety |
| cayenne (capsicum) | digestive aid |
| chaparral | treats respiratory infections, arthritis and abdominal pain |
| comfrey | healing and antiinflammatory effects |
| echinacea | cold remedy before antiboitics |
| ephedra (ma-huang) | treats colds, asthma, and other respiratory symptoms |
| feverfew | prevention of migraine headaches |
| garlic | effective antibacterial |
| ginger | treats heartburn, antiemtic and antiinflammatory |
| Ginko biloba | treats alzheimer's |
| ginseng | lack of stamina |
| goldenseal | treats bacterial infections |
| hops | appetite stimulant |
| horse chesnut | reduces vascular permeability |
| juniper | duiretic |
| kava kava | treats anxiety and stress |
| milk thistle | treats alcoholic cirrhosis and hepatitis |
| red clover | treats coughs and respiratory conditions |
| red yeast rice extract | block cholesterol production |
| saw palmetto | treats BPH |
| slippery elm | treats ulcers, wounds, abcesses and toothaches |
| St. John's wort | treats mild to moderate depression |
| tea tree oil | treats acne, tinea pedis and head lice |
| valerian | treats insomnia |
| white willow | antirheumatic, antiinflammatory and antipyretic |