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Herbal Medications

NameUses
Aloe vera Wound and burn healing
American gingseng Energy, stress , immune system builder
Basil Reducing gas
Bilberry Eye and vascular disorders
Black cohosh Menopause, premenstrual syndrome, mild depression, arthritis
Cascara sagrada Laxative
Cat's claw Antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, immunosupportive
Catnip tea Diarrhea
Cayenne Eliminates chills and discomfort from colds; healing of ulcers
Chamomile Calming agent, sedative
Chasteberry Premenstrual sydrome
Chonodroitin Osteoarthritis
Cinnamon Gas, diarrhea, upset stomach
Cramp bark Menstrual cramping
Cranberry Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Dandelion Water retention associated with premenstrual syndrome
Dill Gas and indigestion
Dong quai Anemia, energy (females), menopause, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome
Echinaecea Boosts immune system
Evening primrose oil Premenstrual syndrome
Fennel Stomach cramps and gas
Feverflew Headache; prophylaxis for migraine
Ginger Antiemetic, antiinflammatory, gastrointestinal distress
Glucosamine Osteoarthritis and rhematoid arthritis
Goldenseal Boosts immune system
Grapeseed Antioxidant, allergies, circulation
Green tea Anticancer, antioxidant, lowers cholesterol
Hop tea Sleeping aid
Isoflavones Cancer prevention, decreased bone loss, lower cholesterol , menopausal symptoms
Kava Attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, sedation
Lomatium Antiviral agent for the flu, immunostimulant
Lungwort Upper respiratory infection (URI)
Marshmallow root Scratchy, throat, ulcers, colitis
Melatonin Insomnia
Milk thistle Antioxidant, liver disease
Panax Energy, stress, immune system builder
Passionflower Tranquilizer
Peppermint Upset stomach
Saw palmetto Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Siberian gingseng Athletic performance, stress, immune builder
Skullcap Tension headaches, irritability and anxiety associated with premenstrual syndrome, stress
Slippery elm bark Sore throat
St. John's wort Depression, improves immune system
Valerian Sedative, analgesic, nervous tension
White willow bark Aspirin substitute (analgesic, antipyretic, and antiinflammatory)
Wild yam Female vitality
Created by: isantose11
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