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General Information Common Name: St. John’s Wort Latin Name: Hypericum perforatium  Family: Hypericaceae Other Names: St. John’s Wort; Goatweed; Hypericum; Klamath Weed; Amber touch-and- heal. Indications & Historical Uses St. John’s Wort is one of the most popular herbal remedies for depression. A tea prepared from the leaves and flowering tops of hypericum perforatum L. is widely used in Europe today for its anti depressive effects. It is also used…

General Information Common Name: Suma Latin Name: Pffafia Paniculata Family: Amaranthaceae Other Names: Brazilian Ginseng. Para Todo. Indications & Historical Uses Suma is one of the most highly regarded herbs from South America. It has been used as an adaptogen, and historically has been used as: Anabolic; Analgesic; Anti-inflammatory; Tonic and nutrient for regeneration; Aid to increase resistance to stress. Contraindications & Precautions Contraindications: None known Precautions: Do not use…

General Information Common Name: Nettles Latin Name: Urtica Dioica Family: Urticaceae Other Names: Stinging Nettles; Greater nettle; Common nettle. Indications & Historical Uses Nettles have been widely used as food, medicine, cosmetics and clothing. The most recent indication in phytomedicine is in the treatment of urinary retention arising from early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP). Usual dose is 4 – 6 grams (of the root extract) daily. Dried leaves…

General Information Common Name: Pygeum Latin Name: Pygeum Africanum Other Names: African Pygeum Indications & Historical Uses Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy; Prostatitis; Urinary incontinence; Burning or painful urination. Contraindications & Precautions Contraindications: None reported at therapeutic doses See Caution). Precautions: See Caution. Adverse Side Effects: See Caution. Drug Interactions: See Caution. Dosage Information How Supplied: 50 – 100 mg tablets. Dosage: 100mg – 200 mg extract / day in divided doses…

General Information Common Name: Saw Palmetto Latin Name: Serenoa Repens Serenoa Serrulate Family: Palmaceae [Arecaceae] Other Names: American dwarf palm tree; Sabal; Cabbage palm; Serenoa. Indications & Historical Uses Benign prostatic hypertrophy; Prostate inflammation; Impotence, low libido; Urinary tract disorders, nocturia, enuresis; Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness; Female infertility; May increase breast size in women; Male and female aphrodisiac; Anti-inflammatory agent; Appetite stimulant; General nutritional tonic to increase muscle strength….

General Information Common Name: Hawthorne Latin Name: Categus Oxyacantha Family: Rosaceae Other Names: Haw; May; Mayflower; Mayblossom; Maybush; Whitehom. Indications & Historical Uses Indications: Hawthorne is one of the most valuable herbal cardiovascular tonics available. It is described in most modern herbal literature as a valuable drug for the treatment of various heart ailments and circulatory disorders. Hawthorne has been used in the treatment of irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure,…

General Information Common Name: Milk Thistle Latin Name: Silybum Marianum Family: Asteraceae [compositae] Other Names: Marian; Mary thistle; St Mary’s silybum. Indications & Historical Uses Protects liver from toxins, heavy metals, alcohol, poisons; Liver disease, acute and chronic hepatitis; Treatment of fatty degeneration of liver,. Liver cirrhosis; Psoriasis; Gallbladder disorders; Indigestion. Contraindications & Precautions Contraindications: None known. See Caution. Precautions: None known. See Caution. Adverse Side Effects: None known except…

General Information Common Name: Gotu Kola Latin Name: Centella Asiatica Family: Umbelliferae [Apiaceae] Other Names: Centella-a specific variety of Gotu Kola. This contains the highest amounts of the active ingredients; Indian penny wort; Hydrocotyle; Marsh penny; Sheep rot; Water penny wort; Talepetrako. Indications & Historical Uses Increases sex drive; Decreases fatigue and depression; Central nervous system stimulant; enhances memory and learning; Treatment of skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, lupus…

General Information Common Name: Goldenseal Latin Name: Hydrostis Canadensis Family: Ranunculaceae Other Names: Yellow root; Indian turmenric; Jaundice root; Eye balm; Ground raspberry; Indian dye. Indications & Historical Uses Inflammatory conditions of digestive system and of joints; Peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, flatulence, diarrhea, dyspepsia; Liver and gallbladder problems; Skin infections, impetigo, eczema and ringworm; Sedative; Anti-viral, antibacterial; Eye inflammations; Disturbances of endocrine functions; Vaginitis, urethritis and rectal inflammations. Goldenseal has…

General Information Common Name: Green Tea Extract Latin Name: Camellia Sinensis Family: Theceae Other Names: Tea Indications & Historical Uses Green tea extract is a bioflavonoid-rich potent extract which is a powerful free-radical antagonist and anti-oxidant. It is used primarily for its antioxidant & free-radical fighting properties. Thus it is used for prevention of atherosclerotic disease, and reducing blood pressure by its suppression of angiotensin I converting enzyme. It also…