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General Information Common Name: Guarana Latin Name: Paullinia Crysan Paullinia sorbilis Family: Sapindaceae Other Names: Brazilian cocoa; Brazilian cola; Uabeno; Guarana gum. Indications & Historical Uses Central Nervous System stimulant; Used for treatment of fatigue, nerve tonic; For Diarrhea, gastrointestinal complaints; For symptoms of PMS: listlessness, lack of concentration and headaches; Appetite suppressant; Historically used as an aphrodisiac; A popular beverage in South America. Contraindications & Precautions Guarana contains two…

General Information Common Name: Glucosamine Scientific Name: 2_Amino-2 deoxyglucose Other Names: Chitosamine; Glucosamine sulphate. What is it? An Aminoglycoside or Aminosugar. Glucosamine is not an herbal extract. Glucosamine is prepared synthetically or extracted from shellfish. It is found in cell membranes, mucopolysaccharides, and chitin, the horny substance in the exoskeleton of crabs, beetles, and various marine invertebrates and microorganisms. It is included in this section because of its efficacy as…

General Information Common Name: Ginseng Latin Name: Panax quinquefolium (American Ginseng) Panax ginseng (China, Korea, Japan and Russia) Panax pseudo-ginseng Family: Araliaceae Other Names: Korean Ginseng; Panax Ginseng. Indications & Historical Uses CNS depressant, tranquilizer; Sedative, relaxant; Treatment for Insomnia, anxiety, poor appetite; Agitation; Increase vitality in conditions of weakness, prolonged stress, poor immunity, or chronic disease; Hypotensive; Improves gastro-intestinal motility; Immune system stimulant; Increase synthesis of cholesterol in liver;…

General Information Common Name: Feverfew Latin Name: Tanacetum parthenium Family: Asteraceae Other Names: Altamisa; Featherfoil; Febrifuge plant; Midsummer daisy; Nosebleed; Wild chamomilee; Santa Maria. Indications & Historical Uses Feverfew was known to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks as a valuable herbal remedy and was used as an anti-inflammatory agent. It was used to treat headaches and for promoting menstrual flow. Recent clinical trials have substantiated its effectiveness as a remedy…

General Information Common Name: Flaxseed Oil Latin Name: Linum usitatissimum Family: Linaceae Other Names: Flaxseed Oil; Linseed Oil. Indications & Historical Uses Flaxseed oil is used orally as food oil, as a supplemental source of alpha- linolenic acid and for certain medical conditions outlined below: Arthritis; For hyperlipidemia; To prevent heart attacks; Cancer; Anxiety; Benign prostatic hypertrophy; Constipation; Vaginitis. Contraindications & Precautions Not to be used in pregnancy and if…

General Information Common Name: Garlic Latin Name: Allium Sativum  Family: Liliaceae Other Names: Allium; Camphor of the poor; Nectar of the gods; Camphor of the poor. Indications & Historical Uses Protect the circulation, lower cholesterol; Protect against and fight infections, colds, and flu; Enhances immune function; Aids in the treatment of arthritis, arteriosclerosis, digestive problems, insomnia, and liver disease; Contraindications & Precautions Nil known. Please See Caution. Precautions: See Caution. …

General Information Common Name: Devil’s Claw Latin Name: Harpagophytum procumbens Family: Pedaliaceae Other Names: grapple plant wood spider Indications & Historical Uses This medicinal tuber derives its unique name from the menacingly barbed, claw-shaped fruit which has been known to trap and harm livestock grazing nearby. It was originally used by natives of the Kalahari Desert and Namibian steppes as a treatment for indigestion and a myriad of other gastrointestinal…

General Information Common Name: Echinacea Latin Name: Echinacea Purpurea Echinacea Angustifolia Echinacea Pallido Family: Asteraceae Other Names: American coneflower Black Sampson Missouri snake root Rudbeckia Scurvy root Indications & Historical Uses Immunity booster, especially against colds and flu. As an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative and anti-spasmodic. As an adjunct to treatment of throat infections. Anti-viral. Wound healing. For skin conditions like eczema ,psoriasis and herpes Echinacea is the forgotten herb ,…

General Information Common Name: Dong Quai Latin Name: Angelica Sinesis Indications & Historical Uses Has historically been used for menstrual symptoms, fatigue, debility, and as a liver tonic, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic. Contraindications & Precautions Contraindications: This herbal has major contra-indications, and is not recommended. See Warning, and Pharmacology. Precautions: See below. Adverse Side Effects: Major adverse effects. See Pharmacology Drug Interactions: See below. Dosage Information Dosage: Not recommended. How Supplied:…

General Information Common Name: Butcher’s Broom Latin Name: Ruscus aculeatus L Family: Liliaceae Other Names: Box holly. Knee holly. Pettigree. Indications & Historical Uses Treatment and prevention of: Hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal itching (pruritis ani), anal fissures. Varicose veins, chilblains, venous circulatory disorders. Menstrual problems, PMS. Contraindications & Precautions Precautions: May cause gastritis in susceptible individuals. Extreme caution is to be exercised by patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers,…