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General Information Common Name: Valerian Latin Name: Valeriana officinalis Family: Valerianaceae Other Names: All heal. Belgian valerian. Fragrant valerian. Indian valerian. Garden heliotrope. Indications & Historical Uses Valerian in the form of dried rhizome [underground stems ] and root of the Valerian officinalis plant, has been used for over 1,000 years as a valued calmative agent, tranquillizer and hypnotic. The German Commission E has indicated that Valerian is an effective…

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: 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: 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…

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: 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: 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. …