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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: 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…

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. …