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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…

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: 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…