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"The
Natural Way to Health"
Herbal Reference Chart
As always we suggest seeking the advise
of a qualified Practitioner before using any herbs, or beginning any herbal
activities.
Common uses and Actions of Chinese,
Native American and Western herbs.
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Common Name
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Common Uses
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Actions
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Combined with
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Arnica Flowers
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Topical Bruises and Sprains
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Strains, sprains, over- exertion
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Comfrey Root
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Astragalus |
Cold & Flu |
Enhances the immune system and restores peripheral
circulation |
Pau D Arco, Garlic,
Schisandra, Echinacea |
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Billberry
|
Eye care
(night vision)
|
Antioxidant, Eye Disorders, Stabilizes Collagen,
Vascular Disorders
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Eyebright,
Rosehips
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Boswellia
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Arthritis, sports Injuries
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Anti-inflammatory, Sedative
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Quercetin
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Burdock Root
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Blood Cleanser
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Skin Conditions and Boils
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Yellow Dock,
Milk Thistle
|
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Calendula
|
Anti-
Inflammatory
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Burns, Wounds, Abscesses
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Aloe Vera,
Pau D Arco
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Chamomile
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Relaxation
Sleep
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Carminative, Digestive Aid
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Valerian,
Kava,
Passion Flower
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Chaste Berry
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PMS
Menopause
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Normalizes Pituitary Function
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Red Raspberry,
Don Quai
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Coltsfoot
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Anti
Spasmodic
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Bronchitis, Asthma, Coughs
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Horehound,
Echinacea
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Cranberry
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Diuretic
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Kidney, Bladder Infections
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Uva Ursi,
Cornsilk
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Echinacea
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Cold & Flu Infections
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Anti-viral, Antiseptic, Immune Stimulant
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Goldenseal,
Pau D Arco
Ginseng,
Garlic
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Feverfew
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Migraines Headaches
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Anti-inflammatory
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Valerian
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Garlic
|
Cold & Flu
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Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Antiviral
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Echinacea,
Goldenseal,
Astragulas
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Ginger Root
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Morning Sickness
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Digestive Aid, Reduces Nausea
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Peppermint
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Ginkgo Biloba
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Cerebral Circulation
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Mental Clarity, Alertness
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Gotu Kola
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Green Tea
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Energy
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Antioxidant
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Astragulas
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Gotu Kola
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Endurance
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Mental Stamina, Improves Memory
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Ginseng
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Hawthorn
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Heart
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Dilates blood Vessels
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Ginseng
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Hops
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Relaxation
Sleep Aid
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Sedative, Reduces Muscle Spasm
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Valerian
Kava
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Horehound
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Expectorant
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Respiratory Congestion
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Coltsfoot
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Kava
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Stress Anxiety
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Sedative
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Valerian
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Ma Huang
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Vasodilator
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Stimulant,
Hay Fever
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Pleurisy Root
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Milk Thistle
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Liver Detox
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Protects Against Toxins
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Burdock
Dandelion
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Mullein Leaf
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Expectorant
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Earaches
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Garlic
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Nettles Leaf
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Anti-histamine,
Nutritive
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Eczema, Hay fever, Allergies
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Oregon Grape
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Pau D Arco
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Anti-fungal
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Blood Cleanser,
Candida
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Grapefruit Seed Extract
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Red Raspberry
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Uterine Tonic
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Painful Menses,
Bleeding Gums
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Ginger Root
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Saw Palmetto
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Prostate Problems
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Anti-inflammatory
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Pumpkin seed oil
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St. Johns Wort
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Depression
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Anti-depressant
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Kava,
Valerian
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Valerian
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Sleep Aid
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Tension, Anxiety, Insomnia, Stress
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Kava
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Wild Yam
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Ovarian & Uterine Pain
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Anti-spasmodic, Carminative
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Don Quai
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Yellow Dock
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Mild Laxative
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Blood Cleanser,
Skin Disorders
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Milk Thistle
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The following books have been used in reference to the above
material:
Herbal Tonics by Mowrey, PhD
The Green Pharmacy by James Duke, Ph.D.
The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra, C.A. , N. D.
Nutrition & Chiropractic by Anthony Cichoke, MA, DC, DACBN
Natural Medicine Journal
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