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Herbal Reference chart, showing the classical, and historical uses and common uses of Chinese,
Native American and Western herbs.
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Common Name
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Common Uses
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Classical Uses
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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
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Enhances the immune system and restores peripheral
circulation
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Pau D Arco
Garlic
Schisandra
Echinacea
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Bilberry
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Eye care
(night vision)
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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
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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
aid digestion
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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
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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 and 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 improve 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.
authors:
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
American Folk Medicine by Meyer
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the following forms which are products are sold in.
| Powdered Concentrates |
5:1 Ratio of an herb in
Powder form. 100 gram container size.(3.5 oz)
This has been processed, and usually has dextrin added. |
| Powdered Herb |
This is the herb, root,
berry, twig, or any form of the herb, which has been Powdered into a
fine mesh which usually can be put into capsules. Most of the Powders herbs are in a 1 pound size, unless otherwise
noted. |
| Cut and Sift |
This the herb, root,
berry, twig, or any form of herb cut into manageable pieces. In
general about 1/4 thick. Size of herbs are 1 pound containers |
| Whole |
In very rare occasion
herbs are whole, for example the Reishi Mushroom,
Noto Ginseng, Mandrake, and Marigolds. Size of herbs are 1 pound
containers. If concerned please call. |
| Teapills |
These are small pills
which have already been formulated and made into small pills.
Usually the size of small peas. The teapills are swallowed whole.
The formula is usually based on Ancient Chinese Medicine. |
| Capsules |
Are Gelatin Capsules,
unless noted as vegetarian capsules. Please see each individual
product for further information |
| Tablets |
Are a hard tablet ranging
in various sizes. Please see each individual product for further
information |
| Extracts |
An extract is produced by adding alcohol to
an herb and letting the medium activate the components
of the herbs, as well as to preserve the herbs |
| Loose Leaf |
The herb is not in a teabag. It is
loose in the packaging. Sizes of the leaf vary from 1/4 inch
to 1 inch depending on herb and brand. |
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