Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine is the study and use of plants for medicinal purposes.

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Goldenseal (hydrastis canadensis)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Immune stimulant, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial; a broad-spectrum herb often used like an anti-biotic44. Contains berberine which is effective against Helobacter ...

Ginger (zingiber officinale)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used to stimulate appetite and improve digestion; also for upset stomach, heartburn, vomiting and cramps. Stimulates circulation and is a useful diaphoretic, promoting perspiration. Has strong ...

Garlic (allium sativum)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Anti-bacterial used to treat amoebic dysentery. Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol level39; increases phagocyte and peritoneal macro-phage production, thereby acting as an anti-microbial. Also ...

Ginseng, siberian (eleutherococcus senticosus)

Used to improve memory and concentration; as an adaptogen to both to raise and/or lower blood sugar43 as needed. Also used to lower stress, helping the body resist viral infections, toxic substances, ...

Ginseng, korean (panax ginseng)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used as an adaptogen (helps the system adapt to a variety of changes); also to increases physical and mental endurance, normalise bodily functions, reduce cholesterol and possibly inhibit cancerous ...

Fo-ti (polygonum multiforum)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used primarily as a rejuvenating tonic, testing shows possible anti-tumor activity. It also appears to protect against heart disease by preventing blood clots and reducing blood pressure.

Kelp (laminaria digitata)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Excellent source of calcium, magnesium, potassium and many trace minerals. Kelp helps the body to fight infection and is beneficial to the thyroid gland. Kelp is recommended as an excellent daily ...