Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

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

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American white ginseng (panax quinquefolius)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Immune system, fatigue and stress. American ginseng contains ginsenosides, which stimulate the immune system and fight fatigue and stress by supporting the adrenal glands and the use of oxygen by ...

A tonic and stimulant used to support the body against colds, flu, fever, sore throat and headache. Astringent used in diarrhea, to reduce excessive menstruation and relax nervous tension which may ...

Anise (pimpinella anisum)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used to aid digestion, relieve digestive disorders and cramps, expel gas, (soothing colicky infants), and loosen phlegm with colds and coughs.

Guarana (paullinia cupana)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Historically used by Brazilian Indians as a general tonic for the body and as a source of energy. Guarana acts on the central nervous system to prevent fatigue, breaking down and efficiently ...

Gotu kola (centella asiatica)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Effective in healing skin, connective tissue, lymph, blood vessels and mucous membranes. Used to stimulate alertness, memory, learning and to improve circulation. Also for varicose veins, edema, ...

Ephedra (ephedra sinica)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used in China in most decongestant formulas and to promote thermogenesis (the body's way of maintaining its body temperature.) Recommended in the treatment of coughs, colds and flu, aching joints and ...

False unicorn (chamaelirium luteum)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used for women to balance hormones, aid in delayed or absent menstruation, also to help threatened miscarriage. In small dosages it may ease vomiting associated with pregnancy. Also used as a ...