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BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Alpinia galanga, Alpinia officinarum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Various parts of the entire plant, frequently differing by country and/or culture
Chemicals this herb contains:
Cineloe
Galangin
Galangol
Kaempferid
Resin
Volatile oils
KNOWN EFFECTS
Anti-bacterial effect acts against bacterial germs,...
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Galega officinalis
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Various parts of the entire plant, frequently differing by country and/or culture
Chemicals this herb contains:
Bitters
Galegine
Tannins
KNOWN EFFECTS
Reduces blood sugar.
Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally....
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Uncaria gambier
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Leaves
Twigs
Chemicals this herb contains:
Catechin
Catechutannic acid
Tannins
KNOWN EFFECTS
Shrinks tissues.
Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Decreases unusual bleeding.
Treats...
BASIC INFORMATION
Gamma-linolenic acid is found in a supplement called evening primrose oil.
Brand names:
Primrose-Oil Capsules
Evening Star
Fever Plant
Field Primrose
King's-cure-all
Nature's Way Soft Gel Evening Primrose Oil(R)
Night Willow Herb(R)
Optimax(R)
Primrose(R)
Scabish(R)
Tree Primrose(R)
Available from natural sources? Yes
Available from synthetic...
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Allium sativum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bulb
Chemicals this herb contains:
Allicin
Allyl disulfides
Phytoncides
Unsaturated aldehydes
Volatile oils
KNOWN EFFECTS
Kills larvae.
Stops germs from reproducing.
Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes....
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Gentiana lutea
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Gentiamarin
Gentiin
Gentiopicrin
Gentisin
Mesogentioigenin
Protogentiogenin
Sugar
Xanthone pigment
KNOWN EFFECTS
Irritates mucous membranes.
Kills plasmodium, which causes malaria.
Miscellaneous information:
Has been...
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Matricaria chamomilla
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Petals/flower
Chemicals this herb contains:
Alphabisabolol
Azulene
Fatty acid
Furfural
Paraffin hydrocarbons
Sesquiterpene
Sesquiterpene alcohol
Tannins
KNOWN EFFECTS
Acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Weakens muscles.
Interferes with absorption of iron...
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Zingiber
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Bisabolene
Borneal
Cineole
Citral
Sequiterpene
Volatile oils
Zingerone
Zingiberene
KNOWN EFFECTS
Aids in expelling gas from intestinal tract.
Provides counterirritation when applied to skin overlying an inflamed or irritated...
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Panax quinquefolium
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Arabinose
Camphor
Gineosides
Mucilage
Panaxosides
Resin
Saponin
Starch
KNOWN EFFECTS
Stimulates brain, heart, blood vessels.
Decreases blood sugar.
Increases secretion of histamine.
Decreases eosinophils in blood....
BASIC INFORMATION
Glandulars are concentrated forms of various animal glands including adrenals, thymus, spleen, intestines.
Chemicals this supplement contains:
Antibiotics
Enzymes
Herbicides
Hormones
Pesticides
KNOWN EFFECTS
None ever proved or conclusively demonstrated.
Miscellaneous information
Glandulars are available as extracts without prescription. They...
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Hydrastis canadensis
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Rhizomes
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Albumin
Berberine
Candine
Fats
Hydrastine
Lignin
Resin
Starch
Sugar
Volatile oils
KNOWN EFFECTS
Decreases uterine bleeding.
Large amounts stimulate central nervous system.
Large amounts intravenously can...
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Cola nitida
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Seeds/nuts
Chemicals this herb contains:
Caffeine
Catechol
Epicatechol
Theobromine
KNOWN EFFECTS
Stimulates central nervous system.
Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of urine produced.
Acts as an astringent.
Shrinks tissues.
Prevents...
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Muscari racemonsum, M. comosum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bulb
Chemicals this herb contains:
Cosmisic acid
Saponin
KNOWN EFFECTS
Irritates gastrointestinal tract.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats constipation.
Stimulates central nervous system.
Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing...
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Grindelia camporum, G. humilus, G. squarrosa
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Leaves
Chemicals this herb contains:
Balsamic resin
Grindelol
Robustic acid
Saponins
Tannins
Volatile oils
KNOWN EFFECTS
Depresses central nervous system in high amounts.
Dilates pupils of eyes.
Decreases heart rate.
Increases...
BASIC INFORMATION
Biological name (genus and species):
Guaiacum officinale, G. sanctum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Stems
Chemicals this herb contains:
Guaiaconic acid
Guaiaretic acid
Resin
Saponin
Vanillin
KNOWN EFFECTS
Irritates gastrointestinal tract.
Increases perspiration.
Tests for oxidizing enzymes to detect blood in stool or urine.
Miscellaneous...