All posts by Kate Gillespie

Contents Uses Cautions Interactions References Uses Atropinum sulfuricum, also known as Atropine, is a drug used to treat gastrointestinal tract, biliary duct, and urinary health conditions. Cautions Individuals with the following conditions should avoid use of atropinum sulfuricum: glaucoma urinary bladder and intestinal atonia prostate gland hypertrophy pylor stenosis tachyarrhythmia and heart decompensation reflux esophagitis pulmonary […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aspergillus oryzae, also known as koji, is a fungus used for rice, soybeans, potatoes, grain, and certain Asian foods including sake and soy sauce. It is also an ingredient in some homeopathic allergy pills. Benefits Aspergillus oryzae is said to produce amylase, an enzyme that aids in digestion and […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used to substitute sugar in food and drink products. Benefits Aspartame is said to have the following beneficial properties: low-calorie 200 times sweeter than sucrose enhance and extend flavor non-contributory to tooth decay helpful to diabetes patients helpful in weight management Cautions Online […]

Contents Uses Benefits Other names References Uses Aronia berries are used as dietary supplements due to their nutritional properties and corresponding “super fruit” designation. Benefits Aronia berries are said to be: source of antioxidant urinary tract health aid heart health aid diabetes treatment gastrointestinal health aid anti-carcinogenic anti-inflammatory virus suppresser eye health aid weight regulation […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other names References Uses Artemisia vulgaris is a plant that is typically used to treat menstruation complications, insomnia, stomach pain, and other digestive dysfunctions. Benefits Artemisia vulgaris is said to have the following beneficial properties: anti-fungal antibacterial expectorative antiasthmatic Cautions Proceed with caution as there isn’t an established, effective, or proven […]

  Uses Aranea diadema, a tincture made from the papal cross spider, is used to treat numerous health conditions including ague and malarial disease. Benefits Aranea diadema is said to relieve individuals of chills, confusion of intellect, and more. References Source: http://www.henriettes-herb.com/eclectic/kings/aranea.html    

Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Sutherlandia frutescens is a legume native to southern Africa that is used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including cancer, HIV/AIDS, TB, stress, chronic fatigue, painful joints, and more. Benefits Sutherlandia frutescens is said to have many benefits including but not limited to: mental and emotional health […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other names References Uses Chamomile water is a hydrosol, made by distilling chamomile oil, that is used to calm and refresh skin. Benefits Chamomile water is said to soothe irritation, minimize under-eye circles, make skin tone brighter, reduce allergy symptoms, and relieve itching. References Source: http://www.mybeautymyskin.com/chamomile-water    

Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Annona squamosa is used medicinally for a variety of health problems including diarrhea, colds, and lice. Benefits Annona squamosa is said to have various beneficial properties. These include: insecticide antiovulatory abortifacient cooling sedative stimulant expectorant maturant tonic Other names Custard apple, Sugar apple, Sweetsop, Kaner’apra, Pomme Canelle, Tapotapo, […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aspergillus flavus is a fungus isolated from soil and plants that is used in homeopathic allergy pills. Benefits Aspergillus flavus relieves individuals from allergy symptoms via stimulation of the body’s allergic reaction systems. Cautions Aspergillus flavus may cause pulmonary or disseminated infection in individuals with compromised immune systems. Aspergillus flavus has been […]