Asian Ginseng

Asian ginseng also known as Panax Ginseng is native to China and Korea and has been used in various systems of medicine for many centuries. Asian ginseng is one of several types of true ginseng. Treatment claims for Asian ginseng are numerous and include the use of the herb to support overall health and boost […]

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Panax Ginseng

Panax Ginseng Panax Ginseng also known as Asian Ginseng is native to China and Korea and has been used in various systems of medicine for many centuries. Asian ginseng is one of several types of true ginseng. Treatment claims for Asian ginseng are numerous and include the use of the herb to support overall health […]

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Gotu Kola

  Gotu kola is an herb that is commonly used in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. The above-ground parts are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses Gotu kola is used to treat bacterial, viral, or parastitic infections such as urinary tract infection (UTI), shingles, leprosy, cholera, dysentery, syphilis, the common […]

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German chamomile

German Chamomile German chamomile is an herb. People use the flower head of the plant to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Intestinal gas Travel sickness Stuffy nose Hay fever Nervous diarrhea Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Fibromyalgia Restlessness Trouble sleeping Digestive system disorders Stomach ulcers Colic Menstrual cramps. Some people […]

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Catnip

Catnip Catnip is a plant. The flowering tops are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Trouble sleeping (insomnia) Anxiety Migraine and other headaches Cold and other upper respiratory infections Flu Fever Hives Worms Gastrointestinal (GI) upset, including indigestion, colic, cramping, and gas (flatulence) It is also used as […]

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California poppy

California Poppy California poppy is a plant. It is the state flower of California. People use the parts that grow above the ground for medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Insomnia Aches Nervous agitation Bed-wetting in children Diseases of the bladder and liver It is also used to promote relaxation. In […]

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Calamus

Calamus Calamus is a plant. The root (rhizome) is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Despite safety concerns, calamus is used for gastrointestinal (GI) problems including ulcers, inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis), intestinal gas (flatulence), upset stomach and loss of appetite (anorexia). Calamus is also used as […]

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Red clover

Red clover is a plant. The flower tops are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Cancer prevention Indigestion High cholesterol Whooping cough Cough Asthma Bronchitis Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some women use red clover for symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes; for breast pain or tenderness (mastalgia); […]

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Red Clover Interactions

Red Clover Interactions: Moderate Interaction Be cautious with this combination Birth control pills (Contraceptive drugs) interacts with RED CLOVER: Some birth control pills contain estrogen. Red clover might have some of the same effects as estrogen. But red clover isn’t as strong as the estrogen in birth control pills. Taking red clover along with birth […]

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Danshen

Danshen is an herb. People use the root to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Circulation problems “Brain attack” (stroke) Chest pain (angina pectoris) Diseases of the heart and blood vessels Menstrual disorders Chronic liver disease Trouble sleeping caused by complaints such as rapid heartbeat and tight chest Acne Psoriasis […]

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