Herbal supplements

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This movement began with people’s disillusionment with modern medicine- its high cost and inability to cure everything

Herbal medicine

The partisans of this resurgence were more enthusiastic than knowledgeable. No laws were made about labeling products and outrageous claims were made about the abilities of herbal supplements.

Herbal medicine

All herbal medicines can be prepared as a tea. (T/F)

True

Eff ective for the topical treatment of wounds, burns, and frostbite

Aloe vera

Claims: “Cure all” tonic, for the treatment of acne, burns, minor wounds

Aloe vera

Has been proven to be mildly helpful in very mild to moderate cases of depression. The more serious the case, the less that St. John’s Wort helps. In the worst cases of depression, it can actually hurt the situation.

Karela

anti depressant principle

Hyperecins-

the seed oil (margosa oil) has been widely used in Indian medicines

Neem

the seed oil (margosa oil) has been widely used in Indian medicines

Neem

Characteristic odor of seed due to sulfur containing compounds.

Neem

leaf has antimalarial activity, against gastric ulcer has been demonstrated

Neem

There is also a potential for the development of insecticides: Azadirachtin - active agent

Neem

Claims: Antibiotic, antiviral, general cure all, lowering of blood pressure, cholesterol, and regulation of circulatory system.

Garlic

Large doses may cause heartburn.

Garlic

Claims: Treatment of arthritis, heart tissue, motion sickness and nausea.

Ginger

Proven to be eff ective in nausea, motion sickness, and arthritis.

Ginger

Has only been proved to decrease muscle spasms

Peppermint

Overuse can lead to heartburn, esophageal sphincter relaxations, irritation of mucous membranes, and allergic reactions

Peppermint

extract increases blood flow to the brain by inhibiting blood platelet aggregation and by regulating blood vessel elasticity. It has also been shown to improve blood flow through major blood vessels and capillaries

Gingko biloba

Most common form is Asian ginseng

Ginseng

Must be grown for 5 years before harvested

Ginseng

Harvested in the fall just before defoliation

Ginseng

is suggested that ginseng increases cerebrovascular flow

Ginseng

Referred to as nature’s most complete food

Bee pollen

Praised in the Bible and ancient Chinese texts

Bee pollen

rejuvenates your body, stimulates organs and glands, enhances vitality, and brings about a longer life span. Bee pollen's ability to consistently and noticeably increase energy levels makes it a favorite substance among many world class athletes and those interested in sustaining and enhancing quality performance

Bee pollen

It provides energy, stamina, and strength, and enhances performance levels.

Bee pollen

Improves second performances

Bee pollen

Also known as “Ma Huang”

Ephedra

Has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years

Ephedra

naturally occurring compounds which act as a mild stimulant

Ephedra

Popular diet supplement in the U.S

Ephedra

responsible for seasonal hay fever, which may progress to chronic asthma

Pollen

number of common molds produce spores which cause rhinitis and asthma in some sensitive individuals

Spores

produce severe dermatitis associated with watery blisters which burst and quickly spread macros the skin.

Rhus

used as a dust or spray to control thrips and various true bugs which attack vegetable

Cevadilla seed

used to control lepidopterous larvae which attack fruits

E. Ryania

contain about 3-10 % rotenone (isoflavone derivative)

Derris

the form of tea prepared from tobacco recommended for the destruction of aphids

Nicotinoids

is suggested that ginseng increases cerebrovascular flow (T/F)

True

Cell structure.

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Cell structure.