15501

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 02:17
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  • Common Name

    Horseradish

  • Botanical Name

    Armoracia rusticana

  • Part Used

    Root

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    25 to 80mL weekly

Well known for its pungent flavour this powerful bitter, hot herb helps break down fats and supports movement of food through the system. It is widely used in herbal decongestant formulations where it is reputed to eliminate excessive catarrh from the respiratory tract as seen in hay fever and sinusitis. In addition to treating bacterial infections of the respiratory tract it is also useful in the treatment of urinary bladder infection.

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A guide to Horseradish and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    It has been used traditionally to treat both bronchial and urinary infections, joint and tissue inflammations, as well as treating gallbladder disorders, reducing oedema and as an abortifacient.

  • Actions

    Decongestant, digestive stimulant, metabolic stimulant, circulatory stimulant, pungent, anticatarrhal, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antibacterial

  • Indications

    •    Upper respiratory catarrh, hayfever, bronchitis, sinusitis, nasal congestion
    •    Impaired peripheral circulation
    •    Urinary tract infection
    •    Digestive aid

  • Energetics

    Hot

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Doses exceeding dietary intakes are contraindicated.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Internal use should be avoided in people with stomach and intestinal ulcers and kidney disorders, as well as in children under the age of four years. Traditionally horseradish is considered a warming herb that will exacerbate any ‘hot’ condition and is specifically indicated for ‘cold’ conditions. 

  • Drug Interactions

    Monitor with L-thyroxine.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Garlic, Cayenne, Ginger

15401

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 02:12
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  • Common Name

    Horsechestnut

  • Botanical Name

    Aesculus hippocastanum

  • Part Used

    Seed

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    40%

  • Dose

    5 to 20mL weekly

Horsechestnut seed acts on the vessels of the circulatory system by strengthening and toning the veins in particular. Its astringent and circulatory tonic properties make it useful internally for haemorrhoids, chronic venous insufficiency, oedema, varicose veins and inflammation of the veins. Externally it can be used as a lotion for the same conditions as well as for leg ulcers and other skin disorders.  
The evidence presented in a 2012 Cochrane Library systemic review suggests that horsechestnut is an efficacious and safe short‐term treatment for chronic venous insufficiency. Overall there appeared to be an improvement in chronic venous insufficiency related signs and symptoms with horsechestnut compared with placebo. Leg pain was assessed in seven placebo controlled trials. Six reported a significant reduction of leg pain in the horsechestnut groups compared with the placebo groups, while another reported a statistically significant improvement compared with baseline. One trial indicated that horsechestnut may be as effective as treatment with compression stockings

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A guide to Horsechestnut and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    The dried seeds and bark of the horsechestnut tree have been used medicinally since the 16th century. Traditionally the seeds are used to treat conditions affecting the veins, including haemorrhoids, phlebitis and varicose veins; bruising, diarrhoea, fever, enlarged prostate, eczema, menstrual pain, painful injuries, sprains, swelling and spinal problems.

  • Actions

    Anti-inflammatory, astringent, circulatory tonic, antioxidant

  • Indications

    Chronic venous insufficiency such as pain, night cramps, itching or swelling and sensation of heaviness in the legs, varicose veins, haemorrhoids, bruising, preventing postoperative oedema, venous leg ulceration

  • Energetics

    Cooling, drying

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Not recommended. Safety in pregnancy has not been well established.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Avoid use in the presence of hepatic or renal impairment. Oral use may cause gastric irritation so take with food. Horsechestnut can also cause hypersensitivity reactions which occur more commonly in people who are allergic to latex. It is suggested that it should be avoided by people with infectious or inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including coeliac disease and malabsorption disorders, and should not be applied topically to broken or ulcerated skin.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with lithium, anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin) and antidiabetic drugs. 

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Maritime Pine, Bilberry, Oak Bark, Ginkgo, Stone Root

15301

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 02:08
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  • Common Name

    White Horehound

  • Botanical Name

    Marrubium vulgare

  • Part Used

    Herb

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohola

    25%

  • Dose

    15 to 80mL weekly

White horehound is used as an expectorant in coughs associated with the common cold, bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough, for symptomatic treatment of mild dyspeptic complaints, such as bloating and flatulence, and in temporary loss of appetite. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to White Horehound and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    The most prevailing traditional application of white horehound is for the treatment of respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. 

  • Actions

    Expectorant, antispasmodic, bitter tonic, anti-inflammatory

  • Indications

    •    Bronchitis, common cold, cough, whooping cough, asthma
    •    Indigestion, loss of appetite, bloating, flatulence
    •    Externally to promote the healing of wounds

  • Energetics

    Hot, dry

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Avoid using as it is likely unsafe when used orally. White horehound might have an abortifacient effect or stimulate menstrual flow and the uterus.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    None known

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with antidiabetic and antihypertensive drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Hyssop, Mullein, Liquorice, Thyme

15201

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 02:04
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  • Common Name

    Hops

  • Botanical Name

    Humulus lupulus

  • Part Used

    Strobile

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    45%

  • Dose

    10 to 40mL weekly

The mild sedative properties of hops are often useful for people with difficulty sleeping. The big advantage of hops is that they are an effective digestive bitter so if bitter stimulation is required, as part of the therapeutic approach, hops are good to use. They are also a source of phytoestrogens and are used for treating hot flushes, improving menstrual regularity when women have polycystic ovarian syndrome, premature ejaculation nd to reduce sexual appetite in men

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A guide to Hops and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Although hops are most famous for producing the bitter flavour in beer it has been used since ancient times in many different cultures (China, India and North America). It is related botanically, though not pharmacologically, to cannabis. The climbing nature of the herb influenced its common name, as this is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word hoppan, which means ‘to climb’.

  • Actions

    Phyto-oestrogenic, hormone modulator, hypnotic, nervine, sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, bitter tonic

  • Indications

    •    Insomnia
    •    Anxiety, restlessness, panic attacks
    •    Anorexia, nervous dyspepsia
    •    Neuralgia, tension headache
    •    Menopause
    •    Dyspepsia, indigestion, irritable bowel sydrome

  • Energetics

    Bitter, cold, dry.

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Caution is advised in pregnancy because of the possible hormonal effects.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Caution is advised in patients with oestrogen dependent tumours.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with central nervous system depressant drugs and alcohol. Monitor with oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy or anti-oestrogenic drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Ziziphus, Valerian, Saffron, Passionflower, Californian Poppy, Chamomile

15101

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 01:59
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  • Common Name

    Hawthorn

  • Botanical Name

    Crataegus monogyna

  • Part Used

    Fruit

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    10 to 20mL weekly

Hawthorn is the best-known herb for the heart in Western herbal medicine. The authors of the Cochrane review concluded that there is a significant benefit in symptom control and physiologic outcomes from hawthorn extract as an adjunctive treatment for chronic heart failure.

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A guide to Hawthorn and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Dioscorides and Paracelsus praised hawthorn for its heart-strengthening properties and it is also known in traditional Chinese medicine. It has since been shown to have many different positive effects on the heart and is a popular prescription medicine in Germany for heart failure

  • Actions

    Cardiotonic, cardioprotective, hypotensive, antioxidant

  • Indications

    •    Congestive heart failure or heart weakness, palpitations, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, angina, hyperlipidaemia 
    •    Connective tissue disorders to strengthen connective tissue, decrease capillary fragility and prevent collagen destruction of joints 

  • Energetics

    Cooling, drying

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Should not be used in pregnancy until safety is established

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Heart disease can be a very serious medical condition, with a rapidly changing course, and should not be treated without close medical supervision. In particular, chest pain and shortness of breath are extremely serious symptoms that require immediate medical attention.

  • Drug Interactions

    Avoid with nitrates and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (such as sildenafil). Caution with antihypertensive drugs. Theoretical beneficial interaction with digoxin and cardiac glycosides, diuretics, doxorubicin (chemotherapy medication) and lipid lowering drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Arjuna, Lime Flowers, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Garlic

14801

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 01:55
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  • Common Name

    Grindelia, Gumweed, Gumplant

  • Botanical Name

    Grindelia robusta

  • Part Used

    Herb

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Monograph

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    60%

  • Dose

    10 to 20mL weekly

Grindelia is a sticky and resinous plant that is often used for respiratory ailments, specifically hot, dry coughs with clinging, dried out mucous. It assists in bringing up the mucous while soothing the bronchial tubes, especially in cases of a tight sore chest, dry hacking cough, asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis and emphysema. Not only will grindelia help to bring up stuck mucous but it will also soothe the smooth muscles of the lungs, relaxing them and helping the bronchioles to open, allowing for more air flow. At the same time grindelia can be supportive to the urinary system for bladder and urinary tract infections. It has been recommended in cystitis and catarrh of the bladder. 

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A guide to Grindelia and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Grindelia is a traditional medicine of Californian Native Americans such as the Chumash people. The resins produced by grindelia are similar in chemistry and physical properties to those obtained from pine trees for use in the naval stores industry.

  • Actions

    Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, spasmolytic, bronchodilator, expectorant, alterative, antibacterial, demulcent, diuretic, hypotensive, sedative, vulnerary, antiasthmatic.

  • Indications

    •   Respiratory disorders including asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis, hay fever, upper respiratory catarrh, the common cold
    •   Heart disease including tachycardia and palpitations
    •   Bladder and urinary tract infections
    •   Externally for hot and dry skin conditions especially poison ivy dermatitis

  • Energetics

    Cooling, moistening, pungent, bitter.

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Insufficient reliable information is available so avoid using.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Use with caution for those with acute kidney infections.

  • Drug Interactions

    None known.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Adhatoda, Elecampane, Liquorice, Mullein, Red Clover, Thyme

14601

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 01:49
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  • Common Name

    Golden Rod

  • Botanical Name

    Solidago virgaurea

  • Part Used

    Herb

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    10 to 40mL weekly

Golden rod's traditional reputation is for cleansing the urinary tract. It is used for urinary tract infections and for strengthening the kidneys. Golden rod also excels in treatment for upper respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis or seasonal and cat allergies. It can offer support during a cold or flu when there is a fever, and can also soothe a sore swollen throat. It helps to break up excessive and stuck mucous in the lungs which can then be expectorated and expelled out of the body with more ease.

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A guide to Golden Rod and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Golden rod's chief traditional reputation is as a diuretic for helping to generally cleanse the urinary tract. It has a long history of use for tightening and toning the tissues of the urinary system as well as providing action against bacteria.

  • Actions

    Carminative, diuretic, diaphoretic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antimicrobial, expectorant, anticatarrhal, antifungal, renal tonic.

  • Indications

    •    Urinary tract infections, kidney stones
    •    Seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis)
    •    Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscle pain
    •    Bleeding disorders, wounds
    •    Fevers, cold, influenza, sore throat
    •    Diarrhoea
    •    Fungal infections such as vaginal and oral thrush
    •    Venous insufficiency
    •    Oedema

  • Energetics

    Warm or cool, drying.

  • Use in Pregnancy

    No adverse effects expected.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Contraindicated in those with a known allergy to golden rod.

  • Drug Interactions

    Monitor with diuretics.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Couchgrass, Horsetail, Parsley Root, Nettle, Uva Ursi, Golden Rod, Juniper, Buchu, Celery, Crateva, Dandelion Leaf

14501

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 01:45
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  • Common Name

    Globe Artichoke

  • Botanical Name

    Cynara scolymus

  • Part Used

    Leaf

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    20 to 80mL weekly

Globe artichoke leaves may help stimulate bile flow from the gallbladder and assist the liver to digest fats. As a liver tonic it may also support the liver’s detoxification processes.

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A guide to Globe Artichoke and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Traditionally globe artichoke has been considered as a digestive, liver and gallbladder herb with bitter principles and recent evidence supports this long time use.

  • Actions

    Hepatoprotective, antioxidant, hepatic trophorestorative, choleretic, cholagogue, bitter tonic, hypocholesterolaemic, antiemetic, diuretic, carminative, antispasmodic

  • Indications

    •    Digestive complaints such as indigestion, stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, feeling of fullness, flatulence, loss of appetite, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome.
    •    Adjunct treatment of mild to moderate hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol)
    •    Gallbladder disorders, sluggish liver, hepatobiliary disturbances. 

  • Energetics

    Cold, moist

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Safety has not been scientifically established for the leaf extract. Dietary intake is likely to be safe.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Not to be used by people with known allergy to globe artichoke or other members of the Asteraceae/Compositae family of plants. Herbs with choleretic and cholagogue activities should be used with caution by people with bile duct obstruction, acute or severe hepatocellular disease (e.g. cirrhosis), septic cholecystitis, intestinal spasm or ileus, liver cancer or with unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia

  • Drug Interactions

    Theoretical additive effects are possible with lipid-lowering drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Celandine, Dandelion Root, St. Mary’s Thistle, Schizandra, Globe Artichoke, Turmeric, Boldo, Yellow Dock

14401

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 01:36
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  • Common Name

    Ginkgo

  • Botanical Name

    Ginkgo biloba

  • Part Used

    Leaf

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Monograph

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    20 to 40mL weekly

The most famous of the memory herbs, ginkgo is a living fossil that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 200 million years which is nothing short of a miracle. Ginkgo is one of the top selling botanicals and most well researched herbs in the world. Currently it is used clinically to treat a range of circulatory disorders and dementia. Modern research suggests that ginkgo extracts have the ability to positively effect blood flow and therefore increase blood flow and nutrient delivery. This is especially true of the microvasculature, such as the capillaries, which is the site of most nutrient delivery and waste disposal. 

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A guide to Ginkgo and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    The Ginkgoaceae family is said to have originated when dinosaurs where still roaming the earth. Ginkgo biloba is the only species of this genus which has survived until today making it an oddity in nature because it is a single species with no known living relatives. 

  • Actions

    Antioxidant, Anxiolytic, nootropic (cognitive enhancer), neuroprotective, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, circulatory stimulant (cerebral), peripheral vasodilator, antiplatelet, vasoprotective, anticoagulant, antimicrobial, decongestant, antiasthmatic.

  • Indications

    •    Elderly patients as a tonic, convalescence, to support cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment such as chemotherapy, protection against radiation-induced injuries
    •    Poor cognitive function, memory and concentration, early stage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, depression, anxiety and related disorders, stress, attention and short term memory loss, support for students during exams and study
    •    Diabetes related nerve system damage, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, wound healing
    •    Tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo (dizziness), headache, migraine, mental fatigue, restless leg syndrome, trigeminal neuralgia, altitude sickness and low oxygen levels
    •    Allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Raynaud syndrome, repetitive strain injury (RSI)/carpal tunnel syndrome, glandular fever, osteoarthritis, tinea (athlete’s foot)
    •    Poor blood circulation, cerebral insufficiency, peripheral vascular disease (arterial or venous), coronary heart disease, hypotension, palpitations, stroke (of recent onset), atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolaemia, angina, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, peptic ulcer, 
    •    Erectile dysfunction (impotency), low male fertility, premenstrual syndrome, uterine fibroid pain, breast cyst and mastalgia pain, hyperthyroidism

  • Energetics

    Neutral (neither warming or cooling)

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Insufficient reliable evidence in humans to determine safety. In clinical usage there would be no adverse effects expected

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    If unusual bleeding or bruising occurs stop use immediately. Although new clinical evidence suggests that ginkgo does not affect clotting times, it may be prudent to suspend use for one week prior to major surgery in at-risk populations. Ginkgo should be avoided by anyone with a history of seizures.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with buspirone (a medication primarily used to treat anxiety disorders), fluoxetine (a type of antidepressant known as an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) sold under the brand name Prozac among others), HMGCoA reductase inhibitors (statins e.g atorvastatin and simvastatin), omeprazole (used to treat frequent heartburn, sold under the brand name Losec among others) and anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin), anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antidiabetic and HIV (non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) e.g efavirenz, raltegravir) drugs. May be beneficial, with medical supervision, when combined with donepezil (used to treat Alzheimer's disease), haloperidol (antipsychotic medication) or SSRIs

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Bacopa, Gotu Kola, Rosemary, Lemon Balm, Sage, Bilberry

14201

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 16:57
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  • Common Name

    Gentian

  • Botanical Name

    Gentiana lutea

  • Part Used

    Root

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    5 to 40mL weekly

Famously used as a bitter digestive tonic, gentian stimulates the appetite and digestion by promoting the production of saliva, gastric juices and bile. These actions make it useful for a sluggish digestive system as seen in dyspepsia and flatulence. It can also be used as an adjunct for fever management and in conditions of chronic inflammatory disease where digestion appears less than ideal. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Gentian and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    In the 1930s, in her Modern Herbal, Maude Grieve called gentian “one of the best strengtheners of the human system. In ancient Greece and Rome it was used to relieve common gastrointestinal symptoms, much as it is used today. It was first noted in the Chinese medical literature in 50 BC.

  • Actions

    Bitter tonic, cholagogue, sialogogue

  • Indications

    Loss of appetite, indigestion, flatulence, dyspepsia, nausea, diarrhoea, to improve digestion during convalescence or fatigue and after mild feverish conditions.

  • Energetics

    Cold, dry

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Should not be administered during pregnancy due to its traditional use as an emmenagogue.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Contraindicated in gastric or duodenal ulcer, and hyperacidity.

  • Drug Interactions

    Monitor with antihypertensive drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Wormwood, Dandelion Root, Cinnamon, Barberry, Golden Seal

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