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Externally-skin, heals burns and wounds Internally-digestion, lower cholesterol, poor circulation,
AIDS
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Internally-not to be used during pregnancy May cause Allergic reactions
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fever, circulation, eyes, hypothyroidism ulcers and immune system
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Don't use if you have Diabetes interferes with iron absorption
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constipation, colon cleanser, laxative, parasites
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viral infections, immune system, intestinal tract, AIDS, cancer, tumors, ulcers, arthritis
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Don't use during pregnancy
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ulcers,digestion,circulation, arthritis, rheumatism, immune system
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Chamomile
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digestion, menstrual cramps, inflammation stress, anxiety
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Do not mix with alcohol or sedatives. May lead to allergy
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Chaste Tree (Vitex)
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women's cycle-PMS,menstruation, menopause, hormonal balance increase breast milk
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Not for children Not for pregnant women
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Cinnamon
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diabetes, weight loss, digestion, nausea, diarrhea, fungal infection
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During pregnancy, do not use large quantity
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Cranberry
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bladder, kidneys,and urinary tract infection
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Dong Quai
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reproductive system, women's issues-PMS, menstruation, menopause laxative and pain reliever
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Do not use if you have diabetes Not for pregnant women
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Echinacea
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immune system, inflamation, allergies, flu, colds, viral and bacterial
infection
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Not to be used for long periods
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Ephedra (Ma huang)
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allergies, asthma, colds, bronchial congestion, depression, decrease
appetite
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Do not take if you have Diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disease, anxiety attacks, glaucoma, high blood pressure or taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs
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Eyebright
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eyewash, hay fever, allergies, eyestrain, itchy and watery eyes
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Feverfew
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migraine headaches, pain, menstrual problems, nausea, vomiting, arthritis,
fever
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Not to be taken by pregnant women Do not use if taking over the counter
pain medication or blood thinning prescription drugs due to danger of internal bleeding
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Garlic
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heart disease, ulcers, disease infection, cancer, arthritis, digestion, liver , blood circulation
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Do not use if taking anticoagulant medicine
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Gingko biloba
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Alzheimer's disease, dementia, brain function, asthma, eczema, headaches,
circulation, impotence
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Do not use if you are taking over the counter pain medication or blood- thinning presciption medicine due to risk of internal bleeding
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Ginseng
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reproductive system, immune system, diabetes circulation
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Do not use if you have asthma, insomnia, high blood pressure, heart
disease, hypoglycemia Not for pregnant or breast feeding women
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Goldenseal
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immune system, inflammation, infection, digestion, menstrual cycle,
ulcers, allergies, colds, flu
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Not to be used for long period of time Not for pregnant or breast feeding
women
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Green Tea
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cancer, asthma, weight loss, prostate, tooth decay, cholesterol, immune
system
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Limit intake by pregnant or breast feeding women and people with anxiety
disorder or irregular heartbeat due to caffeine content
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Hawthorn
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heart, circulation, blood pressure cholesterol, anemia
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Licorice
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infections, inflammation, colon cleanse, allergies, prostate, liver,
asthma, women's cycle
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Not for pregnant women Do not use if you have diabetes, heart disease,
high blood pressure, glaucoma, history of stroke, menstrual problems. Do Not use daily for more than
7 days, may cause high blood pressure and low potassium
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Milk Thistle
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protects liver, kidneys, gallbladder, liver disorders, prostate cancer, breast cancer, immune system
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Parsley
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digestion, tumors, breath, bed wetting, high blood pressure, kidney
disease, prostate, bladder, liver, thryroid function
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Pau d'arco
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infection, ulcers, tumors, cancer, allergies, heart, AIDS, warts
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St John's Wort
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depression, stress, nerve pain externally-heals wounds
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Pregnant women use with caution Do not use if taking anti-depressants
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Saw Palmetto
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prostate, sexual functioning, appetite stimulant
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Tea tree oil
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Skin-wounds, acne, fungal infections, herpes, insect bites, warts, earache,
athlete's foot -Douche and gargle
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External use only
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Wild Oregano (origanum vulgare)
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immune system, allergies, cold, infections, inflammation, wounds,
asthma, arthritis, bronchitis, digestion, menstrual cycle, headache, muscle pain
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Wormwood
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internally-worms, fever, migraine, liver, galbladder externally-wound
healing, ulcers, insect bites
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Not for pregnant women, can cause abortion Not for long term use, habit
forming
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Yohimbe
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sexual functioning in men
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Not for women Not for people who have high blood pressure, heart,liver,
or kidney disease, or mental disorder. May cause panic attacks, anxiety, hallucinations May elevate blood pressure,
heart rate May induce headache, dizziness Do not mix with these types of foods: cheese, red wine, liver
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