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Hawthorn

Extract of hawthorn flowers, berries or leaves help blood vessels dilate and may be useful in cases of mild heart failure.

Joe Graedon - October 18, 2005

Stinging Nettle

Joe Graedon - October 18, 2005

St. John’s Wort

Joe Graedon - October 18, 2005

Slippery Elm

Joe Graedon - October 18, 2005

Siberian Ginseng

Joe Graedon - October 18, 2005

Senna

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Scullcap

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Saw Palmetto

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Red Clover

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Psyllium

Psyllium is a soluble fiber that has a many uses including for both constipation and diarrhea. Research suggests it can lower cholesterol and blood sugar.

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Joe Graedon - October 18, 2005

Pau d’Arco

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Passion Flower

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Oregon Grape

Oregon grape (barberry) contains an intriguing chemical called berberine. It has anti-cancer activity. There is also evidence it has antibacterial action.

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Joe Graedon - October 18, 2005

Milk Thistle

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Ma Huang

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Licorice

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Lemon Balm

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Kava

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Juniper

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Horse Chestnut

Horse chestnut has been used in folk medicine to treat a range of conditions from varicose veins and hemorrhoids to arthritis and coughs.

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Joe Graedon - October 18, 2005

Hops

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Guggul

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Green Tea

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Grapeseed

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Gotu Kola

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Goldenseal

Goldenseal is a native North American herb that has a reputation for boosting the immune system.

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Joe Graedon - October 18, 2005

Ginseng

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Ginkgo

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Ginger

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Garlic

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Feverfew

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Fennel

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Evening Primrose

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Elderberry

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Echinacea

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Dong quai

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Cranberry

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Chamomile

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Cayenne

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Cat’s Claw

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Cascara Sagrada

Cascara sagrada, once a popular though harsh laxative, is no longer permitted in over-the-counter medications in the US.

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Joe Graedon - October 18, 2005

Boswellia

The Indian herb boswellia has anti-inflammatory properties that can help people with arthritis pain or other inflammation.

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Joe Graedon - September 4, 2005

Black Cohosh

Black cohosh was used by native people in North America to ease inflammation (rheumatism) and backache. Can it ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes?

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Joe Graedon - September 4, 2005

Bilberry

Bilberry may be helpful for combatting mild diarrhea, mild inflammation, and may slow the development of macular degeneration or cataracts.

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Joe Graedon - September 4, 2005

Arnica

Arnica extract should generally not be ingested, but it is widely used topically to treat bruises and wounds and speed their healing.

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Joe Graedon - June 10, 2002

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has a long tradition as a medicinal plant. The leaves contain a clear gel that soothes irritated skin. Their latex is a harsh laxative.