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23 Cards in this Set
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Aloe
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anti-inflammatory & anti-microbial effect; accelerates wound healing
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Angelica
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Antispasmodic and vasodilator; balances the effect of estrogen
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bilberry
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improves micro circulation in the eyes
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black cohosh
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produces estrogen like effects
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cat's claw
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antioxidant; stimulate the immune system lowers blood pressure
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chamomile
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antispasmodic and anti inflammatory effect; produce a mild sedative effect
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dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
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converts to androgens and estrogen; slows the effects of aging and is used for erectile dysfunction
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echinacea
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stimulates the immune system
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evening primrose
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assist with the metabolism of the fatty acid
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feverfew
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anti inflammatory; use for migraine headache, arthritis and fever
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garlic
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anti oxidant; used to lower cholesterol levels
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ginger
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anti emetic; use for nausea and vomiting
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ginkgo biloba
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anti oxidant; used to improve memory
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ginseng
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increases physical endurance and stamina; used for stress and fatigue
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glucosamine
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an amino acid that assist in synthesis of cartilage
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goldenseal
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anti inflammatory and anti microbial that is used to stimulate the immune system; has an anticoagulant effect and may increase the blood pressure
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kava
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anti anxiety and skeletal muscle relaxant; produces a sedative effect
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melatonin
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a hormone the regulates sleep; used for insomia
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milk thistle
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anti oxidant; stimulates the production of new liver cell, reduces liver inflammation, and is used for liver and gallbladder disease
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st. john's wort
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anti bacterial, antiviral, anti depressant
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saw palmetto
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anti estrogen activity; used for urinary tract infection and benign prostatic hypertrophy
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valerian
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used to treat nervous disorders such as anxiety restlessness and insomia
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zinc
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antiviral, stimulates the immune system
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