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Garlic-
Active Ingredient?
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1. Allicin via allinase enzyme on allin compound when cloves are crushed. Alicin=very pungent
2. Cholesterol lowering, preventing platelet aggregation, antioxidant

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Ginger-
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1. Mixture of volatile oils: shaogaols and gingerols
2. Used for morning sickness in pregnant women and motion sickness

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Curcumin-
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1. aka turmeric...Curcuminoids
2. Anti-inflammatory

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Gingko
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1. Terpenoids: ginkgolides
2. Used for memory

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St. John's Wort
Active Ingredient/Uses?

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1. Hyperforin --thought to take up serotonin
2. Depression
3. Inducer of CYP-450 Enzymes

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Saw Palmetto
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1. Rich in fatty acids and phytosterols
2. BPH

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Policosanol
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1. Mixture of fatty alcohols from sugar cane, yams, and beeswax

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Horse Chestnut Seed Extract (HCSE)
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1. Beta-aescin (other flavonoids
2. Chronic venous insufficiency

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Aloe
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1. anthraquinone glycosides "alin"
2. laxative, healing burns, skin protection from UV rays

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Dong Quai "Female Ginseng"
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1. Roots "radix" -- TCM
2. pre and post-menopausal symptoms

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Black Cohosh
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1. triterpenoidal glycosides "aglycones"-- similar to steroids/bind to estrogen receptors
2. Post-menopausal symptoms

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Borage
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1. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids--hepatotoxic!! Never USE
2. Astrigent and demulcent

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Burdock
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1. Fragrant essential oils
2. Variety symptoms -- cancer

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Arnica
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1. Alcohol extract of anti-inflammatory compounds and essential oils
2. Counter irritant

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Astralugas
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1. Polysaccharides -- tragacanth
2. Immunostimulant or anticancer

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Bilberry
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1. Tannins and other phenolic components
2. Diarrhea and anti-oxidants

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Calamus
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1. Rhizome of sweet flag
2. Causes tumors in lab animals

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Calendula
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1. aster
2. Treat wound and skin problems, anti-inflammatory effect

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Catnip
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1. ?
2. Sedative in humans

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Cat's Claw
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1. ?
2. Immuno-stimulant and anti-inflammatory agent

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Chamomile
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1. Aromatic ingredients-azulenes
2. Common colds, diaphoretic and carminative

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Comfrey
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1. Contains toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (cause liver damage)
2. NEVER INGESTED, skin conditions, ulcers, arthritis

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Devil's Claw
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1. ?
2. Rheumatism and cancer **no proof

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Eechinacea
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1. Echninacin
2. Immunostimulant--common cold

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Elderberry
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1. ?
2. Diuretic

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Eleuthero
"Siberian Ginseng"
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1. Lignan derivatives
2. Immuno-stimulating, aphrodesiac, improve cardiorespiratory performance, fat metabolism and improve endurance

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Ephedra Ma Huang
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1. Ephedrine
2. Diet drug
--Dangerous hypertension--pulled off the US market

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Bupleurum
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1. Saponins
2. Common cold, viral infections and liver problems

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Feverfew
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1. Sesquiterpene lactone -- inhibits serotonin
2. Migranes

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Ginseng
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1. Ginsenosides
2. Diabetes, mental/physical stress, anemia, insomnia

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Licorice
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1. Saponin
2. Coricoidal activity --

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Goldenseal
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1. Rhizome "alkaloidal drugs"
2. indigestion, GI and respiratory problems, skin infections

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Hawthorne
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1. Dried tree leaves/fruits
2. Hypotensive and cardiotonic effects

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Hibiscus
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1. Organic acids
2. Carminative

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Kava Kava
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1. Pyrones
2. Sedative or psychotropic effects
--Claims of hepatotoxicity

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Spirulina
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1. Made of algae
2. Vitamin rich

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Uva-Ursi
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1. Arbutin (Hydroquinone glycoside)
2. Diuretic, disinfectant

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Valerian
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1. ?
2. Sedative and tranquilizer

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Kelp
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1. Polysaccharides
2. Nutrients--amino acids and soluble fiber

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Mistletoe
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1. ?
2. Hypotension, anticancer activities

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Pennyroyal
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1. ?
2. Colds and PMNs

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Poke Root
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1. Mitogen, PHA, Saponins
2. Rheumatism, and other ailments

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Shark Cartilage
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1. Mucopolysaccharides
2. Agents against cancer..."Sharks Don't Get Cancer"

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Chitosan
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1. Linear polysaccharides of D-glucosamine and crustaceae

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Chondroitin Sulfate
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1. Polymer saccharides--glucosamine
2. Oseoarthritis

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Glucosamine
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1. Building block of various skeletal and connective tissue
2. Osteoarthritis

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Melatonin
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1. Similar to endogenous hormone (serotonin) -- produced only in a very minute in the brain
2. Insomnia, jet lag, cancer, and slow aging process

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Selenium
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1. ?
2. Cancer preventive agent--anti-oxident effect

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Co-Enzyme Q
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1. Ubiquinone--Ubiquitous distribution
2. Powerful antioxident -- helps protect Vitamin E

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L-Tryptophane
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1. Amino Acid
2. Food supplement
In the past--trace contaminants caused serious blood disorders

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DHEA
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1. Dehydro-epi-androsterone--male hormone
2. Rejuvenating effects on men