Herbs & Vitamin Page
Herb and Vitamin Info Page
~herbs marked with an asterik are beneficial for those suffering with IBS.~
ACIDOPHILUS*: Promotes healthy bacteria in intestinesVITAMIN B12: Healthy for nervous system
BLACK COHOSH*: PMS Symptoms, relieves cramps, smooth muscle relaxant VITAMIN C: Healthy cell development/wound healing CRANBERRY: Helps urinary tract function CAL/MAG/ZINC: Bone/muscle function/metabolism CHROMIUM PICOLINATE: Regulates blood sugar, metabolism; builds muscle tissue
DANDELION: Diuretic, good for liver, improves function of kidneys, stomach;
good source of potassium DEVILS CLAW: Great for lower back painDONG QUAI*: Menstrual regulator; smooth muscle relaxant VITAMIN E: Antioxidant ECHINACEA: Immune stimulant, useful in colds, flu, sorethroat and allergies; good for PMS symptoms EVENING PRIMROSE: PMS symptoms EYEBRIGHT: Relieves eye strain FENNEL SEED*: digestive aid, relieves cramps & gas FEVERFEW: Migranes, headaches FOLIC ACID: Good for heart GARLIC*: Antibiotic, lowers blood pressure, colon protectant GINGER ROOT*: Queezy stomach, intestinal gas reliever, digestive aid GINGKO BILOBA: Memory booster GINSENG: Energy/stress fighter GOLDEN SEAL: Helps digestion, relieves cold/flu symptoms, congestion GOTU KOLA: Good for blood pressure, liver, heart,decreases fatigue GUARANA: Energy HAWTHORNE BERRY: Good for blood pressure, heart function, sore throat,
cholesterol excellent sleep aid (just take with a beer) KAVA KAVA: The world's best herbal calmative L LYSINE: Cold sore preventive LICORICE ROOT: Relieves the pain of bursitis, Promotes estrogen, expectorant for coughs OAT BRAN: Fiber POTASSIUM: Good for muscle function; good for blood pressure ST. JOHN'S WORT: Natural Anti-depressant; Calms, viral fighter, relieves cramps SARSAPARILLA*: Soothes mucous membranes, relieves gas, digestive tonic VITEX/CHASTE BERRY: "Balances the female repro system" benefits both
PMS and menopausal symptoms. VALERIAN ROOT: herbal calmative, sleep promoter. Seems to work the same way Kava does, but without the liver damage. :)
My Herbal Links Note that my links will not take you to any commercial sites. These links
are for reference only
Great cross reference to herbs Great cross reference to vitamins Culinary and growing herb FAQs Herbal health benefits
Kathie's Herb Page....lots of info
Beware of companies that overcharge for your vitamins and minerals. They
can be acquired at reasonable prices if you know where to go. If you need
info about where to shop, email me.
More Herbal Links
Planetary herbology
Herb FAQs, pictures, archives
Herb Research Foundation
RxList, Herbal Alternatives to drugs
HerbNet: info on herbs, remedies, herb publications
Herbal Hall: one of the oldest herbal site; contains monthly articles, links to best herbal sites on the net
A link to bulletin boards for the discussion of herb uses
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