English
name |
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Latin
name |
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Indications |
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Contraindications |
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Black cohosh |
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Cimicifuga racemosa |
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gynaecological problems, pms, menopausal symptoms |
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do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding |
| Horse chestnut |
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Aesculus hippoca-
stanum |
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venous insufficiency like varicose Veins |
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do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have liver or kidney disease |
| Echinacea |
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Echinac-
easpp |
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stimulates immune system, colds and flu |
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rare, but high doses can cause dizziness & nausea |
| Feverfew |
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Tanacetum parthenium |
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migraines, arthritic diseases, period problems |
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do not use if pregnant or taking warfarin or any blood thinning drugs |
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Garlic |
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Allium sativa |
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infections, colds and flu, lowers blood pressure, lowers high cholesterol |
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do not take with anti clotting medication if breastfeeding garlic can make baby's colic worse |
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Gingko |
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Gingko biloba |
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tones blood vessels, and improves circulation, inadequate memory |
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high doses (over 120mg a day) can cause headaches. Not for children or those on blood thinning medication. |
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Ginseng |
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Panax ginseng |
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fatigue, inadequate memory, Insomnia |
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do not take with coffee or more than 6 weeks at a time. Avoid if pregnant. Not for children |
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Hawthorn |
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Crataegus laevigata |
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improves cardiac function |
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do not use if you have heart disease. Do not use If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Should seek Professional advice |
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Saw palmetto |
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Serenoa repens |
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male urinary and prostatic disorders |
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none known |
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St John's Wort |
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Hypericum perforatum |
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depression and anxiety |
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can cause light sensitivity so exposure to the sun to be avoided. Do not use with contraceptive pill, anti epilepsy treatments & no of other medicines including antidepressants. Consult doctor or your herbalist |
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