| Name |
Used For |
Cautions |
| Agnum Castus |
regulating female
reproductive system & menstrual cycle |
not recommended during
pregnancy |
| Alfalfa |
Aiding convalescence
Lowering cholesterol
Effecient blood clotting |
Not recommended for
lupus sufferers |
| Aloe Vera |
Natural laxative
Intenstinal cleaner & healer
Treating minor burns,ulcerations
& cuts |
Not recommended during
pregnancy |
| Ashwagandha |
Relieve stress
Anti inflammatory
Enhances immune system |
None known |
| Astragalus |
Enhances immune system
Prevent or treat infections
Aids endurance and reduces stress |
None known |
| Basil |
Eases flatulance,
stomach cramps, colic and indigestion
Antibacterial and anti-helminic |
None known |
| Bilberry |
Prevent or treat eye
disorders.
Improves eye tissue
Enhances circulation |
None known |
| Black Cohash |
Cough suppressant and
lowers blood pressure
Treats PMT, menstrual disorders |
Not recommended during
pregnancy |
| Blueberry Leaf |
Prevent kidney or
bladder stone
Ease mouth sore
Remedy for yeast/fungal
infections |
None known |
| Boswellia |
Anti-inflammatory
Improves blood supply
Used for arthritis, sports
injuries and lower limb circulatory disorders |
Check with GP if using
with prescribed anticoagulants. |
| Burdock Root |
Detoxifier
Treats Skin disorders
Anti-bacterial and
anti-inflammatory
Boosts immune system
Blood cleaners and digestive |
None known |
| Butchers Broom(Papaya) |
Combats cellulite
Duiretic
|
None Known |
| Californian Poppy |
Relaxant
Antispasmodic
Relieves intestinal spams of the colon |
None Known |
| Vegetable Charcoal |
Used for abdominal pains
Used for flatulance and a flatter stomach
Used for bad breath |
If on medication, leave a gap of 2 hours
between taking the two. |
| Cranberry + Vitamin C |
Prevents E Coli
Prevents urinary tract infections and cystitis |
Should not be used as a alternative for
antibiotics during acute urinary infection |
| Damiana |
Used for sexual disorders
Aphrotisiac
Used for depression
Used for constipation |
None known |
| Devil's Claw |
Used for rheumatism
Used for Arthritis
Tendon and articular pain for sportspeople
Used for Gout |
None known |
| Echinacea |
Used for colds, influenze
Used for viral and bacterial disorders |
Not recommended for autoimmune diseases and
allergies to drug of compositae family. Not recommended during pregnancy |
| Evening Primrose Oil |
Used for pre-menstrual syndrome,
Irritability, water retention and abdominal pains |
Not to be used if taking anti-coagulant drugs
or if haemophilic |
| Eyebright Common plantain bitter orange |
Used for allergies to pollen
Used for Hay fever season
Relieves excess mucous |
None known |
| Feverfew |
Used for migranes |
Not recommended for allergies to drug of
compositae family.
Not recommended during pregnancy. |
| Fish Oil (Omega 3 fatty acids) |
Healthy heart function
Joint flexibility |
None known |
| Flax Oil |
Lowers cholestoral.
Nourishes the brain.
Gentle Laxative |
None known |
| Ginger |
Tonic
Improves digestion
Relieves nausea and travel sickness
Improves fertility |
None known |
| Ginkgo |
Used against aging process
Used for vertigo
Improves circulation
Improves memory, vigilance and moods |
None known |
| Great Burdock |
Skin cleanser
Eliminates toxins in liver and kidneys
Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Additional treatment for diabetes |
None Known |
| Green Tea |
Used for slimmers
Used for tiredness in diets
No caffeine
Reduces assimilation of carbs & fats |
None known |
| Guarana |
Used for slimmers
Increases adrenaline
Used for physical or psychological asthenia
Used for convalescence
Contains the most caffeine |
None known |
| Ispaghula |
Fibrous
Used for slimmers
Lowers cholesterol
Used for constipation
Limits assimilation of foods |
Not recommended in case of abdominal pains.
Long term use to be approved by GP. |
| Milk Thistle |
Used for gallstone problems, and heavy
periods.
Haemostitic |
None known |
| Nopal Cactus |
Limits assimilation of fats and sugars
Tonic |
None Known |
| Olive |
Used for hypertension
Used for cardiovascular diseases.
Used for NID Diabetes |
None known |
| Passiflora |
Relaxant
Aids sleep |
Not recommended during pregnancy |
| Pineapple |
Used for cellulite and localised fat
Used for bruising
Anti-inflammatory |
None known |
| Common Plantain |
Anti-allergy for reparatory tract
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-allergic |
None known |
| Pumpkin seed/
saw palmetto |
Used for urinary and prostate
problems
Stimulates immune system
Good for prostate |
Medical advice should be
sought before use. |
| Sage |
Aids digestion
Used for menstruation problems &
menopausal hot flushes
Used for excessive perspiration |
None known |
| Seaweed |
Suppreses appetite &
tiredness
Used for dieters
Aids weight loss
|
Not recommended for people
with thyroid conditions
Not used during pregnancy |
| Siberian ginseng |
Used for fatigue
Tonic & energizer
Increases concentration
Convalescence |
None known |
| Soya Isoflavones |
Used for menopause hot flushes
Used for osteoporosis &
hypercholesterolemia |
None known |
| Soya isoflavones - Plant
sterols - Zinc |
Used for urinary problems
& (BPH)
Aids prostate health |
None known |
| Starflower oil |
Reduces aging effects
Used for stetch marks, dry skin and
wrinkles
Improves skin resistance |
None known |
| Stinging nettle |
Used for acne
Energizer & tonic
Anti-imflammatory
Used for brittle nails and hair loss |
None known |
| St Johns Wort |
Stimulant for nervous system
Used for depression |
Those currently on anti-depressent
medication should seek medical advice before using this. And if on
contraceptive pill |
| Valerian |
Anti-convulsant &
anti-epileptic
Used for insomnia, anxiety & anquish
Used by anti-smoker |
Not recommended for people
with liver impairment or on other medication for liver toxicity or
induction of liver enzymes.
Not used during pregnancy. |
| Witch hazel |
Tonic on circulation
Anti-inflammatory
Used for skin blotches, heavy legs,
varicose veins & fragile small blood vessels. |
None known |
