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Thursday, September 9, 2010

Glossary of Terms


Herbals
ASTRAGALUS (Astragalus membranaceus)
Classically used in the Orient as an adaptogen.**

BLACK WALNUT/WORMWOOD
Used to support internal cleansing.**

CAT'S CLAW (Uncaria tomentosa or Una de Gato)
The wonder herb of the Peruvian rain forest is known for its immune supporting benefits.**

CHASTE TREE BERRY
Known as the "women's" herb and widely used in Europe for PMS and menopause.**

DONG QUAI (Angelica sinensis)
A "woman's" herb considered in Chinese herbalism to be the premier tonic for women.**

ECHINACEA (E. angustifolia, E. purpurea and E. pallida)
A tonic to increase immune function. Traditionally used by the American Plains Indian tribes.**

ELDER BERRY (Sambucus)
Used to support the immune system.**

ELEUTHERO (SIBERIAN GINSENG) (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
May help boost stamina.**

FEVERFEW (Tanacetum parthenium)
Used by herbalists for centuries.**

GINGER
Used as an aid to digestion traditionally used in Ayurvedic herbalism.**

GINKGO BILOBA
Widely used in Europe and Japan, Ginkgo is particularly associated with helping mild memory problems associated with aging.**

GOLDENSEAL (Hydrastis canadensis)
Especially useful in conjunction with Echinacea to help support the immune system.**

GOTU KOLA
Used as an Ayurvedic herb to aid relaxation.**

KAVA KAVA ROOT (Piper methysticum)
Traditionally used in the South Pacific as a relaxant herb.**

KOREAN GINSENG (Panax ginseng)
Traditionally used in the Orient to help increase energy, endurance and vigor; an adaptogen and general tonic.**

MILK THISTLE (Silymarin marianum)
Also known as Wild Artichoke, it is one of the most anciently used herbs. Traditionally used to support liver function.**

PASSION FLOWER (Passiflora)
For over 200 years this herb has been used for its calming properties .** Passiflora is commonly blended with Valerian and Kava Kava.

PYGEUM (Pygeum africanum)
An Evergreen tree native to Africa. Its bark has been used for centuries to help support male health.**

SAW PALMETTO (Serenoa repens)
A small palm tree native to North America. The berry is used traditionally to support the prostate.**

SCHIZANDRA (Schizandra chinensis)
Has been classified as an adoptogen which helps to balance the body.**

ST. JOHN'S WORT (Hypericum perforatum)
Hypericum, the active compound, is now recognized as helping to improve mood. St John's Wort may indirectly influence serotonin levels in the brain.**

UVA URSI (Arctostaphylos uva ursi)
This herb has been used in Europe for centuries to help support the urinary tract.**

VALERIAN (Valeriana officinalis)
Popular in Europe as an aid to sleep.**

WILD CHERRY BARK (Prunus serotina)
Traditionally used to help support the lungs.**

WILD YAM (Dioscorea villosa)
Supplies precursors to the body's hormones progesterone and estrogen.**

YOHIMBE (Wild African Bark) (Corynanthe yohimbi)
Traditionally used to help increase libido.**



**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


  Last Updated: 09/09/2010
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