Herbal Monographs

Herbal Monographs
including
Herbal Medicinal Products
and
Food Supplements
Maria Spiteri
Department of Pharmacy
University of Malta
2011
This book was compiled by Maria Spiteri as part of a project carried out for the partial
fulfllment of the requirements of the course leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy
(Hons.). The study was carried out under the supervision of Professor Anthony Serracino-
Inglott, at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Malta, to whom I owe my gratitude
for his guidance.
Information compiled has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable in order
to provide information that is complete and generally in accordance with the standards
accepted at the time of writing. Readers are encouraged to check the product information
on the packaging of the product and/or package insert to be certain that no changes to dose,
contraindications or drug interactions have been made due to recent research and clinical
experience.
The author makes no representation, expressed or implied, with regards to the accuracy of
the information contained in this book, and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability
for any errors or omissions that may be made.
Department of Pharmacy, University of Malta 2011
Set and printed by Print Right Ltd, Qormi
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Contents
PREFACE v

INTRODUCTION vi
ABOUT THIS HERBAL HANDBOOK vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS viii
ABBREVIATIONS ix
MONOGRAPHS 1
REFERENCES 169
INDICES
Indications Index 191
Contraindications Index 217
Herb Name Index 223
Product Index 229
Monographs
Acerola 1
Agnus Castus 1
Alfalfa 2
Aloe Vera 3
Angelica 6
Aniseed 7
Arnica 8
Artichoke 10
Bamboo 11
Baobab 11
Barberry 12
Barley 13
Bilberry 13
Birch Leaf 16
Bitter Orange 16
Black Cohosh 17
Bladderwrack 19
Blessed Thistle 19
Boldo 20
Boneset 21
Boswellia 21
Brahmi 22
Buchu 23
Buckthorn 23
Buckwheat 24
Burdock 27
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Butchers Broom 27
California Poppy 28
Caraway 29
Cardamom 29
Cascara Sagrada 30
Cats Claw 31
Catnip 32
Cayenne 32
Celery 33
Centaury 34
Chamomile, German 34
Chickweed 35
Chicory 36
Cinchona 36
Cinnamon 37
Cleavers 38
Clove 39
Colts Foot 40
Comfrey 40
Corn Silk 41
Couch Grass 41
Cranberry 42
Cranesbill 44
Damiana 44
Dandelion 45
Devils Claw 46
Dong Quai 47
Echinacea 49
Elder 51
Elecampane 52
Ephedra 53
Eucalyptus 54
Evening Primrose 55
Eyebright 57
Fennel 58
Fenugreek 59
Feverfew 61
Flaxseed 61
Gamboge 63
Garlic 64
Gentian 66
Ginger 66
Ginkgo 68
Ginseng Korean 73
Goldenseal 77
Gotu Kola 78
Grapeseed 78
Green Coffee 81
Green Tea 82
Griffonia (5-HTP) 85
Grindelia 86
Guarana 87
Guar Gum 88
Gymnema 89
Hawthorn 89
Hoodia 90
Hops 91
Horehound 92
Horny Goat Weed 92
Horse Chestnut 93
Horseradish 94
Horsetail 95
Hydrangea 95
Hyssop 96
Iceland Moss 96
Ivy Leaf 97
Juniper 97
Karela 98
Kelp 99
Kidney Bean 100
Kola Nut 100
Lavender 101
Lemon Balm 102
Lemongrass 103
Licorice 104
Linden 105
Luffa 106
Maca 107
Magnolia 108
Mallow 108
Marigold 109
Marshmallow 110
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Mat 111
Meadowsweet 111
Milk Thistle 113
Muira-Puama 115
Mullein 116
Myrrh 116
Nasturtium 117
Neem 117
Nettle 118
Oats 119
Olive 120
Oregon Grape 121
Papaya 122
Parsley 123
Passionfower 124
Pau DArco 125
Peony 125
Peppermint 126
Pineapple 127
Plantain 128
Pomegranate 128
Prickly Ash 129
Psyllium 129
Pumpkin 131
Pygeum 132
Raspberry 132
Red Clover 133
Rhodiola 133
Rhubarb 134
Rice 135
Rose Hip 135
Roselle 137
Rosemary 137
Saffower 138
Saffron 139
Sage 139
Sarsaparilla 140
Saw Palmetto 141
Schisandra 142
Scotch Pine 143
Senna 144
Shiitake Mushroom 145
Siberian Ginseng 145
Slippery Elm 148
Sorrel 148
St. Johns Wort 149
Starfower 150
Sundew 152
Sweet Clover 153
Tamarind 153
Tea Tree 154
Thyme 155
Tragacanth 156
Turmeric 157
Uva-Ursi 158
Valerian 159
Velvet Bean 160
White Willow 161
Wild Lettuce 161
Wild Oregano 162
Wild Yam 162
Witch Hazel 163
Wolfberry 164
Wood Betony 164
Wormwood 165
Yarrow 165
Yellow Dock 166
Yohimbe 166
Yucca 167
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Preface
Students in the department of pharmacy are encouraged to develop skills to
give advice and support patients on the use of medicines. In order to reach
this goal, students have to present a project in an area of pharmacy. Maria
Spiteri worked on a project to device a formulary of herbal medicines
available locally under the supervision of Professor Anthony Serracino-
Inglott. The department is grateful to all those who helped Maria in this
project leading to the publication of this book.
This book has an academic value as it is the result of careful research
by Maria Spiteri and is of practical use since it is intended to be used by
healthcare professionals during their day to day work.
In this day and age when the health professionals are giving signifcant
attention to pharmacovigilance, such work presents a good opportunity to
advance the process of vigilance over medicine use. One may state that the
case of herbal medicines, and also for food supplements, merits an extra
dose of input as present sources of information are lacking compared to
what is available on conventional medicine.
This book is meant to promote guidelines. The references provide for
further reading. In practice one should not rely solely on facts presented
in this book, however diligently it was prepared.
Professor Lilian M. Azzopardi
Head, Department of Pharmacy
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introduction
The focus of medicinal use has shifted from herbal medicines to synthetic
drugs in the last century. There is a movement to reconsider the benefts
of herbal medicines. There is a school advocating the use of traditional
medicine in addition to a more western type of therapy. Herbal medicines
are, however, contrary to common belief, not immune to adverse effects.
Consequently doctors, pharmacists and other health professionals as
well as patients themselves need to extend their knowledge on herbal
medicines. Patients are continuously taught how to take care of their own
health. Since a number of herbal medicines are used in self care a greater
awareness of the benefts and the possible unwanted effects that may occur
is needed. A good glance into the Maltese islands shows that potentially
harmful reactions could result from use of such medicines since many
believe herbal therapy presents a possibility of causing harm. On the one
hand lack of knowledge on the subject not only by patients but also by
some health professionals could potentially be a cause for adverse effects
while on the other hand misconceptions about herbal medicines may limit
the number of patients who could beneft from their use. Easy access to
patients makes community pharmacists the ideal health care professionals
for offering the necessary information and advice. Pharmacies have the
advantage of being conveniently located and the community pharmacist
is easily accessible and may be approached without the need of a prior
appointment.
The aim of this book on herbal medicines is to provide enough information
to arouse the interest of the reader for further reading. Hence the well
referenced nature of this work.
It was a pleasure to supervise this work by Maria Spiteri who has worked
hard to deliver such a useful service listing the herbal medicines available
in Malta including those classifed as borderline products.
Professor Anthony Serracino-Inglott
Department of Pharmacy
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About this Herbal handbook
Each monograph summarizes in a concise form the most useful scientifc
research and review information on a plant drug, together with brief
information on the herbal medicinal products and food supplements
available in Maltese community pharmacies and health food shops. As
a refection of the volume of scientifc literature available, in most of the
monographs, the proportion of reference papers published since the year
2000 is remarkably high. Internet access to free databases and abstracts
of new papers, especially from major journals published in English, has
greatly enhanced awareness of the available literature. The acquisition of
scientifc papers not available at the UOM library was time-consuming
and costly, but essential for documentary research of this kind.
This book aims to address the practical needs of all healthcare
professionals, particularly pharmacists, who advice patients who take
complementary medicines. The monographs provide information on the
classifcation, indications, cautions, contraindications, side-effects, drug
interactions and dose. The indications in the monographs are subdivided
into principal, major, minor and others in order to give an indication on the
actual and potential use of the herbal medicinal product. Such information
is well referenced, with over 500 references. For a great number of herbs
there is an abundance of research to draw on, whereas for some others the
research is scarce and much is still speculative or based on traditional or
historical use. To make the book more practical for use by pharmacists a
comprehensive indications index is presented. The book was developed
considering current evidence-based practice and was validated by a panel
of experts and also by laymen through a one-to-one interview.
Recent EU legislation, brought about to ensure patients safety, gave rise
to a change in the classifcation of what was previously ambiguously
referred to as herbal products. While many herbal products are medicines,
others are not, and so do not require registration as medicinal products.
Herbal medicinal products, fall into two main categories, depending on
whether they fulfll the criteria for the defnition of a traditional herbal
medicinal product or a medicinal product. This re-classifcation of herbal
products, done by the Malta Medicines Authority, is very lengthy and
time-consuming process, and to date the classifcation is incomplete. Both
food supplements and herbal medicinal products were included in this
book.
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Acknowledgements
Putting together a book of this kind is a great task. It took about three
years of planning, researching, reviewing, writing and rewriting. It also
took patience, resourcefulness and help from some key people in order for
it to become a real entity.
Foremost I offer my sincere gratitude to Professor Lilian M. Azzopardi,
Professor Anthony Serracino-Inglott, Dr Maurice Zarb Adami and Dr
Claire Shoemake from the Department of Pharmacy for suggesting the
title of this project which was the start of my love for complementary
medicine and for their support, advice and guidance throughout.
I am particularly indebted to Dr Everaldo Attard not only for his invaluable
help in the compilation of the indications and contraindications indices
but also for magnifcent support in other ways, from book design to the
supply of scientifc information and computer assistance.
Many thanks also to all the healthcare professionals and herbal specialists
who helped in the validation process for their professionalism, dedication
and passion because they truly believed that this is a very useful job
resulting in a book which is much needed by most local healthcare
professionals.
Particular thanks are expressed to all the local distributors who have
patiently provided me with complete lists of herbal products that each
and every one of them distributes to the local market and later confrming
that all the products are still available and/or advice about new products
or products which have been discontinued.
Sincere thanks and warm gratitude goes to many, many people that have
provided emotional support and encouragement particularly my parents
and eldest sister Miran, as well my youngest siblings for their patience. I
am also thankful to my aunt, Mary Fenech, for providing me with literature
on herbal products and her help during the validation stage by suggesting
healthcare professionals specialized on complementary medicine, as well
as all my other close relatives and friends.
Finally, a very special thanks to all those who believed in my work and
were willing to help fnancially so as to be able to print both volume 1
and eventually this book. Particular thanks goes to Mr Gaetano Buttigieg,
managing director of Print Right Ltd, for sponsoring a substantial part of
the printing costs of this book and its copies.
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Abbreviations
5-HTP 5-hydroxytryptophan
ACE Angiotensin converting enzyme
ADHD Attention defcit hyperactivity
disorder
AIDS Acquired immunodefciency
syndrome
BP British Pharmacopoeia
BPH Benign prostatic hypertrophy
CHF Congestive heart failure
CLA Conjugate linoleic acid
CNS Central nervous system
COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease
DHA Docosahexaenoic acid
DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid
EFA Essential fatty acid
EPA Eicosapentaenoic acid
EPO Evening primrose oil
Equiv Equivalent
EU European Union
FA Fatty acid
FDA Food and drug administration
GI Gastrointestinal
GLA Gamma linolenic acid
HIV Human infuenza virus
HMP Herbal medicinal product
HRT Hormone replacement therapy
HSV Herpes simplex virus
IBD Irritable bowel disease
INR International normalised ratio
LA Linoleic acid
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LDL Low density lipoprotein
MAOI Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
mcg Micrograms
mg Milligrams
MSM Methyl Sulphonyl Methane
NNRTI Non-nucleoside reverse
transcriptase inhibitor
NSAIDs Nonsteroidal anti-infammatory
drugs
NYHA New York Heart Association
OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder
OCP Oral contraceptive pill
OTC Over the counter
oz Ounce
PABA Para amino benzoic acid
PMS Premenstrual syndrome
ppm Parts per million
SARS-associated CV SARS-associated coronavirus
SLE Systemic lupus erythematosus
SSRI Selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor
tsp Teaspoon
UOM University of Malta
UVA Ultraviolet A
UVB Ultraviolet B
UVC Ultraviolet C
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Monographs
ACEROLA
Malpighia glabra
Family: Malpighiaceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaves, fruit.
Indications:
Principal: Common cold (acerola is a
source of vitamin C)
1, 2
.
Others: Prophylaxis of scurvy
3
,
prophylaxis of atherogenesis in
patients with increased risk of
coronary heart disease
4
.
Cautions: Patients allergic to latex
2
.
Contraindications: None noted.
Side-effects: Nausea, stomach
cramps, sleepiness, insomnia
3
.
Drug interactions: Decreased
activity of fuphenazine and warfarin
3
,
benefcial synergistic effect with soy
& alfalfa
4
.
Dose: 40-100mg daily
2
.
Altasterol
Stimulant (Alta Care) see

Ginger
Childrens Echinacea (HealthAid) see
Echinacea
Cranberry (Arkopharma) see Cranberry
Ester-C
1000mg Plus Vitamin C

(Solgar)
Tablets; Vitamin C 1000mg, citrus
biofavonoids 200mg, acerola fruit
powdered extract 25mg, powdered rose
hip 25mg, rutin 25mg.
Local Distributor: Natural Remedies
Formula VM-75 (Solgar) see Buckwheat
AGNUS CASTUS
Vitex agnus-castus
Family: Lamiaceae
Medicinal Parts: Fruit.
Indications:
Principal: PMS, irregularities of
the menstrual cycle, mastalgia,
mastodynia, poor lactation
5, 28
.
Major: Acne
5
, mastopathy, hot fushes
and sleep disturbances in pre- and
postmenopausal women
6
.
Contraindications: Oestrogen or
progesterone sensitive tumours,
pregnancy
5
.
Side-effects: Nausea, headache, GI
disturbances, menstrual disorders,
acne, pruritus, erythematous rash
5, 7
.
acerola
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Drug interactions: Dopamine
antagonists, oral contraceptives
5
.
Dose: Aqueous alcohol extract: 30-
40mg daily
8
; Fruit: 0.5-1g three times
daily
9
.
Acne-n-Pimple Cream (Himalaya) see
Aloe Vera
Agnus Castus (A.Vogel)
Liquid; Tincture of chaste tree dried fruit,
extracted in alcohol (69% v/v).
Local Distributor: Health Plus
Agnus Castus (HealthAid)
Liquid; Agnus castus extract 1:3 (equiv. to
330mg of agnus castus herb in 1ml).
Tablets; Agnus castus powder 550mg.
Local Distributor: Galea & Galea
Agnus Castus Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Agnus castus berry extract
(5:1) 60mg (equiv. to 300mg agnus castus
berry herb); Vega Phytoantioxidant
Base
TM
330mg providing antioxidants and
prebiotics: apple & mixed wild berries
concentrate 8:1, equiv. to herb 528mg,
prebiotic acacia gum 264mg.
Local Distributor: Alfred Gera & Sons
Ltd.
Femmevit
(HealthAid) see Starfower

Herbal Female Complex (Solgar) see
Black Cohosh
Menovital
(HealthAid) see Dong Quai

Vitex Agnus Castus 1000mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; 1000mg Vitex agnus-castus
(provided by 100mg of a 10:1 extract).
ALFALFA
Medicago sativa
Family: Fabaceae
Medicinal Parts: Whole fowering
plant, germinating seeds.
Indications:
Principal: Hypercholesterolemia;
used as a source of nutrients including
vitamins
9
.
Major: Diabetes
11, 28
; malfunctioning
of the thyroid gland
28
.
Minor: Kidney, bladder & prostate
disorders; asthma; arthritis
10, 11
.
Cautions: Undergoing HRT, taking
birth control medications
12
, diabetes
13
.
Contraindications: History of SLE,
children under 18
13
, pregnant or
breast-feeding
9, 12
.
Side-effects: Photosensitivity
11
, mild
GI symptoms (stomach discomfort,
diarrhea, fatulence), hypoglycemia,
muscle pain, fatigue, abnormal blood
cell count
13
.
Drug interactions: HRT, anti-
oestrogen therapy, contraceptive pill,
anticoagulants
14
.
Dose: 5-10g dried herb three times
daily; 5-10ml liquid extract (1:1 in
25% alcohol) three times daily
9, 12
.
alfalfa
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Alfalfa (Arkopharma)
Tablets; Medicago sativa powder 435mg.
Local Distributor: Pharmacos Ltd.
Alfalfa 500mg (Power Health)
Tablets; Alfalfa powder 500mg.
Local Distributor: Kemimport Ltd.
Alfalfa Leaf (HealthAid)
Tablets; Alfalfa leaf powder 700mg.
EyeVit (HealthAid) see Eyebright
Healthy Mega (HealthAid) see
Buckwheat
Slim-Rite (HealthAid)
Tablets; Alfalfa leaf powder 200mg,
buckthorn extract 75mg, cascara sagrada
extract 50mg, birch extract 40mg, taurine
40mg, dandelion extract 20mg, uva
ursi extract 20mg, bladderwrack extract
17mg, barberry root powder 10mg, ginger
root powder 5mg, chicory powder 3mg,
parsley seed powder 2mg, nasturtium
extract 2mg, juniper berry powder 2mg,
curcuma root powder 250mcg.
ALOE VERA
Aloe barbadensis
Family: Aloeaceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaves.
Indications:
Principal: Topically as an emollient
for wounds, burns, sunburn, mild
abrasion
15, 16, 17
.
Major: Occasional constipation
15, 16, 17
.
Minor: Ulcers, psoriasis, genital
herpes, radiation-induced dermatitis,
type 2 diabetes, HIV infection,
ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel
syndrome, lung cancer prevention
5,
16, 17
.
Cautions: Thyrotoxicosis
5
, heart
disease, electrolyte abnormalities,
diabetes or hypoglycemia
16
. Avoid
excessive and long-term use (more
than 2 weeks), as potassium losses
may occur, which may alter cardiac
electrophysiology
5
.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity
to aloe or with nausea, vomiting or
signs & symptoms of GI obstruction
5
,
GI obstruction, appendicitis,
abdominal pain of unknown origin,
children under 12
8
, pregnancy and
lactation, chronic constipation, kidney
disorders, haemorrhoids, irritable
bowel conditions
15
.
Side-effects: Cramping, diarrhoea,
dependency or worsening of
constipation, red urine
16, 17
,
hypersensitivities and contact
dermatitis to aloe
5
.
Drug interactions: Antidiabetic
therapy, laxatives, cardiac glycosides,
antiarrhythmic drugs
18
; thiazide
diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice
roots cause exacerbation of
potassium depletion
14
.
aloe vera
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Dose: Single dose: powdered aloe
vera, 50-200mg at bedtime; tincture
(1:40, 45% ethanol), 2-8ml. Aloe vera
should be taken for a maximum of
8-10 days
15
.
Active Mature 50+ (Vega)
Tablets; Aloe vera whole leaf extract 200:1
equiv. to herb 2000mg, ginkgo biloba
leaf extract 50:1 equiv. to herb 500mg,
deodorized garlic clove extract 10:1, equiv.
to herb 100mg, magnesium 90mg, vitamin
C 60mg, niacin 30mg, betaine hydrochloride
30mg, bilberry fruit extract 4:1 equiv. to
herb 30mg, cruciferous vegetable (cabbage,
broccoli, sprouts) concentrate 30mg,
pancreatin (vegetarian source) 30mg,
shiitake mushroom powder 30mg, vitamin
E 30mg, pantothenic acid 18mg, zinc 15mg,
choline bitartrate 10mg, inositol 10mg,
vitamin B6 10mg, iron 7mg, beta carotene
4.8mg, vitamin B2 4.8mg, vitamin B1
4.2mg, alpha lipoic acid 2mg, lutein esters
2mg, folate 600mcg, manganese 0.5mg,
selenium 200mcg, chromium 100mcg,
copper 100mcg, vitamin B12 5mcg, vitamin
D2 5mcg.
Local Distributor: Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd.
Acne-n-Pimple Cream (Himalaya)
Cream; Lentil, silk cotton tree, alum, aloe
vera, chaste tree.
Local Distributor: Grefed Worldwide
Trading
Alkagin
(Istituto Ganassini) see Mallow

Aloe Vera (HealthAid)
Cream, lotion; Aloe vera, lavender oil,
patchouli oil, sweet almond oil.
Gel; Aloe vera.
Soap; Aloe vera leaf juice 3%, lavender oil,
patchouli oil.
Aloe Vera 5000 (Power Health)
Capsules; Aloe vera (200:1) equiv. to fresh
aloe vera gel 25mg.
Aloe Vera 5000mg (HealthAid)
Capsules; Aloe vera (200:1) gel extract
equiv. to 5000mg of fresh aloe vera.
Aloe Vera 10,000mg (Lamberts)
Capsules; 10,000mg aloe vera extract
equivalent to 50mg of a 200:1 extract.
Aloe Vera ESI
(ESI)
Gel; Aloe vera, tea tree, vitamin E.
Juice; Aloe vera.
Local Distributor: Collis Williams Ltd.
Aloe Vera Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Aloe vera whole leaf extract
200:1 equiv. to herb 500mg; Vega
Phytoantioxidant Base
TM
providing
antioxidants and prebiotics: apple & mixed
wild berries concentrate 8:1 equiv. to herb
624mg, prebiotic acacia gum 312mg.
Aloe Vera Juice (Kelkin)
Juice; Aloe barbadensis miller leaf juice
(fltered), citric acid anhydrous E330,
potassium sorbate E202, sodium benzoate
E211.
Aloe Vera Juice (Power Health)
Juice; 99.7% aloe vera.
Altafora
Gastrogel (Alta Care)

Syrup; Pineapple concentrate 9.46g, aloe
leaf 400mg, elder leaf 30mg, liquorice
30mg, fructose 25mg, mint leaf 20mg,
green aniseed 20mg, xanthane gum 5mg,
pineapple favour 2.5mg, pineapple juice
extract 2mg, artichoke extract 1.5mg,
papaya dry extract 1mg, potassium sorbate
1mg, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate
1mg.
aloe vera
~ 5 ~
Tablets; Di calcium phosphate 268mg,
calcium carbonate 105mg, micro
crystalline cellulose 100mg, aloe vera
concentrate 80mg, pineapple extract
50mg, fennel seed extract 30mg,
chamomile extract 30mg, papaya latex
extract 20mg, magnesium stearate 14mg,
lactobacillus acidophilus 1mg, peppermint
essential oil 1mg, silica 1mg.
Local Distributor: Ultra Pharma Ltd.
Bromelain Complex (Vega)
200:1 equiv. to herb 2000mg, bromelain
200mg, vitamin C 60mg, DL-phenylalanine
50mg, faxseed seed powder 50mg, malic
acid 50mg, pumpkin seed powder 50mg,
niacin 18mg, vitamin E 10mg, zinc 7.5mg,
pantothenic acid 6mg, vitamin B6 2mg,
vitamin B2 1.6mg, vitamin B1 1.4mg,
manganese 0.25mg, folate 200mcg,
selenium 100mcg, copper 50mcg, vitamin
B12 1mcg.
Coloclear Extra (Higher Nature) see
Flaxseed
Colonease (HealthAid)
Capsules; 25mg Aloe vera (200:1), 5mg
peppermint oil, 5mg parsley seed oil, 1mg
clary sage oil.
Dermavital (HealthAid)
Lotion; Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera),
Lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil),
water, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol (from palm
oil), isopropyl palmitate (from palm oil),
dimethicone, ceteareth-20, stearic acid, cetyl
alcohol (from palm oil), phenoxyethanol,
ethylhexylglycerin, pogostemon cablin
(patchouli oil), triethanolamine, tetrasodium
EDTA, carbomer, tocopheryl acetate
(vitamin E), linalool, limonene & geraniol
from natural essential oils .
Local Disributor: Galea & Galea
Erbalax
Forte Compresse (Erba Vita) see

Senna
Gastro-Vit Formula (Vega)
200:1 equiv. to herb 2000mg; oat bran
50mg; aniseed fruit oil and powder
20mg; caraway fruit/seed oil and powder
20mg; deglycyrrhised liquorice root
extract 20mg; ginger root powder 10mg;
cardamon pod oil 10mg; cinnamon bark
oil 10mg; activated organic charcoal
50mg; prebiotic fructooligosaccharides
50mg; lipase 10mg; peppermint leaf
powder 10mg; protease 10mg; Vega
TM
50mg providing
antioxidants and prebiotics: apple and
mixed wild berries concentrate 8:1, equiv.
to herb 80mg, prebiotic acacia gum 40mg.
Herbal Cream (HealthAid) see Arnica
Multi-Gyn
ActiGel (MultiGyn)
Gel; Aloe barbadensis extract,
*
2QR-
complex.
Local Distributor: Svea Distributors Co. Ltd.
Multi-Gyn
FemiWash (MultiGyn)
Emulsion; Aloe barbadensis extract, lactic
acid, 2QR-complex
*
.
Multi-Gyn
LiquiGel (MultiGyn)
Gel; Aloe barbadensis extract,
*
2QR-
complex.
Multi-Gyn
Tablets (MultiGyn)
Effervescent tablets; Sodium bicarbonate,
citric acid, aloe vera powder, lactose,
ascorbic acid.
Multi-Mam
BabyWash (Multi-Mam)
* Patented bio-active polysaccharides derived
from Aloe barbadensis inner leaf gel by
molecular fltration process.
aloe vera
~ 6 ~
Emulsion; Aloe barbadensis extract, lactic
acid, lavendula angustifolia, 2QR-complex.
Multi-Mam
Compresses (Multi-Mam)
Compresses; 2QR-complex, glycerin (plant
origin), xanthan gum.
Neo Fermental Max (ESI)
Capsules; Aloe vera 20mg, vitamin B2
1.1mg, vitamin B12 2.5mcg, bacillus
coagulans, fructooligosaccharides.
Sachets; Aloe vera 60mg, vitamin B2 1.4mg,
vitamin B12 2.5mcg, bacillus coagulans
fructosaccharides.
No-Dol (ESI) see Devils Claw
Organic Aloe Vera (dr.organic
)
Cream; Aloe vera, shea butter, cocoa butter,
sweet almond oil, panthenol.
Eye gel; Aloe vera, butchers broom, horse
chestnut, gotu kola, calendula, liquorice,
eyebright, panthenol.
Gel; Aloe vera.
Lip Balm; Aloe vera, shea butter, beeswax,
vitamin E.
Organic Aloe Vera Gel Infused with
Cucumber, Witch Hazel and Calendula (dr.
organic
)
Gel; Aloe vera, cucumber, calendula, witch
hazel, arnica.
Organic Tea Tree Oil and Arnica (dr.
organic
)
Gel; Aloe vera, tea tree oil, witch hazel,
arnica.
Organic Lavender (dr.organic
) see
Lavender
Organic Pomegranate (dr.organic
) see
Pomegranate
Organic Tea Tree (dr.organic
) see Tea tree

Rash Relief Cream (Rapaid)
Cream; Aloe vera, tea tree oil.
ANANAS
see Pineapple
ANGELICA
Angelica archangelica
Family: Umbelliferae
Medicinal Parts: Seed, whole herb,
root.
Indications:
Principal: Dyspeptic complaints
ananas
such as mild GI spasms, fatulence,
eructation, bloating or sluggish
digestion; loss of appetite, anorexia
nervosa
8, 9, 19, 28
.
Major: Bronchitis, respiratory catarrh,
rheumatic and arthritic conditions,
~ 7 ~
menstruation complaints
9, 19, 28
.
Minor: Peripheral vascular disease
(a specifc treatment for Buergers
disease)
19
.
Others: Liver & biliary duct
conditions, body lice
28
.
Cautions: Avoid prolonged exposure
to sunlight for the duration of
treatment with Angelica or its
preparations
19, 28
.
Contraindications: Pregnancy
9, 19, 28
.
Side-effects: Photosensitization
of the skin is possible due to
furanocoumarins
8, 19, 28
.
Drug interactions: Anticoagulants,
thrombolytic agents, low molecular
weight heparins
28
.
Dose: Three times daily: dried root
and rhizome, 0.6-2 gm or as an
infusion (1 in 20); liquid extract 1:1 in
25% alcohol, 0.5-2 ml; tincture 1:5 in
50% alcohol, 0.5-2ml
19
.
Carbogas (Sella) see Fennel
CarbonFlor
(Erba Vita) see Aniseed

Flodol
Artro (Alta Care) see

Meadowsweet
Menophase (Higher Nature) see
Schisandra
anise
ANISE
see Aniseed
ANISEED
Pimpinella anisum
Medicinal Parts: Essential oil from
ripe & dried fruit.
Indications:
Internal
Principal: Dyspeptic complaints such
as fatulence and colic especially in
children, nausea, indigestion
9, 19
.
Major: Catarrhs of the respiratory
tract, bronchitis, whooping cough,
spasmodic cough
9, 19, 20
.
Minor: To stimulate lactation
9, 19
.
External
As diluted anise oil to treat lice and
scabies
9, 19
.
Cautions: Pregnancy, lactation
(increases milk secretions, promotes
menstruation & facilitates birth),
patients on OCP, HRT or MAOIs
9, 14
.
to anise or related plants in the
~ 8 ~
Umbelliferae family such as fennel,
cumin and coriander
14
.
Side-effects: Contact dermatitis,
photodermatitis, asthma
9, 21
.
Drug interactions: Caution with
patients on MAOIs, warfarin
22
,
contraceptive pill, HRT.
Dose: Dried, crushed fruits, 3g as an
infusion or equivalent preparation;
anise oil, 0.3g
19
.
External use: Preparations containing
5-10% of anise oil
19
.
Alito Fresco e Balsamico (Sella) see
Eucalyptus
Altafora
Gastrogel (Alta Care) see Aloe

Vera
CarbonFlor
(Erba Vita)
Capsules; Charcoal 202.5mg, green anise
fruits dry extract 202.5mg, fennel fruits
dry extract 202.5mg, standardised at 0.5%
in essential oil, angelica root dry extract
202.5mg, peppermint leaves micronized
powder 135mg, balm-mint leaves dry
extract 135mg, standardized at 2% in
rosemary acid, pineapple stem dry extract
135mg, oats fruits dry extract 135mg.
Local Distributor: E.J. Busuttil Ltd.
Gastro-Vit Formula (Vega) see Aloe Vera
Ivy-Thyme Complex (A.Vogel) see Thyme
Karbofn Forte (ESI) see Fennel
Potters Sugar Free Cough Pastilles see
Licorice
ARNICA
Arnica montana
Family: Asteraceae/Compositae
Medicinal Parts: Flowers, leaves,
rhizome, roots.
Indications:
Principal: Bruises, sprains
23
.
Major: Unbroken chilblains,
dislocations, infammation caused by
insect bites, oedema associated with
fractures, rheumatic complaints in
muscles and joints
8, 9, 19, 20
.
Arnica should not be taken internally except
in suitable homeopathic dilutions. Oral
administration of arnica is often accompanied
by severe side effects and may even lead to
death
8
.
Minor: Furunculosis, phlebitis,
cardiac insuffciency, angina pectoris,
myocarditis
8, 9, 19, 20
.
Others: Oedema during the early
postoperative period
23, 24
, phrophylaxis
of pain in tonsillectomy
25
.
Cautions: For use only on unbroken
skin
19
.
Contraindications: Other known
hypersensitivity to other family
members of the family Compositae,
and Tagetes spp. (Marigold)
14, 19, 20, 26,
27
.
arnica
~ 9 ~
Side-effects:
Fairly common: Skin irritation and
infammation
19
.
Others: Prolonged use on damaged
skin e.g. on injuries or crural
ulcer, relatively frequently causes
oedematous dermatitis with
blistering; eczema may also arise
with prolonged use; primary toxic
skin reactions with blistering or even
necrosis with dosage forms of higher
concentrations
8, 19
.
Drug interactions: Potential
interaction with aspirin
14
.
Dose:
Infusion for compresses: 2g of arnica
fower to 100ml of water.
Tincture 1:10 in 70% ethanol: for
compression, tincture diluted 3- to
10-fold with water; for mouthwashes,
tincture diluted 10-fold with water;
in ointments or gels, 10-25% of
tincture
19
.
Arnica (Bios Line)
Ointment; Sweet almond oil 3%, arnica
glycerin maceration 4%, centella glycerin
maceration 2%, witch hazel hydrolat 5%.
Arnica (HealthAid)
Cream; Sweet almond oil, arnica, lavender
oil, ylang-ylang.
Arnica (Sella)
Gel; Arnica montana 10%.
Local Distributor: Premier HealthCare
Arnicare
TM
(Nelsons)
Cream, gel; Arnica montana.
Local Distributor: Serolf Trading Agency
Atrogel (A.Vogel)
Gel; 1g contains 500mg arnica extract,
equiv. to 160mg fresh arnica fowers.
Flodol
(Alta Care) see Meadowsweet

Herbal Cream (HealthAid)
Cream; Sweet almond oil, neem oil, tea
tree, arnica, rosemary oil, peppermint oil,
aloe vera, vitamin E.
Cucumber, Witch Hazel and Calendula
(dr.organic
) see Aloe Vera

organic
) see Aloe Vera

Organic Pomegranate (dr.organic) see
Pomegranate
Organic Tea Tree (dr.organic) see Tea
tree
arnica
~ 10 ~
ARTICHOKE
Cynara scolymus L.
Indications:
Major: Loss of appetite, dyspepsia,
liver and gallbladder complaints
8, 28,
31, 32, 45
.
Minor: Irritable bowel syndrome,
prophylactic treatment against
the recurrence of gall stones,
hypercholesterolaemia
5, 9, 28, 29, 30, 31
.
Others: Alcohol-induced hangovers
5,
31
.
Cautions: Pregnancy, lactation,
known allergies to other composites
(including chrysanthemes, arnica
pyrethrum)
5, 9, 28, 31
.
Contraindications: Bile duct
obstruction, gallstones
5, 8, 9, 28, 31
.
Side-effects: Flatulence, weakness,
hunger, contact dermatitis
5, 31
.
Drug interactions: No known
or reported drug or supplement
interactions with artichoke leaf
extract
31
.
Dose: Average daily dose is 6gm of
drug in divided doses; single dose is
500mg of dry extract
28, 31
.
2-Day DetoxPlan (HealthAid) see Milk
Thistle
4.3.2.1 Shape Up Ultimate (Arkopharma)
see Fenugreek
Altadrine
Day Burner (Alta Care) see

Grapeseed
Altafora

Vera
Altafora
Transit (Alta Care) see

Rhubarb
Artichoke (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Artichoke 200mg.
Artichoke (HealthAid)
Tablets; 190mg artichoke powder, 204mg
artichoke extract standardised for min.
2.5% cynarin (equiv. to 8160mg raw
artichoke powder).
Colestroforte
TM
(HealthAid) see
Fenugreek
Cynara (A.Vogel)
Liquid; Tincture of organically grown
fresh globe artichoke leaves, extracted in
alcohol (66% v/v).
Detoxil (Vitabiotics)
Tablets; Artichoke conc. extract 25mg,
grapefruit conc. extract 25mg, dandelion
root extract 25mg, vitamin A 200mcg,
vitamin D 2.5mcg, vitamin E 15mg,
vitamin C 60mg, thiamin 6mg, ribofavin
2.5mg, niacin 13.5mg, vitamin B6 5mg,
folacin 200mcg, vitamin B12 10mcg,
biotin 15mcg, pantothenic acid 25mg, iron
2.5mg, magnesium 25mg, zinc 7.5mg,
manganese 2mg, copper 0.5mg, iodine
100mcg, selenium 60mcg, betacarotene
1mg, N-acetyl cysteine 15mg, methionine
20mg, phosphatidylcholine 5mg.
Ibisene
(Lamberts)
Tablets; Artichoke extract 8000mg
providing cynarin 16mg.
artichoke
~ 11 ~
Livercare
(HealthAid) see Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle & Artichoke (Higher Nature)
see Milk Thistle
astragalus
evidence to safely recommend the use
of bamboo.
Bamboo Gum (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Bamboo dry extract 314mg.
Local Distributor: Pharmacos
Pomegranate
tree
Silica 250mg (HealthAid)
Capsules; Bamboo extract 357mg whichh
provides silica 250mg.
Milk Thistle Complex (HealthAid) see
Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle Plus (FSC) see Milk Thistle
ASTRAGALUS
see Tragacanth
BAMBOO
Arundinaria japonica
Family: Poaceae
Medicinal Parts: Young shoots.
Indications: Asthma, arthritis,
coughs
28
.
Contraindications: None known.
Side-effects: No health hazards are
known in conjunction with the proper
administration of designed therapeutic
dosages.
Drug interactions: None known.
Dose: There is not enough scientifc
BAOBAB
Adansonia digitata
Family: Bombacaceae
Medicinal Parts: Roots, fruit, leaves.
Indications:
Principal: Fever, mild diarrhoea,
urinary disorders
28
.
Major: Malaria, ulcer, skin problems,
anaemia
28
.
Cautions: The plant contains tartaric
~ 12 ~
acid which is mildly irritating in high
concentrations
28
.
Side-effects: None known.
Drug interactions: No human drug
information is available.
Reintegra MgKB Balance (Erba Vita)
Sachets; Baobab fruit pulp 325mg,
magnesium 375mg, potassium 300mg,
vitamin B3 27mg, vitamin B6 3mg,
vitamin B9 200mcg, vitamin B12 2.5mcg.
BARBERRY
Berberis vulgaris
Family: Berberidaceae
Medicinal Parts: Fruit, root, bark.
Indications:
Principal: Liver malfunction, kidney
stones, gall bladder disease, urinary
tract disorders, diarrhoea, indigestion
8,
19, 28
.
Major: Jaundice, splenopathy, renal
disease
8, 28
.
Minor: Gout, rheumatism, arthritis,
lumbago, malaria, leishmaniasis
14, 19,
28
.
Others: Dry skin disease, opium or
morphine withdrawal
19, 28
.
Cautions: To avoid polyherbal
remedies containing goldenseal
and oregon grape due to a high
total content of berberine, patients
receiving antithrombotic or
antirheumatic therapy
14
.
14, 28
,
use of NSAIDs
28
.
Side-effects: None at normal doses
14,
19, 28
. Lethargy, nosebleeds, dyspnoea,
nephritis, GI discomfort, hypotension,
fu-like symptoms, cardiac damage
occurs in excessive doses
14, 28
.
Drug interactions: NSAIDs,
antithrombotic and antirheumatic
therapy
14
.
Dose: Dried stem or root bark: 1.5-3
gm; liquid extract: 3-6ml; tincture:
7-14ml
19
.
Aquafow
(HealthAid) see Dandelion

Slim-Rite (HealthAid) see Alfalfa
Livercare

Milk Thistle
barberry
~ 13 ~
BARLEY
Hordeum distichon
Family: Graminaceae
Medicinal Parts: Polished grain
without the husk.
Indications: Convalescents,
diarrhoea, gastritis, infammatory
bowel conditions
28
.
28.
Side-effects: No health hazards
are known in conjunction with the
proper administration of designated
therapeutic dosages.
Dose: Boil 1 part barley in 9 parts
water for 20 minutes and strain; a
dose is from 1 to 4 oz
28
.
4.3.2.1 Performance Detox (Arkopharma)
see Green Tea
4.3.2.1 Shape Up Day & Night
(Arkopharma) see Green Tea
Bambu
(A.Vogel) see Chicory

Venalta
(Alta Care) see Grapeseed

Venalta
Ampoules (Alta Care) see

Grapeseed
BEAN POD
see Kidney Bean
BEARBERRY
see Uva Ursi
BETONY
see Wood Betony
BILBERRY
Vaccinium myrtillus
Family: Ericaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried leaves, dried
ripe fruit or fresh fruit.
Indications:
Fruit
Principal: Prevention of cataract
worsening, impaired night
vision, macular degeneration
33
,
haemorrhoids
5, 8, 14, 28, 36
.
Major: Non-specifc acute diarrhoea,
infammation of the mouth and
barley
~ 14 ~
pharynx, vomiting, bleeding
5, 14, 28
.
Minor: Poorly healing skin ulcers,
wound healing, diabetes, bleeding
gums, nose bleeds, peptic ulcers,
spider veins
5, 28
.
Others: Dysmenorrhea, diabetic
retinopathy, coronary artery
relaxation
34
, chronic fatigue
syndrome
35
.
Leaves
Principal: Prevention & treatment of
diabetes mellitus
5, 8, 28, 37
.

Major: Complaints of the GI tract,
kidneys and urinary tract, arthritis,
poor circulation, functional heart
problems
5, 8, 28
.
Minor: Gout, dermatitis,
haemorrhoids, infammation of the
oral mucosa
28
, eye infammation
38
,
burns
28
, anti-carcinogenic properties:
repair and protect genomic DNA
integrity, reduce age-associated
oxidative stress, improve neuronal
and cognitive brain function
39
.
Cautions: Not to be used in high
doses or on prolonged use as chronic
intoxication may arise
14
.
Side-effects: GI disorders including
nausea
5, 8, 14, 28
.
Drug interactions: Increased risk of
bleeding or bruising with high doses
in patients taking oral anticoagulants
or platelet-inhibiting drugs
14
.
Dose: For commercially available
tablets and capsules that are
standardised to 36% anthocyanosides,
the recommended dose is 60-160mg
three times daily
28
.
Active Mature 50+ (Vega) see Aloe Vera
Active Womens Multivitamins &
Minerals (Vega) see Siberian Ginseng
Antioxidant Selenium-ACE Formula
(Vega)
Capsules; Bilberry standardised extract
120mg (min. 20% anthocyanadins),
green tea standardised extract 50mg (min.
40% polyphenols), grape standardised
extract 20mg (min. 95% polyphenols),
vitamin C 150mg, vitamin E 200mg,
vitamin A 400mcg, selenium 100mcg,
Vega Phytoantioxidant Base
TM
providing
to herb 160mg, prebiotic acacia gum
80mg.
Bilberry (A.Vogel)
Liquid; Tincture of fresh bilberry leaves
and stems, extracted in alcohol (66% v/v).
Bilberry (HealthAid)
Liquid; Bilberry extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of bilberry herb in 1ml).
Tablets; Bilberry powder 210mg, bilberry
extract 65mg (standardised to 25%
anthocyanidine).
Bilberry Extract (Power Herbs)
Tablets; Bilberry extract (100:1) 25mg
equiv. to fresh bilberries 2500mg.
Brain Fuel Formula (Vega) see Ginkgo
Cardiohealth Formula (Vega) see Garlic
Cellulite Formula (Vega) see Ginkgo
bilberry
~ 15 ~
Eyewise
(Lamberts) see Grapeseed

Grapeseed Antioxidant Formula (FSC)
see Grapeseed
Hematinic Blood Co-Factors (Vega) see
Ginkgo
Immune + (Higher Nature) see Elder
Maxijoint Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Bilberry standardised fruit
extract 4:1 equiv. to herb 30mg
(min. 20% anthocyanadins), green
tea standardised leaf extract 30mg
(min. 40% polyphenols), pine
standardised bark extract 2mg (min.
70% proanthocyanadins), MSM 250mg,
vitamin C 60mg, citrus biofavonoids
30mg, niacin 18mg, vitamin E 10mg,
zinc 7.5mg, pantothenic acid 6mg, beta
carotene 2.4mg, alpha lipoic acid 2mg,
vitamin B6 2mg, vitamin B2 1.6mg,
vitamin B1 1.4mg, vitamin B12 1mcg,
selenium 100mcg, copper 50mcg.
Ltd.
Multi Antioxidant Complex (Vega) see
Ginkgo
Multibionta
Probiotic Multivitamin 50+

(Seven Seas) see Ginseng Korean
Multigluco Tolerance Factor (Vega) see
Ginkgo
Opticare Formula 20:20 (Vega) see
Ginkgo
Super Antioxidant (Higher Nature) see
Chicory
TotallyWise (Vega) see Green Tea
Vein Support Formula (Vega) see Ginkgo
Visionace (Vitabiotics)
Capsules; Vitamin A 300mcg, vitamin
D 2.5mcg, vitamin E 60mg, vitamin C
150mg, thiamin 7.5mg, ribofavin 5mg,
niacin 9mg, vitamin B6 4.5mg, folacin
250mcg, vitamin B12 4.5mcg, pantothenic
acid 10mg, vitamin K 45mcg, iron 3mg,
magnesium 50mg, zinc 7.5mg, iodine
100mcg, copper 1mg, manganese 2mg,
natural mixed carotenoids 3mg, citrus
biofavonoids 15mg, bilberry extract
60mg.
Visionace Plus (Vitabiotics)
Tablets and capsules.
Tablets; Vitamin A 300mcg, vitamin
150mg, thiamin 12mg, ribofavin 4.8mg,
niacin 18mg, vitamin B6 10mg, folacin
400mcg, vitamin B12 9mcg, pantothenic
acid 20mg, iron 6mg, magnesium 50mg,
zinc 15mg, iodine 100mcg, copper 1mg,
manganese 4mg, selenium 150mcg,
chromium 50mcg, natural mixed
carotenoids 3mg, citrus biofavonoids
5mg, bilberry extract 60mg, lutein esters
4mg.
Capsules; Omega-3 fsh oil 600mg
(providing DHA 300mg, EPA 60mg),
lutein esters 8mg.
VisualEyes (Higher Nature)
Capsules; Vitamin A 250mcg, vitamin
C 30mg, vitamin E 5mg, lutein complex
30mg, zeaxanthin complex 30mg,
bilberry standardised extract 18mg
(25% anthocyanidins), vitamin B2 2mg,
selenium 75mcg, zinc 3mg, tomato
powder.
Vitalize Regenerative Formula (Vega) see
Siberian Ginseng
V-Vein
TM
(HealthAid) see Horse Chestnut
bilberry
~ 16 ~
BIRCH LEAF
Betulae folium
Family: Betulaceae
Medicinal Parts: Bark, leaves &
buds.
Indications:
Internal
Principal: To promote diuresis in the
treatment of ailments which require
it including irrigation in bacterial and
infammatory disorders of the urinary
tract and for kidney gravel
8, 19, 28
.
Major: In adjunct therapy for
rheumatic ailments and in gout
8, 19, 28
.
External
Hair loss, dandruff
28
.
Cautions: Ensure copious fuid
intake
8
.
Contraindications: Oedema in
cardiac or renal insuffciency
8, 19
.
Side-effects: None known in
conjunction with the proper
administration of designated
therapeutic doses
8, 19, 28
.
Drug interactions: None known
8, 19,
28
.
Dose: 2-3g of dried leaf several times
daily in infusion or as an equivalent
aqueous or hydroethanolic extract
8, 19
.
HaemoVit

Liquid Gold
TM
(HealthAid) see
Sarsaparilla
BISSY NUT
see Kola Nut
BITTER MELON
see Karela
BITTER ORANGE
Citrus aurantium
Family: Rutaceae
Medicinal Parts: Fresh & dried
fruit peel, fowers, seeds, extracted
essential oil.
Indications:
Principal: Gastric complaints
including dyspepsia & vomiting, loss
of appetite
5, 8, 28, 40
.
Major: As a sedative
41
for nervous
tension & insomnia, gout, sore throat,
anorexia
5, 8, 19, 28
.
Minor: Obesity
42
.
Others: Chronic bronchitis
28
.
birch leaf
~ 17 ~
Cautions: Pregnancy
5
, hypertension
43
,
skin sensitization and phototoxicity
are possible with the essential oils
and thus, exposure to UV light
sources should be avoided for at least
12 hours after dermal application
5,
28, 44
. Sensitization can result in
erythema, swelling, blisters, pustules,
dermatoses leading to scab formation
and pigment spots
28
.
Contraindications: Do not apply
essential oils to eyes or undiluted to
mucous membranes
5
.
Side-effects: Abdominal pain, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, skin
sensitization, photosensitization,
cardiotoxicity
5
.
Drug interactions: Bitter
orange juice inhibits CYP3A
and P-glycoprotein
5, 28, 40
. This
results in increased absorption of
dextromethorphan and felodipine
40
.
Dose: Daily dose: drug: 4-6g; extract:
1-2g; tea: 1 cup half-hour before
meals; tincture: 2-3g
28
.
Altadrine
Fat Burner (Alta Care)

Tablets; Bitter orange 200mg,
maltodextrin 175.75mg, guarana extract
100mg, micro-crystalline cellulose 80mg,
lactoserum protein 50mg, magnesium
oxide 50mg, vitamin C 40mg, tri calcium
phosphate 40mg.
Altadrine
Lipodrainer (Alta Care) see

Nettle
Controller (Alta Care) see Lemon Balm
Controller
Natural Sleep (Alta Care) see

Linden
BLACK COHOSH
Cimicifuga racemosa
Family: Ranunculaceae
Medicinal Parts: Fresh and dried
root.
Indications:
Principal: Menopausal disorders
including neurovegatative
symptoms (hot fushes, fts of
perspiration, night sweats, sleep
disorders), psychological symptoms
(nervousness, mood swings,
depressed mood, physical and mental
fatigue), disturbances of the menstrual
Interactions may occur with the fruit and fruit
products. There are no known interactions
between the essential oils and conventional
medicines
5
.
cycle and urogenital symptoms
(vaginal dryness & itching)
5, 28, 45, 46,
47, 48
.
Major: Premenstrual complaints,
dysmenorrhoea, uterine spasm
5, 45
.
Minor: Muscular rheumatism,
rheumatoid arthritis, mild depression,
tinnitus, sore throat, bronchitis
28, 45
.
black cohosh
~ 18 ~
Cautions: Cimicifuga racemosa
should not be substituted for HRT with
oestrogen - no studies to date show
cardioprotective effects or protective
effects against osteoporosis
5, 28
, liver
disease
5
.
Contraindications: Pregnancy,
breastfeeding
5, 28, 45
.
Side-effects:
Major: GI disturbances
(gastroenteritis, nausea, vomiting),
mild rashes
5, 28
.
Minor: Dizziness, headache, tremors,
giddiness, muscle damage
5, 28
, liver
damage
49
.
Others: Headache, nausea, vomiting,
vertigo, visual disturbances &
hypotension in case of overdosage
5, 28
.
Drug interactions:
Immunosuppressants: azathioprine &
cyclosporine; antihypertensives; iron-
containing products
28, 50
; tamoxifen
50
.
Dose: Alcoholic-aqueous extract
corresponding to 40mg drug daily.
The herb is not recommended for
treatment longer than 6 months unless
advised by a physician
28
.
Black Cohosh (HealthAid)
Liquid; Black cohosh extract 1:3 (equiv.
of 330mg of black cohosh herb in 1ml).
Tablets; Black cohosh powder 55mg,
black cohosh extract 250mg (standardised
for min 2.5% triterpene glycosides).
Black Cohosh 1000mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Black cohosh 1000mg (provided
by 250mg of a 4:1 extract).
Black Cohosh Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Black cohosh standardised
root extract 300mg (min. 2.5% triterpene
glycosides); Vega Phytoantioxidant
Base
TM
providing antioxidants and
prebiotics: apple and mixed wild berries
Ltd.
Herbal Female Complex (Solgar)
Vegicaps; Black cohosh root powdered
extract (4:1) 100mg, soy bean germ
powder (providing 2mg [2%] isofavones)
100mg, motherwort aerials powdered
extract (5:1) 75mg, standardized agnus
castus powdered extract (providing
0.38mg [0.5%] agnuside) 75mg,
standardized dong quai root powdered
extract (providing 0.75mg [1%]
ligustilide) 75mg, raw astragalus root
powder 75mg, standardized milk thistle
extract (total favonoids including
silymarin 40mg [80%]) 50mg, raw dong
quai root powder 50mg, PhytO2X
(powdered blend of beta-carotene prep.
and ascorbic acid).
Menovital

BLACK ELDERBERRY
see Elder
black elderberry
~ 19 ~
BLADDERWRACK
Fucus vesiculosus
Family: Fucaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried and fresh
thallus.
Indications:
Principal: Obesity associated
with iodine defciency and
hypothyroidism
8, 28, 45
.
Major: Lymphadenoid goiter,
arteriosclerosis
8, 28, 45
.
Minor: Digestive disorders, sprains
8,
28
, rheumatism
45
.
Cautions: Long-term use of
bladderwrack is not recommended;
avoid using iodine supplements while
taking bladderwrack
28
.
Contraindications: Hyperthyroidism,
cardiac problems, pregnancy,
lactation
28, 45
.
Side-effects: Exacerbation or
induction of hyperthyroidism, renal
failure, acne, allergic reactions
28
.
antiplatelets, thrombolytic agents,
low molecular weight heparins,
hypoglycemic agents
28
.
Dose: Daily dose: dried thallus, 0.8-2
gm; liquid extract (1:1, 25% ethanol),
1-2 ml; tincture (1:5, 25% ethanol),
4-10ml
45
.
Altadrine

Grapeseed
Altadrine
Night Burner (Alta Care) see

Green Tea
Aquafow

Silvia
Women Formula (Alta Care) see

Guarana
BLESSED THISTLE
Cnicus benedictus
Medicinal Parts: Dried leaves, upper
stems.
Indications:
Principal: Dyspepsia, loss of appetite,
fatulence
8, 9, 28
.
Minor: Anorexia, fever & colds,
externally for wounds and ulcers
28
.
Cautions: Drug exhibits a strong
potential for sensitization due to
cross-reactions with other members
of the Compositae family particularly
mugwort and cornfower
9, 28
.
bladderwrack
~ 20 ~
9, 28
.
Side-effects: Rarely allergic
reactions
28
.

Drug interactions: None noted.
Dose: Dried extract: 4-6 gm of drug;
Aromatic bitter: 1 cup hour before
meals; Tea: 1 cup three times daily
28
.
Cellusite
TM
(HealthAid) see White Willow
Hip & Thigh Formula (HealthAid) see
White Willow
Vegilax
(HealthAid)
Tablets; 25mg blessed thistle extract (3:1),
25mg cascara sagrada extract (3:1), 25mg
licorice root extract (3:1), 25mg fennel
seed extract (3:1), 16.7mg buckthorn bark
extract (3:1), 16.7mg prune extract (3:1),
16.7mg uva ursi extract (3:1), 16.7mg
yellow dock extract (3:1), 12mg senna
leave extract (3:1), 12mg rhubarb root
extract (3:1), 10mg parsley leaf extract
(3:1).
BOLDO
Peumus boldo
Family: Monimiaceae
Indications:
Principal: Minor hepatobiliary
dysfunction
9, 19, 28, 36
.
Major: Mild spasmodic disorders
of the GI tract especially functional
disorders of the bile duct, gall stones,
liver or gall bladder pains, dyspeptic
complaints
8, 9, 19, 28, 36
.
Minor: Urinary tract infammation
including cystitis, rheumatism
19, 36
.
Cautions: Elderly patients with fatty
liver
51
, use of boldo leaf in gall stones
only after consulting a physician
8, 9, 19,
28
, use of warfarin and related drugs
52
.
obstruction, severe liver disorders,
pregnancy
8, 9, 19, 28
, existing kidney
disorders
9
.
therapeutic doses.
Dose: Three times daily: dried leaf,
60-200mg, or as an infusion
19
.
Boldo Multi-Herbal Complex (Healthlife)
Tablets; Boldo extract 13mg equiv. to herb
65mg, sea kelp extract 11.5mg equiv. to
herb 46mg, dandelion root extract 6.25mg
equiv. to herb 25mg, uva-ursi extract
8.25mg equiv. to herb 33mg, cleavers
extract 6.25mg equiv. to herb 25mg.
Sollievo (Aboca) see Senna
boldo
~ 21 ~
BONESET
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Medicinal parts: The herb after
fowering.
Indications:
Principal: Infuenza
9, 14, 28, 53
.
Major: Acute bronchitis
9, 53
.
Minor: Nasopharyngeal catarrh,
febrile diseases
9, 28, 53
.
Cautions: Hypersensitivity to other
members of the Asteraceae family
9,
14, 28
.
lactation
9
.
Side-effects: Sensitization after skin
contact with the plant, outbreaks of
sweat, diarrhoea
28
, nausea
14
.
Dose: Herb: 1-2 gm or by infusion
three times daily; Liquid extract:
1-2ml three times daily; Tincture:
1-4ml three times daily
9
.
BORAGE
see Starfower
BOSWELLIA
Boswellia serrata
Family: Burseraceae
Medicinal Parts: Resin gum exuded
when incisions are made in the bark
of the trunk.
Indications:
Principal: Infammatory bowel
disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohns
disease)
54, 55
, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid
arthritis
14, 28, 56
.
Major: Collagenous colitis (a cause of
chronic diarrhoea)
28, 56, 57
, asthma
28, 58
.
Minor: Dysentery, pulmonary disease,
ringworm
14
.
Cautions: Pre-existing gastritis
28
.
Contraindications: None noted.
Side-effects: Retrosternal burning,
nausea, abdominal fullness, epigastric
pain, anorexia, dermatitis
28
, skin
rash
14
.
Drug interactions: Possibly, food
may increase bioavailability of
boswellic acids; drugs that inhibit
P-glycoproteins and/or cytochrome
P450 isoenzymes but data is sparse
56
.
boneset
~ 22 ~
Dose: For arthritis: 400mg 3 times
daily; for asthma: 300mg 3 times
daily.
Boswellia (HealthAid)
Capsules; Boswellia 400mg (standardised
to contain 65% boswellic acids), boswellia
resin powder 120mg.
BRAHMI
Bacopa monnieri
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Medicinal Parts: Aerial parts mainly
the leaves and stems.
Indications:
Principal: Improve cognitive function
learning, memory, intelligence;
neuroprotection against Alzheimers
disease
59
; anxiety
5, 60, 61, 62
.
Major: Gastric ulcers
61
, bronchitis
& asthma, epilepsy at high doses,
diarrhoea-predominant form of
irritable bowel syndrome
5, 60
.
Minor: Hypothyroidism,
cardiovascular disease
5, 60
.
Cautions: Hyperthyroidism
5
.
Side-effects: None known with the
therapeutic doses.
Drug interactions: Cholinergic
drugs
5
including perphenazine,
prochlorperazine, thioridazine
63
.
Dose: Dried aerial parts of herb:
5-10 g/day; Fluid extract (1:2) or
equivalent oral dose form: 5-13 ml/
day in divided doses. Cognitive
activator effects: 300mg/day
5
.
Brainvit
(HealthAid)
Tablets; 150mg brahmi extract (20:1)
(equivalent to 3000mg powder), 60mg
ginkgo biloba extract (50:1) (equivalent
to 3000mg powder) (standardised to
min 24% gingkofavonglycosides & 6%
triterpene lactones), 30mg gotu kola
extract (4:1) (equivalent to 120mg of
gotu kola powder), 67mg vitamin E,
60mg vitamin C, 50mg L-tyrosine, 50mg
L-phenylalanine, 50mg L-methionine,
50mg L-arginine, 50mg alpha lipoic acid,
34mg natural mixed carotenoids, 25mg
phosphatidyl choline, 25mg phosphatidyl
serine, 20mg Co-Q10, 20mg acetyl-L-
carnitine, 20mg L-glutathione, 20mg
L-glutamine, 18mg niacin, 15mg thiamin,
14mg zinc, 14mg iron, 12mg pantothenic
acid, 3.2mg ribofavin, 400mcg folic acid,
200mcg selenium, 50mcg vitamin B12.
3 months use is required before clinical effects
are observed
5
.
brahmi
~ 23 ~
BUCHU
Barosmae folium
Family: Rutaceae
Indications:
Principal: Dysuria, cystitis, urethritis,
prostatitis
9, 28, 45
.
Major: Infammation and infection of
the kidneys and urinary tract
8, 14, 28, 45,
64
, bladder disorders including stones
and infammation
14, 28, 45
.
Minor: Gout, rheumatism
14, 28
.
Others: Stomach ache
14, 64
.
Cautions: Patients taking lithium
64
.
28, 45
.
Side-effects: Occassional GI
intolerance - avoid taking on an empty
stomach
45
; signs of irritation with the
volatile oil
28
.
Drug interactions: Loop diuretics,
spironolactone, thiazide diuretics,
triamterene
63
.
Dose: 1-2 gm daily. Fluid extracts of
0.3-1.2 ml are taken 3 times daily.
Dosage for the tincture is 2-4 ml up
to 3 times daily. Infusion usage is
typically 1 gm per cup
28, 45
.
Aquafow

Cellusite
TM
Cysticare
(HealthAid) see Cranberry

White Willow
BUCKTHORN
Rhamnus catharticus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Medicinal Parts: Whole, ripe, dried
fruit; fresh ripe fruit.
Indications:
Principal: Constipation, bowel
movement relief in cases of anal
fssures & haemorrhoids
28
.
Major: After recto-anal surgery, in
preparation for diagnostic intervention
in the GI tract, to achieve softer
stools
28
.
Others: Poor digestion
28
.
Cautions: Pregnancy, lactation. Not
suitable for long term use
28
.
Contraindications: Intestinal
obstruction, acute infammatory
intestinal diseases, appendicitis,
abdominal pain of unknown origin,
children under 12 years of age
28
.
Side-effects:
Major: Spasmodic GI complaints
28
.
On long term use: Potassium
defciency, nephropathy, oedema,
buchu
~ 24 ~
accelerated bone deterioration
28
.
Drug interactions: Thiazide
diuretics, oral corticosteroids
63
,
licorice root. Effect of cardiac
glycosides & heartbeat-regulating
drugs is altered in chronic use/
overuse
28
.
Dose: 2-5 gm drug corresponding
to 20-30 mg hydroxyanthracene
derivative per day; Tea: 1
cup mornings and evenings.
Administration should be limited to a
few days
28
.
Erbalax
Delicato Capsule (Erba Vita)

see Rhubarb

Linoforce
(A.Vogel) see Flaxseed

Vegilax
(HealthAid) see Blessed Thistle

BUCKWHEAT
Fagopyrum esculentum
Family: Polygonaceae
Medicinal Parts: Fresh aerial parts,
leaves and fowers collected during
the fowering season and later dried.
Indications:
Principal: Chronic venous
insuffciency, hypertension,
prophylaxis to prevent general
hardening of the arteries
28
.
Major: Type-2 diabetes, venous stasis,
varicose veins
28
.
Cautions/contraindications: None
known.
Dose: 5 drops, 1 tablet or 10 globules
every 30 to 60 minutes (acute) or 1 to
3 times daily (chronic)
28
.
50 Plus Once A Day (Quest)
Tablets; Vitamin A 375mcg, beta carotene
3mg, alpha carotene 45mcg, cryptoxanthin
10.6mcg, zeaxanthin 10.6mcg, lutein
6.8mcg, vitamin D 5mcg, vitamin E
17mg, thiamine 19.5mg, ribofavin 25mg,
100mcg, vitamin B12 25mcg, biotin
29mcg, pantothenic acid 25mg, vitamin C
75mg, calcium 77mg, phosphorus 43.9mg,
iron 7.5mg, magnesium 30mg, zinc 5mg,
copper 500mcg, manganese 500mcg,
iodine 50mcg, selenium 16mcg, chromium
12.5mcg, molybdenum 12.5mcg,
vanadium 12.5mcg, choline bitartrate
25mg, inositol 25mg, methionine 25mg,
PABA 25mg, biofavonoids 14.3mg, lysine
HCl 11mg, lecithin 15mg, papain 1mg,
rutin 1mg, betaine HCl 6mg, hesperidin
5mg, cysteine 0.3mg.
Local Distributor: Pharma MT Ltd.
Altadrine

Grapeseed
Day-vit
Probio (HealthAid)
Tablets; Rutin 8mg, papain 6mg,
buckwheat
~ 25 ~
bromelain 5mg, apple pectin 5mg,
hesperidin complex 20mg, silica 3mg,
CoQ10 5mg, lutein 2mg, vitamin A
800mcg, vitamin D 5mcg, vitamin
E 10mg, vitamin C 60mg, thiamin
1.4mg, ribofavin 1.6mg, niacin 18mg,
vitamin B6 2mg, folic acid 200mcg,
vitamin B12 1mcg, biotin 150mcg,
pantothenic acid 6mg, vitamin K 30mcg,
calcium 100mg, phosphorus 50mg,
iron 14mg, magnesium 50mg, zinc
15mg, iodine 150mcg, copper 1000mcg,
manganese 2mg, potassium 5mg, selenium
100mcg, chromium 40mcg, molybdenum
50mcg, chloride 5mg, choline bitartrate
50mg, inositol 100mg, probiotic cultures
(Acidophilus, Bifdobacterium, Bifdus,
Lactobacillus Rhamonosus) 2 billion.
Ester-C 1000mg Plus Vitamin C
(Solgar) see Acerola
Ester-C Formula (Vega) see Rose Hip
Fema45+ (Lamberts)
Tablets; Rutin 10mg, vitamin A 30mcg,
vitamin D 5mcg, vitamin E 50mg, vitamin
C 60mg, thiamine 2mg, ribofavin 2mg,
niacin 9mg, vitamin B6 4mg, folic acid
0.075mg, pantothenic acid 6mg, vitamin
K 0.025mg, calcium 100mg, iron 3.75
mg, magnesium 75mg, zinc 7.5mg, iodine
75mcg, manganese 2mg, copper 0.6mg,
choline bitartrate 2.5mg, inositol 2.5mg,
querceptin 12.5mg, PABA 2.5mg, boron
1mg.
Formula VM-75 (Solgar)
Tablets; Vitamin C 250mg, calcium 64mg,
vitamin E 100mg, thiamin 75mg, vitamin
B6 75mg, pantothenic acid 75mg, vitamin
B2 92mg, niacin 75mg, inositol 75mg,
choline 31mg, magnesium 32mg, natural
source betacarotene 4.5mg providing
other carotenoids 12mcg, iodine 150mcg,
zinc 10mg, citrus biofavonoid complex
powder 25mg, betaine hydrochloride
25mg, rutin powder 25mg, boron 0.5mg,
copper 1000mcg, vitamin D 10mcg,
vitamin B12 75mcg, biotin 75mcg, iron
1.3mg, selenium 25mcg, hesperidin 5mg,
folic acid 400mcg, powdered herbal base
4mg (alfalfa, acerola extract, kelp, parsley,
watercress, rose hip), chromium 25mcg.
Hawthorn Compound (Power Herbs)
Tablets; Green buckwheat powder 80mg,
garlic powder extract (2.5:1) 60mg,
hawthorn powder extract (5:1) 8mg, citrus
biofavonoids 6.3mg.
Healthy Mega (HealthAid)
Prolonged release tablets; Rutin 25mg,
alfalfa powder 10mg, guar gum 10mg,
kelp powder 10mg, golden seal root
powder 7mg, papain 6mg, horse grass
powder 5mg, apple pectin 5mg, bromelain
5mg, betain hydrochloride 30mg, vitamin
A 375mcg, vitamin D 11mcg, vitamin
E 90.6mg, vitamin C 300mg, thiamine
85mg, ribofavin 100mg, niacin 18mg,
vitamin B12 110mcg, biotin 0.2mg,
pantothenic acid 51mg, vitamin K 12mcg,
calcium 139mg, iron 10mg, magnesium
40mg, zinc 8mg, iodine 235mg, boron
100mcg, choline 41mg, chromium
sulphate 200mcg, copper 400mcg, inositol
100mg, manganese 2mg, molybdenum
10mcg, para amino benzoic acid 50mg,
potassium 27mg, selenium 15mcg,
glutamic acid 25mg, lecithin 10mg, citrus
biofavonoids 50mg, hesperidin 10mg,
silica 2mg, di-calcium phosphate 133mg,
acacia 20mg, vegetable stearic acid 36mg,
vegetable magnesium stearate 8mg.
Horse Chestnut Complex (Lamberts) see
Horse Chestnut
buckwheat
~ 26 ~
MegaMulti
TM
(HealthAid) see Ginseng
Korean
Omega-H3 (Vitabiotics)
Capsules; PABA 30mg, vitamin B1
15mg, vitamin B2 3mg, nicotinamide
25mg, calcium pantothenate 3mg,
vitamin B6 5mg, vitamin B12 10mcg,
biotin 5mcg, folic acid 100mcg, vitamin
C 60mg, vitamin A 2000IU, vitamin
D 200IU, vitamin E 10mg, iron 12mg,
lecithin 40mg, wheat germ oil 100mg,
lysine 40mg, methionine 60mg, rutin
10mg, calcium 52mg, phosphorus 40mg,
potassium 2mg, zinc 8mg, copper 1mg,
manganese 2mg, iodine 50mcg, Siberian
ginseng 5:1 conc. extract 4mg.
Pregnazon
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Rutin 10mg, vitamin D 5mg,
vitamin C 75mg, ribofavin 3mg, vitamin
B6 10mg, vitamin B12 6mg, pantothenic
acid 6mg, calcium 100mg, magnesium
100mg, iodine 150mg, selenium 35mg,
choline 10mg, vitamin E 25mg, thiamine
4mg, niacin 20mg, folic acid 400mg,
biotin 150mg, vitamin K 75mg, iron
20mg, zinc 15mg, copper 1000mg,
chromium 5mg, inositol 25mg.
Rutin and Vitamin C 500mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Rutin 50mg, vitamin C 500mg,
citrus biofavonoid complex 100mg,
hesperidin 50mg.
Rutivite Original (Power Health)
Tablets; Finest dried green buckwheat
570mg (provides natural source rutin
30mg).
Venalta

Grapeseed
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 1000mg High
Strength (Vega)
Tablets; Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
1000mg, citrus biofavonoids 100mg,
hesperidin 25mg, rose hip powder 25mg,
rutin bean extract 25mg.
Ltd.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 1500mg Super
Strength (Vega)
1500mg, citrus biofavonoids 50mg,
hesperidin 15mg, rose hip powder 15mg,
rutin bean extract 15mg.
Ltd.
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) (Vega)
Capsules (500mg); Vitamin C (as calcium
ascorbate) 500mg, citrus biofavonoids
50mg, hesperidin 25mg, rutin bean extract
20mg.
Ltd.
Wintervits
(HealthAid) see Tragacanth

Zinc-C Formula (Vega) see Green Tea
buckwheat
~ 27 ~
BURDOCK
Arctium lappa
Medicinal Parts: Ripe seed, fresh/
dried roots.
Indications:
Principal: Ichthyosis, psoriasis,
seborrhea of the scalp (used
externally)
28, 65
.
Major: Ailments & complaints
of the GI tract, as a diaphoretic
and diuretic
66
; rheumatism; blood
purifying
8, 28
.
Minor: Carbuncles, ulcers, erythema
of the skin, gout, acne, sore throat
9, 28
.
Others: Cancer
66
.
Cautions: Excessive doses may
interfere with existing hypoglycaemic
therapy
9
.
9, 28
.
Side-effects: Skin sensitization
28
.
Drug interactions: Burdock tincture
or alcohol extract with disulfram
or metronidazole should not be
combined due to the alcohol content
28
.
Dose: Dried root 2-6 gm by infusion
3 times daily; Liquid extract 2-8 ml 3
times daily; Tincture 8-12 ml 3 times
daily; Decoction 500 ml per day
9
.
Thistle
Aquafow

Burdock (HealthAid)
Tablets; 140mg standardised burdock root
extract and raw powder (Arctium lappa)
4:1 equiv. to 560mg of raw burdock root
powder.
Cellusite
TM
Flodol

Meadowsweet
White Willow
Milk Thislte Plus (FSC) see Milk Thistle
Perfectil (Vitabiotics) see Echinacea
BUTCHERS BROOM
Ruscus aculeatus
Family: Ruscaceae
Medicinal Parts: Herb, rhizome.
Indications:
Principal: Haemorrhoids, varicose
veins, discomfort of chronic venous
insuffciency
67
such as pain &
heaviness
28, 68
.
Major: Cramps in legs, itching &
swelling
28, 67
.
Minor: Orthostatic hypotension
69
.
burdock
~ 28 ~
Side-effects: Rarely stomach
complaints, nausea
28
.
Drug interactions: No interactions
found
68
.
Dose: Raw extract, equivalent to
7-11 mg total ruscogenin (determined
as the sum of neoruscogenin
and ruscogenin obtained after
fermentation or acid hydrolysis)
28
.
Butchers Broom (HealthAid)
Liquid; Butchers broom extract 1:4 (equiv.
of 250mg of Butchers broom herb in
1ml).
Cellusite
TM
White Willow
Horse Chestnut
) see Aloe
Vera
Venalta

Venis
Sollievo (Erba Vita) see Grapeseed

Vitiven
ultra cold (Arkopharma)

Gel; Butchers broom, horse chestnut, red
vine, witch hazel.
V-Vein
TM
CALENDULA
see Marigold
CALIFORNIA POPPY
Eschscholtzia californica
Family: Papaveraceae
Medicinal Parts: Aerial parts
collected during the fowering season
and dried.
Indications:
Principal: Insomnia
28, 70, 71
.
Major: Aches, nervous agitation,
enuresis nocturna in children,
bladder & liver diseases, depression,
neurasthenia
28, 70, 71
.
Minor: Neuropathy, mood swings,
weather sensitivity, organic neuroses,
vegetative-dystonic disorders,
vasomotor dysfunction, vegetative-
endocrine syndrome, constitutional
weakness of the nervous system,
vasomotor cephalgia
28
.
28, 70
.
Drug interactions: Benzodiazepines,
CNS depressants
70
.
calendula
~ 29 ~
Dose: Average single dose for the
liquid extract is 1-2 ml
28
.
Californian Poppy (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Californian poppy aerial part
powder 300mg.
Sedivitax (Aboca) see Passionfower
CAPSICUM
see Cayenne
CARAWAY
Carum carvi
Medicinal Parts: Fruit; oil obtained
from the squashed fruit when ripe.
Indications:
Principal: Dyspeptic complaints such
as fatulence, eructation, bloating and
mild spasmodic pains in the GI tract,
including fatulent colic of infants
19,
26, 72
.
Others: Loss of appetite,
dysmenorrhoea, to stimulate fow
of milk in breast-feeding mothers,
bronchitis, laryngitis (as a gargle),
hyperglycaemia
19, 26, 73
.
Dose: Average single dose of oil: 2-3
drops on sugar; caraway, 1-5 gm.
Average daily dose of oil: 3-6 drops;
caraway, 1.5-6 gm
28
.
Finocarbo Plus (Aboca) see Fennel
Flodol

Meadowsweet
CARDAMOM
Elettaria cardamomum
Family: Zingiberaceae
Medicinal Parts: The oil extracted
from the seeds and fruit & seeds
harvested shortly after ripening.
Indications:
Principal: Flatulent dyspepsia,
dyspeptic complaints
8, 19, 74
.
Major: Morning sickness, vomiting &
diarrhoea, loss of appetite, Roemheld
syndrome
26
.
Minor: Hypertension, epilepsy
74
.
Others: Mouth freshener
19
.
capsicum
~ 30 ~
Contraindications: Presence of
gallstones
19, 28
.
Side-effects: Gallstone colic
19, 28
.
Dose: Average daily dose is 1.5 gm
of drug; when using a tincture, the
dosage range is 1-2 gm
19, 28
.
Candaway
TM
(Lamberts) see Cinnamon
CASCARA SAGRADA
Rhamnus purshiana
Family: Rhamnaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried bark.
Indications:
Principal: Constipation
8, 9, 28, 45, 75
,
defecation with anal fssures or
haemorrhoids
28, 45
.
Major: Recto-anal post-operative
treatment
28, 45
.
Minor: In diagnostic preparation of
the GI tract
28
.
Others: Rheumatism
28
.
Cautions: Avoid excessive laxative
use & prolonged use
**
, adequate
fuid intake (may lead to electrolyte
imbalance)
28
.
Contraindications: Intestinal &
bowel obstruction, acute infammatory
intestinal disease (colitis, Crohns
disease, irritable bowel), foecal
Preparation should be used only if no effects
can be obtained through change of diet or use of
bulk-forming products
8
.
** Cascara Sagrada is not recommended for use
for longer than 1 or 2 weeks unless medical
advice is sought
8, 28
.
impaction, nausea, vomiting,
appendicitis, abdominal pain of
unknown origin, pregnancy, breast-
feeding, children under 12 years of
age
8, 14, 28, 45
.
Side-effects:
Common: Spasmodic GI complaints
8,
14, 28
.
On long term use/abuse: Disturbances
of electrolyte balance especially
potassium defciency, albuminuria,
haematuria, pigmentation of the
colonic mucosa, heart arrhythmias,
neuropathies, oedema, accelerated
bone deterioration
8, 28
.
Drug interactions: Cardiac
glycosides especially digoxin
63
,
potassium-depleting diuretics,
corticosteroids
8, 14, 28, 45, 75
.
Dose: 20-30 mg hydroxyanthracene
derivatives daily
28
.
Erbalax
Forte Compresse (Erba Vita)

see Senna
Vegilax

cascara sagrada
~ 31 ~
CATS CLAW
Uncaria tomentosa
Family: Rubiaceae
Medicinal Parts: Root bark.
Indications:
Principal: All forms of arthritis,
rheumatism and other infammatory
diseases
14, 28, 76
.
Major: Gastric ulcers; viral diseases
including herpes zoster, herpes
simplex, HIV, cancer
14, 28, 77, 78, 79
.
Others: Diarrhoea, gastritis, treatment
of wounds, asthma
80
, menstrual
irregularity, as a contraceptive
28, 78, 79
.
Cautions: Drugs metabolized by
P450 3A4 enzyme should be taken
with caution
14, 28
, patients receiving
antihypertensive therapy.
Contraindications: Autoimmune
disease, immunosuppressants, bone
marrow transplantation, pregnancy,
breast-feeding
28
.
Side-effects: Reduced serum
oestradiol and progesterone with
long term use, renal failure
81
,
hypotension
14, 28
.
antiplatelets, thrombolytic agents, low
molecular weight heparins (cats claw
may increase risk of bleeding if taken
with these medications)
28
.
Dose: 250-1000 mg daily; Decoction
dosage: 60ml once daily in the
morning on an empty stomach
28
.
Arthurs Formula Ltd (Power Health) see
Devils Claw
Cats Claw (HealthAid)
Liquid; Cats claw extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of cats claw herb in 1ml).
Tablets; Cats claw powder 315mg, cats
claw standardised extract 160mg.
Cats Claw (Power Herbs)
Tablets; Cats claw bark powder extract
34mg (containing 3% total alkaloids and
15% polyphenols).
Cats Claw Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Cats claw inner bark powder
300mg (equiv. to 1000mg cats claw inner
bark herb); cats claw inner bark extract
(4:1) 175mg (min. 15% polyphenols, 3%
alkaloids).
Ltd.
Immuno baby (Erba Vita) see Echinacea
cats law
~ 32 ~
CATNIP
Nepeta cataria
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal Parts: Aerial parts of the
plant.
Indications:
Principal: Colds, colic, fever, teething
in children
28, 82
.
Major: Nervous disorders, migraine
28
.
Others: Gynaecological disorders
28
.
28
.
Drug interactions: CNS depressants,
drugs acting on the CNS
14
.
Dose: 3 cups of tea daily
28
.
CAYENNE
Capsicum species
Family: Solanaceae
Medicinal Parts: Fresh or dried
fruits.

Indications:
Principal: Muscular pain in areas of
shoulder, arm & spine of adults and
school-age children
8
; rheumatism;
digestive ailments; dyspepsia;
frostbite
83
; chronic lumbago
9, 28
.
Major: Prophylactic therapy for
atherosclerosis, stroke & heart
disease
83
; sea sickness
28
.
Minor: As a gargle for hoarseness,
sore throat, infected throat
28, 83
.
Others: Loss of appetite (in
compound preparations); for lowering
the temperature in malaria, yellow
fever, scarlet fever & typhus;
alcoholism
28
.
Cautions: Pregnancy, breast-
feeding
83
. Wash hands immediately
after use unless treating the hands
28, 83
.
Contraindications: Open wounds
or eyes, stomach ulcers or stomach
infammation, chronic irritable bowel,
GI, hepatic or renal disease
9, 28, 83
.
Side-effects:
Common: Burning, stinging & redness
of the skin (these effects lessen or
disappear over a few days time with
repeated application)
28
.
Others: Diarrhoea, intestinal &
gallstone colics (with internal
administration); blister, ulcer
formation (with external
applications)
9, 28
.
Drug interactions: Aspirin
(benefcial interaction)
28, 63
; ACE
inhibitors; anticoagulants, antiplatelet
agents, thrombolytic agents,
low molecular weight heparins;
catnip
~ 33 ~
barbiturates; theophylline
28
.
Dose
:
External daily dose: 10 gm drug.
Semisolid preparations: max 50 mg
capsaicin in 100 gm neutral base. The
cream is applied to the affected area
not more than 3 or 4 times daily
28
.
Internal application: Decoction:
litre water with 5 gm powdered drug,
3 gm powdered cascarilla bark and 5
gm powdered rhubarb root; 2 cups per
day
28
.
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Prostate Formula (Vega) see Saw
Palmetto
V-Vein
TM

Use should be limited to 2 days and should
only be used again after 2 weeks
28
.
CELERY
Apium graveolens
Medicinal Parts: Root, above-ground
foliage and stems, fruit (seeds), oil
extracted from seeds.
Indications:
Principal: Arthritis, rheumatism,
gout
5, 8, 9, 28, 45, 84, 85
.
Major: Urinary tract infection, fuid
retention, high total serum cholesterol
& triglycerides
86
, prophylactic for
colon cancer development
5, 28
.
Minor: Nervousness, hysteria,
exhaustion, loss of appetite, cough,
helminthic infections
5, 8, 28
.
Others: Mosquito repellant
87
.
kidney disorders
5, 8, 28, 45
.
Side-effects: Allergic reactions
8, 45
.
Drug interactions: NSAIDs
(benefcial interaction), phenobarbital,
thyroxine, warfarin (when celery is
taken in high doses)
5
.
Dose: Seeds: 1.2 to 4 gm; Infusion: 1
gm drug
28
.
see Green Tea
4.3.2.1 Shape Up Organic (Arkopharma)
see Green Tea
Celery Seed 200mg (Power Herbs)
Capsules; Celery seed 200mg.
MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex
(Higher Nature)
Tablets; Vitamin C 30mg, zinc 5mg,
copper 250mcg, boron 250mcg, MSM
450mg, glucosamine 180mg, ginger
75mg, nettle 75mg, celery seed powder
75mg, korean ginseng 15mg, kelp 5mg.
celery
~ 34 ~
CENTAURY
Centaurium erythraea
Family: Gentianaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried aerial parts of
the fowering plant.
Indications:
Principal: Disorders of the upper
digestive tract, mainly dyspepsia
8, 9,
19, 28, 88
.
Major: Loss of appetite, anorexia
8, 9,
19, 28, 88
.
Contraindications: Stomach or
intestinal ulcers
28, 88
.
Dose
: 3-4 times daily: dried herb,

1-3 gm, usually as an infusion; liquid
extract 1:1 in 25% alcohol, 1-3 ml
19
.
CHAMOMILE, GERMAN
Matricaria recutita
Medicinal Parts: The entire
fowering herb or only the fowers.
Indications:
Principal: Stomach upset, minor
illness (colds, fever, fatulence,
diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting,
poor digestion)
5, 28,

89, 90
, insomnia,
anxiety
91, 92
.
Major: Dyspepsia, travel sickness
91
,
colic & teething pain in children
5, 28, 93
,
haemorrhoids (topically)
5
.
Minor: Nasal catarrh, restlessness
28, 91
,
chemotherapy induced oral mucositis
5
.
Others: Skin & mucous membrane
infammations, bacterial skin ailments,
gingivitis, wounds & burns
28, 94
.
Cautions: Babies, pregnancy, breast-
feeding
9
.
Taken 20-30 minutes before meals and sipped
slowly. The tonic effects take time to fully
develop and several weeks of treatment would
be advisable
19
.
to any member of the Asteraceae/
Compositae family, history of atopic
hay fever or asthma
5, 28
.
Side-effects: Allergic reactions
including emesis in high doses,
allergic conjunctivitis, contact
dermatitis, eczema
5, 9, 28
.
Drug interactions: Anticoagulants
89
,
alcohol, benzodiazepines
28
, NSAIDs,
drugs metabolized by CYP 3A4
5
.

Dose: Internal single dose: 3 gm
as an infusion; Liquid extract: 1-4
ml or 1 cup of freshly made tea
centaury
~ 35 ~
administered 3-4 times daily; Washes
& gargles: administered several times
a day
28
.
Altafora

Vera
Ad-muc
(Merz)
Mouth cream; Chamomile extract,
myrrhae tincture.
Local Distributor: George Farrugia &
Sons Ltd.
Calma Baby (Erba Vita) see Linden
Chamomile (HealthAid)
Liquid; Chamomile extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of chamomile herb in 1ml).
Tablets; 550mg chamomile extract
4:1 equiv. to 2200mg of raw powder
(standardised for 2.5% apigenin).
Colic Baby (Erba Vita) see Linden
Controller

Linden
Femmevit

No-Gas
enzimi (Giuliani) see Ginger

St. Johns Wort Herbal Complex (Vega)
see St. Johns Wort
CHASTE TREE
see Agnus Castus
CHICKWEED
Stellaria media
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Medicinal Parts: Aerial parts
leaves, stems, fowers.
Indications:
Internally: Rheumatism, gout,
stiffness of joints, tuberculosis,
bronchial phlegm, bronchitis, diseases
of the blood
5, 28, 95
.
Externally: Poorly healing wounds,
haemorrhoids
95
, infammation of the
eyes, eczema, urticaria, other diverse
skin diseases
5, 28
.
Cautions: Rarely, chickweed can
cause allergic skin reactions allergy
sensitive individuals should try a
small amount frst
5
.

Side-effects: None noted.
Drug interactions: Nitrates
95
.
Dose: Tincture (1:5): 2-10 ml three
times daily; Infusion of dried herb:
1-5 gm three times daily; Chickweed
is commonly incorporated into a
topical ointment or cream base for
external use (1 part chickweed to 5
parts base) and applied as required
5
.
chaste tree
~ 36 ~
CHICORY
Cichorium intybus
Medicinal Parts: Dried leaves &
roots collected in autumn, whole plant
collected and dried in the fowering
season, fresh plant and root.
Indications:
Principal: Loss of appetite,
dyspepsia
8, 28
.
Others: Jaundice, gallbladder &
liver problems, intestinal worms,
diabetes
96
.
Cautions/Contraindications: None
noted.
Side-effects: Potential for
sensitization via skin contact with the
drug
28
.
Dose: 3 gm comminuted drug daily.
Single dose: 2-4 gm whole herb for an
infusion
28
.
see Green Tea
Bambu
(A.Vogel)
Granules; Chicory, wheat, malted barley,
fgs, acorns.
Super Antioxidant (Higher Nature)
Tablets; Chicory root 10mg, bilberry fruit
10mg, vitamin A 1133mcg, vitamin C
167mg, vitamin E 45mg, ribofavin 5mg,
zinc 4mg, manganese 1.3mg, selenium
50mcg, N-acetyl cysteine 5mg, L-cysteine
5mg, glutathione 2.5mg.
CHINESE ANGELICA
see Dong Quai
CINCHONA
Cinchona pubescens
Family: Rubiaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried bark of 6- to
8-year-old trees.
Indications:
Principal: Loss of appetite
8, 28, 45
.
Major: Dyspeptic complaints
97
,
fatulence with a sense of fullness
8, 28
.
Others: Feverish infections, malaria
98,
99
, fu, muscle cramps, muscle pain,
gastric disorders
28
, cancer
28, 99
.
chicory
~ 37 ~
Cautions: Recommended dosages
should not be exceeded as it contains
quinine alkaloids that are toxic in
large doses
28
.
28
,
hypersensitivity to quinine
8
, gastric or
intestinal ulcers
45
.
Side-effects: Hypersensitivity
reactions (skin allergies, fever),
increased tendency of bleeding
28, 45
.
Drug interactions: Digoxin,
anticoagulants
28, 45
, fecainide
28
.
Dose: Total daily dose: 1 to 3 gm of
drug; liquid extract daily dose: 0.6
to 3 gm of cinchona liquid extract;
standard single dose of the extract is
0.2 gm; liquid extract single dose is
0.5 to 1 gm
45
.
CINNAMON
Cinnamomum verum
Family: Lauraceae
Medicinal Parts: Oil extracted from
bark, bark of younger branches, leaf oil.
Indications:
Principal: Digestive disorders such
as nausea, fatulence, dyspepsia & GI
colic; loss of appetite
5, 8, 19, 28, 100
.
Major: Diarrhoea in children,
common cold, infuenza, winter chills,
poor circulation
19
.
Minor: Type 2 diabetes
5, 101
,
gestational diabetes, Helicobacter
pylori infection
5
.
Others: Cancer
102
.
(except in amounts normally used in
foods)
5, 8, 19, 28
, allergy to cinnamon
or Peru balsam, in cases of fever of
unknown origin, active stomach or
duodenal ulcers
5, 8
.
Side-effects: Allergic skin and
mucosal reactions may occur in
sensitive individuals, arising mainly
from cinnamaldehyde (the major
component of the essential oil)
5, 8, 19
.
Drug interactions: Hypoglycaemic
agents
5, 100
.
Dose: Three times daily: dried bark,
0.5-1 gm as an infusion; liquid extract
(1:1 in 70% alcohol), 0.5-1 ml;
tincture, 2-4 ml
19
.
see Fenugreek
Altasterol

Ginger
Candaway
TM
(Lamberts)
Capsules; Cinnamon bark 3750mg
(provided by 750mg of a 5:1 extract),
olive leaf 800mg (provided by 200mg of a
4:1 extract), fennel seed 400mg (provided
by 100mg of a 4:1 extract), cardamom oil
100mg.
Cinnamon (HealthAid)
Capsules; Cinnamon bark powder 250mg,
cinnamon
~ 38 ~
cinnamon extract 30mg (equiv. to 600mg
of powder).
Dietrim (Vitabiotics)
Capsules; Conjugated linoleic acid (80%)
400mg, papain (papaya extract) 10mg,
cinnamon bark extract 10mg, vitamin
A 100mcg, vitamin D 2.5mcg, vitamin
E 2.5mcg, vitamin C 15mg, vitamin B1
5mg, vitamin B6 2.5mg, folacin 100mcg,
vitamin B12 2.25mcg, biotin 11.25mcg,
pantothenic acid 7.5mg, iron 2mg,
magnesium 12.5mg, zinc 3mg, iodine
7.5mcg, manganese 0.125mg, copper
0.25mg, chromium 37.5mcg, selenium
31.25mcg, natural mixed carotenoids
0.5mg, co-enzyme Q10 2.5mg, lecithin
7.5mg.
Male Formula (HealthAid) see Ginseng
Korean
Male Max
TM
Korean
Red Sterol Complex (Higher Nature)
Tablets; 250mg cinnamon bark, 250mg
plant sterols, 50mg red yeast rice, 25mg
vitamin E.
VeinTain
(Lamberts) see Ginger

CITRONELLA
see Lemongrass
CLEAVERS
Galium aparine
Family: Rubiaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried aerial parts
collected during the fowering and
fruiting period.
Indications:
Principal: Ulcers, breast lumps, skin
rashes, dysuria
9, 26, 45, 103
.
Major: Cystitis, as a diuretic for
dropsy, bladder catarrh, retention of
urine (ischuria)
26, 45, 103
.
known.
Side-effects: None noted.
thiazide diuretics, spironolactone,
triamterene
63
.
Dose: Three times daily: dried herb,
2-4 gm or in infusion; expressed juice,
5-15 ml; liquid extract (1:1, 25%
ethanol), 2-4 ml; tincture (1:5, 25%
ethanol), 4-10 ml
45
.
Aquafow

Boldo Multi-Herbal Complex
(Healthlife) see Boldo
citronella
~ 39 ~
CLOVE
Syzygium aromaticum
Family: Myrtaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried fowerbud,
leaf, stem.
Indications:
Principal: Toothache
9
, pain &
infammation of the mouth and throat
mucosa, for buccal hygiene
5, 19, 28
.
Major: Stomach ulcers, fatulence,
colic, abdominal bloating, nausea,
headache, colds
5, 19, 28
.
Minor: Coughs, treatment of
small wounds, sores, acne & other
infammatory conditions (locally)
19
,
chronic anal fssures
104
, herpes
simplex virus type 1
5, 105
.
Others: Neuralgia, bronchitis,
whooping cough
19
.
Cautions: None known.
Contraindications: Liver function
impairment, patients taking
paracetamol or anticoagulants
19
.
Side-effects: Contact dermatitis,
irritation to mucous membranes
on local application in sensitive
individuals
5
.
antiplatelet agents, thrombolytic
agents, low molecular weight
heparins
28
.
Dose:
Internal: Three times daily: dried
buds, 120-300 mg or as an infusion
of 2 cloves to a cupful of hot water;
tincture, 20 drops; clove oil, 0.05-0.1
ml (2-4 drops)
19
.
Local: For toothache, undiluted oil
dab 1-2 drops of clove oil on to cotton
wool and rub over affected tooth. In
mouthwashes, the equivalent of 1-5%
of essential oil
19
.
Flaxseed
Erbalax

see Senna
Jointace Gel (Vitabiotics) see Ginger
Jointace Patch (Vitabiotics) see Ginger
Natural Herbal Inhalant Oil (Numark)
see Eucalyptus
Neuralta
Migren (Alta Care) see

Peppermint
Teenstick (Arkopharma)
Roll-on; Essential oils of clove, geranium,
palmarosa, tea tree, ylang ylang.
clove
~ 40 ~
COLTS FOOT
Tussilago farfara
Medicinal Parts: Leaves, fowers.
Indications:
Principal: Treatment and prevention
of diseases and ailments of the
respiratory tract such as cough,
hoarseness, bronchial catarrh, acute
& chronic bronchitis, asthma, colds,
infuenza, infammation and irritation
of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa,
sore throat, tonsillitis, swelling of the
glands and tuberculosis of the lymph
nodes
8, 9, 14, 28
.
Major: Smoking addiction
28
.
Minor: Diarrhoea, for the stimulation
of metabolism
8
.
Others: Wound treatment
8
.
Cautions: Colts foot contains
hepatotoxic (hepatic venoocclusive
disease) and carcinogenic
pyrrolizidine alkaloids
8, 9, 14, 28
.
breastfeeding
9, 28
.
Side-effects: Contact dermatitis in
patients sensitive to the Compositae
family and cross-reactivity may occur
with other compositae
14
.
Dose: The total daily dose is 4.5 to
6 gm of drug. The maximum daily
dose must not be more than 1mcg of
total pyrrolizidine alkaloids with 1.2
unsaturated necine structure. The drug
should not be taken for more than 4 to
6 weeks a year
28
.
COMFREY
Symphytum offcinale
Family: Boraginaceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaf, rhizome, root.
Indications:
Principal: Bruises, sprains, pulled
muscles & ligaments, promotion of
bone healing, skin infammation,
varicose ulcers [externally]
8, 9, 14, 28, 45
.
Minor: Gum disease, pharyngitis,
strep throat [as a mouthwash
and gargle]; gastritis, GI ulcers
[internally]
28,

45
.
Others: Arthritic pain
28
, cough
14
.
Cautions: External administration
should only be on areas where the
skin is unbroken, and only with
industrially produced pyrrolizidine
alkaloid-free extracts
28
.
Contraindications: Previous liver
or kidney disease, pregnancy,
breastfeeding
8, 9, 28
.
colts foot
~ 41 ~
Side-effects: Hepatotoxicity
9, 14, 28
.
Dose
: Unless otherwise prescribed,

ointment or other preparations for
external use with 5 to 20% of dried
drug or equivalent preparations
45
.
Comfrey Cream (A.Vogel)
Cream; Each gram contains 200mg
comfrey extract.
Jointcare Comfrelieve
TM
(Seven Seas)
Cream; 35g liquid extract (1:2) from
Comfrey root.
Local Distributor: Associated Drug Co.
Ltd.
Comfrey should not be used orally for more
than 4 weeks if pyrrolizidine alkaloids might
be present. Comfrey should only be applied to
intact skin
28
.
CORN SILK
Zea mays
Family: Poaceae
Medicinal Parts: Seeds.
Indications: Disorders of the urinary
tract
28
such as dysuria, cystitis
45
,
urethritis, nocturnal enuresis,
prostatitis, and specifcally for acute
and chronic infammation of the
urinary tract
9
.
Cautions: None known.
Side-effects: No health hazards are
known in conjunction with the proper
administration of designed therapeutic
dosages.
Drug interactions: Corticosteroids
63
.
Dose: Three times daily: dried drug,
2-8 gm or in infusion; liquid extract
(1:1, 25% ethanol), 4-8 ml; tincture
(1:5, 25% ethanol) 5-15 ml
45
.
COUCH GRASS
Agropyron repens
Family: Gramineae
Medicinal Parts: Rhizome collected
in spring or autumn.
Indications:
Principal: Ailments and infections of
the urinary tract, particularly cystitis,
but also urethritis, prostatitis and
irritable bladder; renal calculi
8, 9, 19, 28
.
Major: Gout, rheumatic pain
19, 28
,
chronic skin disorders
19, 28, 106
.
Cautions: Ensure copious fuid intake
for irrigation therapy
28
.
corn silk
~ 42 ~
Contraindications: No irrigation
therapy if oedema is present due to
cardiac or renal insuffciency
8, 28
.
Dose: Three times daily: dried
rhizome, 4-8 gm, usually in decoction
or infusion; liquid extract (1:1 in 25%
alcohol), 4-8 ml; tincture (1:5 in 40%
alcohol), 5-15 ml
19
.
Cellusite
TM
White Willow
CRANBERRY
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Family: Ericaceae
Indications:
Principal: Prevention and treatment
of urinary tract infections
5, 28, 107, 108
.
Major: Blood disorders
110
, digestive
ailments, prevention of H. pylori
109
and dental plaque
5, 28
.
Others: Anorexia, cancer treatment
110
,
diabetes
111
, scurvy, wound care,
gout
28
.
Cautions: Pregnancy
28
, diabetics
when using commercially prepared
cranberry juices because of the high
sugar content
5
.
Side-effects: GI discomfort,
diarrhoea
5, 28
.
Drug interactions: Warfarin
107
,
proton pump inhibitors, H
2

antagonists
5, 28
.
Dose: To prevent urinary tract
infections, 30-300 gm cranberry juice;
in children 15mg/kg body weight. In
type 2 diabetes, 200-400mg
28
.
Cranberola
(Arkopharma)
Capsules; Cranberry powder and berry
extract 400mg.
Cranberry (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Cranberry fruit powder, acerola
powder, vitamin C, cellulose.
Cranberry (HealthAid)
Tablets; Cranberry (25:1) extract 200mg
equiv. to 5000mg of cranberry powder.
Cranberry (NatraHealth)
Tablets; Cranberry extract 3500mg.
Cranberry (Quest)
Tablets; Cranberry fruit extract 200mg
providing 60mg organic acids, equiv. to
5000mg herb powder.
cranberry
~ 43 ~
Cranberry Complex (Lamberts)
Powder; Per 5 gm (1 teaspoon): cranberry
powder 2470mg, fructooligosaccharides
(derived from chicory root) 2470mg,
vitamin C 60mg.
Cranberry Cyst (ESI)
Tablets; Cranberry 700mg, bearberry
200mg, grapefruit seed 100mg, ortosiphon
100mg, goldenrod 100mg.
Cranberry Extract (Numark)
Tablets; Cranberry extract 80mg, equiv. to
2000mg herb.
Cranberry Juice Concentrate (Power
Health)
Tablets; Cranberry juice concentrate
(25:1) 180mg equiv. to fresh cranberries
4500mg.
Cranberry Plus Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Cranberry standardised
extract 200mg (min. 40% organic
acids), caprylic acid 100mg, deodorized
garlic standardised clove extract 10:1
equiv. to herb 100mg (min. 0.5% allicin
content), bromelain 50mg, prebiotic
fructooligosaccharides 50mg, lactobacillus
acidophilus 30mg, vitamin C 30mg, niacin
18mg, zinc 7.5mg, pantothenic acid 6mg,
beta carotene 2.4mg, vitamin B6 2mg,
B12 1mcg.
Ltd.
Cys-control
Cranberola (Arkopharma)
Sachets; Cranberry, rich in
proanthocyanidins (36mg).
Cysticare
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Cranberry extract (4:1) 250mg,
dandelion root powder 50mg, parsley
powder 50mg, sage 50mg, bearberry
extract (4:1) 25mg, stinging nettle extract
(4:1) 25mg, buchu leaf extract (4:1) 25mg,
vitamin C 125mg.
Ellegyn
Cysti (Alta Care)

Capsules; Omega 3 (350mg), cranberry
seed oil (100mg), EPO (50mg).
Natural Cranberry with Vitamin C
(Solgar)
Vegicaps; Cranberry concentrate powder
440mg, vitamin C 60mg.
Super Strength Cranberry (Higher
Nature)
Capsules; Cranberry (standardised
cranberry fruit extract and infused whole
fruit) 500mg.
Venalta

WellTeen
Plus Omega-3 (Vitabiotics)

WellTeen tablets; Cranberry extract
100mg, green tea extract 40mg,
L-carnitine tartarate 50mg, co-enzyme
Q10 2mg, natural mixed carotenoids 2mg,
vitamin A 400mcg, vitamin D 20mcg,
vitamin E 8mg, vitamin C 80mg, vitamin
B1 6mg, vitamin B2 3mg, vitamin B3
18mg, vitamin B6 8mg, olic acid 400mcg,
pantothenic acid 6mg, magnesium 94mg,
iron 12mg, zinc 15mg, copper 1000mcg,
manganese 2mg, selenium 55mcg,
chromium 50mcg, iodine 130mcg.
Omega-3 capsules; Omega-3 ish oil
541mg (providing EPA 165mg & DHA
116mg), vitamin E 5.5mg.
cranberry
~ 44 ~
CRANESBILL
Geranium maculatum
Family: Geraniaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried rhizome, leaf,
root.
Indications:
Principal: Haemorrhoids, peptic &
duodenal ulcers, diarrhoea, heavy
menstruation, dysmenorrhoea
19, 28
.
Major: Acute bronchitis, tonsillitis,
upper respiratory tract infection, sore
throat, mouth ulcers, infected gums
19
.
Minor: Bleeding of mucous
membranes
19, 28
.
are known in conjunction with the
rhizome, 1-2 gm as an infusion or
decoction; liquid extract 1:1 in 45%
alcohol, 1-2 ml
19
.
Citronella Geranium Aerosol Free
Nebuliser (Sella) see Lemongrass
Citronella Geranium for Children (Sella)
see Lemongrass
Citronella Geranium Stick (Sella) see
Lemongrass
Evening Primrose (HealthAid) see
Evening Primrose
Teenstick (Arkopharma) see Clove
CURCUMA
see Turmeric
DAMIANA
Turnera diffusa
Family: Turneraceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaves harvested
during the fowering season.
Indications:
Principal: Sexual dysfunction,
decreased libido
5, 8, 9, 14, 28, 112
.
Major: For strengthening &
stimulation during exertion
(overwork), for boosting and
maintaining physical and mental
capacity
8
.
Minor: Anxiety & depression
associated with hormonal changes
(e.g. menopause), nervous dyspepsia,
constipation
5, 28, 45
.
cranesbill
~ 45 ~
Cautions: Patients with
hypoglycaemia
9, 113
.
Contraindications: Patients with
overactive sympathetic nervous
system activity
5
.
agents
5
.
Dose: Three times daily: dried drug,
(1:1, 60% ethanol), 3-6 ml
45
.
Damiana Leaf (HealthAid)
Liquid; Damiana extract 1:4 (equiv. of
250mg of damiana herb in 1ml).
Energizer Formula (Vega) see Siberian
Ginseng
Korean
Male Max
TM
Korean
Zotrim (Natures Remedies) see Mat
DANDELION
Taraxacum offcinale
Medicinal Parts: Dried leaves &
roots.
Indications:
Principal: Water retention due to
various causes
114, 115
, insuffcient
production of bile
5, 9, 28, 45, 115
.
Major: Dyspeptic complaints, urinary
tract infections, liver & gall bladder
complaints, loss of appetite
8, 28
.
Others: Diabetes, rheumatic
conditions, urticaria, eczema
5, 28
.

obstruction, gall bladder empyema,
ileus
5, 8, 28
.
Side-effects: Superacid gastric
complaints, sensitization reactions
28
.
antiplatelet agents, thrombolytic
agents, low molecular weight
heparins, fuoroquinolones,
potassium
5, 28, 115
.
Dose: Tincture: 10-15 drops three
times daily; a cup of freshly made tea
can be taken mornings and evenings
28
.
Thistle
see Green Tea
see Fenugreek
Altadrine

Grapeseed
dandelion
~ 46 ~
Altadrine

Green Tea
Aquafow
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Dandelion root powder 80mg,
bladderwrack powder 80mg, buchu leaf
powder 80mg, uva ursi powder 80mg,
juniper berry powder 80mg, yellow dock
root extract 80mg, cleavers powder extract
80mg, burdock powder 80mg, parsley
leaf powder 75mg, barberry bark powder
15mg.
see Boldo
Cellusite
TM
Cysticare

Dandelion (HealthAid)
Liquid; Dandelion extract 1:4 (equiv. of
250mg of dandelion herb in 1ml).
Dandelion Root (HealthAid)
Tablets; 140mg dandelion root extract and
raw powder 4:1 equiv. to 560mg of raw
dandelion root powder.
Detoxil (Vitabiotics) see Artichoke
Erbalax

see Rhubarb
White Willow
Lass-B (Erba Vita)
Syrup; Manna 15%, decoction of fgs
10%, tamarind fruit pulp extract 5%,
dandelion root extract 7.5%, concentrated
and purifed propolis extract (total
favonoids expressed as galangin 12%,
according to HPLC, 28%, UV method).
Livercare

Schisandra
Milk Thistle
Milk Thislte Plus (FSC) see Milk Thistle
DEVILS CLAW
Harpagophytum procumbens
Family: Pedaliaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried tuber/root.
Indications:
Principal: Dyspeptic complaints,
infammatory disorders including
arthritis, gout, myalgia, fbrositis,
lumbago & rheumatic disease
5, 8, 9, 28, 45,
116, 117, 118, 119
.
Major: Acute low back pain, loss of
appetite
5, 28, 118
.
Minor: Allergies, kidney, bladder &
gall bladder disorders
28, 118
.
duodenal ulcers
8, 28, 45
, gallstones,
acute diarrhoea, pregnancy
5
.
devils claw
~ 47 ~
Side-effects: Diarrhoea
5
.
Drug interactions: Warfarin,
antiarrythmic drugs
5
, antiplatelet
drugs, NSAIDs
116
.
Dose: Three times daily.
For dyspepsia or lack of appetite:
dried tuber, 0.5 gm in decoction;
tincture (1:5, 25% ethanol), 1ml.
For other indications: dried tuber,
1.5-2.5 gm in decoction; liquid extract
(1:1, 25% ethanol), 1-2ml
45
.
Arthurs Formula Ltd (Power Health)
Tablets; Devils claw powder 225mg, cats
claw bark extract 34mg, alkaloids 1mg,
willow bark powder 40mg, garlic powder
40mg.
Atrosan
(A.Vogel)
Tablets; Devils claw extract 480mg.
Devils Claw (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Devils claw powder 435mg
(containing 9.5mg glucoiridoids).
Devils Claw (A.Vogel)
Liquid; Tincture of devils claw dried root,
Devils Claw (HealthAid)
Liquid; devils claw extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of devils claw herb in 1ml).
Devils Claw Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Devils claw root extract
4:1 150mg (min. 2.5% harpagosides);
devils claw root powder 150mg (equiv.
to 750mg devils claw root herb); Vega
TM
140mg providing
mixed wild berries concentrate 8:1 equiv.
112mg.
Ltd.
Flodol

Flodolor
Flexi (Alta Care) see Papaya

Neuralta
Plus (Alta Care) see Papaya

No-Dol (ESI)
Capsules; Glucosamine 250mg,
chondroitin sulfate 100mg, MSM 100mg,
devils claw 100mg, manganese 5mg, aloe
vera 15mg.
Phytorhuma (Arkopharma)
Gel; Devils claw extract 30%.
DONG QUAI
Angelica sinensis
Medicinal Parts: Whole root.
Indications:
Principal: Menstrual complaints
such as menstrual cramps & scanty
menstruation; uterine contractions;
menopausal symptoms
5, 28, 120
.
Major: Arrhythmia, asthma &
bronchitis, cardiovascular disorders,
dong quai
~ 48 ~
kidney problems
5, 28. 121
.
Others: Constipation, migraine,
neuralgia, hypertension
28
.
Cautions: Patients taking large
doses of Dong Quai, or using it
concurrently with blood thinners,
should be monitored for increases in
prothrombin time and INR
28, 122
, limit
sun exposure & use sunscreen
28
.
hemorrhagic disease,
hypermenorrhoea, chronic diarrhoea,
abdominal bloating, acute infections
including cold & fu
5, 28
.
Side-effects: GI disturbances,
increased bleeding, photodermatitis
5,
28, 123
.
low molecular weight heparins,
thrombolytic agents, benzodiazepines,
beta-adrenergic blockers, nifedipine,
testosterone, tolbutamide
5, 28, 63
.
Dose: 2-3 gm 2 to 3 times daily
(liquid extract, tablet)
28
.
Dong Quai (HealthAid)
Liquid; Dong quai extract 1:4 (equiv. of
250mg of dong quai herb in 1ml).
Tablets; Raw dong quai powder 210mg,
standardised dong quai root 160mg.
Dong Quai Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Dong quai root powder 350mg;
dong quai root extract (6:1) 200mg (min.
1% lingustilides) equiv. to 1550mg dong
quai root herb.
Ltd.
Dong Quai Root Extract (Solgar)
Vegicaps; Raw dong quai root powder
200mg, standardised dong quai root
extract (2mg [1%] ligustilides) 150mg,
PhytO2X (powdered blend of beta-
carotene prep. and ascorbic acid).
Black Cohosh
Menovital
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Dong quai 6:1 standardised
extract 167mg (min. 1% lingustilide)
equiv. to 1000mg of dong quai powder,
faxseed oil powder 100mg (provides
20mg alpha linolenic acid), siberian
ginseng 5:1 extract 100mg, sage powder
100mg, starfower oil powder 100mg
(provides 7mg GLA), red clover blossoms
50mg, liquorice standardised extract
25mg (min. 20% glycyrrhizinc acid),
black cohosh standardised extract 20mg
(provides 1mg of deoxyacetin), agnus
castus 5:1 standardised extract 8mg (min.
1% lingustilide) equiv. to 40mg powder,
vitamin C 60mg, vitamin B6 10mg, zinc
15mg, soya isofavone extract 50mg
(provides 40% isofavone), vitamin E
5mg, iron 14mg, L-tyrosine 50mg.
dong quai
~ 49 ~
ECHINACEA
Echinaceae species
Medicinal Parts: Roots, leaves or
the whole plant in various stages of
development, depending on varieties.
Indications:
Principal: Upper respiratory tract
infections including common cold &
infuenza
5, 9, 19, 28, 124, 125, 126, 127
.
Major: Poorly healing superfcial
wounds; digestive, respiratory &
urinary tract infections; infammatory
and purulent conditions including
furunculosis, carbuncles, abscesses &
acne
5, 19, 28, 127
.
Minor: Mild septicaemia, burns,
eczema, leg ulcers
5, 19, 28, 127
.
Others: Treatment of leucopenia
following radio & cytostatic therapy
and in support of anti-infectious
chemotherapy
5, 28, 128
.
Cautions: Diabetes may worsen in
diabetic patient receiving Echinacea
intravenously
28
.
hypersensitivity to Compositae plants,
tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis,
leukosis, collagenosis, AIDS or HIV
infection, other autoimmune diseases
5,
28
.
Side-effects:
Rare: Allergic reactions
5, 28
.
Others: Short-term fever reactions,
nausea and vomiting can occur when
used parenterally
28
.
Drug interactions: Caffeine,
midazolam, basiliximab, azathioprine,
corticosteroids, cyclosporine,
daclizumab, muromonab,
mycophenolic acid, mycophenelate
acid, sirolimus, tacrolimus
28, 126
.
Dose:
Internally: 6-9 ml of the expressed
juice
28
.
Externally: 50 ml of a decoction from
root, three times daily
19
.
Avoid prolonged use.
Altacura
Infudrink (Alta Care) see

Meadowsweet
Childrens Echinacea (HealthAid)
Liquid; Per 1ml average: Echinacea
extract (1:1) 100mg derived from
Echinacea angustifolia root powder,
acerola cherry extract 25% 240mg which
provides 60mg of vitamin C in a base of
cherry juice concentrate.
Concentrated Echinacea 500mg
(Numark)
Tablets; Echinacea root extract 500mg.
Echinacea (A. Vogel)
Lozenges; Fresh echinacea extract,
glucose syrup, cane sugar, honey, caramel
sugar syrup, menthol, peppermint oil,
citric acid.
Echinacea (HealthAid)
Liquid; Echinacea extract 1:5 (equiv. of
200mg of echinacea herb in 1ml).
Tablets; Pure Echinacea purpurea powder
echinacea
~ 50 ~
500mg.
Echinacea (NatraHealth)
Tablets; Echinacea purpurea equiv. to
1000mg, providing polyphenols 10mcg.
Echinacea 300 (Power Herbs)
Tablets; Echinacea (3:1) dry extract
100mg equiv. to fresh echinacea 300mg
(providing echinacosides 4mg).
Echinacea 1000mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; 1000mg echinacea (Echinacea
purpurea) provided by 250mg of a 4:1
extract.
Echinacea 1000mg & Goldenseal
2000mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; 1000mg echinacea (Echinacea
purpurea) provided by 250mg of a 4:1
extract, 2000mg goldenseal provided by
100mg of a 20:1 extract.
Echinacea & Black Elderberry (Higher
Nature)
Capsules; 127.5mg echinacea extract 4:1,
85mg black elderberry extract 4:1, 170mg
olive leaf extract 4:1, 50mg myrrh.
Echinacea Cream (A.Vogel)
Cream; Each gram contains tinctures of:
echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) 50mg,
wild pansy 50mg.
Echinacea Extract (Solgar)
Vegicaps; Raw echinacea aerials
powder 300mg, standardised echinacea
root powdered extract (5mg [4%]
echinacosides) 125mg, PhytO2X
(powdered blend of beta-carotene prep.
and ascorbic acid).
Echinacea Forte (A.Vogel)
Tablets; Echinacea purpurea herb and root
extract 750mg equiv. to 810mg of whole
fresh plant.
Echinacea Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Echinacea (angustifolia and
purpurea) leaf/root powder 750mg,
echinacea (angustifolia and purpurea)
root extract (5:1) 140mg (min. 4%
echinacosides) equiv. to 1450mg
echinacea leaf/root herb.
Echinacea Plus Ginseng & Astragalus
Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Echinacea (purpurea) root
extract 5:1 equiv. to herb 250mg (min. 4%
echinacosides), ginseng korean (panax)
root extract 5:1 equiv. to herb 250mg
(min. 20% ginsenosides), astragalus
root extract 4:1 equiv. to herb 200mg,
deglycrrhised liquorice root extract 50mg
(<1% glycyrrhisin), ginger root powder
50mg, ginkgo biloba leaf powder 50mg,
schisandra fruit powder 50mg, shiitake
mushroom powder 50mg.
Echinacea (Purpurea & Angustifolia)
(Health Aid)
Tablets; Echinacea purpurea extract
180mg equiv. to 900mg raw echinacea
powder (standardised for min 4%
polyphenols), echinacea tri spectrum
25mg equiv. to 100mg echinacea powder.
Echinacea Root 500mg (FSC)
Tablets; Echinacea root (Echinacea
purpurea) extract equiv. to dried herb
powder 500mg.
echinacea
~ 51 ~
Echinacea Throat Spray (A.Vogel)
Spray; Tinctures of: fresh Echinacea
purpurea (echinacea) herb 190mg, fresh
salvia offcinalis (sage) leaves 95mg, fresh
Echinacea purpurea (echinacea) root
10mg.
Echinaforce
(A.Vogel)
Tablets; 6.2 mg echinacea (Echinacea
purpurea) herb and root concentrate equiv.
to 270mg whole fresh plant or 60mg of
whole dried plant. .
Echinaforce

Forte (A. Vogel)
Tablets; 1,140mg of Echinacea purpurea
extract from fresh herb and 60mg of
extract from fresh root.
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Immuno baby (Erba Vita)
Syrup; Quantities for maximum daily dose
(15ml): Blackcurrant buds 0.3ml, rosehip
berries 0.3ml, Echinacea angustifolia root
dry extract 150mg (0.1% of echinacoside
0.15mg), tabebuia bark dry extract 75mg
(3.8% naphthoquinone 2.85mg), cats
claw dry extract 75mg (1.05% of total
alkaloids ossindolici 0.79mg).
see Milk Thistle
Perfectil (Vitabiotics)
Capsules; Echinacea extract equiv.
to 195mg, burdock extract equiv. to
80mg, vitamin D 2.5mcg, vitamin E
40mg, vitamin C 30mg, thiamin 10mg,
ribofavin 5mg, niacin 18mg, vitamin
B6 20mg, folacin 500mcg, vitamin B12
9mcg, biotin 45mcg, pantothenic acid
40mg, iron 12mg, magnesium 50mg,
zinc 15mg, iodine 200mcg, manganese
2mg, silicon 3mg, copper 2mg, chromium
50mcg, selenium 100mcg, cystine 10mg,
betacarotene 5mg, PABA 30mg.
Phytocold (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Powdered roots of Echinacea
purpurea 250mg.
Uva-ursi complex (A.Vogel) see Uva-Ursi
Wintervits
(HealthAid) see Tragacanth

ELDER
Sambucus nigra
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Medicinal Parts: Bark peeled from
branches, air-dried fowers, fresh &
dried leaves, fresh & dried ripe fruit,
dried roots, fresh leaves.
Indications:
Principal: Common cold, feverish
conditions
9, 28, 45, 129, 130
.
Major: Respiratory disorders such
as coughs, laryngitis, shortness of
breath
9, 28, 129, 130
.
Cautions: Diabetics
28
.
Side-effects: Dizziness, headache,
convulsions, GI distress, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia
28
.
elder
~ 52 ~
Drug interactions: Iron,
magnesium
28
, antidiabetics, morphine,
phenobarbital
130
.
Dose: Three times daily: dried fowers,
3-5 gm in infusion; liquid extract (1:1,
25% ethanol), 3-5 ml; tincture (1:5,
25% ethanol), 10-25 ml
45
.
see Green Tea
Allergforte
TM
(HealthAid) see Nettle
Altafora

Vera
Nature) see Echinacea
Elderberry (HealthAid)
Liquid; Elderberry extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of elderberry herb in 1ml).
Immune + (Higher Nature)
Tablets; 40mg black elderberry
standardised extract (2% total favanoids),
25mg bilberry standardised extract (2%
anthocyanidins), 25mg blackcurrant fruit
4:1 extract (min. 2% anthocyanidins),
500mg vitamin C, 2.5mg zinc.
Mucovit
Sciroppo Adulti (Erba Vita) see

Grindelia
Mucovit
Sciroppo bambini (Erba Vita)

see Grindelia
Sambucol For Children (Sambucol)
Liquid; Black elderberry (berry extract)
0.95g, vitamin C 32.5mg.
Sambucol
Immuno Forte Formula

(Sambucol)
1.9g, zinc (as gluconate) 1.3mg, vitamin
C 55mg.
Sambucol
Original Formula (Sambucol)

1.9g.
ELDERBERRY
see Elder
ELECAMPANE
Inula helenium
Medicinal Parts: Dried or fresh
rhizome.
Indications:
Principal: Bronchitis, coughs,
bronchial catarrh, dry irritating cough
in children
9, 28, 45, 131
.
Others: Urinary tract infections,
elderberry
worm infestations (roundworm,
threadworm, hookworm, whipworm)
9
,
stomach ulcers, menstrual complaints,
headaches
28
.
to other plants in the Asteraceae
family
9
, pregnancy, lactation
28, 45
.
~ 53 ~
Side-effects: Occasional allergic
reactions
28, 45
.
Drug interactions: Hypoglycaemic &
antihypertensive treatment
9
.
Dose: Three times daily: Dried root,
1.5-3 gm in decoction; liquid extract
(1:5, 25% ethanol), 3-5 ml
45
.
ephedra
EPHEDRA
Ephedra sinica
Family: Ephedraceae
Medicinal Parts: Young canes, dried
rhizome with roots.
Indications
:
Principal: Asthma, allergies, nasal
congestion, related upper respiratory
symptoms
14, 28, 132, 134
.
Major: Bronchitis, hayfever, colds
28,
134
.
Others: Weight gain
133
, decreased
libido
14
.
Cautions: For short term use only due
to danger of addiction
28, 133
.
Contraindications: Diabetes,
heart disease, hypertension,
hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis,
individuals under 18 years, anorexia,
bulimia, states of anxiety and
restlessness, insomnia, depression,
suicidal tendency, mental, emotional
or behavioural disorders, stomach
ulcers, pheochromocytoma, angle-
closure glaucoma, use before or
during strenuous exercise, use with
other stimulants
28
.
Ephedra has become liable to abuse as a
stimulant and slimming aid. The US FDA
banned all the dietary supplements containing
ephedrine alkaloids
28
.
Side-effects: Headache, dizziness,
irritability, motor restlessness,
sleeplessness, urinary disorders,
nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, cardiac
arrhythmias, myocardial infarction,
haemorrhagic or ischaemic stroke,
seizures
28, 133
.
Drug interactions:
Contraindicated: Isocarbixazid,
cyclopropane, halothane, selegiline,
rasagiline.
Major risk: Iproniazid, MAOIs,
procarbazine, pargyline, nialamide,
furazolidine, tranylcypromine,
phenelzine, caffeine.
Moderate risk: Guanethidine,
iobenguane, bethanidine,
theophylline, sodium bicarbonate and
other antacids.
Potential interactions:
Antihypertensives, cardiac
glycosides, corticosteroids, digoxin,
NSAIDs, phenylpropanolamine,
pseudoephedrine, reserpine
14, 28, 134
.
Dose: Depends in the alkaloids
content in the form used. Ephedra is
administered as a comminuted herb,
as well as other galenic preparations
for internal use
28
.
~ 54 ~
EUCALYPTUS
Eucalyptus globulus
Family: Myrtaceae
fresh leaves and branch tips; dried
leaves.
Indications:
Principal: Infections of the upper
respiratory tract including common
cold, catarrh, bronchitis, sore throat,
sinusitis, asthma
5, 8, 9, 19, 28
.
Major: Rheumatism, wounds, burns,
ulcers (topically)
5, 19, 28
.
Minor: Insect repellant
5, 28
.
Cautions: Eucalyptus may interfere
with hypoglycaemic control in
diabetics
28
.
Contraindications: Eucalyptus
oil: should not be administered
internally to children, people with
infammatory GI tract disease or
impaired liver function or during
pregnancy
19
; should not be applied
to the face, especially of infants and
young children because of the risk of
bronchospasm and irritation
28
.
Side-effects: GI upset
19
(nausea,
vomiting), burning epigastric pain,
esophagitis,diarrhoea may occur
occasionaly
28
; urticaria, contact
dermatitis, skin irritation with topical
application
5
.
Drug interactions: CNS depressants,
drugs metabolized by CYP 450,
hypoglycaemic agents
5, 28
.
Dose: Internal: Dried leaf in infusion,
4-6 gm daily, average single dose 2g;
Tincture (1:5 in 45% ethanol), 5-20
ml daily
19
.
Alito Fresco e Balsamico (Sella)
Spray; Eucalyptus, aniseed, lemon,
common sage, thyme.
Altacura
Broncotuss (Alta Care) see

Meadowsweet
Mucovit

Grindelia
Mucovit
Sciroppo Bambini (Erba Vita)

see Grindelia
Oil; Eucalyptus leaf oil, peppermint oil,
cajuput oil, juniper berry oil, clove oil.
Neem Cream (A.Vogel) see Neem
Neem Oil (A.Vogel) see Neem
Neuralta

Peppermint
Pectovit
(Erba Vita) see Grindelia

Potters Decongestant Pastilles (Potters)
Pastilles; Eucalyptus oil 0.6%v/w, menthol
0.8% w/w.
eucalyptus
~ 55 ~
Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Cream (Lanes)
see Witch Hazel
Vapour Rub (Numark)
Cream; Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil,
turpentine, menthol.
EVENING PRIMROSE
Oenothera biennis
Family: Onagraceae
Medicinal Parts: Fixed oil from the
seed.
Indications:
Internal
Principal: Atopic eczema
135
,
mastalgia
136, 5, 9, 28, 137
.
Major: PMS, menopausal symptoms,
perimenopausal hot fushes, ADHD
in children, high cholesterol levels
138
,
chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes
5, 9,
14, 28, 137
.
Minor: Rheumatoid arthritis
139
,
hypertension, thrombosis,
autoimmune disease such as multiple
sclerosis, Raynauds phenomenon
139,
5, 9, 19, 28
.
Others: Asthma, whooping cough, GI
disorders
5
.
External
For the relief of dry or infamed
skin
137
.
epilepsy
5, 28, 135
.
Side-effects: Mild GI effects such
as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea,
fatulence & bloating
5, 9, 28
; seizures
in schizophrenic patients that
were treated with EPO along with
phenothiazine medications
28
.
Drug interactions: Oral
anticoagulants, antiplatelets,
phenothiazines
5, 28, 137
.
Dose
***
:
Atopic eczema: Adults 4-8 gm daily in
divided doses; Pediatrics 2-4 gm daily
in divided doses.
Mastalgia: 3-4 gm daily in divided
doses
28
.
Cardiosterol
Krill (Alta Care)

Capsules; Omega 3, gelatin, glycerol,
EPO, water, astaxanthin.
Cardiosterol
SLO (Alta Care)

Capsules; Omega 3, shark liver oil (20%
alkylglycerols), EPO (71% omega 6 &
omega 9).
Chalet
Hair Stimulant (Alta Care) see

Saw Palmetto
Ellegyn
Cysti (Alta Care) see Cranberry

Evening Primrose (HealthAid)
Cream, lotion; Sweet almond oil, evening
primrose, rosemary oil, geranium oil.
*** Treatment with EPO may require up to 3
months duration before positive results are
attained for all indications listed above
28
.
evening primrose
~ 56 ~
Soap; EPO, lavender, ylang-ylang.
Evening Primrose 500mg (Quest)
Capsules; EPO 500mg, providing 10%
GLA.
Evening Primrose 1000mg (Quest)
Capsules; EPO 1000mg, providing 10%
GLA.
Evening Primrose Oil (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Pure frst cold pressed EPO
520mg.
Evening Primrose Oil (HealthAid)
Oil; Pure EPO 1000mg (10% GLA).
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg (HealthAid)
Capsules; EPO 500mg, which provides:
GLA 50mg (min. GLA 10%), vitamin E
10mg.
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg (Lamberts)
Capsules; EPO 500mg, vitamin E 10mg,
GLA 45mg.
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg (Numark)
Capsules; EPO 500mg of which GLA
43mg.
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg (Power
Health)
Capsules; EPO 500mg.
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg (Solgar)
Softgels; EPO 500mg providing: linoleic
acid 365mg, gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
50mg, oleic acid 35mg, palmitic acid
30mg, other fatty acids 20mg, vitamin E
9mg.
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg High
Strength (Vega)
Capsules; Evening primrose seed oil
500mg (providing GLA 9.5% 47.5mg),
vitamin E 10mg.
Ltd.
Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg
(HealthAid)
Capsules; EPO 1000mg, which provides:
GLA 100mg (min. GLA 10%), vitamin E
20mg.
(Healthlife)
80mg, vitamin E 10mg.
(Lamberts)
Capsules; EPO 1000mg providing 84mg
GLA, vitamin E 10mg.
Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg (Numark)
80mg.
Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Extra
High Strength (Vega)
1000mg (providing GLA 9.5% 95mg),
vitamin E 10mg.
Ltd.
(HealthAid)
Capsules; EPO 1300mg, vitamin E
13.4mg, which provides: cis-linoleic acid
(73%) 949mg, GLA 130mg, oleic acid
evening primrose
~ 57 ~
(7.5%) 98mg, other fatty acids (10%)
130mg.
Evening Primrose Oil Formula (Vega)
powder 33% 250mg (min. 10% GLA),
green tea leaf extract 30mg (min. 40%
polyphenols), magnesium oxide 30mg,
vitamin C (as calcium ascorbate) 30mg,
vitamin E 20mg, niacin 18mg, zinc 7.5mg,
iron 7mg, pantothenic acid 6mg, vitamin
B6 4mg, beta carotene 2.4mg, vitamin
B2 1.6mg, vitamin B1 1.4mg, manganese
0.25mg, folate 200mcg, iodine 150mcg,
D2 5mcg, vitamin B12 1mcg.
Ltd.
Evening Primrose Oil with Starfower Oil
1000mg (Lamberts)
Capsules; EPO and starfower oil 1000mg,
GLA 120mg, vitamin E 10mg.
Nicosolven
Astaxanthin (Alta Care)

Capsules; Omega 3 (449.5mg), gelatin
(139.0mg), glycerol (53.9mg), EPO
(50.0mg), water (9.65mg), astaxanthin
(0.5mg).
Omega 3 & 6 (Quest)
Capsules; EPO 500mg of which LA
280mg, GLA 80mg, fsh oil concentrate
250mg.
One A Day Pure Cod Liver Oil Plus
Evening Primrose (Seven Seas)
Capsules; 650mg cod oil blend providing
200mg omega-3 nutrients of which 162mg
EPA & DHA, 200mg EPO of which
15.2mg GLA, 5mcg vitamin D.
Ltd.
Organic Optimum Oil (FSC) see Flaxseed
Premenstrual Formula (Vega) see Oats
Pure Evening Primrose Oil (Efamol)
Capsules; Pure EPO 1000mg of which
GLA 115mg, vitamin E 10mg.
Local Distributor: Vivian Corporation
Pure Evening Primrose Oil (Seven Seas)
Capsules; EPO 1000mg providing 74mg
GLA, Vitamin E 6.7mg.
Ltd.
Royal 3 (HealthAid)
Capsules; EPO 500mg, Korean ginseng
extract (5:1) 250mg, royal jelly (natural)
150mg.
Wellwoman (Vitabiotics) see Starfower
EYEBRIGHT
Euphrasia offcinalis

Medicinal Parts: The fowering
plant.
Indications:
Principal: Eye complaints including
blepharitis, conjunctivitis, stye,
eye fatigue symptoms, eye strain,
oversensitivity to light, weeping eyes,
functional eye disorders of muscular
& nervous origin
9, 28
.
Others: Cough, hoarseness
28
.
eyebright
~ 58 ~
known.
Side-effects: None known following
the proper administration of
designated therapeutic dosages.
Dose:
Dried herb: 2-4 gm or by infusion 3
times daily.
Liquid extract: (1:1 in 25% alcohol)
2-4 ml 3 times daily.
Tincture: (1:5 in 45% alcohol) 2-6 ml
3 times daily
9
.
Eyebright (HealthAid)
Liquid; Eyebright extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of eyebright herb in 1ml).
Tablets; Eyebright extract powder (4:1)
138mg equiv. to 550mg of powder, raw
eyebright powder 250mg.
EyeVit (HealthAid)
Prolonged release tablets; Eyebright
120mg, alfalfa 50mg, rutin 25mg,
L-glutamine 60mg, L-cysteine 25mg,
biofavenoids 30mg, vitamin A 751mcg,
beta-carotene 3mg, vitamin D 2.5mcg,
vitamin E 16.8mg, vitamin C 50mg,
ribofavin 25mg, niacin 30mg, zinc 1.4mg,
selenium 25mcg.
) see Aloe
Vera
FENNEL
Foeniculum vulgare
Medicinal Parts: Seeds, oil extracted
from ripe fruit and dried ripe fruit.
Indications:
Internal
including fatulence, infantile colic,
eructation, sluggish digestion, appetite
suppressant, feeling of fullness
14, 19, 28,
140, 141
.
Major: Cough, bronchitis, catarrh of
the upper respiratory tract
14, 19, 28, 141
.
Minor: Anorexia, amenorrhoea,
dysmenorrhoea, to stimulate milk
fow in nursing mothers
19
.
External
Principal: Idiopathic hirsutism
142
,
conjunctivitis, blepharitis (as an eye
wash), sore throat, pharyngitis (as a
gargle)
19, 28
.
to other plants of the Umbelliferae
family, pregnancy, pediatrics
19, 28
.
Side-effects: Cross sensitivity among
patients with celery allergy
28
, allergic
reactions of the skin and respiratory
tract
19
.
Drug interactions: Ciprofoxacin
63,
143
.
Dose: Daily dose: 5-7 gm drug; 10-20
gm fennel syrup or fennel honey,
fennel
~ 59 ~
or 5-7.5 gm of compound fennel
tincture
19
.
Thistle
see Green Tea
see Green Tea
Altadrine

Nettle
Altafora

Vera
Candaway
TM
Carbogas (Sella)
Tablets; Sweet fennel extract, angelica
extract, stinging nettle extract.
Local Distributor: Premier Healthcare
CarbonFlor

Flaxseed
Erbalax

see Rhubarb
Erbalax

see Senna
Finocarbo Plus (Aboca)
Capsules; Fennel fruits phytocomplex
250mg, chamomile extract 135mg,
charcoal 208mg, caraway fruit
phytocomplex 110mg, cumin fruit
phytocomplex 80mg, essential oils of
fennel and mint 25mg.
Karbofn Forte (ESI)
Capsules; Vegetable coal 150mg, fennel
30mg, chamomile 25mg, fennel oil extract
5mg, anise oil extract 5mg, mint oil
extract 5mg.
Vegilax

FENUGREEK
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Family: Leguminosae-Fabaceae
Medicinal Parts: Ripe, dried seeds.
Indications:
Internal
Principal: Non-insulin
dependent diabetes mellitus
144,
145
, hypercholesterolaemia,
hyperlipidaemia
146, 147, 5, 14, 19, 28
.
Major: Digestive disorders (including
constipation, dyspepsia & gastritis),
gastric ulcers
148
, loss of appetite
149

especially in convalescence
5, 9, 19, 28
, to
increase milk production
19, 150
.
Minor: Upper respiratory catarrh
19, 150
.
Others: Tuberculosis, menopausal
symptoms
151
.
fenugreek
~ 60 ~
External
Principal: Local infammation,
wounds, leg ulcers, eczema, burns,
boils
5, 9, 19, 28
.
Cautions: Monitor patients with
thyrotoxicosis when using the herb at
doses above usual dietary intake
5
.
(except in small amounts as food
favouring)
5, 9, 19, 28
, known allergy to
the herb or to chickpeas because of
possible cross-reactivity
5
.
Side-effects: Mild GI symptoms such
as diarrhoea & fatulence, rare allergic
reactions
5, 19
.
agents, anticoagulants, low molecular
weight heparins, thrombolytic
agents
28, 147
.
Dose:
Internal: 6 gm of the drug or
equivalent preparations.
External: 50 gm of powdered drug to
250 ml of water
19
.
Capsules; Fenugreek extract 100mg, grape
extract 100mg, bean pod extract 80mg,
green tea extract 60mg, mat extract
60mg, kola extract 60mg, green coffee
extract 60mg, dandelion extract 50mg,
artichoke extract 50mg, cinnamon extract
40mg.
Cholestro-Vit Formula (Vega) see Garlic
Colestroforte
TM
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Fenugreek seed powder 100mg,
gugulipid extract (3:1) 100mg, artichoke
extract (3:1) 50mg, fermented red rice
yeast 200mg, inositol hexanicotinate
125mg, pantethine 50mg, chromium
100mcg, L-taurine 50mg, oat bran fber
10mg, soy isofavone concentrate 100mg.
Flaxseed
Fenugreek (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Fenugreek seed powder 495mg.
Fenugreek (HealthAid)
Capsules; Fenugreek seed powder
200mg, fenugreek seed extract 100mg
(standardised for min 60% saponins).
FootCare Cream (Himalaya)
Cream; Fenugreek, turmeric, sal tree,
honey.
Local Distributor: Grefed Worldwide
Trading
Testofen
TM
(Power Herbs)
Capsules; Fenugreek extract 300mg
standardised to 50% fenuside.
fenugreek
~ 61 ~
FEVERFEW
Tanacetum parthenium
Medicinal Parts: Leaf.
Indications:
Principal: Migraine prophylaxis
152, 153,
154
, arthritis, rheumatic diseases
5, 9, 28, 45
.
Major: Cough, colds, fever, allergies
5,
28
.
Others: Tinnitus, vertigo, toothache,
insect bites, asthma, menstrual
disorders, diffculty during labor
5, 28, 154
.
Cautions: Patients on platelet
aggregation inhibitors such as aspirin
and dipyridamole
28
.
breastfeeding, children under 2 years
of age, hypersensitivity to plants in
the Asteraceae family
5, 28, 45
.
Side-effects: Mouth ulcers, GI
symptoms, allergic dermatitis, lip
swelling, glossitis
5, 28, 45
.
thrombolytic agents, antiplatelet
agents, NSAIDs
5, 28
.
Dose: Daily dose: dried herb, 50-200
mg (normally in tablets or capsules);
tincture (1:5, 25% ethanol), 5-20
drops
45
.
Feverfew (HealthAid)
Liquid; Feverfew extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of feverfew herb in 1ml).
Tablets; Feverfew powder 250mg
(standardised for min 0.2% parthenolide).
Feverfew Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Feverfew leaf powder 240mg,
feverfew leaf extract (4:1) 190mg (min.
2.5% parthenolides) equiv. to 1000mg
feverfew leaf herb.
FLAXSEED
Linum usitatissimum
Family: Linaceae
the seeds
.
Indications:
Principal: Reduce mortality
in coronary heart disease,
The oil should be kept out of direct light and
in refrigeration to preserve it; should never be
heated as it becomes mutagenic
28
.
5, 9, 28, 155, 156, 157,
158
, arthritis.
Major: Insulin sensitivity/metabolic
syndrome
156
; Sjogrens syndrome
159
;
breast
160
, colon, & prostate cancer
5, 9,
28, 158
.
Minor: Bronchitis, coughs,
constipation, irritable colon,
diverticulitis, burns (applied
externally)
9, 28
.
feverfew
~ 62 ~
Others: Colons damaged by laxative
abuse, gastritis, enteritis, mild rectal
infammation
9, 28
.
Cautions: Overweight people (should
only use the whole seeds) due to the
considerable caloric content of the
fxed oil
28
.
to other members of the family
Compositae, pregnancy, intestinal
obstruction, stricture of the
oesophagus and in the GI area, acute
infammatory illness of the intestine,
oesophagus and stomach entrance
5, 9, 28
.
Side-effects: Loose stools rarely
5
.
Drug interactions: May delay
the absorption of other drugs
taken simultaneously (faxseed
contains mucilage & cellulose)
28
,
anticoagulants, antiplatelets
158
.
Dose:
Lower cholesterol: 35-50 gm
daily of the crushed seed as a fber
supplement.
Decrease platelet aggregation: 1 to 2
tablespoonfuls faxseed oil daily.
Constipation: 1 dessertspoon of whole
or bruised (not ground) seed with at
least 150 ml of liquid 2 to 3 times
daily.
Topical: 30-50 gm faxseed four for a
hot moist cataplasm or compress
28
.
AntiStress
(Erba Vita) see Maca

Bromelain Complex (Vega) see Aloe Vera
Coloclear Extra (Higher Nature)
Capsules; High lignan fax 900mg, fennel
seed 150mg, fenugreek seed 150mg,
liquorice root 90mg, cloves 60mg, aloe
vera 30mg, lactobacillus sporogenes 18
million viable organisms.
Flax Seed Oil 1000mg (HealthAid)
Capsules; Flax seed oil 1000mg, vitamin
E 2mg.
Flax Seed Oil 1000mg (Lamberts)
Capsules; Flax seed oil 1000mg, alpha-
linolenic acid 500mg, linoleic acid 122mg.
Flax Seed Oil 1000mg (Power Health)
Capsules; Flax seed oil 1000mg of which
alpha linolenic acid 484mg, vitamin E
10mg.
Linoforce
(A.Vogel)
Granules; 100g typically contains:
Linseed 43.03g, senna leaves 12.91g,
alder buckthorn 1.07g, crystallised sucrose
12.05g, vanilla 0.02g, ginger essence
0.02g, excipients to 100g.
Menopace Plus (Vitabiotics) see Sage
Menovital

Omega Excellence Flax Seed Oil 1000mg
(Higher Nature)
Capsules; Alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3
EFA) 329mg, linoleic acid (omega 6 EFA)
103mg, oleic acid (omega 9 FA) 103mg
.
Flax Seed Oil is rich in omega 3 EFA &
alpha-linolenic acid. It also provides the
omega 6 EFA linoleic acid & oleic acid, and
the omega 9 monounsaturated FA.
flaxseed
~ 63 ~
Oil; 5ml provides: alpha-linolenic
acid 2890mg, linoleic acid 585mg,
monounsaturates 720mg.
Organic Flax Oil (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Organic fax seed oil 500mg.
Organic Optimum Oil (FSC)
Capsules; Omega 3, 6 and 9 essential
fatty acids in the ratio 2:1:1 by blending
certifed organic faxseed, sunfower,
evening primrose and sesame seed oils.
Tri-Omega EFA (Sci-MX)
Capsules; Flaxseed oil, EPO, blackcurrant
oil, cold water fsh omega-3 oil, vitamin E.
Local Distributor: Ruth & Marcel
Degabriele
wellKiD
Smart Chewable (Vitabiotics)

Tablets; Flaxseed oil powder (providing
20% omega-3 fatty acids) 114mg, vitamin
A 400mcg, vitamin D 5mcg, vitamin
E 10mg, vitamin C 40mg, vitamin B1
0.9mg, vitamin B2 0.8mg, vitamin
B3 9mg, vitamin B6 0.7mg, folic acid
25mcg, pantothenic acid 4mg, magnesium
75mg, iron 7mg, zinc 7.5mg, copper
100mcg, manganese 0.2mg, selenium
20mcg, chromium 10mcg, iodine 75mcg.
GAMBOGE
Garcinia hanburyi
Family: Guttiferae
Medicinal Parts: Resin extracted
from the plant.
Indications: Digestive disorders,
particularly constipation
28, 161
.
breastfeeding, stomach pain, ulcers
or obstruction, Crohns disease,
ulcerative colitis, appendicitis
161
.
Side-effects: Abdominal pain,
vomiting
28, 161
.
Drug interactions: Digoxin,
warfarin, diuretics, stimulant
laxatives, corticosteroids
161
.
Dose: The appropriate dose of
gamboge depends on several factors
such as the users age, health, and
several other conditions. There is
not enough scientifc information to
determine an appropriate range of
doses for gamboge
28, 161
.
gamboge
~ 64 ~
GARLIC
Allium sativum
Family: Liliaceae
Medicinal Parts: Whole fresh bulb,
dried bulb, oil of garlic.
Indications:
Principal: Hypertension,
hypercholesterolaemia, arteriosclerosis
& atherosclerosis, diabetes with
hyperlipidaemia, peripheral arterial
occlusive disease
5, 8, 9, 28, 45, 162, 163, 164, 167
.
Major: Infections including
tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea
cruris, vaginitis, Helicobacter
pylori infection
165
, common cold
prevention
166
, colorectal cancer
162, 5,
28, 167
.
Minor: Respiratory infections and
catarrhal conditions, whooping cough,
bronchitis, GI ailments particularly
digestive disorders with fatulence and
GI spasms
5, 28, 45
.
Others: Menstrual pains, corns,
calluses, otitis, muscle pain, neuralgia,
arthritis, sciatica
28, 45
.
Cautions/Contraindications:
Garlic may increase risk of bleeding
and should be discontinued at least
10 days before elective surgery,
breastfeeding
5, 8, 28
.
Side-effects: Breath & body odour
8
,
allergic reaction, nausea, heartburn,
fatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea
5,
9, 28
.
particularly warfarin, antiplatelets,
ACE inhibitors, alcohol,
chlorzoxazone, isoniazid, protease
inhibitors, saquinavir
5, 14, 28, 167
.
Dose: Average daily dose: 4 gm of
garlic or 8 gm of essential oil. One
fresh garlic clove, 1 to 2 times daily
28
.
Active Mature 50+ (Vega) see Aloe Vera
Devils Claw
Cardiohealth Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Deodorised garlic clove extract
10:1 equiv. to herb 500mg (min. 0.5%
allicin content), bilberry fruit extract
4:1 equiv. to herb 100mg (min. 20%
anthocyanadins), vitamin C 60mg, vitamin
E 40mg, L-taurine 25mg, pantothenic
acid 12mg, cayenne fruit powder 12mg,
chinese red yeast 10mg, grape seed extract
10mg (min. 95% polyphenols), N,N-
dimethylglycine 10mg, soy isofavones
concentrate 10mg, niacin 9mg, vitamin B6
8mg, zinc 7.5mg, iron 7mg, beta carotene
2.8mg, alpha lipoic acid 2mg, co-enzyme
Q10 2mg, pine bark extract 2mg (min.
70% proanthocyanadins), folate 800mcg,
manganese 0.5mcg, selenium 200mcg,
copper 100mcg, vitamin B12 4mcg.
Ltd.
Cardiosterol
Garlic + Co. Q10 (Alta

Care)
Capsules; Garlic oily macerate
501mg, gelatin 82.1mg, water 13.9mg,
ubidecarenone 10.3mg.
garlic
~ 65 ~
Cholestro-Vit Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Deodorised garlic clove extract
allicin content), oat bran 100mg, chinese
red yeast 50mg, fenugreek seed extract 4:1
equiv to herb 50mg, soya lecithin powder
25mg, vitamin C 60mg, choline bitartrate
25mg, inositol 25mg, L-methionine 25mg,
pantothenic acid 12mg, niacin 9mg,
vitamin B6 8mg, zinc 7.5mg, iron 7mg,
vitamin B12 4mcg, manganese 0.5mg,
folate 800mcg, selenium 200mcg, copper
100mcg.
Ltd.
Cranberry Plus Formula (Vega) see
Cranberry
Garlic (Wassen)
Tablets; Garlic granules 320mg which
typically provides 1600mcg of allicin
(equiv. to 960mg of fresh garlic).
Garlic Extra High Strength (Deodorised)
(Vega)
Capsules; Deodorised garlic standardised
clove extract (10:1) 150mg (min. allicin
content 750mcg) providing fresh garlic
bulb 1500mg, Vega Phytoantioxidant
Base
TM
concentrate 8:1 equiv. to herb 416mg,
Ltd.
Garlic Max 4000 (HealthAid)
Capsules; 40mg pure garlic extract.
Garlic Oil (Solgar)
Softgels; Garlic oil concentrate 1mg from
approx 500mg fresh garlic bulbs in a
natural base of saffower oil.
Hawthorn Compound (Power Herbs) see
Buckwheat
HeartMax
TM
(HealthAid) see Grapeseed
Hi-Garlic Perles Odourless (Power
Health)
Capsules; Deodorised garlic oil 2mg.
Kyolic Garlic 1000 (Quest)
Tablets; Aged garlic extract 1000mg.
Multigluco Tolerance Factor (Vega) see
Ginkgo
Odourless Garlic (Healthlife)
Capsules; Odourless garlic powder 2mg.
Odourless Garlic (NutraHealth)
Capsules; Odourless garlic oil 2mg.
Odourless Garlic Gems (FSC)
Capsules; Odourless garlic 2mg.
Odourless Garlic Pearls (Numark)
Capsules; Garlic oil 2mg.
One A Day Pure Cod Liver Oil Plus
Garlic (Seven Seas)
Capsules; 800mg cod liver oil blend
providing 160mg omega-3 nutrients of
which 120mg EPA & DHA, 6mg garlic
extract, 5mcg vitamin D.
Ltd.
Super Strength Supergar 8000 (Higher
Nature)
Tablets; 500mg extra high allicin garlic
(providing 8000ppm allicin, 20,000ppm
alliin and 8500ppm thiosulfnates).
garlic
~ 66 ~
Swiss Garlic (A.Vogel)
Capsules; 270mg rapeseed oil extract
of fresh garlic, equiv. to 270mg of fresh
garlic.
Triple G - Ginseng, Ginkgo, Garlic
(Power Health) see Ginseng Korean
Wellman (Vitabiotics) see Siberian
Ginseng
Whole Bulb Garlic (FSC)
Capsules; Dried garlic 300mg equiv. to
fresh garlic 1070mg.
GENTIAN
Gentiana lutea
Family: Gentianaceae
Medicinal Parts: Root and rhizome.
Indications:
Principal: Dyspepsia, fatulence
5, 9, 28,
45
.
Major: Loss of appetite
5, 9, 28, 45
.
Others: Anorexia, GI atony
9, 45
.
Cautions: Pregnancy
5
.
duodenal ulcers
5, 9, 28, 45
.
Side-effects: Headache
5, 9, 28, 45
, nausea
& vomiting with high doses
5
.
the drug; daily dose: 2-4 gm. Average
daily dose of tincture: 1-4 ml 3 times
daily. Liquid extract: 2-4 gm; root 2-4
gm
28
.
Kalms (Lanes) see Valerian
GERANIUM
see Cranesbill
GINGER
Zingiber offcinale
Medicinal Parts: Rhizome.
Indications:
Principal: Sore throat, upper
respiratory tract infections, motion
sickness, morning sickness in
pregnancy
168, 169, 170
, postoperative
nausea
171
, chemotherapy-induced
nausea
172, 173
.
Major: Dyspeptic complaints,
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
174
,
migraine
175
, anorexia
5, 28, 45, 177
.
Minor: Colds, shortness of breath
28
.
gentian
~ 67 ~
Others: Primary dysmenorrhoea
176
,
mastitis (externally)
5
.
Cautions: Gastric ulcers or refux,
gallstones, children under 6 years,
pregnancy. Suspend use of high dose
supplements (>10g) 1 week before
major surgery
5
.
Side-effects: Gastric irritation,
heartburn, bloating, contact dermatitis
with topical use
5
.
(warfarin), antiplatelets, thrombolytic
agents, nifedipine
5, 28, 177
.
Dose:
Liquid extract (1:2): 0.7-2.0 ml/day.
Dried root: 1-3 gm daily in divided
doses or 1-2 gm taken as a single dose
for nausea and vomiting.
Infusion: 4-6 slices of fresh ginger
steeped in boiling water for 30
minutes
5
.
Allergforte
TM
Altasterol
Stimulant (Alta Care)

Ampoules; Hydroglycerin extracts of:
ginger extract, wild yam extract, red vine
leaf extract, fructose, guarana powder,
acerola extract, vanilla favour, ginseng
root, vitamin C, cinnamon essential oil,
black pepper essential oil.
Herbal Complex (Vega) see Echinacea
Femmevit

Ginger (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Ginger root powder 365mg.
Ginger (Lamberts)
Capsules; Ginger root 14,400mg
(provided by 120mg of a 120:1 extract).
Ginger (Quest)
Tablets; Ginger root extract 250mg,
providing gingerols & essential oils.
Ginger Root (HealthAid)
Liquid; Ginger root 1:3 (equiv. of 330mg
of ginger root herb in 1ml).
Ginger Root Extract (HealthAid)
Tablets; Standardised ginger root extract
(4:1) 138mg (standardised to contain at
least 5% ginerols extract) equiv. to 550mg
of ginger root powder.
Ginger Root (Zingiber offcinale) 280mg
(Power Herbs)
Capsules; Ground ginger root 280mg.
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Jointace Chondroitin (Vitabiotics)
Tablets; Ginger root extract equiv. to
40mg, glucosamine sulphate 500mg,
chondroitin sulphate 200mg, vitamin D3
5mcg, vitamin E 20mg, vitamin C 30mg,
folic acid 200mcg, vitamin B12 10mcg,
zinc 5mg, manganese 2mg, copper 0.5mg,
selenium 60mcg.
Jointace Collagen (Vitabiotics)
Tablets; Ginger root extract equiv. to
40mg, glucosamine sulphate 500mg,
chondroitin sulphate 50mg, vitamin D3
ginger
~ 68 ~
zinc 5mg, manganese 2mg, copper 0.5mg,
selenium 60mcg, collagen 150mg.
Jointace Fizz (Vitabiotics)
Effervescent tablets; Glucosamine
sulphate 500mg, chondroitin 100mg,
vitamin C 60mg, magnesium 50mg,
ginger extract 40mg.
Jointace Gel (Vitabiotics)
Gel; Ginger oil, eucalyptus oil, sweet
orange oil, clove oil, lavender oil, fennel
oil, menthol, glucosamine sulphate,
chondroitin sulphate.
Jointace Patch (Vitabiotics)
Patches; Ginger oil, eucalyptus oil, sweet
orange oil, clove oil, lavender oil, fennel
oil, menthol, glucosamine sulphate,
chondroitin sulphate.
JointCare Sport (HealthAid) see Ginseng
Korean
JointWise (Vega)
Syrup; Glucosamine hydrochloride
500mg, chondroitin sulphate 100mg,
omega-3 fsh oil 700mg (providing EPA
170mg, DHA 115mg), cod liver oil 300mg
(providing EPA 20mg, DHA 30mg),
vitamin A 400mcg, vitamin D 5mcg,
vitamin E 10mg, ginger extract 3.5mg,
pineapple juice concentrate 1466mg,
orange juice concentrate 353mg, medium
chain triglycerides 0.2mg.
Ltd.
(Higher Nature) see Celery
No-Gas
enzimi (Giuliani)
Tablets; Passionfower, German
chamomile, ginger.
SiberSlim
TM
(HealthAid) see Siberian
Ginseng
VeinTain
(Lamberts)
Capsules; Ginger 3600mg, ginkgo
biloba 3000mg (providing 14.4mg
favonglycosides), cinnamon bark
1500mg.
V-Vein
TM
GINKGO
Ginkgo biloba
Family: Ginkgoaceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaf, seeds
separated from the feshy outer layer.
Indications:
Principal: Mild to moderate dementia
of the Alzheimer type
178
, memory
loss
5, 9, 14, 19, 28, 179
.
Major: Acute ischaemic stroke
180
,
generalized anxiety disorder
181
,
peripheral vascular disease including
intermittent claudication & Raynauds
syndrome
5, 28, 179, 182
.
Minor: Vertigo, tinnitus, sudden
deafness
5, 183
.
Others: Macular degeneration,
ginkgo
~ 69 ~
glaucoma, retinopathy, prevention
of altitude sickness, PMS, asthma,
sexual dysfunction, cancer
prevention
5
.
Cautions: If unusual bleeding or
bruising occurs stop use immediately,
history of convulsive disorders,
suspend use for 1 week prior to major
surgery
5, 28
.
to the herb or any of its constituents
28
,
pregnancy
5
.
Side-effects: GI upset, headache,
dizziness
5, 9, 28
.
Drug interactions: Aminoglycosides,
antiplatelets, antiepileptics,
benzodiazepines, calcium-channel
blockers, ciclosporin, cisplatin,
doxorubicin, haloperidol, insulin,
NSAIDs, phenobarbital, propranolol,
protease inhibitors, proton pump
inhibitors, risperidone, St. Johns
Wort, theophylline, tolbutamide,
trazodone, valerian, warfarin and
related drugs
5, 28, 179
.
Dose:
Asthma: 40 mg three times daily.
Dementia & memory impairment:
120-240 mg standardised extract daily
in divided doses.
Intermittent claudication, vertigo:
120-320 mg standardised extract daily
in divided doses.
Normal tension glaucoma: 120 mg
standardised extract daily
5
.
Active Mature 50+ (Vega) see Aloe
Vera
Brain Fuel Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Ginkgo biloba leaf extract
ginkgofavonglycosides, 6% terpene
lactones), bilberry fruit extract 4:1 equiv.
to herb 100mg (min. 20% anthocyanadins),
siberian ginseng root extract (10:1) 100mg
(min 0.8% eleutherosides), vitamin C
60mg, choline bitartrate 50mg, inositol
50mg, L-glutamic acid 50mg, L-glutamine
50mg, L-phenylalanine 50mg, L-tyrosine
50mg, niacin 36mg, pantothenic acid
12mg, zinc 7.5mg, iron 7mg, acetyl
L-carnitine 5mg, alpha lipoic acid 5mg,
folate 400mcg, manganese 0.25 mg,
Brainvit
(HealthAid) see Brahmi

Cellulite Formula (Vega)
kelp seaweed powder 60mg (providing
min. 0.1% iodine), acetyl L-carnitine
60mg, potassium 60mg, vitamin C 60mg,
niacin 18mg, L-arginine 10mg, L-lysine
10mg, L-methionine 10mg, L-tyrosine
10mg, PABA 10mg, pantothenic acid
6mg, vitamin B6 2mg, vitamin B2 1.6mg,
manganese 0.25mg, folate 200mcg, biotin
150mcg, selenium 100mcg, copper 50mcg.
Centrum Performance (Centrum)
D 5mcg, vitamin E 26.8mg, vitamin C
120mg, vitamin B1 4.2mg, vitamin B2
ginkgo
~ 70 ~
4.8mg, vitamin B6 6mg, vitamin B12
18mcg, folic acid 400mcg, niacin 36mg,
biotin 40mcg, panthothenic acid 10mg,
vitamin K 25mcg, calcium 100mg,
phosphorus 48mg, iron 14mg, magnesium
45mg, zinc 7.5mg, iodine 150mcg, copper
700mcg, manganese 4mg, potassium
80mg, chloride 72mg, chromium 120mcg,
molybdenum 75mcg, selenium 70mcg,
ginkgo biloba extract 60mg, ginseng
extract 50mg.
Efalex (Efamol)
Capsules, liquid; Fish oil (of which
omega-3 nutrients, DHA, EPA), ginkgo
biloba standardised leaf extract (providing
24% ginkgofavone bilobalides),
phosphatidlyserine, vitamin E, folic acid,
vitamin B12.
Efalex Active 50+ (Efamol)
Capsules; Fish oil (of which omega-3
nutrients, DHA, EPA), ginkgo biloba
standardised leaf extract (providing 24%
ginkgofavone glycosides, 8% gingkolide
and bilobalides), phosphatidlyserine,
vitamin E, folic acid, vitamin B12.
Gericaps
Active (HealthAid) see Ginseng

Korean
Gincosan (Pharmaton)
Capsules; Standardised ginkgo biloba
extract, standardised Panax Ginseng
extract.
Ginkgo (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Ginkgo leaf powder 250mg.
Ginkgo 6000mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Ginkgo biloba leaves 6000mg
favonglycosides 28.8mg, ginkgolides A, B
and C and bilobalide 7.2mg.
Ginkgo Biloba (A.Vogel)
Liquid; Tinctures of fresh ginkgo biloba
leaves, extract in alcohol (66% v/v).
Ginkgo Biloba (HealthAid)
Liquid; Ginkgo biloba extract 1:4 (equiv.
of 250mg of ginkgo biloba herb) in 1ml.
Ginkgo Biloba (NatraHealth)
Tablets; Ginkgo biloba standardised
extract equiv. to 6000mg, providing
28.8mg ginkgo favonglycosides, 7.2mg
terpene lactones.
Ginkgo Biloba (Quest)
Tablets; Ginkgo biloba leaf extract 150mg,
providing ginkgo favonglycosides 36mg,
ginkgolides A, B & C 4.5mg, bilobalide
3.8mg.
Ginkgo Biloba 500mg (FSC)
Tablets; Ginkgo biloba leaf extract equiv.
to dried herb powder 250mg, ginkgo
biloba dried herb powder 250mg.
Ginkgo Biloba Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Ginkgo biloba leaf powder
400mg, ginkgo biloba leaf extract (50:1)
60mg (min. 24% ginkgofavonglycosides
& 6% terpene lactones).
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf 180mg (Power Herbs)
Capsules; Ginkgo biloba leaf powder
180mg.
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (Solgar)
Vegicaps; Standardised ginkgo biloba leaf
ginkgo
~ 71 ~
powdered extract 90mg (providing 21.6mg
[24%] ginkgofavoglycosides, 5.4mg [6%]
terpene lactones), raw ginkgo biloba leaf
powder 45mg, PhytO2X (powdered
blend of beta-carotene prep. and ascorbic
acid).
GinkoVital
TM
(HealthAid)
Capsules; Ginkgo biloba (50:1) extract
100mg (equiv. to 5000mg of ginkgo biloba
powder) standardised to 24% favones
glycosides & 6% terpine lactones.
Ginkgo Vital 3
TM
Ginseng
Goldcare 50+ (Vitabiotics)
Capsules; Ginkgo biloba extract 10mg,
vitamin D 10mcg, vitamin E 20mg,
vitamin C 80mg, vitamin B1 12mg,
vitamin B2 5mg, vitamin B3 20mg,
vitamin B12 20mcg, pantothenic acid
10mg, iron 6mg, magnesium 75mg, zinc
15mg, iodine 130mcg, manganese 2mg,
copper 1mg, boron 1mg, chromium
100mcg, selenium 150mcg, citrus
biofavonoids 16mg, natural mixed
carotenoids 3mg.
HaemoVit

Liquid Gold
TM
(HealthAid) see
Sarsaparilla
Hematinic Blood Co-Factors (Vega)
50:1 equiv. to herb 500mg (min.
TM
100mg
providing antioxidants and prebiotics:
apple & mixed wild berries concentrate
8:1 equiv. to herb 160mg, prebiotic acacia
gum 80mg, citrus biofavonoids 60mg,
vitamin C 60mg, niacin 54mg, pantothenic
acid 18mg, zinc 15mg, iron 14mg, vitamin
B6 6mg, vitamin B2 4.8mg, vitamin B1
4.2mg, folate 600mcg, manganese 0.5mg,
K 100mcg, vitamin B12 10mcg.
Mega Potency Ginkgo 6000 (Higher
Nature)
Tablets; 120mg ginkgo biloba guaranteed
standardised extract 50:1 providing
minimum: 24% ginkgo favones
glycosides, 6% terpene lactones
(ginkgolides A, B, C & bilobalides).
Memory Plus Formula (Vega)
lactones), bacopa leaf extract 150mg (min.
20% bacosides), soy lecithin powder
67mg, choline bitartrate 50mg, inositol
50mg, niacin 36mg, acetyl L-carnitine
30mg, alpha lipoic acid 30mg, L-glutamic
acid 30mg, L-glutamine 30mg, L-tyrosine
30mg, pantothenic acid 12mg, vitamin
B6 4mg, vitamin B2 3.2mg, vitamin B1
2.8mg, folate 400mcg, manganese 0.25mg,
B12 2mcg.
Multi Antioxidant Complex (Vega)
50:1 equiv. to herb 500mg, green tea leaf
extract 20mg, grape seed extract 5mg, pine
bark extract 2mg, broccoli foret extract
5mg, Vega phytoantioxidant Base
TM
100mg
providing apple & mixed wild berries
prebiotic acacia gum 80mg, bilberry fruit
extract 4:1 equiv. to herb 80mg, vitamin C
60mg, niacin 36mg, citrus biofavonoids
30mg, vitamin E 20mg, pantothenic acid
3.2mg, vitamin B1 2.8mg, alpha lipoic
ginkgo
~ 72 ~
acid 2mg, L-glutathione 2mg, lycopene
7.5% 2mg, N,N-dimethylglycine 2mg,
manganese 0.5mg, selenium 200mcg,
copper 100mcg.
Multigluco Tolerance Factor (Vega)
50:1 equiv. to herb 500mg (min.
24%ginkgofavonglycosides, 6% terpene
deodorized garlic clove extract 10:1 equiv.
to herb 100mg (min. 0.5% allicin content),
java plum fruit extract 100mg (min. 2.5%
bitter principles), vitamin C 60mg, taurine
50mg, niacin 18mg, vitamin E 10mg, zinc
7.5mg, iron 7mg, pantothenic acid 6mg,
beta carotene 4.8mg, alpha lipoic acid
2mg, co-enzyme Q10 2mg, L-glutathione
2mg, lutein esters 2mg, vitamin B6 2mg,
manganese 0.5mg, chromium 400mcg,
100mcg, vitamin B12 1mcg.
Neuroforte
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Ginkgo biloba extract (50:1)
20mg (equiv. to 1000mg of ginkgo
biloba powder, contains min. 24%
favoglycosides), vitamin C 60mg,
nicotinamide 18mg, vitamin B6 5mg,
magnesium 100mg, lecithin 50mg,
L-phenylalanine 100mg, L-tyrosine
100mg, L-glutamine 100mg, choline
50mg, inositol 50mg.
Opticare Formula 20:20 (Vega)
grape seed extract 2mg (min. 95%
polyphenols), citrus biofavonoids 60mg,
vitamin C 60mg, niacin 36mg, vitamin
E 20mg, pantothenic acid 12mg, taurine
2mcg, alpha lipoic acid 2mg, co-enzyme
Q10 2mg, L-glutathione 2mg, lutein esters
2mg, lycopene 2mg, manganese 0.5mg,
100mcg.
Powerplus
TM
Ginseng
Refreshall
(Lamberts)
Tablets; Ginkgo biloba 3000mg, lemon
balm 500mg, sage 500mg, rosemary 50mg.
Sexovit
forte (HealthAid) see Ginseng

Korean
(Power Health) see Ginseng Korean
Vein Support Formula (Vega)
rutin bean extract 60mg, pine bark extract
2mg (min. 70% proanthocyanadins), citrus
vitamin C 120mg, niacin 18mg, zinc
7.5mg, iron 7mg, pantothenic acid 6mg,
beta carotene 4.8mg, alpha lipoic acid
vitamin B1 1.4mg, manganese 0.5mg,
100mcg, vitamin B12 1mcg.
VeinTain
(Lamberts) see Ginger

Venalta

V-Vein
TM
ginkgo
~ 73 ~
GINSENG KOREAN
Panax ginseng
Family: Araliaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried lateral roots.
Indications:
Principal: Physical or mental
exhaustion, stress, fatigue
5, 9, 28, 45, 184
.
Major: Hyperglycaemia
185
, erectile
dysfunction
186
, menopausal
symptoms, thrombotic &
cardiovascular diseases
187
,
degenerative conditions associated
with aging
5, 9, 184
.
Minor: Cancer prevention
188, 189
.
Others: Gastroprotection during
heart surgery
5
.
Cautions: Cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, hyper and hypotensive
disorders, with all steroid therapy
9, 28,
45
.
Contraindications: Acute illness,
haemorrhage, during the acute period
of coronary thrombosis, pregnancy,
use of other stimulants
5, 9, 45
.
Side-effects: Insomnia, epistaxis,
headache, nervousness, vomiting
5, 9,
28, 45
.
Drug interactions: Albendazole,
alcohol, antidiabetics, digoxin assays,
guarana, MAOIs, tamoxifen and other
oestrogen antagonists, warfarin and
related drugs, zidovudine
5, 28, 184
.
Dose
: Daily dose (taken in the

morning): dried root, 0.6-2 gm or by
decoction
45
.
Altacura
Ginseng (Alta Care)

Ampoules; Panax ginseng root dry extract
1000mg, guarana powder extract 500mg,
magnesium 75mg, orange favour 50mg,
vitamin B6 2mg, purifed water.
Capsules; Panax ginseng root 400mg.
Altacura

Meadowsweet
Altasterol

Ginger
Centrum Performance (Centrum) see
Ginkgo
Day-vit
Active (HealthAid)
Tablets; Ginseng 50:1 extract 12mg
(standardised to 25% ginsenosides)
equiv. to 600mg Panax ginseng
powder, CoQ10 5mg, vitamin A
E 10mg, vitamin C 60mg, thiamin
1.4mg, ribofavin 1.6mg, niacin
18mg, vitamin B6 2mg, folic acid
150mcg, pantothenic acid 6mg, vitamin
K 30mcg, calcium 100mg, phosphorus
50mg, iron 14mg, magnesium
50mg, zinc 15mg, iodine 150mcg, copper
1000mcg, manganese 2mg, potassium
50mg, selenium 100mcg, chromium
40mcg, molybdenum 50mcg, chloride
45mg, L-lysine HCI 25mg, L-carnitine
Panax ginseng should not be taken
continuously for periods exceeding 3 months;
occasional use or courses of 1 month followed
by a 2-month interval are recommended
45
.
ginseng korean
~ 74 ~
34mg, di-methionine 40mg, L-arginine
HCI 40mg, choline bitartrate
50mg, inositol 50mg, lutein 2mg, silica
10mg.
Flodol

Meadowsweet
Gentlemens Three
TM
(HealthAid)
Capsules; Koregin
standardised Korean
ginseng extract (5:1) 350mg, standardised
muira puama extract (10:1) 240mg (bark
& root), standardised saw palmetto fruit
extract (10:1) 160mg, pumpkin seed oil
50mg, zinc 3.5mg.
Gericaps
Active (HealthAid)
Capsules; Standardised Panax ginseng
extract 120mg, ginkgo biloba extract
30mg, vitamin A 1.5mg, vitamin D
thiamin 5mg, ribofavin 5mg, niacin
20mg, vitamin B5 5mg, vitamin B6 6mg,
vitamin B12 3mcg, folic acid 500mcg,
inositol 50mg, biotin 150mcg, di-methyl
amino ethanol bitartrate 20mg, DL-
methionine 30mg, choline bitartrate 50mg,
calcium 75mg, phosphorus 58mg, iron
15mg, copper 2mg, potassium 2mg, iodine
300mcg, manganese 2.5mg, magnesium
10mg, zinc 4mg, selenium 50mcg.
Gincosan (Pharmaton) see Ginkgo
Ginkgo Vital 3
TM
Ginseng
Ginsana (Pharmaton)
Capsules, syrup; Standardised Panax
ginseng root extract.
Local Distributor: Vivian Corporation.
Ginseng Forte (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Panax ginseng root powder
310mg, Panax ginseng root extract 70mg,
together providing 50mg ginsenosides,
equiv. to 2000mg ginseng dried root.
Ginseng Korean Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Ginseng korean (panax) root
powder 300mg, ginseng korean (panax)
root extract (5:1) 100mg (min. 20%
ginsenosides) equiv. to 800mg ginseng
korean root herb.
Herbal 3 (HealthAid) see Pumpkin
JointCare Sport (HealthAid)
Capsules; Korean ginseng extract 10mg,
ginger extract 6mg, glucosamine sulphate
200mg, omega-3 nutrients 100mg,
chondroitin sulphate 50mg, GLA 5mg,
vitamin E 5mg, beta-carotene 2mg,
calcium 135mg, iron 7mg, zinc 7.5mg,
selenium 25mcg.
Local Distributor: Associated Drug Co. Ltd.
Korean Ginseng (HealthAid)
Liquid; Korean ginseng extract 1:3 (equiv.
of 330mg of Korean ginseng herb) in 1ml.
Korean Ginseng (NatraHealth)
Tablets; Korean ginseng extract.
Korean Ginseng (Numark)
Tablets; Korean ginseng extract 60mg,
equiv. to 6000mg herb.
Korean Ginseng 1200mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Korean ginseng extract 1200mg
(min. 20mg ginsenosides).
Korean Ginseng 250mg (HealthAid)
Capsules; 250mg Korean ginseng powder.
ginseng korean
~ 75 ~
Korean Ginseng Extract (IL HWA)
Capsules, tea bags; Pure Panax ginseng
extract.
Local Distributor: Tongil Trading Co. Ltd.
Korean Ginseng with Multivitamins &
Minerals (Red Kooga)
Tablets; Korean ginseng root extract
37.5mg (equiv. to Korean ginseng root
powder 300mg), vitamin A 800mcg,
C 60mg, thiamin 1.4mg, ribofavin 1.6mg,
200mcg, vitamin B12 1mcg, pantothenic
acid 6mg, calcium 140mg, phosphorus
110mg, iron 14mg, zinc 15mg, iodine
150mcg, copper 500mcg, manganese 1mg,
selenium 50mcg.
Local Distributor: George Borg Barthet Ltd.
Koregin
3000 (HealthAid)
Capsules; Korean ginseng 5:1 extract
600mg, standardised to 8% ginsenosides,
equiv. to 3000mg of ginseng root powder.
Kwai
ACE (Kwai)
Tablets; Dried garlic 300mg, vitamin
A 540mcg, vitamin C 80mg, vitamin E
20mg.
Kwai
One-A-Day (Kwai)
Tablets; Dried garlic 300mg.
Local Distributor: Vivian Corportation
Male Formula (HealthAid)
Tablets; 250mg korean ginseng extract
2:1 equiv. to 500mg powder, standardised
5% ginsenosides; 150mg ashwagandha
extract, standardised to 1.5%
withanolides, 1% alkaloids; 100mg velvet
bean extract 4:1 equiv. to 400mg powder;
100mg muira puama extract 4:1 equiv. to
400mg powder; 100mg pumpkin extract
4:1 equiv. to 400mg powder; 100mg
damiana extract 4:1 equiv. to 400mg
powder; 100mg maca extract 5:1 equiv.
to 500mg powder; 60mg pussy willow
extract 4:1 equiv. to 240mg powder;
50mg cinnamon extract; 50mg kola nut
extract 4:1 equiv. to 200mg powder; 50mg
puncture vine extract; 25mg saw palmetto.
Male Max
TM
(HealthAid)
Tablets; 250mg korean ginseng
standardised extract 2:1, 150mg
ashwagandha standardised extract, 100mg
velvet bean extract 4:1, 100mg muira
puama extract 4:1, 100mg guarana extract
4:1, 100mg pumpkin extract 4:1, 100mg
damiana extract 4:1, 100mg cinnamon
extract, 100mg maca extract 5:1, 60mg
pussywillow extract 4:1, 50mg kola nut
4:1, 25mg puncture vine standardised
extract, 25mg Saw Palmetto standardised.
MegaMulti
TM
(HealthAid)
Prolonged release tablets; Ginseng 100mg,
rutin 25mg, vitamin A 750mcg, vitamin
300mg, thiamin 50mg, ribofavin 65mg,
0.08mg, pantothenic acid 60mg, calcium
50mg, iron 10mg, zinc 4mg, iodine
150mcg, choline 20mg, chromium 6mcg,
copper 35mcg, inositol 40mg, manganese
0.10mg, para amino benzoic acid 30mg,
selenium 10mcg, citrus biofavonoids
30mg, L-lysine 60mg.
Multibionta
Activate (Seven Seas)

Capsules; Ginseng extract 10mg (equiv.
to ginseng root 40mg), schisandra fruit
7.5mg, vitamin A 800mcg, vitamin
D 5mcg, vitamin E 10mg, vitamin C
60mg, thiamin 1.4mg, ribofavin 1.6mg,
ginseng korean
~ 76 ~
niacin 18mg, vitamin B6 2mg, folic
acid 200mcg, vitamin B12 1mcg, biotin
0.15mg, pantothenic acid 6mg, calcium
90mg, phosphorus 38mg, iron 5mg,
magnesium 45mg, zinc 5mg, iodine
100mcg, chloride 4.5mg, chromium
25mcg, manganese 0.4mg, molybdenum
25mcg, selenium 30mcg, potassium 5mg,
coenzyme Q10 2mg.
Multibionta

(Seven Seas)
Capsules; Ginseng extract 20mg (equiv. to
80mg ginseng root), bilberry extract 1mg
(equiv. to 100mg fresh bilberry), vitamin
A 800mcg, vitamin D 5mcg, vitamin E
10mg, vitamin C 60mg, thiamin 1.4mg,
ribofavin 1.6mg, niacin 18mg, vitamin
B6 2mg, folic acid 200mcg, vitamin
B12 1mcg, biotin 0.15mg, pantothenic
acid 6mg, calcium 90mg, phosphorus
38mg, iron 5mg, magnesium 45mg,
zinc 5mg, iodine 100mcg, manganese
0.4mg, chromium 25mcg, molybdenum
25mcg, selenium 30mcg, chloride 4.5mg,
potassium 5mg, lutein 100mcg.
Neovita
(Savoy Laboratories)
Capsules; Ginseng 100mg, vitamin A
2400IU, thiamin mononitrate 2.5mg,
ribofavin 2.5mg, pyridoxine 1mg,
calciferol 240IU, dl-alpha tocopheryl
acetate 2mg, cyanocobalamin 4.9mcg,
nicotinamide 20mg, calcium pantothenate
10mg, ascorbic acid 40mg, magnesium
oxide 10mg, zinc oxide 5mg, magnesium
sulphate 2mg, copper sulphate 2mg,
ferrous sulphate 33mg, lecithin 9.5mg,
calcium phosphate 100mg.
Syrup; Ginseng extract 17.5mg (equiv.
to 87.5mg root), vitamin A 450IU,
thiamin hydrochloride 625mcg,
ribofavin 625mcg, pyridoxine 250mcg,
cyanocobalamin 0.875mcg, ascorbic
acid 4.2mg, sodium ascorbate 6.525mg,
calciferol 45IU, nicotinamide 5mg,
d-panthenol 1.25mg.
Pharmaton
(Pharmaton)
Capsules; Standardised ginseng extract
G115 (made from the roots of Panax
ginseng) 40mg, vitamin A 2667IU, biotin
150mcg, thiamin 1.4mg, ribofavin 1.6mg,
pyridoxine 2.0mg, cyanocobalamine
1mcg, ascorbic acid 60mg, cholecalciferol
200IU, dl-alpha tocopherol acetate 10mg,
nicotinamide 18mg, folic acid 100mcg,
iron 10mg, calcium 100mg, copper 2mg,
magnesium, 10mg, zinc 1mg, selenium
50mcg, lecithin 100mg.
Local Distributor: Aldox Ltd.
Power Ginseng GX 2500+ (Power Health)
Capsules; Korean ginseng extract 100mg
containing typically 30% ginsenosides.
Powerplus
TM
Ginseng
Revive (Kelkin) see Guarana
Royal 3 (HealthAid) see Evening
Primrose
Sexovit
forte (HealthAid)
Tablets; 60mg Korean ginseng 10:1
extract (standardised to 20% ginsenosides)
equiv. to 600mg powder, 50mg ginkgo
biloba extract (standardised to 24%
glycosides & 6% terpenoids), 100mg
vitamin C, 67mg vitamin E, 15mg zinc,
200mcg selenium, 250mg L-arginine HCl,
50mg L-carnitine, 50mg L-methionine,
50mg L-phenylalanine.
(Power Health)
Tablets; Pure korean ginseng powder
250mg, standardised 24% ginkgo biloba
extract 60mg, pure garlic powder 2mg.
ginseng korean
~ 77 ~
GOLDENSEAL
Hydrastis canadensis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Medicinal Parts: Root, rhizome.
Indications:
Internal
Principal: Digestive ailments
including infectious diarrhoea,
190
, CHF
5, 28, 45
.
Minor: Menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea,
peptic ulcer, colds & fever, recurrent
ear infections, vaginitis, urinary tract
infections
5, 28
.
External
Principal: To clean wounds, skin
infections including ringworm &
athletes foot
5, 9, 28
.
Major: Reduce haemorrhoids, soothe
canker sores
5
.
Others: Conjunctivitis, blepharitis
9
.
Cautions: Not to be used as a
douche due to potential for mucous
membrane irritation
5, 28
.
Contraindications: Kidney disease,
pregnancy, lactation, hypertension,
people with glucose-6-phosphate-
dehydrogenase defciency
5, 9, 28, 45
.
Side-effects: Digestive disorders,
mucous membrane irritation,
constipation, excitatory states,
hallucinations, occasionally deliria if
taken over an extended period
5, 9, 28
.
Drug interactions: Benzodiazepines,
cytochrome P450 3A4-metabolized
drugs, indinavir, paclitaxel, vitamin
B
28, 191
.
rhizome & root, 0.5-1 gm; tincture
(1:10, 60% ethanol), 2-4 ml; liquid
extract (1:1, 60% ethanol), 0.3-1 ml
5,
45
.
Echinacea 1000mg & Goldenseal
2000mg (Lamberts) see Echinacea
Golden Seal (HealthAid)
Liquid; Golden seal extract 1:5 (equiv. of
200mg of golden seal herb) in 1ml.
Tablets; Golden seal root powder 315mg,
standardised golden seal root extract
160mg.
Buckwheat
goldenseal
~ 78 ~
GOTU KOLA
Centella asiatica
Family: Apiaceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaf, stem.
Indications:
Principal: Skin scars, ulcers,
burns
192
& wounds
193, 194
, memory
enhancement, neurodegenerative
disorders
28, 195
.
Major: Rheumatism, venous
insuffciency circulatory disorders,
anxiety, epilepsy
196, 197
.
Minor: Prevention of cancer, diabetic
microangiopathy, oedema, venous
hypertension
197
.
Others: Leprosy, eczema
197
.
Cautions: Diabetes,
hyperlipidaemia
28
.
28
.
Side-effects: Skin irritation (when
used topically), photosensitization,
infertility
28
.
Dose: Daily dose: 0.6 gm of dried
leaves or infusion taken 3 times daily;
normal single dose is 0.33 to 0.68
gm
28
.
Brainvit
(HealthAid) see Brahmi

Gotu Kola (HealthAid)
Liquid; Gotu Kola extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of gotu kola herb) in 1ml.
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
) see Aloe
Vera
Venalta

GRAPESEED
Vitis vinifera
Family: Vitaceae
Medicinal Parts: Seeds, grape skins.
Indications:
Principal: Fluid retention, peripheral
venous insuffciency, capillary
resistance, diabetic retinopathy
5, 28, 198,
200
.
Major: Eye strain, hyperlipidaemia,
enhances dermal wound healing,
aging skin, cancer
5, 198, 199, 200
.
Minor: Pancreatitis, preventing
reperfusion injury, reduces sun burn
5
.
Others: Headache, dysuria,
scabies, gonorrhoea, haemorrhoids,
vomiting
28
.
known.
Side-effects: Dry, itchy scalp,
dizziness, headache, hypertension,
gotu kola
~ 79 ~
hives, indigestion, nausea
200
.
Drug interactions: Warfarin & other
anticoagulants
198
, ascorbic acid,
midazolam
201
.
Dose:
To protect against free radical
damage (oxidation): 25 - 150 mg
of a standardised extract (40 - 80%
proanthocyanidins or 95% OPC
value), 1 - 3 times daily.
Chronic venous insuffciency: 150 -
300 mg daily.
Oedema: 200 - 400 mg daily for 10 -
30 days
198
.
see Fenugreek
Altadrine
Day Burner (Alta Care)

Ampoules; Grapeseed, bromelain, green
tea, papaya, artichoke, dandelion, fructose,
magnesium citrate, bladderwrack, witch
hazel, meadowsweet, exotic fruit aroma,
vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, beta-
carotene, lemon juice, wild carrot, tomato,
selenium yeast, buckwheat, potassium
sorbate, sodium benzoate.
Altadrine

Green Tea
Altasterol

Ginger
(Vega) see Bilberry
Citricidal
TM
(Higher Nature)
Liquid; Grapefruit seed extract
concentrate.
Tablets; Grapefruit seed extract 100mg.
Eyewise
(Lamberts)
Tablets; Grapeseed 500mg (provided by
10mg of a 50:1 extract), bilberry 200mg
blackberry 200mg (provided by 50mg of
a 4:1 extract), lutein 10mg, zeaxanthin
400mcg.
Capsules; Grapeseed extract 50mg
(providing 25mg polyphenols 50%),
selenium 15mcg, green tea leaf 50mg,
citrus biofavonoid 60mg, bilberry fruit
20mg.
Grapeseed Extract (HealthAid)
Tablets; Grapeseed extract (500:1) 100mg
containing 95% total phenolic compounds.
HeartMax
TM
(HealthAid)
Capsules; Grapeseed extract 25mg, garlic
oil (100:1) 1.25mg equiv. to 125mg
of fresh garlic bulb, lycopene 5mg,
chromium 50mcg, fsh oil concentrate
400mg which provides 132mg EPA &
88mg DHA, L-carnitine 125mg, L-taurine
125mg, lecithin 100mg, alpha lipoic
acid 50mg, coenzyme Q10 30mg, citrus
biofavonoids 5mg.
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Horse Chestnut
Ginkgo
Multi Max
(Lamberts)
Tablets; Grapeseed 500mg (provided
grapeseed
~ 80 ~
by 1mg of a 500:1 extract), vitamin A
1948mcg, vitamin D 5mcg, vitamin E
ribofavin 25mg, niacin 25mg, vitamin B6,
biotin 0.15mg, pantothenic acid 25mg,
calcium 62mg, iron 14mg, magnesium
50mg, zinc 15mg, iodine 150mcg, choline
bitartrate 25mg, inositol 25mg, PABA
25mg, manganese 4mg, copper 1.2mg,
molybdenum 500mcg, selenium 200mcg,
chromium 200mcg.
Multi-Max
Advance (Lamberts) see

Turmeric
Opticare Formula 20:20 (Vega) see
Ginkgo
Perfectil Platinum (Vitabiotics) see Green
Tea
Phytobronz (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Grape seed extract, vitamin
E, carotenoids, squalene, starfower oil,
IHA (Intense Helio Active) Arkopharmas
unique compound of natural extract of red
palm oil, capsicum & tomato.
TotallyWise (Vega) see Green Tea
Venalta
(Alta Care)
Capsules; Omega 3 (350mg), grape
seed (100mg), grapeseed skin (37.5mg),
grapeseed whole fruit 12.5mg.
Patches; Acrylates copolymer, propylene
glycol, grapeseed extract, horse chestnut
extract, butchers broom extract, gotu kola
extract, ginkgo biloba extract, glycine
soya oil, lavender oil, peppermint oil,
sweet orange oil, limonene, Linalool.
Syrup; Honey sugar free 6400mg,
cranberry juice 2000mg, grapeseed
400mg, barley 280mg, witch hazel 250mg,
cranberry extract 200mg, butchers broom
root 200mg, soya isofavones 150mg,
dioscorea 100mg, bilberry favour 10mg,
sodium benzoate 10mg.
Venalta
Ampoules (Alta Care)

Ampoules; Red Vine leaf extract 3750mg,
barley extract 2500mg, buckwheat extract
1000mg, witch hazel extract 1000mg,
vitamin C 60mg, vitamin E 10mg,
grapefruit natural favour 50mg, citrus
limonum 10mg.
Venis
Sollievo (Erba Vita)

Gel; Grapeseed extract, butchers broom
extract, blueberry extract, ivy extract,
escin, lavender oil.
Vitiven
ultra cold (Arkopharma) see

Butchers Broom
Wellman

Tricologic (Vitabiotics)
Tablets; Proanthocyanidins (red grape
extract) 5mg, vitamin D 15mcg, vitamin
pantothenic acid 90mg, magnesium 50mg,
iron 8mg, zinc 15mg, copper 100mcg,
chromium 50mcg, iodine 150mcg, PABA
30mg, silicon 15mg, betacarotene 2mg,
lignans 150mg, choline 100mg, myo-
inositol 50mg, N-acetyl cysteine 50mg,
L-cystine 50mg, L-methionine 50mg,
L-lysine 50mg.
Wellwoman Tricologic
(Vitabiotics)
Tablets; Grapeseed extract 5mg, vitamin
60mg, vitamin B1 10mg, vitamin B2
10mg, folic acid 400mcg, vitamin B12
90mg, magnesium 50mg, iron 14mg, zinc
grapeseed
~ 81 ~
15mg, copper 1000mcg, manganese 2mg,
iodine 150mcg, silicon 60mg, natural
mixed carotenoids 3mg, hydrolysed
marine collagen 200mg, L-cystine 100mg,
L-methionine 50mg, inositol 90mg.
GREEN COFFEE
Coffea arabica
Family: Rubiaceae
Medicinal Parts: Seed.
Indications:
Principal: Stimulation of the nervous
system, increasing arousal and
vigilance, reducing fatigue
202
.
Major: Diarrhoea, infammation of the
mouth & pharynx, festering wounds
28,
202
.
Minor: Hepatitis, oedema, neuralgia,
migraine, fever, asthma, to treat
opium and alcohol intoxication
28, 202
.
Cautions: Patients with sensitive
cardiovascular systems, kidney
diseases, hyperthyroidism, higher
disposition to convulsions, certain
psychic disorders (including panic
anxiety states), pregnancy
28
.
Side-effects: Hyperacidity, stomach
irritation, diarrhoea, reduced appetite,
sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor,
nervous restlessness, palpitations and
withdrawal headaches
28
.
Drug interactions: Antidiabetics,
antihypertensives, iron compounds,
nicotine, phenylpropanolamine
203
.
ground drug; Average single dose: 3
gm of powder
28
.
see Green Tea
see Fenugreek
Green Coffee (Quest)
Tablets; Green coffee bean extract 200mg,
chlorogenic acids 90mg.
Green Coffee Bean (Power Health)
Capsules; Green coffee bean powder
133mg.
Pure Green Coffee Extract (Lamberts)
Tablets; Decaffeinated green coffee
extract 200mg.
green coffee
~ 82 ~
GREEN TEA
Camellia sinensis
Family: Theaceae
Indications:
Principal: Atherosclerosis
204,
205
, hypercholesterolaemia
206
,
dental caries
207
, gingivitis, cancer
prevention
208, 209
.
Major: Sunburn protection
210, 211
,
weight loss, weight maintenance
212
.
Minor: Infammatory bowel disease,
diabetes
5, 28
.
Others: Headache, diarrhoea, fatigue,
vomiting, dyspepsia & other digestive
symptoms, migraine
5, 28
.
Cautions: Weak cardiovascular
system, renal disease,
hyperthyroidism, elevated
susceptibility to spasm
28
.
Contraindications: Hypertension,
cardiac arrhythmias, severe liver
disease, anxiety disorders, insomnia
5
.
Side-effects: CNS stimulation,
diuresis, hyperacidity, gastric
irritation, reduction in appetite when
consumed in large amounts
5, 28
.
hypoglycaemic agents, iron, CNS
stimulants, CNS depressants,
diuretics, drugs metabolized by
CYP1A2
5, 28
.
Dose: 3-5 cups of green tea per day
28
.
Vials; Green tea, mat, pawpaw, kola,
turmeric, elder, fennel, celery, chicory,
barley malt, fructo-oligosachharides.
(Arkopharma)
Capsules;
Yellow day capsule: Green tea extract
85.5mg, mat extract 85.5mg, barley malt
powder 45mg, kola seed powder 39mg,
fennel fruit powder 30mg, celery seed
powder 15mg.
Brown night capsule: Lemon balm extract
60mg, grape seed extract 60mg, kidney
bean powder 60mg, hawthorn powder
20mg, chichory powder 20mg.
Liquid; Green tea leaves, green coffee
beans, fennel seed, mat leaves, guarana
seeds, celery stalks and leaves, chicory
roots, dandelion roots, kola seeds, black
radish roots.
see Fenugreek
Altadrine
Aquadrain (Alta Care)

Capsules; Green tea leaf 250mg, sodium
carbonate 50mg, potassium carbonate
50mg, magnesium gluconate 50mg.
Altadrine

Grapeseed
Altadrine

Nettle
green tea
~ 83 ~
Altadrine
Night Burner (Alta Care)

Ampoules; Aqueous extracts of: cherry
peduncle 4000mg, green tea 800mg,
dandelion roots 800mg, stinging nettle
aerial parts 680mg, meadowsweet 400mg,
red vine leaf 400mg, ground ivy 240mg,
orange concentrated juice 454mg, orange
favour 40mg, lemon favour 40mg,
bladderwrack 15mg.
(Vega) see Bilberry
Bodylean
CLA Plus (HealthAid)

30 CLA capsules & 30 bodylean tablets;
Each CLA capsule contains 1000mg
CLA oil (80% CLA) derived from
sunfower & saffower oil, which provides
800mg free CLA. Each bodylean tablet
contains 100mg green tea polyphenols,
125mg L-ornithine, 125mg L-carnitine,
125mg creatine, 15mg CoQ10, 200mcg
chromium.
Carboslim
Phase 2 (HealthAid)
Capsules; 100mg standardised green tea
extract (min. 60% polyphenols & 35%
catechins), 500mg phase 2 (from kidney
bean extract), 100mcg chromium.
Diet Shake (Sci-MX)
Powder; Green tea extract, corn source
maltodextrin, whey protein concentrate,
soya protein isolate, skimmed milk,
milk protein concentrate, cocoa powder,
fructose, insulin fbre, MCT-oil, rice
starch, conjugated linoleic acid, whey
protein isolate, egg albumin, cellulose
gum, potassium, lactase enzymes, niacin,
iodine, folic acid, biotin.
Local Distributor: Ruth & Marcel
Degabriele
Evening Primrose Oil Formula (Vega)
see Evening Primrose
see Grapeseed
Green Tea (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Green tea leaf powder 390mg.
Green Tea (HealthAid)
Liquid; 1:4 extract of Camellia sinensis
(equiv. of 250mg green tea extract and
100mg polyphenols).
Tablets; Green tea extract 100mg (equiv.
to 1000mg of green tea powder).
Green Tea (Quest)
Tablets; Green tea leaf extract 100mg,
providing polyphenols 60mg.
Green Tea 1000mg (Power Herbs)
Tablets; Green Tea (5:1) extract 200mg
equiv. to green tea 1000mg (40%
catechins).
Kelp Plus Greens Formula (Vega) see
Kelp
Maxijoint Formula (Vega) see Bilberry
Menopace Plus (Vitabiotics) see Sage
Menopause Formula (Vega) see
Starfower
Molkosan Vitality (A.Vogel)
Powder; Green tea extract, maize starch,
concentrated whey powder, lactic acid,
fructose, orange favour.
Ginkgo
Multibionta
Immune Support Probiotic

Multivitamin (Seven Seas)
Capsules; Green tea extract 100mg,
green tea
~ 84 ~
vitamin E 20mg, vitamin C 150mg,
folic acid 400mcg, zinc 7.5mg, selenium
100mcg, total biofavonoids 30mg.
Ltd.
Multi-Max
Advance (Lamberts) see

Turmeric
Perfectil Platinum (Vitabiotics)
Tablets; Bio marine collagen 100mg,
lycopene extract 5% 5mg, grape seed
extract 7.5mg, pine bark extract 4mg,
green tea extract 10mg, blackcurrant seed
oil 25mg, alpha lipoic acid 20mg, enzyme
Q10 2.5mg, betacarotene 2mg, vitamin
D3 2.5mcg, vitamin E 25mg, vitamin
C 45mg, thiamin 4mg, ribofavin 2mg,
200mcg, vitamin B12 4.5mcg, biotin
75mcg, pantothenic acid 20mg, iron 6mg,
magnesium 50mg, zinc 7.5mg, iodine
100mcg, copper 500mcg, manganese
0.25mg, selenium 500mcg, chromium
25mcg, silicon 25mcg, L-cystine 10mcg.
Pine Bark Complex (Vega) see Scotch
Pine
Premenstrual Formula (Vega) see Oats
Rejuvadeen Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Soy protein isolate 100mg;
Vega Bio-Marine Complex
TM
100mg
providing chitosan 30mg, glucosamine
sulphate 30mg, blue green algae 10mg,
chlorella broken cell algae 10mg, kelp
seaweed 10mg, spirulina algae 10mg;
vitamin C 60mg; citrus biofavonoids
20mg; collagen type II 20mg; zinc 15mg;
beta 1,3 glucans 10mg; green tea leaf
powder 10mg (min. 60% polyphenols);
L-cysteine; silicon 10mg; vitamin E
10mg; grape seed extract 5mg (min. 95%
polyphenols); L-glutathione 5mg; soy
isofavone concentrate 5mg (min. 40%
isofavones); superoxide dismutase 5mg;
beta carotene 4.8mg; vitamin B6 2mg;
vitamin B2 1.6mg; vitamin B1 1.4mg;
manganese 0.5mg; copper 250mcg;
selenium 250mcg.
Ltd.
SiberSlim
TM
Ginseng
TotallyWise (Vega)
Multivitamin & mineral tablet; Vitamin
A 800mcg, vitamin D3 10mcg, vitamin E
20mg, vitamin C 120mg, thiamin 2.8mg,
B6 4mg, folic acid 400mcg, vitamin B12
12mg, calcium 200mg, magnesium 75mg,
iron 14mg, zinc 15mg, iodine 150mcg,
manganese 2mg, chromium 120mcg,
molybdenum 10mcg, copper 1mg,
selenium 25mcg, silicon 1mg.
Omega-3 fsh oil capsule; Concentrated
fsh oil 630mg (providing EPA 150mg,
DHA 100mg), total omega-3 fatty acids
320mg, sweet orange oil 16.2mg, olive
oil 9.3mg, tomato lipids 0.7mg, medium
chain triglycerides 0.3mg.
Antioxidant tablet; Alpha lipoic acid
20mg, CoQ10 2mg, N-acetyl cysteine
40mg, beta-carotene 2mg, lycopene
1.5mg, lutein esters 1.5mg, pomegranate
extract 7mg, green tea extract 10mg,
grape skin extract 5mg, querceptin
5mg, soy isofavones 5mg (providing
2mg isofavones), soy protein isolate
18mg, pine bark extract 1mg, bilberry
extract 10mg, blackberry extract 5mg,
blackcurrant extract 5mg, blueberry
extract 5mg, blackcherry extract 5mg,
watercress extract 5mg.
Prebiotic & probiotic capsule;
Lactobacillus acidophilus CUL60,
lactobacillus acidophilus CUL21,
bifdobacterium lactis CUL34,
bifdobacterium bifdum CUL20.
Ltd.
green tea
~ 85 ~
Siberian Ginseng
Wellwoman 50+ (Vitabiotics)
Tablets; Lutein esters 2mg, green tea
extract 20mg, phosphatidylcholine 10mg,
Co-Q10 2mg, L-carnitine 10mg, alpha
lipoic acid 20mg, citrus biofavonoid
complex 10mg, natural mixed carotenoids
2mg, vitamin D 10mcg, vitamin E 15mg,
vitamin C 60mg, thiamin 14mg, ribofavin
4mg, niacin 30mg, vitamin B6 10mg,
folacin 500mcg, vitamin B12 5mcg, biotin
magnesium 25mg, zinc 15mg, manganese
0.5mg, copper 1000mcg, selenium
120mcg, chromium 75mcg.
WellTeen
Plus Omega-3 (Vitabiotics) see

Cranberry
Zinc-C Formula (Vega)
Tablets; Green tea leaf extract 100mg
(min. 40% polyphenols), rutin bean extract
30mg, vitamin C 240mg, pantothenic
acid 60mg, citrus biofavonoids 30mg,
hesperidin 30mg, zinc 15mg, manganese
0.5mg, selenium 200mcg, copper 100mcg.
Ltd.
GRIFFONIA (5-HTP)
Griffonia simplicifolia
Family: Leguminosae
Indications:
Principal: Depression, anxiety, other
psychiatric and neurological disorders
where there is a defciency of neural
serotonin, insomnia
28, 213
.
Major: Fibromyalgia, obesity, chronic
headache, migraine
28
.
Minor: To reduce risk of artery
& heart spasm, management of
Parkinsons disease & epilepsy
28
.
lactation
28
.
Side-effects: Heartburn, stomach
pain, fatulence, diarrhoea, vomiting,
decreased libido
28, 213
.
Drug interactions: Carbidopa,
MAOIs, SSRIs
28, 213
.
Dose:
Depression: 50 mg three times daily.
Insomnia: 100-300 mg before
bedtime.
Fibromyalgia: 100 mg three times
daily
28, 213
.
5-HTP (HealthAid)
Prolonged release tablets; 50mg 5-HTP
from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract.
5-HTP (Solgar)
Vegicaps; 5-HTP (from standardized
Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract)
100mg, valerian root powdered extract
100mg, magnesium 50mg, vitamin B6
10mg.
griffonia (5-htp)
~ 86 ~
GRINDELIA
Grindelia robusta
Medicinal Parts: Dried leaves,
fowering branches.
Indications:
Principal: Catarrhs of the upper
respiratory tract
19
, cough, bronchitis
28
.
Others: Asthma, whooping cough
19
.
known.
Side-effects: Gastric or renal irritation
rarely
19
.
Dose: Daily dose: 4-6 gm of the drug
or 3-6 gm of grindelia fuid extract;
tincture (1:10 or 1:5, ethanol 60-80%
v/v), 1.5-3 ml
19
.
Broncovit
(Erba vita)
Syrup; Grindelia summit 1125mg,
extracts of maidenhair fern summit
900mg, common sundew fowered plant
675mg, iceland moss whole plant 675mg,
peppermint leaves 675mg, blackcurrant
berries 450mg, dry extract of grapefruit
seed 11.25mg, peppermint essential oil
22.5mg, acacia honey 5625mg, vitamin C
22.5mg.
GrinTuss (Aboca)
Paediatric & adult syrup; Plant extracts of
grindelia, plantain, helichrysum.
Mucovit
Sciroppo Adulti (Erba Vita)

Syrup; Acacia honey 11250mg, grindelia
fower heads 1135mg, vegetal extracts:
eucalyptus leaves 900mg, scotch pine
buds 675mg, thyme fowers and leaves
675mg, european elder fowers 675mg,
fr buds and berries 450mg, adhatoda
vasica leaves 225mg, scotch pine needles
essential oil 22.5mg, vitamin C 22.5mg.
Mucovit

Syrup; Acacia honey 5625mg, grindelia
fower heads 675mg, vegetal extracts of
eucalyptus leaves 450mg, scotch pine
buds 450mg, european elder fowers
450mg, fr buds and berries 450mg, thyme
fowers and leaves 225mg, vitamin C
22.5mg, orange peel essential oil 22.5mg.
Pectovit
(Erba Vita)
Ointment; Grindelia extract, eucalyptus
essential oil, pine essential oil, lavender
essential oil, tea tree oil, niaouli essential
oil.
grindella
~ 87 ~
GUARANA
Paullinia cupana
Family: Sapindaceae
Indications:
Principal: Chemotherapy-related
fatigue
214, 215
; lack of alertness, energy
or stamina
5, 216, 217
.
Major: To promote weight loss,
enhance athletic performance
5, 28, 215
.
Others: Headache, dysmenorrhoea,
fever, digestion problems
28
.
Cautions: Patients taking other
drugs or herb supplements containing
caffeine or any other stimulant
products, diabetes, sensitive
cardiovascular system, renal disease,
hyperthyroidism, gastric ulcers,
chronic headache, pregnancy, nursing
mothers
5, 28
.
Contraindications: Hypertension,
cardiac arrhythmias
5
.
Side-effects: Nervousness,
restlessness, irritability, insomnia
14
.
Drug interactions:
Antihypertensives, Ephedra &
kava herbal medicines
215
, OTC
nasal decongestants, sedating
antihistamines, antinausea agents
14
,
diuretics, anticoagulants, antiplatelets,
digoxin
5
.
Dose:
Cognition, alertness, mood: 37.5-75
mg every 6 hours.
Other indications: 2.5-4 gm guarana/
day
5
.
see Green Tea
Altacura
Ginseng (Alta Care) see

Ginseng Korean
Altacura

Meadowsweet
Altadrine
Fat Burner (Alta Care) see

Bitter Orange
Altasterol

Ginger
Cellusite
TM
Guaramax
1000 (HealthAid)
Capsules; Guarana seed 4:1 extract
250mg, standardised to 10% caffeine,
equivalent to 1000mg guarana seed
powder.
Guarana 500mg (Power Herbs)
Capsules; Stoneground amazon guarana
seeds 500mg.
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid)
Liquid; Red grape juice, purifed water,
gotu kola, muira puama, guarana seed,
Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia),
Siberian ginseng, disodium hydrogen,
phosphate anhydrous, citric acid,
potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate.
Tablets; Guarana powder 250mg, siberian
ginseng 175mg, bee pollen 50mg, gotu
kola 20mg, bissy nut 20mg, spirulina
20mg, ginger root 20mg, mullein 20mg,
liquorice 20mg, hawthorn berry 20mg,
yellow dock 20mg, papaya fruit 20mg,
capsicum 19mg, pepsin 1mg.
guarana
~ 88 ~
White Willow
Male Max
TM
Korean
Revive (Kelkin)
Effervescent tablets; Guarana extract
50mg, Panax ginseng 15mg, vitamin C
1.5mg, niacin 18mg, vitamin B6 1.5mg,
biotin 80mcg, vitamin B5 6mg, calcium
100mg, magnesium 110mg, zinc 9.5mg.
SiberSlim
TM
Ginseng
Silvia
Women Formula (Alta Care)

Tablets; Day (pink tablets): Cellulose
200mg, maltodextrin 147.77mg,
magnesium carbonate 80mg, vitamin C
60mg, guarana seed dry extract 50mg,
soy lecithin 50mg, bladderwrack 25mg,
potassium gluconate 20mg, vitamin E
20mg, sodium chloride 20mg, magnesium
oxide 20mg, zinc gluconate 15mg,
magnesium stearate 14mg, royal jelly
14mg, vitamin A 10mg, lutein 8.23mg,
marigold extract 5mg, vitamin B2 1.60mg,
vitamin B1 1.40mg, vitamin B6 1mg,
vitamin B12 1mg. Night (blue tablets):
Cellulose 200mg, tri calcium phosphate
200mg, lithothamnium calcareum 100mg,
vitamin C 60mg, glucosamine sulphate
50mg, spirulina 20mg, vitamin E 20mg,
ferrous gluconate 20mg, maltodextrin
15.80mg, magnesium stearate 14mg,
chondroitin sulphate 14mg, royal jelly
10mg, soy lecithin 10mg, L-tryptophan
10mg, zinc gluconate 5mg, vitamin B6
1.4mg, vitamin B12 1mg, folic acid 0.2mg,
vitamin D3 0.001mg.
Zotrim (Natures Remedies) see Mat
GUAR GUM
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

Family: Leguminosae
Medicinal Parts: Whole plant.
Indications:
Principal: Diabetes mellitus
218
,
post prandial hyperglycemia
219
&
glucosuria, hyperlipoproteinaemia
28, 220
.
Others: Night blindness, dyspeptic
complaints, anorexia, constipation
28, 220
.
Cautions: Adequate intake of fuid
to prevent bolus formation and
oesophageal obstruction
28
.
Contraindications: Diseases of the
oesophagus, stomach, and intestine,
which might hinder passage of the
chyme
28
.
Side-effects: Feeling of fullness,
nausea, wind & diarrhoea particularly
at the beginning of treatment
28
.
Drug interactions: Acetaminophen,
nitrofurantoin, digoxin, bumetanide,
metformin, phenoxymethylpenicillin,
some formulations of glibenclamide,
slowed absorption of oral
contraceptives, potentiation of
insulin
14
.
guar gum
~ 89 ~
Dose: One dose of 5 gm per tablet or
granules, three times daily
28
.
Buckwheat
Snoreeze Oral Strips (Snoreeze) see
Peppermint
Snoreeze Throat Spray (Snoreeze) see
Peppermint
GYMNEMA
Gymnema sylvestre
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Indications:
Principal: Type 1 & type 2
diabetes
221, 222
, hypercholesterolaemia,
hypertriglyceridaemia
14, 223
.
Major: Sweet taste suppression &
weight loss
5
.
Cautions: Monitor blood glucose
levels closely when used in
conjunction with insulin and
hypoglycaemic agents, pregnancy
5, 14
.
gymnema
Side-effects: Gastric irritation,
hepatotoxicity
5
.
agents, insulin
5
.
Dose: 400-600 mg/day in divided
doses with meals
5
.
Chitosan Complex (HealthAid)
Capsules; 50mg Gymnema sylvestre
extract, 700mg shellfsh shell fbre
(chitosan), vitamin C 40mg.
HAWTHORN
Crataegus laevigata

Family: Rosaceae
Medicinal Parts: Extracts of leaf
and fower are most commonly used,
although the berries may also be used.
Indications:
Principal: Arrhythmias,
hypertension
224
, angina pectoris,
atherosclerosis
225
, NYHA functional
class II CHF
226, 227, 5, 9, 19, 28
.
Major: Hyperlipidaemia, anxiety
5, 228
.
Minor: Connective tissue disorders,
kidney & bladder stones
224
.
Others: Herpes simplex infection
5
.
5, 9
,
28
.
Side-effects: Sweating, nausea,
fatigue, rash on the hands, headache,
dizziness, palpitations, sleepiness,
agitation, GI symptoms
5, 9, 28, 227
.
~ 90 ~
Drug interactions:
Antihypertensives, cardiac
glycosides
5, 227, 229
.
Dose: 160-900 mg of a native
water-ethanol extract of the leaves
or fowers; 1.5-3.5 gm as infusion or
decoction
19, 227
.
Hawthorn (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Hawthorn powder 350mg,
providing at least 1.5% favonoids.
Hawthorn 2500mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Hawthorn 2500mg (providing
500mg of a 5:1 extract) providing
favonoids 10mg.
Hawthorn Berry (HealthAid)
Liquid; Hawthorn berry extract 1:3 (equiv.
of 330mg of hawthorn berry herb) in 1ml.
Hawthorn Berry 500mg (FSC)
Tablets; Hawthorn berry extract equiv. to
500mg.
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Hawthorn Compound (Power Herbs) see
Buckwheat
Tranquil
TM
(HealthAid)
Capsules; 250mg hawthorn oil macerate
(2:1); 100mg hawthorn extract (1:1);
50mg viburnum extract (10:1) equiv. to
500mg raw viburnum powder; 50mg
Valeriana offcinalis extract (5:1) equiv.
to 250mg raw valerian root powder;
25mg magnolia extract; 25mg St. Johns
Wort extract (10:1); 2.5mg passionfower
extract (4:1), equiv. to 10mg raw powder.
V-Vein
TM
HOODIA
Hoodia gordonii
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Medicinal Parts: Aerial parts.
Indications: Appetite suppression
28,
230
.
known.
Dose: 400mg twice daily
231
.
Magnolia, Valerian, St. Johns Wort
Complex (HealthAid)
Capsules; Hawthorn oil macerate (2:1)
250mg, hawthorn powder extract (1:1)
100mg, viburnum extract (10:1) 50mg,
valerian extract (5:1) 50mg, St. Johns Wort
extract (10:1) 25mg, passionfower extract
(4:1) 2.5mg.
hoodia
~ 91 ~
HOPS
Humulus lupulus
Family: Cannabaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried strobiles.
Indications:
Principal: Restlessness, nervousness,
anxiety, sleep disturbances
5, 9, 28, 45, 232,
233
.
Major: Menopause, headache,
indigestion
5, 28, 234
.
Minor: Neuralgia
235
, to wean
patients off pharmaceutical sedative
medicines, leg ulcers, oedema
5, 28
.
Cautions: When given in conjunction
with other central nervous system
depressants, antipsychotics or alcohol
due to its sedative effect
28
.
Contraindications: Oestrogen-
dependent tumours, depression,
pregnancy
5, 9, 28, 45
.
Side-effects: Drowsiness (with
excessive use), systemic urticaria,
allergic dermatitis, respiratory allergy,
anaphylaxis, on contact with the herb
or oil
5, 28
.
Drug interactions: Pharmaceutical
sedatives, anti-oestrogenic drugs,
cocaine, paracetamol, diazepam,
phenobarbital
5, 28, 236
.
Dose: Up to three times daily and
before going to bed: dried strobiles,
0.5-1 gm or in infusion; liquid extract
(1:1, 45% ethanol), 0.5-1 ml; tincture
(1:5, 60% ethanol), 1-2 ml
5, 45
.
Chalet

Saw Palmetto
Controller

Linden
Dormeasan
(A.Vogel) see Valerian

Ellegyn
(Alta Care)
Patches; Hops extract, soya oil, acrylates
copolymer, triethanolamine, glycine,
propylene glycol, ethoxy-diglycol.
Kalms (Lanes) see Valerian
Schisandra
Natrasleep (Natra) see Valerian
Quiet Life (Lanes)
Tablets; Motherwort powder 34.00mg,
hops powder 75.00mg, passifora powder
58.00mg, lettuce aqueous powdered
extract 29.00mg, valerian dry extract
50.00mg, thiamin hydrochloride (vit
B1) 0.71mg, ribofavin (vit B2) 0.57mg,
nicotinamide 4.59mg.
Silvia
Feminin Formula (Alta Care)

Ampoules; Soya 999mg, hops 333mg,
wild yam 333mg, melilot fower 1500mg,
magnesium 100mg, sage leaf 30mg, red
mandarin essential oil 17mg, iron 14mg,
borage oil 10mg, EPO 10mg.
Syrup; Blueberry juice 5190mg, honey
sugar free 3000mg, soya extract 600mg
(6-10% isofavones), sage leaf extract
500mg, wild yam extract 250mg (6-10%
disogenina), hops extract 200mg, papaya
hops
~ 92 ~
extract 200mg, blueberry aroma 50mg,
sodium benzoate 10ml.
Silvia
Women (Alta Care)

Patches; Hops extract, acrylates
copolymer, triethanolamine, glycine soya
oil, propylene glycol, ethoxy-diglycol.
HOREHOUND
Marrubium vulgare
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal Parts: Whole herb,
collected during fowering.
Indications:
Internal
Principal: Respiratory catarrh, acute
& chronic bronchitis, whooping
cough, poor digestion
9, 28
.
Major: Type 2 diabetes
237
,
238
,
hypertension.
Minor: Loss of appetite, bloating &
fatulence, diarrhoea, jaundice, painful
menstruation
28
.
External
Ulcers, skin damage, mouth and
throat infections
28
.
Cautions: Heart disease, GI
disorders
239
.
28, 239
.
Side-effects: Rash, arrhythmias,
hypotension, decreased blood sugar,
vomiting, diarrhoea
239
.
Drug interactions: SSRIs,
ondansetron, bromocriptine
239
.
Dose: Average daily dose: 4.5 gm of
the drug; 30 to 60 ml pressed juice
28
.
Erbalax

see Rhubarb
HORNY GOAT WEED
Herba epimedii
Indications:
Principal: Decreased male sexual
function
240, 241, 242
, osteoporosis
243
.
Major: Arthralgia
241
, rheumatoid
arthritis
244
.
Minor: Age related learning and
memory impairment
241, 242
, asthma
245
.
Contraindications: Heart disease,
mood disorders
241
.
Side-effects: Aggressiveness,
irritability, fever, tachyarrhythmia,
hypomania
241, 246
.
horehound
~ 93 ~
Drug interactions: Phosphodiesterase
type-5 inhibitors
244
.
Dose: 1 to 3 gm daily
246
.
HORSE CHESTNUT
Aesculus hippocastanum
Family: Hippocastanaceae
Medicinal Parts: Seed. Less
commonly bark, fower & leaf.
Indications:
Principal: Vascular insuffciency,
especially varicose veins
247
, venous
ulcers
248, 249
, haemorrhoids &
infammation
5, 9, 14, 19, 28
.
Major: Oedema, swelling, pain,
itching, feeling of heaviness,
nocturnal cramp in the lower legs
247
,
menstrual pain
5, 19, 28
.
Minor: Bruising, sprains, spinal
problems, diarrhoea, fever, enlarged
prostate
5, 9, 28
.
Others: Arthritis, rheumatism
28
.
Cautions: Aesculus hippocastanum
should be taken with food; should be
avoided by people with infectious or
infammatory conditions of the GI
tract, including celiac disease and
malabsorption disorders; pregnancy &
breast feeding
5
.
Contraindications: Should not
be applied topically to broken or
ulcerated skin
5
; hepatic or renal
insuffciency
250
.
Side-effects: Gastric irritation, skin
irritation, dizziness, nausea, headache,
pruritus
5, 9, 14, 19
.
Drug interactions: Warfarin, heparin,
salicylates, antiplatelet drugs
14, 28, 250
,
digoxin
251
.
Dose: 50-100 mg escin twice daily.
The dose may be reduced to a
maintenance dose of 50 mg escin
once daily after 8 weeks
5, 250
.
Flodol

Horse Chestnut (HealthAid)
Tablets; Horse chestnut powder 1000mg
(standardised to contain 20% aescin).
Horse Chestnut Complex (Lamberts)
Tablets; Horse Chestnut 1390mg
providing aescin 50mg (provided by
278mg of a 5:1 extract), butchers broom
56.25mg (provided by 14.06mg of a 4:1
extract), rutin 12.5mg, grapeseed 125mg
(provided by 2.5mg of a 50:1 extract).
) see Aloe
Vera
Pomegranate
tree
Venaforce
(A.Vogel)
Tablets; 157.5mg 225.0mg horse
chestnut extract from fresh seeds,
corresponding to 50mg triterpene
horse chestnut
~ 94 ~
glycosides.
Venagel (A.Vogel)
Gel; Horse chestnut seeds extract.
Venalta

Vitiven

Butchers Broom
V-Vein
TM
(HealthAid)
Tablets; 250mg standardised horse
chestnut extract 2:1 (seed), 150mg
standardised butchers broom extract 2:1
(root), 150mg standardised hawthorn
berry extract 2:1 (berry), 150mg citrus
biofavonoids (fruit), 125mg standardised
bilberry extract 2:1 (berry), 100mg
standardised prickly ash extract 2:1
(berry), 100mg standardised ginger extract
2:1 (root), 60mg standardised cayenne
extract 2:1 (fruit), 50mg standardised
ginkgo biloba extract 10:1 (leaf).
HORSERADISH
Armoracia rusticana
Family: Brassicaceae
Medicinal Parts: Roots, leaves.
Indications:
Principal: Nasal congestion, sinusitis
5,
9, 28, 252
.
Major: Urinary tract infections,
bronchitis
252
, joint & tissue
infammation
5, 28
.
Minor: Gall bladder disorders,
reducing oedema
5, 28
.
Others: As an abortifacient
5
.
Cautions: People with stomach &
intestinal ulcers, kidney disorders,
hypothyroidism, patients receiving
thyroxine
5, 9
.
lactation, children under 4 years of
age
9, 28
.
Side-effects: GI upsets, vomiting,
diarrhoea, irritation of mucous
membranes
5
; irritation, blistering or
allergic reactions with skin contact of
fresh horseradish
5, 9
.
Dose: 2-20 g/day of the root or
equivalent preparations before meals.
Topical preparations with a maximum
of 2% mustard oil content
5, 9
.
horseradish
~ 95 ~
HORSETAIL
Equisetum arvense
Family: Equisetaceae
Medicinal Parts: Barren stems.
Indications:
Principal: Urinary tract complaints
including cystitis
253
, prostatitis,
urethritis, enuresis
254, 255, 256
.
Major: Kidney & bladder stones,
post-traumatic & static oedema
294
,
wounds, burns
256
.
Minor: Brittle fngernails, loss of hair,
rheumatic diseases, chilblains
28, 256
.
Cautions: Consult a doctor when
the drug is utilized as a bath additive
in cases of major skin lesions, acute
skin lesions of unknown origin, major
feverish and infectious diseases,
cardiac insuffciency, hypertonia
28
.
Contraindications: Oedema due to
impaired heart or kidney function
28
.
Drug interactions: Lithium
255
.
Dose: 6 gm of herb daily administered
with plenty of fuids; Liquid extract:
1 to 4 ml 3 times daily; Tea: 2-3 gm
per cup repeatedly during the day
between mealtimes
28
.
Horsetail (HealthAid)
Liquid; Horsetail extract 1:5 (equiv. of
200mg of horsetail herb) in 1ml.
HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea arborescens
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried rhizomes and
roots.
Indications:
Principal: Bladder and kidney stones
9,
19, 28
.
Major: Other genito-urinary
complaints such as cystitis, urethritis
& prostatitis
19
.
Minor: Enlarged prostate gland
9
.
19
.
Side-effects: Contact dermatitis
257
,
gastro-enteritis
9
.
rhizome and root, 2-4 gm or by
decoction; liquid extract 1:1 in 25%
alcohol, 2-4 ml; tincture 1:5 in 45%
alcohol, 2-10 ml
19
.
horsetail
~ 96 ~
HYSSOP
Hyssopus offcinalis
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal Parts: Leaves, fower tips.
Indications:
Principal: Bronchitis, common
colds, chronic nasal catarrh, coughs,
asthma
28, 19
.
Major: Sore throat, hoarsness (as a
gargle), congested nose due to colds
(topically)
19
.
Minor: For the gentle stimulation of
circulation, intestinal catarrhs
28
.
19
.
Side-effects: None known at
therapeutic dose levels.
Dose: Adults, three times daily: dried
herb, usually in infusion, 2-4g; liquid
extract 1:1 in 25% ethanol, 2-4ml;
tincture 1:5 in 45% alcohol, 5-10ml
45
.
ICELAND MOSS
Cetraria islandica
Family: Parmeliaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried thallus.
Indications:
Principal: Irritation of the oral and
pharyngeal mucous membranes and
accompanying dry cough, hoarseness,
sore throat
8, 19, 28
.
Major: Bronchitis, bronchial asthma,
respiratory catarrh, loss of appetite
19,
28
.
Minor: Gastritis, digestive complaints,
nausea and vomiting (in particular in
pregnancy and with migraine)
19, 28
.
Others: Gastric & duodenal ulcers,
irritable bowel syndrome, cachexia,
tumours
19
.
known.
Dose: Adults: three or four times
daily: 1-2 gm of dried lichen as a
decoction or infusion; tincture (1:5
in 40% alcohol), 1-1.5ml; equivalent
preparations
19
.
Broncovit
(Erba vita) see Grindelia

Isla Cassis
Lozenges; Aqueous iceland moss extract
80mg.
Isla Mint
80mg.
hyssop
~ 97 ~
Isla Moss
80mg.
Pomegranate
tree
IVY LEAF
Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae
Indications:
Principal: Chronic infammatory
bronchial conditions including cough,
bronchitis
8, 14, 28
.
Minor: Gout, rheumatism, burns,
wounds, calluses, rheumatic
complaints, phlebitis
28
.
known.
Side-effects: GI upset, contact
dermatitis with large doses
14
.
Dose: Average daily dosage: 0.3 gm
of drug; equivalent preparations
8
.
Prospan (BioRevive)
Syrup; Dried ivy leaf 0.7g/100ml.
ISPAGHULA HUSK
See Psyllium
JUNIPER
Juniperus communis
Family: Cupressaceae
berry cones, berry.
Indications:
Principal: Dyspeptic complaints,
cystitis & other benign urinary tract
disorders
9, 19, 28
.
Major: Appetite stimulant,
rheumatism, arthritis, gout
9, 19, 28
.
Minor: To regulate menstruation, to
relieve menstrual pain
28, 258
.
Others: Severe irritation resulting
from bronchitis, diabetes
9, 28
.
Cautions: Hyperglycaemia;
hypokalaemia; external administration
for large skin wounds, acute skin
ivy leaf
~ 98 ~
diseases, feverish diseases, cardiac
insuffciency, hypertonia
9, 28
.
Contraindications: Renal disease,
pregnancy, lactation
9, 19, 28
.
Side-effects: Prolonged use or
overdosing may cause kidney
damage
19
.
spironolactone, thiazide diuretics,
triamterene
63
.
Dose: Daily dose: from 2 gm up to a
maximum of 10 gm of dried juniper
berries, equiv. to 20-100 mg of the
essential oil
19
.
Aquafow

Cellusite
TM
Flodol

White Willow
see Eucalyptus
Potters Catarrh Pastilles (Potters)
Patilles; Eucalyptus oil BP 0.02% v/w,
menthol BP 0.8% w/w, pumilio pine oil
BP 0.6% v/w.
KARELA
Momordica charantia
Family: Curcubitaceae
Medicinal Parts: Fruit, leaves.
Indications:
Principal: Diabetes
259, 260
, cancer
(breast
261
, gall bladder
5
, lung,
colon
262
), HIV
263
.
Major: Hypercholesterolaemia
260
,
worms, viral conditions
263
, GI
complaints, headaches
5, 28
.
Minor: As an emmenagogue in
reproductive health, psoriasis, wounds
(externally)
5, 28
.
Cautions: Diabetics while monitoring
their blood sugar levels regularly
28
.
Contraindications: Hypoglycaemia,
pregnancy, lactation, people with
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
defciency
5, 28
.
Side-effects: Headache,
hypoglycaemic coma, convulsions in
children
5, 14
.
agents, cholesterol lowering drugs
5,
14, 28
.
Dose:
Diabetes: Aqueous extract of bitter
melon fruit juice containing 100 gm
of fruit in 100ml of extract taken
daily
5
.
karela
~ 99 ~
Diaglucoforte
TM
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Karela fruit extract 100mg, milk
thistle seed extract 75mg, purple rice
extract 200mg, alpha lipoic acid 75mg,
zinc 7.5mg, folacin 200mcg, chromium
100mcg, copper 0.5mg, manganese 1mg,
potassium 50mg.
Karela (HealthAid)
Tablets; Karela extract 179mg (equiv. to
1250mg karela powder).
KELP
Laminaria hyperborea
Family: Fucaceae
Indications:
Principal: Hypothyroidism, goiter
9, 14,
28, 261
.
Major: Arthritis, rheumatism,
obesity
9
.
Minor: Diabetes, cancer
261
.
Cautions: Not to be consumed
for a long period of time
28
, CNS
stimulants
14
, patients with bleeding
disorders or taking drugs that may
increase the risk of bleeding, diabetes,
hypoglycaemia
261
.
Contraindications: Pregnancy, breast
feeding
261
.
Side-effects: Increase or decrease in
blood thyroid hormone levels, acne-
type skin lesions, acne exacerbation,
brassy taste, increased salivation,
stomach irritation, kidney & nerve
toxicity, bleeding, reduced blood
platelet count
261
.
Drug interactions: Thyroid
medications including levothyroxine
and iodine
14
, ginkgo, garlic, saw
palmetto, diuretics
261
.
Dose: Dried herb: 5-10 gm or
infusion 3 times daily; Liquid extract
(1:1 in 25% alcohol): 4-8 ml 3 times
daily
9
.
see Boldo
Cellusite
TM
Cellulite Formula (Vega) see Ginkgo
Cider Trim (HealthAid)
Capsules; Kelp, soybean oil, cider vinegar,
vitamin B6, yellow beeswax, lecithin.
Cidiet (Power Health)
Capsules; Vitamin B5 4mg, kelp powder
50mg (providing iodine between 30mcg
and 50mcg), dry apple cider vinegar
powder 80mg, lecithin 200mg.
Colloidal Minerals Plus Kelp Formula
(Vega)
Capsules; Fossilized plant humus powder
350mg, kelp seaweed powder 150mg
(providing iodine 150mcg (min. 0.1%)).
Ltd.
kelp
~ 100 ~
Buckwheat
Kelp (Power Health)
Tablets; Kelp 500mg providing iodine on
average between 300 and 495mcg.
Kelp Plus Greens Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Kelp seaweed powder 300mg
(providing iodine 300mcg (min 0.1%)),
polyphenols), blue green algae 30mg,
chlorella broken cell algae 30mg, spirulina
algae 30mg.
Ltd.
Schisandra
Rejuvadeen Formula (Vega) see Green
Tea
KIDNEY BEAN
Phaseolus vulgaris
Family: Fabaceae
Medicinal Parts: Pods, beans.
Indications: Urinary tract infections,
kidney and bladder stones
28
.
known.
known in conjunction with the
Dose: The recommended daily dose is
5 to 15 gm of herb
28
.
see Fenugreek
SiberSlim
TM
Ginseng
KOLA NUT
Cola acuminata
Family: Sterucliaceae
Medicinal Parts: Cotyledon.
Indications:
Internally
Principal: Lack of stamina
8, 9, 14, 28, 265
.
Major: Depression, tiredness, poor
appetite
9, 28, 265
.
Minor: Migraine headache,
diarrhoea
14, 28, 265
.
Externally
Wounds, infammation
28
.
kidney bean
~ 101 ~
stomach or duodenal ulcers
8, 9, 28
.
Side-effects: Insomnia,
hyperexcitability, nervousness,
restlessness, stomach complaints
8, 9,
14, 28
.
Drug interactions:
Antihypertensives
14
, halofantrine,
bitter orange, ephedra
265
.
Dose: Daily dosage: 2 to 6 gm of
kola nut drug, usually taken 1 to 3
gm three times daily; 0.25 to 0.75 gm
of kola extract; 2.5 to 7.5 gm of kola
liquid extract; 10 to 30 gm of kola
tincture; 60 to 180 gm of kola wine
28
.
see Green Tea
see Green Tea
see Fenugreek
Altadrine

Nettle
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Korean
Male Max
TM
Korean
LAVENDER
Lavandula offcinalis
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal Parts: Flower.
Indications:
Principal: Anxiety, insomnia, lack of
concentration
5, 8, 14, 28
.
Major: Dyspepsia, bloating
8
, alopecia,
perineal discomfort following
childbirth, burns, insect bites
5
.
Minor: Migraine, neuralgia, minor
cuts & bruises, strained muscles,
acne, eczema
5, 28
.
Others: Varicose ulcers, loss of voice
(in a gargle)
5
.
Cautions: Topical preparations should
be tested on a small area of skin
before widespread application
5, 28
.
Contraindications: Pregnancy &
lactation
28
.
Side-effects:
Major: Drowsiness, GI disturbance,
skin irritation
5, 28
.
Minor: Prepubertal gynecomastia in
boys
5
.
Drug interactions: Pharmaceutical
sedatives, antidepressants
5
.
Dose:
Infusion (tea): 1.5gm dried fowers in
150ml water.
lavender
~ 102 ~
Internal: 1-4 drops (20-80mg) on a
sugar cube.
Liquid extract (1:2): 2-4.5 ml/day.
External use: Mix 20 drops of oil with
20ml of carrier oil such as almond oil;
may be applied undiluted to insect
bites or stings.
As a bath additive: 20-100gm
lavender fowers are commonly
steeped in 2 L boiling water, strained,
and then added to the bathwater
5
.
Aloe Vera (HealthAid) see Aloe Vera
Arnica (HealthAid) see Arnica
Calendula (HealthAid) see Marigold
Dermavital (HealthAid) see Aloe Vera
Evening Primrose
Migrastick (Arkopharma) see Peppermint
Multi-Mam
BabyWash (Multi-Mam) see

Aloe Vera
)
Oil; Lavender oil.
Lotion; Lavender oil, aloe vera, cocoa
butter, shea butter, olive oil, sunfower oil,
Irish moss, vitamin A, vitamin E.
Pectovit

Tea Tree (Bios Line) see Tea Tree
Venalta

Venis
Sollievo (Erba Vita) see Grapeseed

LEMON BALM
Melissa offcinalis
Family: Labiatae
Indications:
Internally
Principal: Anxiety, nervousness,
insomnia
5, 8, 28, 266, 267
.
Major: To improve cognitive
function, Alzheimers disease
268, 269
,
gastrointestinal conditions associated
with spasm and nervousness
5, 8, 28, 267
.
Externally
Herpes simplex type 1, rheumatism,
nerve pain, stiff neck
5, 28
.
Cautions: Limit alcohol intake,
diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver
disease
270
.
Contraindications: Hypothyroidism,
pregnancy
5, 270
.
Side-effects: Drowsiness
270
.
Drug interactions: Barbiturates,
cholinergic drugs
5, 270
.
Dose: Fresh herb: 1.5-4.5 gm two-
three times daily; Infusion: 1.5-4.5
lemon balm
~ 103 ~
gm in 150 ml water; Fluid extract
(1:1) (g/ml): 6-12 ml/day; Ointment:
700 mg/g ointment applied four times
daily for herpes simplex infection
5
.
Candiclear (Higher Nature) see Thyme
Controller (Alta Care)
Patches; Lemon balm, roman chamomile,
neroli essential oil, bitter orange,
olibanum essential oil.
Controller

Linden
Melissa Leaf Extract (HealthAid)
Capsules; Melissa leaf extract 4:1 (lemon
balm) 138mg equiv. to 550mg of Melissa
leaf powder.
Refreshall
(Lamberts) see Ginkgo

LEMONGRASS
Cymbopogon citratus
Family: Poaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried leaves, oil.
Indications:
Principal: GI symptoms, as a mild
astringent
8, 28
.
Major: Lumbago, neuralgic &
rheumatic pain, sprains, colds,
bronchitis, fever
28
.
Minor: Insect repellent
8
.
28
.
Side-effects: Rarely, allergic
reactions
8, 28
.
Dose: 2g of dried leaf in 150ml of
water; two fresh minced leaves or 2
gm of powdered dried leaf is used
28
.
Citronella Geranium Aerosol Free
Nebuliser (Sella)
Spray; Citronella essential oil 5%,
geranium essential oil 0.5%.
Citronella Geranium for Children (Sella)
Cream; Citronella essential oil 5%,
Citronella Geranium Stick (Sella)
Cream; Citronella essential oil 5%,
lemongrass
~ 104 ~
LICORICE
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Family: Leguminosae
Medicinal Parts: Root, stolon.
Indications:
Principal: Peptic ulcer
271, 272
,
dyspepsia, dermatitis
273, 5, 9, 14, 28, 45, 274
.
Major: Viral infections (SARS-
associated CV, HIV, infuenza,
HSV-1)
271, 275, 276
, respiratory tract
infections
276
, chronic stress
5, 9, 28, 45, 274
.
Minor: Chronic fatigue syndrome,
polycystic ovary disease, preventing
diabetic complications, menopause,
weight loss, Addisons disease
5, 28
.
Others: Rheumatism
277
, arthritis,
adrenocorticoid insuffciency
45
.
Cautions: Hypertension (or a genetic
predisposition to hypertension),
fuid retention, men with a history of
impotence, infertility or decreased
libido
5, 9
.
Contraindications: Hypokalaemia,
cirrhosis of the liver, hypotonia,
severe renal insuffciency, diabetes
mellitus, pregnancy
5, 9, 14, 28, 45
.
Side-effects:
Principal: Hypercortisolism,
pseudohyperaldosteronism,
hypokalaemia, hypertension,
encephalopathy, oedema, weight gain.
Major: Hypokalaemic paralysis,
rhabdomyolysis, juvenile
hypertension, decreased testosterone.
Minor: Visual disturbance, dropped
head syndrome
5, 9, 14, 28, 45
.
antihypertensives, chemotherapy
(paclitaxel & vinblastine),
corticosteroids, digitalis glycosides,
diuretics, iron compounds, laxatives,
oral contraceptive pill, potassium,
ulcer-healing drugs, warfarin, drugs
metabolized by liver enzymes
CYP3A4, 2B6, 2C9, 2E1 or 1A1
5, 14,
28, 274
.
Dose: Fluid extract (1:1): 2-4 ml
three times daily or 15-40 ml/week;
Root: 5-15 g/day; Tea: pour 150 ml
of boiling water over 1 teaspoon
(2-4 gm) licorice root, simmer for
5 minutes and flter through a tea
strainer after cooling
5
.
Thistle
Altafora

Vera
Flaxseed
DigestivAid No Acid (ESI)
Chewable tablets; Carbonated calcium
160mg, licorice 120mg, fossil coral
100mg, apple pectin 30mg, papaya
16.5mg.
Erbalax
Delicato Sciroppo (Erba Vita)

see Rhubarb
licorice
~ 105 ~
Erbalax

see Senna
Flodol

Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Liquorice (HealthAid)
Liquid; Liquorice extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of liquorice herb) in 1ml.
)
see Aloe Vera
Potters Sugar Free Cough Pastilles
(Potters)
Pastilles; Liquorice extract 5.7% w/w,
menthol 0.5% w/w, benzoin tincture 0.5%
v/w, aniseed oil 0.3% v/w, peppermint oil
0.025% v/w.
Vegilax
(HealthAid)
see Blessed Thistle
LINDEN
Tilia species
Family: Tiliaceae
Medicinal Parts: Flowers.
Indications:
Principal: Cough, bronchitis, catarrh
of the respiratory tract, feverish colds,
infectious diseases
8, 9, 28, 45, 278, 279
.
Major: Hypertension
279
, restlessness,
anxiety
28, 45, 280, 281
.
Minor: Migraine, hysteria, raised
arterial pressure associated with
arteriosclerosis and nervous tension
8,
9, 28, 281
.
Others: Leg ulcers
28
.
Cautions: Cardiac disorders,
pregnancy, lactation
9
.
Side-effects: No side-effects
known in conjunction with proper
Dose: Three time daily: dried
inforescence, 2-4 gm in infusion,
preferably taken hot; liquid extract
(1:5, 25% ethanol), 4-10 ml
45
.
Alkagin
(Istituto Ganassini)
see Mallow
Calma Baby (Erba Vita)
Syrup; Per 20ml:
Fructolysat
mixture
of linden inforescence 0.612ml, lemon
balm leaves 0.594ml, chamomile
fowers 0.594ml; passionfower aerial
part 200mg; hops fowers 100mg; sweet
orange fowers 100mg; lavender fowers
100mg.
linden
~ 106 ~
Colic Baby (Erba Vita)
Syrup;
Fructolysat
mixture (10%) of
linden inforescence 34%, lemon balm
leaves 33%, chamomile fowers 33%; dry
extract of fennel seeds 2% (0.1% essential
oil); cumin seeds 0.35%; coriander seeds
0.3%.
Controller
Natural Sleep (Alta Care)

Ampoules; Hops fower extract, linden
extract, lemon balm fower extract,
verbena extract, honey, magnesium, bitter
orange fower, vitamin B6.
Syrup; Ananas juice 5240mg, honey sugar
free 3000mg, St. Johns Wort 600mg,
linden extract 500mg, lemon balm 250mg,
chamomile 200mg, valerian 150mg,
ananas aroma 50mg, sodium benzoate
10mg.
Fructolysat
is the total extract and concentrate

(1:2) of the vital whole fresh plant, in fructo-
oligosaccharides.
LINSEED
see Flaxseed
LUFFA
Luffa aegyptica
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Indications:
Principal: Prevention for infections
or colds, treatment for nasal catarrh,
sinusitis
28
.
Others: Cough, chronic bronchitis
28
.
known.
Luffa Complex (A.Vogel)
Tablets, nasal spray; Extracts of: Luffa,
American spikenard, heartseed, golden
thryallis, chapparal, okoubaka, toothpick
weed.
linseed
~ 107 ~
MACA
Lepidium meyenii
Family: Brassicaceae
Medicinal Parts: Root.
Indications:
Principal: Male sexual dysfunction
282,
283, 284
, decreased epididymal sperm
count
285
, psychological symptoms
(including anxiety & depression) and
sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal
women
286, 292
.
Major: Learning & memory
impairment
287
, prostatic hyperplasia
288,
289
, diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia
290,
292
.
Minor: Protection against UVA, UVB
and UVC
291, 292
.
Cautions: Pregnant, breastfeeding,
breast tenderness (decrease dosage),
292
.
thyroid conditions
293
.
Drug interactions: None
documented.
Dose: 1 dried maca extract 450 mg
capsule 3 times daily taken orally
with food
293
.
AntiStress
(Erba Vita)
Capsules; Micronized powder of siberian
ginseng root, dry extract of maca root,
micronized powder of maca root,
dry extract of roseroot, dry extract of
Zizyphus jujube spinosa seed, fax oil
microencapsulated, linolenic acid, linoleic
acid, oleic acid, dry extract of Jiao Gu Lan
leaves, L-teanina (extract from green tea
leaves), vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin
B12.
Maca (HealthAid)
Liquid; Maca extract 1:10 (equiv. of
100mg of maca herb) in 1ml.
Tablets; Maca powder 500mg.
Korean
Male Max
TM
Korean
Wellman
Conception (Vitabiotics)
10mg, folic acid 400mcg, vitamin B12
10mg, magnesium 60mg, iron 6mg, zinc
15mg, copper 1000mcg, manganese
0.5mg, selenium 150mcg, chromium
50mcg, Peruvian maca 250mg, lycopene
extract 1.5mg, pine bark extract 30mg,
octacosanol 3mg, inositol 40mg,
L-glutathione 2.5mg, L-arginine 10mg,
Siberian ginseng extract 30mg, co-enzyme
Q10 2mg, L-carnitine tartarate 50mg,
citrus biofavonoids 10mg.
maca
~ 108 ~
MAGNOLIA
Magnolia glauca
Family: Magnoliaceae
Medicinal Parts: Bark.
Indications:
Principal: Stomach pain,
gastroenteritis, fatulence, vomiting &
diarrhoea associated with indigestion,
poor appetite, fullness & distension of
the abdomen
28, 294
.
Major: Fever (malarial fever, fever of
a typhoid type), pain & infammation
of rheumatism & gout, upper
respiratory tract infections & spasms
including asthma, coughs, profuse
phlegm in the lungs, shortness of
breath and fullness & pressure in the
chest area
294
.
Minor: Obesity & weight
management, substitute for tobacco
294
.
breast-feeding
294
.
Dose: 600mg as a powder or liquid
extract once or twice daily at
mealtimes
28, 294
.
Magnolia Extract (HealthAid)
Tablets; Magnolia extract 500mg
(standardised to contain 2% Honokiol),
Philodendron amurense extract 250mg
(standardised to contain 0.1% berberine),
passionfower extract (1:4) 120mg.
Tranquil
TM
(HealthAid) see Hawthorn
MAIZE
see Corn Silk
MALLOW (High Mallow)
Malva sylvestris
Family: Malvaceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaves, roots,
fowers.
Indications:
Principal: Cough, bronchitis,
infammation of the mouth &
pharynx
28, 295
.
Major: Gastroenteritis, bladder
complaints, wound management (used
externally for the latter indication)
28
.
known.
magnolia
~ 109 ~
Dose: Average daily dose: 5 gm of the
drug; Tea: drink 2 to 3 times a day
28
.
Alkagin
(Istituto Ganassini)
Cleansing solution, ovules; Extracts of
mallow, linden & calendula.
Gel; Mallow extract, linden extract,
marigold extract, aloe vera, peppermint,
panthenol, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed
glycosaminoglycan.
Powder; Mallow extract, calendula
extract, linden extract, extracts from
wheat, rice and corn grains, tapioca
starch, zinc oxide, ethyl linoleate, ethyl
linolenate, tocopheryl acetate.
Wipes; Mallow, calendula, linden,
potassium glycyrrhizate, vitamin E
(tocopherol acetate).
Erbalax

see Rhubarb
MARIGOLD
Calendula offcinalis
Medicinal Parts: The fowers are
primarily used, but the stems, younger
leaves, seeds and roots all have
medicinal properties.
Indications:
Principal: Poorly healing wounds
296
,
minor burns & scalds (including
sunburns)
297, 298
, mosquito bites &
bee stings, cuts, sprains, bruises,
infammatory skin lesions
296, 298, 5, 9, 14,
19, 28, 302
[External use].
Major: Varicose veins, haemorrhoids,
crural ulcer
300
, prophylaxis
& treatment of bedsores,
conjunctivitis
299, 301, 5, 9, 14, 19, 28
[External
use].
Minor: Gastric & duodenal ulcers,
gastrointestinal infammatory
disorders
296
, gingivitis, amenorrhoea,
dysmenorrhoea, epistaxis
301, 5, 9, 19, 28

[Internal use].
Others: Eczema, proctitis, frostbite
299,
5, 19, 28
[External use].
Cautions: Patients with confrmed
allergy to herbs or foods from the
Compositae family
5, 14
.
Contraindications: Internal use in
pregnancy
19
.
Side-effects: Irritant dermatitis
5, 14, 28
.
Dose: Dried herb: 1-2 gm as an
infusion daily in divided doses;
Liquid extract (1:2): 15-30 ml/week
for internal use or 1.5-4.5 ml/day in
divided doses; dilute 1:3 for external
application; Tincture (1:5): 0.3-1.2 ml
three times daily
5
.
Alkagin

marigold
~ 110 ~
Calendula (HealthAid)
Cream; Sweet almond oil, calendula,
lavender oil, ylang-ylang.
Calendula Cream (Nelsons)
Cream; Calendula offcinalis tincture
0.9% v/w.
Hypercal
TM
(Nelsons)
Cream; Calendula offcinalis tincture
0.45% v/w, Hypericum perforatum
tincture 0.45% v/w.
) see Aloe
Vera
(dr.organic
) see Aloe Vera

Otolaya (Inebios)
Nasal spray solution; Himalaya salt
rich in trace elements including copper,
Calendula offcinalis, glycerine.
Silvia
Women Formula (Alta Care) see

Guarana
MARSHMALLOW
Althaea offcinalis
Family: Malvaceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaf, root.
Indications:
Internal
Principal: Dry irritating coughs
303
,
respiratory catarrh & bronchitis,
irritation & infammation of the oral
and pharyngeal mucosa
304, 305, 8, 9, 19, 28
.
Major: Digestive tract disorders
(including enteritis & peptic ulcer
304
),
urinary tract disorders (including
cystitis & urethritis)
305, 9, 19
.
External
Principal: Mouth & throat
infammations (as a gargle)
304, 8, 9, 19, 28
.
Major: Skin disorders including
abrasions, fssures, insect stings, boils,
abscesses & ulcers
9, 19
.
Cautions: Marshmallow may
interfere with existing hypoglycaemic
therapy
9
.
Drug interactions: Concurrent
use may result in impaired drug
absorption. Administration of
marshmallow should be separated by
at least two hours from that of other
orally-administered drugs
28
.
Dose: Up to three times daily:
dried leaf, 2-5 gm as an infusion
or equaivalent preparation; liquid
extract (1:1 in 25% ethanol), 2-5 ml.
Topically: 5% powdered leaf in an
ointment base
9, 19
.
Altafora

Rhubarb
marshmallow
~ 111 ~
MAT
Ilex paraguariensis
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Indications:
Principal: Mental & physical fatigue,
headache
8, 9, 19, 28, 306
.
Major: Mild depression, rheumatic
pains
9, 19, 28, 307
.
Minor: Adjuvant in slimming
regimens
14
, oliguria
19
.
Others: As a prophylaxis against fever
and infection
28
.
Cautions: Hypertension, cardiac
disorders, pregnancy, lactation
9
.
Side-effects: Anxiety, tremors,
palpitations, withdrawal headaches,
nervousness, restlessness, insomnia
9,
14
.

Drug interactions: Centrally acting
drugs, OTC nasal decongestants,
sedating antihistamines, antinausea
agents. The metabolic clearance
of caffeine from the body may be
enhanced or retarded by concomitant
use of certain other drugs
14, 19
.
Dose: Three times daily: 1-2 gm of
dried leaf or an equivalent preparation
such as an infusion or liquid extract
1:1 in 25% alcohol
19
.
see Green Tea
see Green Tea
see Fenugreek
Biofreeze
Pain Relieving Gel (Biofreeze)

Gel; Natural menthol, Ilex paraguariensis
extract.
Local Distributor: Collis William Ltd.
Zotrim (Natures Remedies)
Tablets; Mat extract 27.5%, guarana
extract 23.3%, damiana extract 9%.
MEADOWSWEET
Filipendula ulmaria
Family: Rosaceae
Indications:
Principal: Supportive therapy
for colds, cough, bronchitis,
fever, gastrointestinal conditions
(hyperacidity, acidic dyspepsia, peptic
ulceration)
5, 8, 9, 28, 45, 308
.
Major: Conditions associated with
mild to moderate pain rheumatism
of joints & muscles
5, 9, 28, 308
.
mat
~ 112 ~
Minor: Gout, bladder & kidney
disease
5, 9, 28, 308
.
Cautions: Asthmatics
9
.
Contraindications: Salicylate
sensitivity, pregnancy
5, 9, 45
.
Drug interactions: Anticoagulant or
antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin,
simple analgesics)
5, 14, 308
.
Dose: Fresh fowers: 2.5-3.5 gm/day;
fresh herb: 4-5 g/day; Infusion: Steep
2-3 gm in 150 ml boiled water for 10
minutes and drink as hot as tolerable;
fuid extract: (1:1) (gm/ml): 2-3 ml/
day
5
.
Thistle
Altacura
Broncotuss (Alta Care)

Syrup; Orange concentrate 98.65g,
glycerol 1.20g, vitamin C 60mg,
meadowsweet extract 20mg, propolis
14mg, orange favour 14mg, thyme extract
10mg, eucalyptus extract 10mg, sodium
methyl parahydroxybenzoate 10mg,
potassium sorbate 10mg, aspartame 2mg,
potassium acesulfame 2mg.
Altacura
Infudrink (Alta Care)

Sachets; Lemon powder 1600mg,
vitamin C 1105mg, maltodextrin 849mg,
meadowsweet fower dried extract (4:1)
100mg, ginseng root dried extract 100mg,
propolis dried extract 50mg, guarana seed
dried extract 50mg, echinacea plant dried
extract 50mg, lemon favour 50mg, zinc
oxide 18.8mg, aspartame 10mg, potassium
acesulfame 10mg, silica 5mg, vitamin B6
2mg.
Altacura
Infutuss (Alta Care)

Syrup; Lemon concentrate 96.65g, honey
2.00g, glycerol 1.20g, vitamin C 60mg,
xanthane 24mg, zinc gluconate 15mg,
propolis 14mg, potassium sorbate 10mg,
meadowsweet extract 10mg, sodium
methyl parahydroxybenzoate 10mg,
aspartame 2mg, potassium acesulfame
2mg, lemon favour 1mg.
Tablets; Sorbitol 313.4mg, papaya fruit
60.0mg, vitamin C 60.0mg, propolis
30.0mg, zinc oxide 18.7mg, magnesium
stearate 5.0mg, lemon favour 5.0mg,
mint essential oil 3.0mg, silica 2.0mg,
curcuma extract 2.0mg, aspartame 0.4mg,
potassium acesulfame 0.4mg.
Altadrine

Grapeseed
Altadrine

Green Tea
Flodol
(Alta Care)
Patches; Meadowsweet, liquorice, arnica,
horse chestnut, devils claw, bromelain,
papaya, juniper, peppermint, yu zhu,
propylene glycol.
Flodol
Artro (Alta Care)

Ampoules; Pawpaw juice 1g, pineapple
juice powder 1g, magnesium citrate
150mg, lithothamne powder algae
60mg, potassium citrate 35mg, sodium
citrate 20mg, iron citrate 15mg, calcium
citrate 10mg, manganese chloride 1g,
meadowsweet 0.5g, ginseng root 0.5g,
stinging nettle aerial parts 1.5g, great
burdock 1g, blackcurrant leaves 0.5g,
fructose 40mg, blackcurrant natural favor
10mg, lemon juice 150mcg, essential
oils: angelica 150mcg, caraway 150mcg,
coriander 150mcg, rosemary 150mcg.
meadowsweet
~ 113 ~
MELILOT
See Sweet Clover
MILK THISTLE
Silybum marianum
Medicinal Parts: Fruit, leaves.
Indications:
Principal: Liver diseases
309, 311,
312
hepatocyte repair, supportive
treatment in patients with alcoholic
liver disease
313
with cirrhosis and/
or abnormal liver function, acute
viral hepatitis
314
, hepatitis C
infection, liver damage following
exposure to chemical toxins,
diabetes
319
, jaundice, to prevent
hepatotoxicity after poisoning with
the mushroom Amanita phalloides,
chemoprevention, treatment of
cancer
310, 311, 315, 5, 8, 14, 28, 45, 320
.
Major: Dyspeptic complaints
such as fatulence and bloating
310
,
309, 317
, to
stimulate milk production
318
,
depression
319, 5, 28, 45
.
Minor: Loss of appetite,
haemorrhoids, psoriasis, skin cancer
prevention
309, 5, 28, 45
.
Contraindications: Known allergy to
the Asteraceae family
5
.
Side-effects: Generally well tolerated
but occasionally mild GI distress
sweating, abdominal cramping,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea &
weakness
14, 28
.
Drug interactions: Cisplatin,
metronidazole, nifedipine, protease
inhibitors, pyrazinamide, warfarin
5, 14,
28, 320
.
Dose: Average daily recommended
dose: 12-15 gm of milk thistle seed
in divided doses; Liquid extract (1:1):
4-9 ml/day; liquid extract (1:2): 30-60
ml/week
5
.
2-Day DetoxPlan (HealthAid)
Liquid; Milk thistle extract (1:3), tamarind
pulp concentrate (4:1), dandelion root
extract (1:3), artichoke leaf extract (1:3),
meadowsweet herb extract (1:3), burdock
extract (1:3), oregon grape root extract
(1:3), liquorice root extract (1:3), fennel
seed extract (1:3), yellow dock root
extract (1:3), swedish bitters extract (1:3),
prune juice.
Diaglucoforte
TM
(HealthAid) see Karela
Black Cohosh
High Strenght Milk Thistle Extract
(Lifeplan)
Tablets; Milk thistle 175mg of which
silymarin 140mg.
Livercare
(HealthAid)
Prolonged release tablets; Milk thistle
seed powder 250mg, dandelion root
melilot
~ 114 ~
powder 100mg, barberry root powder
100mg, turmeric powder 100mg,
artichoke powder 100mg, methionine
100mg, choline 100mg, inositol 100mg,
taurine 100mg.
Milk Thistle (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Milk thistle powder.
Milk Thistle (A.Vogel)
Liquid; Each ml contains tincture of milk
thistle fruit (1:2) 923mg equiv. to 461mg
fruit.
Milk Thislte (HealthAid)
Liquid; Milk thistle extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of milk thistle herb) in 1ml.
Tablets; Milk thistle powder 125mg, milk
thistle extract 15mg standardised for min.
80% silymarin (equiv. to 375mg of milk
thistle powder).
Milk Thistle (Power Herbs)
Tablets; Milk thistle extract 125mg
(providing silybin 100mg).
Milk Thistle 4500mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Milk Thistle 8580mg (provided
by 286mg of a 30:1 extract) providing
silymarin 200mg.
Capsules; 200mg milk thistle standardised
extract (80% silymarin, 30% silibin),
150mg artichoke leaf standardised extract
(2.5% cynarin), 50mg schizandra fruit
extract 5:1, 20mg Echinacea (Echinacea
purpurea) extract 4:1.
Milk Thistle Complex (HealthAid)
Tablets; Milk thistle seed powder 250mg,
dandelion root powder 100mg, barberry
root powder 100mg, turmeric powder
100mg, artichoke powder 100mg, choline
citrate 100mg, inositol 100mg, taurine
100mg, methionine 100mg.
Milk Thistle Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Milk thistle seed extract 100mg
(min. 80% silymarin, 30% silybin);
milk thistle seed powder 100mg (equiv.
to 200mg milk thistle seed herb); Vega
TM
providing
to herb 320mg; prebiotic acacia gum
160mg.
Ltd.
Milk Thistle Herb Extract (Solgar)
Vegicaps; Raw milk thistle herb powder
300mg, standardised milk thistle seed
powdered extract 175mg (total favonoids
including silymarin 140mg [80%]),
Milk Thistle Plus (FSC)
Capsules; Milk thistle extract 125mg
(standardised to 80% silymarin), oregan
grape powder 50mg, dandelion 50mg,
schisandra root 50mg, curcmin white
herb 50mg, artichoke leaf 50mg, burdock
whole root 50mg.
milk thistle
~ 115 ~
MINT
see Peppermint
MUIRA-PUAMA
Ptychopetalum olacoides
Family: Olacaceae
Medicinal Parts: Roots, bark.
Indications:
Principal: Prevention of sexual
disorders, to promote sexual
function
28, 321, 323
.
Major: Depression, to enhance
memory, nervousness
28, 321, 322, 323
.
Minor: Diarrhoea, loss of appetite
28
.
Cautions: Use with caution if taking
medicines that act on the central
nervous system
321
.
Drug interactions: Analgesics,
anticoagulants, anti-platelets, MAOIs,
SSRIs, steroid hormones
324
.
Dose: Daily dose for internal use:
0.5 gm of drug; for liquid extract and
decoction: 0.5 to 2 ml 3 times daily;
for external use, the herb can be added
to baths
28
.
Chalet

Saw Palmetto
Gentlemens Three
TM
(HealthAid) see
Ginseng Korean
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Korean
Male Max
TM
Korean
Muira Puama (HealthAid)
Liquid; Muira Puama extract 1:3 (equiv.
of 330mg of muira puama herb) in 1ml.
Tablets; Muira Puama leaf extract and raw
powder (4:1) 140mg equiv. to 560mg of
muira puama leaf powder.
mint
~ 116 ~
MULLEIN
Verbascum densiforum
Medicinal Parts: Flower.
Indications:
Principal: Bronchitis, tracheitis,
coughs & colds, catarrh of the upper
respiratory tract, asthma
5, 28, 45, 325
.
Major: Wounds, burns, bruises,
haemorrhoids, pruritis, to soften the
skin, chronic otitis media (topical
use)
5, 45
.
Minor: Infamed mucosa, sore throat
5,
45
.
known.
5
.
Dose: Fluid extract (1:1): 1.5-2 ml
twice daily; tincture (1:5): 7.5-10 ml
twice daily; Dried leaf: 12-24 gm/day;
decoction: 1.5-2 gm of herb in 250 ml
of cold water, bought to boil for 10
minutes, taken twice daily
5
.
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Tusserbe
Fluid (ESI)
Syrup; Mountain pine 6ml, small plantain
6ml, thyme 6ml, mullein 6ml.
MYRRH
Commiphora molmol
Family: Burseraceae
Medicinal Parts: Gum resin, stem,
leaves.
Indications:
Principal: Oral or pharyngeal
infammation, bed sores, minor
wounds, haemorrhoids
326
[externally
as a tincture], respiratory conditions,
mouth ulcers, gingivitis
327
[as a
mouthwash], pharyngitis [as a gargle],
respiratory catarrh
326, 328, 329, 5, 9, 14, 28, 45
.
Major:

Hyperlipidaemia,
hypercholesterolaemia,
hypertriglyceridaemia
5
.
Minor: Dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea,
menopausal symptoms
328, 5
.
Others: Schistosomiasis
329
, acne
5
.
Contraindications: Known allergy,
pregnancy
5, 28
.
Side-effects: Restlessness, mild
abdominal discomfort, GI symptoms
such as diarrhoea & nausea
5, 14
.
Drug interactions: Diabetic
medication, lipid-lowering medication,
anticoagulant & antiplatelet
medication, diltiazem, propranolol
5, 28
.
Dose: Three times daily: Myrrh
mullein
~ 117 ~
tincture (1:5, 90% ethanol). For
external use apply undiluted tincture.
As a gargle or mouthwash: 5ml of
tincture in a glass or water
45
.
Ad-muc
(Merz) see Chamomile, German

NASTURTIUM
Tropaeolum majus
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Medicinal Parts: The whole
fowering plant & the seeds.
Indications:
Principal: Recurrent urinary tract
infections
330, 331, 332
.
Major: Catarrh of the upper
respiratory tract, cough, bronchitis
28
.
Minor: Mild muscular pain, menstrual
disorders, hair loss, infected & poorly
healing wounds [externally]
28
.
Others: Scurvy, tuberculosis
28
.
Contraindications: GI ulcers, kidney
diseases, infants or small children
28
.
330
.
Dose: Daily dose: extract: 14.4 mg
taken 3 times daily; infusion: 2 to 3
cups per day; pressed juice: 30 gm per
day
28
.
NEEM
Antelaea azadirachta
Family: Meliaceae
Medicinal Parts: Bark, leaves,
branches, seeds, latex.
Indications: Infammatory and febrile
diseases (including malaria and
leprosy), dyspeptic complaints, worm
infestations
28
.
Side-effects: No health hazards or
side effects are known in conjunction
with the proper administration of
designed therapeutic dosages.
Dose: There is not enough scientifc
evidence to safely recommend the use
of neem
28
.
Neem Cream (A.Vogel)
Cream; Neem leaf extract, eucalyptus,
rosemary, beeswax, sunfower oil, sweet
almond oil.
nasturtium
~ 118 ~
Neem Leaf Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Neem leaf extract 200mg
(min. 2.5% bitter principles); Vega
TM
85mg providing
68mg; artemesia leaf powder 50mg; black
walnut husk powder 20mg; grapefruit seed
extract 20mg.
Ltd.
Neem Oil (A.Vogel)
Oil; Neem oil, sweet almond oil,
bergamot, rosemary, eucalyptus.
NETTLE
Urtica dioica
Family: Urticaceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaf, root.
Indications:
Principal: Benign prostatic
hyperplasia
333
& diffculties in passing
urine
334
(root), allergic rhinitis
335
(leaf
extracts), arthritic conditions (whole
nettle extracts)
5, 8, 14, 28, 45, 336
.
Major: Kidney & bladder stones
5, 28
,
hereditary hair loss, chilblains.
Minor: Diarrhoea, colon diseases,
internal bleeding, chronic skin
eruptions such as eczema
5, 9, 28
.
Others: Dysentery; dandruff & oily
hair [externally]
28
.
Cautions: Known sensitivities or
allergies to the herb
5, 28
; swelling or
fuid retention caused by heart failure,
kidney conditions (avoid use of
nettles aerial parts, especially with
excessive amounts of water)
337
.
5, 28
,
breast-feeding, diabetic patients
337
.
Side-effects: GI discomfort, allergic
reactions (skin affictions, oedema),
urticaria, pruritus
5, 28, 19, 45, 337
.
Drug interactions: Diuretics,
antiplatelets, anticoagulants
(including heparin & warfarin),
antihypertensive medicines,
fnasteride, anticonvulsants,
hypoglycaemic drugs
5, 337
.
Dose:
Leaf: Dry extract: 0.6-2.1 g/day in
divided doses; liquid extract (1:2): 2-6
ml/day.
Root: 4-6 g/day cut root
5, 9
.
Allergforte
TM
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Stinging nettle extract 100mg,
elderberry powder 50mg, bromelain
powder 50mg, ginger powder 50mg,
chickweed powder 50mg, turmeric extract
(4:1) 31.5mg, querceptin 75mg, vitamin
C 30mg.
Altadrine
Lipodrainer (Alta Care)

Syrup; Ananas concentrated juice
6425mg, sugar free honey 3000mg,
bromelaine 250mg, carrot powder 150mg,
stinging nettle leaf 80mg, kola nut 50mg,
nettle
~ 119 ~
bitter orange fruit 50mg, green tea leaf
50mg, tomato powder 50mg, paullina
cubana 30mg, fennel fruit 30mg, sodium
benzoate 10mg.
Altadrine

Green Tea
Carbogas (Sella) see Fennel
Chalet

Saw Palmetto
Cysticare

Flodol

Meadowsweet
Nettle Leaf (HealthAid)
Liquid; Nettle leaf extract 1:4 (equiv. of
250mg of nettle leaf herb) in 1ml.
Tablets; Nettle leaf extract and raw
powder (4:1) 140mg equiv. to 560mg of
nettle leaf powder.
Prostavital
(HealthAid) see Pumpkin

Urtica (A.Vogel)
Liquid; Tincture of organically grown
fresh stinging nettle leaves and root,
OATS
Avena sativa
Family: Poaceae
Medicinal Parts: The whole
fowering plant, including the oat
straw and the seed.
Indications:
Principal: Hyperlipidaemia
338, 339
,
hypertension
340
, pruritus, blood sugar
regulation (diabetes)
341
.
Major: Libido, exhaustion, insomnia,
anxiety, neurasthenia, GI complaints,
consequences of nicotine abuse
5, 8, 28
.
Minor: Rheumatism, bladder
weakness, gout, kidney ailments
28
.
Cautions: Oat bran products should
be taken with large amounts of
water to assure that the fber is well
dispersed in the bowel
28
.
coeliac disease, intestinal obstruction
5,
28
.
Side-effects: Flatulence, anal
irritation
5
.
Drug interactions:
Antihypertensives, lipid-lowering
medications including statins
5, 28
.
Dose: 1-4 gm three times daily of
oatmeal or straw; 20-40 ml/week 1:2
tincture
5
.

CarbonFlor

Cholestro-Vit Formula (Vega) see Garlic
Colestroforte
TM
(HealthAid) see
Fenugreek
oats
~ 120 ~
Femmevit

Hi-Active Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Oat straw extract 10:1 equiv. to
herb 500mg, starfower seed oil powder
33% 100mg (min. 20% GLA), soy lecithin
powder 67mg, vitamin C 30mg, choline
bitartrate 20mg, inositol 20mg, niacin
18mg, L-glutamine 10mg, L-tyrosine
10mg, vitamin E 10mg, zinc 7.5mg, iron
7mg, pantothenic acid 6mg, beta carotene
1.6mg, vitamin B1 1.4mg, manganese
0.25mg, folate 200mcg, selenium 100mcg,
Ltd.
Oat Seed (HealthAid)
Liquid; Oat seed extract 1:2 (equiv. of
500mg of oat seed herb) in 1ml.
Passifora Complex (A.Vogel) see
Passionfower
Premenstrual Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Oat straw extract 10:1 equiv.
to herb 250mg, evening primrose seed oil
powder 33% 100mg (providing min. 10%
GLA), magnesium oxide 100mg, niacin
36mg, vitamin C 30mg, green tea leaf
extract 20mg (min. 40% polyphenols),
vitamin E 20mg, pantothenic acid 12mg,
zinc 7.5mg, iron 7mg, vitamin B6 4mg,
beta carotene 2.4mg, folate 400mcg,
manganese 0.25mg, chromium 200mcg,
selenium 100mcg, selenium 100mcg,
iodine 75mcg, copper 50mcg, vitamin B12
2mcg.
Ltd.
OLIVE
Olea europaea
Family: Oleaceae
Medicinal Parts: Fruit, leaf.
Indications:
Olive leaves
Principal: Arteriosclerosis,
hypertension
342, 343, 344
.
Major: Symptomatic relief in
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
342
,
gout, fever, asthma, tonsillitis,
pharyngitis, diabetes
343
.
Minor: Bacterial (such as bronchitis
& tonsillitis), fungal (such as vaginal
candidiasis, Tinea pedis & Tinea
capitis) and viral infections (such as
herpes simplex)
342, 344
.
Olive Oil
345, 346
, psoriasis,
eczema, sun burn, mild burns,
rheumatism
28
.
Major: Used as a laxative to soften
impacted faeces, gallbladder
infammation, fatulence
5
, cancer
prevention (prostate, colon & breast)
345,
346
.
Minor: Roemhel syndrome, GI ulcers,
kidney stones
5, 28
.
Cautions: Known allergies to the
Oleaceae family of plants
5
, biliary
tract stones
28
.
olive
~ 121 ~
Side-effects: Seasonal respiratory
allergies
5
.
agents, hypertensive agents
5
.
Dose:
Olive leaf extract: 5ml three times
daily with water or juice if necessary.
Olive oil: Should replace dietary
intake of saturated fats and be
consumed as part of a Mediterranean
style diet
5
.
Candaway
TM
Olive Leaf Extract (Power Herbs)
Tablets; Olive leaf extract 450mg (6%
oleuropein 27mg).
) see
Lavender
Tea Tree (Bios Line) see Tea Tree
OREGON GRAPE
Mahonia aquifolium
Medicinal Parts: Roots.
Indications:
Principal: Scaly skin, psoriasis
347
,
eczema
348
.
Major: Bronchitis, diarrhoea, gastritis,
cholecystitis, liver & gallbladder
conditions
28, 349
.
28
.
Side-effects: No health hazards or
side effects are known in conjunction
with the proper administration of
designed therapeutic dosages
28
.
Dose: Fluid extract: 10-20 drops
diluted and taken every 3-4 hours as
needed; Tincture: 20-40 drops per
day; standardized alkaloid extracts:
250 mg per day
350
.
Thistle
oregon grape
~ 122 ~
PAPAYA
Carica papaya

Family: Caricaceae
Indications:
Principal: GI digestion complaints,
infammations and ulcers in the
gastro-duodenal area
14, 28, 351, 352
.
Major: Pancreas excretion
insuffciency, intestinal parasites
353
.
Minor: Damage to the urinary tract &
stones, haemorrhoids, diabetes
14, 28
.
Others: Cough, bronchitis
28
.
patients taking oral anticoagulants
14, 28
.
Side-effects: Allergic reactions,
including asthma attacks
28
.
28
.
Dose: Dosage depends on the
composition of the enzyme substitute
preparation
28
.
50 Plus Once A Day (Quest) see
Buckwheat
Altacura
Infutuss (Alta Care) see

Meadowsweet
Altacura
Infutuss Extra (Alta Care)

Tablets; Sorbitol 313.4mg, papaya fruit
dried extract 60.0mg, vitamin C 60.0mg,
propolis dried extract 30.0mg, zinc oxide
18.7mg, magnesium stearate 5.0mg,
lemon favour 5.0mg, mint essential oil
3.0mg, silica 2.0mg, curcuma 2.0mg,
aspartame 0.4mg, potassium acesulfame
0.4mg.
Altadrine

Grapeseed
Altafora

Vera
Day-vit
Probio (HealthAid) see

Buckwheat
Dietrim (Vitabiotics) see Cinnamon
DigestivAid No Acid (ESI) see Licorice
Digestizyme
(Lamberts)
Capsules; Papain 50,000PU, bromelain
120,000PU, lipase 125LU, amylase
5000DU, protease 4.5 10,000HUT,
protease 3.0 10SAPU, glucoamylase
9AGU, cellulase 200CU.
Digeston
TM
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Papain 80mg, papaya enzyme
5mg, bromelain 50mg, pepsin 150mg,
betain hydrochloride 100mg, pancreatin
75mg, amylase 10mg, protease 10mg.
Enzyme Digest (Quest)
Tablets; Papain 4.17mg, amylase 10mg,
lipase 5.56mg, bromelain 5mg, betaine
HCl 100mg, peppermint oil 0.25mg.
Flodol

Flodolor
Flexi (Alta Care)

Syrup; Ananas juice 5390mg, honey sugar
free 3000mg, papaya 600mg, ananas
500mg, olmaria 250mg, devils claw
200mg, ananas aroma 50mg, sodium
benzoate 10mg.
Buckwheat
papaya
~ 123 ~
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Neuralta
Plus (Alta Care)

Syrup; Ananas juice 5390mg, royal
jelly 1600mg, honey sugar free 1289mg,
papaya 600mg, ananas 500mg, olmaria
250mg, devils claw 200mg, ananas aroma
10mg, vitamin B12 1000mcg, sodium
benzoate 10mg.
Silvia
Feminin Formula (Alta Care) see

Hops
Super Once A Day Timed Release (Quest)
Tablets; Vitamin A 750mcg, beta carotene
6mg, alpha carotene 90mcg, cryptoxanthin
21.2mcg, zeaxanthin 18mcg, lutein
13.6mcg, folacin 200mcg, biotin 50mcg,
vitamin C 150mg, vitamin D 10mcg,
vitamin E 34mg, thiamin 39mg, ribofavin
vitamin B12 50mcg, pantothenic acid
50mg, calcium 158mg, phosphorus 91mg,
iron 15mg, magnesium 60mg, zinc 10mg,
iodine 100mcg, manganese 1mg, copper
1000mcg, molybdenum 25mcg, chromium
25mcg, selenium 32.5mcg, vanadium
25mcg, choline bitartrate 50mg, inositol
50mg, methionine 50mg, PABA 50mg,
biofavonoids 28.6mg, lysine HCl 22mg,
lecithin 100mg, papain 2mg, rutin 2mg,
hesperidin 10mg, betaine HCl 12mg,
cysteine 0.6mg.
PARSLEY
Petroselinum crispum
Medicinal Parts: Leaf, root, seed.
Indications:
Principal: Urinary tract complaints
including cystitis, dysuria & renal
gravel
8, 9, 19, 28, 354, 355
.
Major: Digestive complaints such
as fatulence, dyspepsia & intestinal
colic
8, 9, 19, 28, 45
.
Minor: Dysmenorrhoea, functional
amenorrhoea, myalgia (internal or
topical use), rheumatic conditions
9, 19,
354, 355
.
lactation
9, 28
, infammatory kidney
disorders
19, 45
.
Side-effects: Rarely contact allergic
reactions of skin
19, 28
.
Drug interactions: Lithium,
warfarin
354
.
(1:1 in 25% alcohol), 2-4 ml
45
.
Aquafow

Colonease (HealthAid) see Aloe Vera
Cysticare

Interfresh
TM
(HealthAid)
Capsules; Saffower oil 65mg, parsley
seed oil 15mg, peppermint oil 15mg,
chlorophyll 3mg, menthol 0.75mg.
Palmetto
parsley
~ 124 ~
Vegilax

Vitamin B6 (Quest)
Tablets; Vitamin B6 50mg, parsley leaf
powder 12.5mg (equiv. to 50mg parsley
leaf powder).
PASSIONFLOWER
Passifora incarnata
Family: Passiforaceae
Medicinal Parts: Aerial parts,
particularly leaves.
Indications:
Principal: Anxiety
357, 358
, nervous
restlessness
8
, insomnia
5, 9, 14, 45, 356, 359
.
Major: Generalised seizures
360
,
neuralgia
5, 9, 356, 359
.
Minor: Diarrhoea, dysmenorrhoea
14
,
decreased libido
5, 359
.
Others: Haemorrhoids (externally)
28
,
opiate addiction
5
, cough, cancer
359
.
Caution: Pregnancy
5
.
Side-effects: Drowsiness is possible
with excessive doses
5
.
Drug interactions: Benzodiazepines
(additive effects at high doses),
barbiturates (additive CNS effects),
anticoagulants (increased risk of
bleeding)
5, 356
.
Dose: Up to four times daily: dried
herb 0.5-2 gm, liquid extract (1:1 in
25% ethanol) 0.5-2 ml, tincture (1:8
in 25% ethanol) 2-4 ml
45
.
Magnolia Extract (HealthAid) see
Magnolia
Complex (HealthAid) see Hoodia
Natracalm Passifora (Natra)
Tablets; Passifora incarnata extract (7:1)
71.4mg.
Night Time Formula (HealthAid) see
Valerian
No-Gas
enzimi (Giuliani) see Ginger

Passifora (HealthAid)
Tablets; Passifora extract 250mg (equiv.
to 1000mg passifora powder).
Passion Flower (HealthAid)
Liquid; Passifora incarnata 1:4 (equiv. of
250mg of passionfower herb) in 1ml.
Phytocalm (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Passifora powdered dried aerial
parts 230mg.
Quiet Life (Lanes) see Hops
Sedivitax (Aboca)
Capsules; Passionfower leaves multi-
fractionated lyophilized concentrate,
valerian powdered root, lemon balm leaf
powder, California poppy tops powder,
valerian root lyophilized concentrate,
lemon balm leaves lyophilized
concentrate, marjoram essential oil,
lavender essential oil.
Tranquil
TM
passionflower
~ 125 ~
PAU DARCO
Tabebuia avellanedae
Family: Bignoniaceae
Medicinal Parts: Inner bark.
Indications:
Principal: Candida & yeast infections,
colds, fu and other upper respiratory
bacterial and viral infections
14, 360, 361
.
Major: Urinary tract infections, GI
problems, constipation, psoriasis,
dermatitis, arthritis, diabetes, bladder
& prostate infections, ulcers
14, 360, 361
.
Minor: Allergies, sexually transmitted
diseases (syphilis, gonorrhea), cancer
& leukemia
360, 361
.
Contraindications: Children,
pregnant women
14
.
Side-effects: Nausea & vomiting,
bruising & bleeding at higher doses
14
.
Drug interactions: Oral
anticoagulants, NSAIDs
14
.
Dose: One-half to one cup bark and/or
heartwood decoction taken orally 2-4
times daily
360
.
Pau DArco (HealthAid)
Liquid; Pau DArco extract 1:4 (equiv. of
250mg of Pau DArco herb) in 1ml.
PEONY
Paeonia offcinalis
Family: Paeoniaceae
Medicinal Parts: Roots, seeds,
fowers.
Indications:
Roots
Major: Neurasthenia, neuralgia,
migraines, allergic disorders such as
excitability, epilepsy.
Minor: Whooping cough, cramps,
rheumatism
28
.
Flowers
Major: Epilepsy, menstrual cramps
& irregularities, fssures (including
those associated with haemorrhoids),
ailments of the respiratory tract.
Minor: As an emetic, abortifacient,
for diseases of the skin & mucous
membranes, gout, rheumatoid
arthritis
28
.
known.
Side-effects: Gastroenteritis with
vomiting, colic and diarrhoea
28
.
Dose: Flowers: One cup of infusion
daily; Root: tincture: 30 to 50 drops
daily
28
.
pau darco
~ 126 ~
PEPPERMINT
Mentha piperita
Family: Lamiaceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaf, stem.
Indications:
Principal: Irritable bowel syndrome
14,
362, 363
, nervousness, anxiety, stress.
Major: Daytime sleepiness, fatigue,
low mood, neuralgia, myalgia
5, 8, 28, 367
;
symptomatic treatment of digestion
problems including dyspepsia
364
,
fatulence, gastritis, enteritis;
spasmodic complaints of the GI tract,
as well as the gall bladder & bile
ducts
45, 365, 5, 8, 28, 366
.
Minor: Headache; postoperative
nausea; respiratory tract infections
5,
8, 28
.
Others: Decreased libido, hiccups,
menorrhagia
5
.
Cautions: Avoid non-enteric-coated
peppermint in patients with refux
oesophageal symptoms, avoid
chewing enteric-coated capsules as
it may cause heartburn, avoid use of
peppermint oil on the face of infants
and small children
5
.
to peppermint oil, biliary duct
occlusion, gall bladder infammation,
severe liver damage, early pregnancy
5,
8, 14, 28, 45
.
5, 28
.
Drug interactions: Felodipine,
simvastatin, cyclosporin, drugs
metabolised by the CYP3A4 liver
enzyme, digitalis glycosides, caffeine,
food (may compromise the enteric
coating of some commercially
available peppermint oil capsules)
5, 366
.
Dose: Average daily dose: 3 to 6
gm of drug, 5 to 15 gm of tincture;
equivalent preparations
5, 28, 45
.
Alkagin

Altacura

Meadowsweet
Altacura
Infutuss Extra (Alta Care) see

Papaya
Altafora

Vera
Altafora

Rhubarb
Broncovit

CarbonFlor

Enzyme Digest (Quest) see Papaya
Erbalax

see Senna
Essential Oil of Peppermint (Power
Herbs)
Capsules; Peppermint essential oil 50mg.
Flodol

peppermint
~ 127 ~
Interfresh
TM
(HealthAid) see Parsley
Migrastick (Arkopharma)
Roll-on; Peppermint 35%, lavender oil
17%, isopropyl myristate 48%.
see Eucalyptus
Neuralta
Migren (Alta Care)

Patches; Peppermint, scotch pine,
eucalyptus, cloves, sweet orange, lemon.
Peppermint Oil (Lamberts)
Capsules; Peppermint oil 50mg.
Potters Sugar Free Cough Pastilles see
Licorice
Snoreeze Oral Strips (Snoreeze)
Strips; Pectin, water, glycerine,
peppermint oil, cellulose, sorbitan
stearate, polysorbate 60, vitamin E,
menthol, aspartame, potassium sorbate,
sodium saccharin, acesulfame K,
hyaluronic acid, guar gum, citric acid,
brilliant blue FCF.
Local Distributor: Svea Distributors Co.
Ltd.
Snoreeze Throat Spray (Snoreeze)
Spray; Water, glycerine, sorbitan stearate,
polysorbate 60, cellulose, peppermint oil,
vitamin E, potassium sorbate, sodium
benzoate, citric acid, xanthan gum,
hyaluronic acid, guar gum.
Local Distributor: Svea Distributors Co.
Ltd.
Venalta

PINEAPPLE
Ananas comosus*
Family: Bromeliaceae
Indications:
Principal: Bruising, swollen and
painful joints, wounds, burns
14, 28, 368
.
Major: Post traumatic and
postoperative swelling especially
of the nasal and paranasal sinuses
8
,
infammation, febrile conditions,
digestive complaints
14, 28, 368
, water
retention.
Others: Constipation, amenorrhoea,
dysmenorrhoea
28
.
known.
* The active substance in pineapple is
bromelain a proteolytic enzyme.
Side-effects: Gastric complaints,
diarrhoea, dyspepsia, allergic
sensitivity
14, 28
.
Drug interactions: Amoxicillin,
tetracycline, oral anticoagulants,
platelet-inhibiting drugs
14, 368
.
Dose: Adults: 500 2000 mg daily
28
.
Altadrine

Nettle
Altafora

Vera
CarbonFlor

Flodol

Meadowsweet
pineapple
~ 128 ~
Flodolor
Flexi (Alta Care) see Papaya

JointWise (Vega) see Ginger
Neuralta
Plus (Alta Care) see Papaya

Pineapple (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Pineapple powder 400mg (0.2%
bromelian).
PINE BARK
see Scotch Pine
PLANTAIN
Plantago major
Family: Plantaginaceae
Indications:
Principal: Bronchial congestion
(phlegm), infammation of the
oropharyngeal mucosa
8, 14
.
Major: Intermittent fever, ulcers,
sores, dyspepsia, GI complaints,
diarrhoea
8, 14, 28
.
Minor: Diabetes, scurvy,
hypertension, gout
28
.
Others: Cystitis, haematuria,
haemorrhoids with bleeding
and irritation
9
.
Cautions: Pregnancy
9
.
Side-effects: Allergic contact
dermatitis
9
, migraine headaches
28
.
Dose: Dried leaf: 2-4 gm or by
infusion three times daily; liquid
extract (1:1 in 25% alcohol) 2-4ml
three times daily; tincture (1:5 in 45%
alcohol) 2-4 ml three times daily
9
.
POMEGRANATE
Punica granatum
Family: Punicaceae
Medicinal Parts: Root, bark, fruit,
peel of fruit, fowers.
Indications:
Principal: Hypercholesterolaemia
369
,
hypertension, atherosclerosis,
tapeworm infestation and other
intestinal parasites, sore throat,
candidosis associated with denture
stomatitis
370, 371, 375
.
Major: Diarrhoea
372
, dyspepsia,
malignant breast cancer
371
, wounds
373,
375
.
Others: Haemorrhoids, dysentery,
leprosy
371
, asthma & COPD
374, 375
.
Contraindications: Pregnant &
nursing women
28, 375
.
pine bark
~ 129 ~
Side-effects: Gastric irritation
including cramps, vomiting and
diarrhoea with high doses
28, 375
.
Drug interactions: Drugs
metabolised by CYP2D6,
antihypertensive drugs,
rosuvastatin
375
.
Dose: Tapeworm treatment: As a
decoction: 4 doses of 6ml with 2 hour
intervals between doses accompanied
before treatment and after treatment
by a laxative. As a macerate: 3 doses
of 65ml with a duodenal probe at
30 minute intervals; a laxative is
administered after an hour
28
.
)
Lip balm; Pomegranate, shea butter,
beeswax, vitamin E.
Toothpaste; Pomegranate, arnica, silica,
aloe vera, iceland moss, horse chestnut,
tea tree.
PRICKLY ASH
Zanthoxylum americanum
Family: Rutaceae
Medicinal Parts: Bark, berries.
Indications:
Principal: Rheumatic disorders,
Raynauds syndrome, fever,
infammation
9, 28, 45, 376
.
Major: Colic, fatulence, intermittent
claudication, toothache
9, 28, 376
.
Minor: Hypotension, diarrhoea,
cough, asthma, worm infestations
28
.
45
.
Dose: Three times daily: dried bark,
1-2 gm or in decoction; liquid extract
(1:5, 45% ethanol), 2-5 ml
45
.
V-Vein
TM
PSYLLIUM
Plantago ovata
Family: Plantaginaceae
Medicinal Parts: Seed coat.
Indications:
Principal: Chronic constipation,
weight loss aid (increase feeling
of satiety), hyperlipidaemia
(psyllium reduces LDL cholesterol
& triglycerides and should be used
as an adjunct to a low-fat diet)
377,
378
, diabetes
379, 380
, irritable bowel
syndrome
381, 5, 8, 28
.
Major: Disorders were easy bowel
movement with a loose stool are
desirable e.g. in patients with anal
fssures and haemorrhoids
8, 28
.
Others: Colorectal cancer
28
.
prickly ash
~ 130 ~
Cautions: If there is diffculty
in regulating diabetes mellitus
5
,
pancreatic insuffciency
28
.
Contraindications: Partial or
complete bowel obstruction, colonic
impaction, stenosis of the GI tract
5, 28
.
Side-effects: Flatulence; bloating;
mild abdominal discomfort; allergy
characterized by chest tightness,
wheezing & urticaria; oesophageal
obstruction (psyllium should not be
consumed dry)
5, 28
.
Drug interactions: Calcium, iron,
zinc, lithium, coumarin derivatives,
vitamin B12, cardiac glycosides (take
psyllium at least 1 hour before or
after ingestion of the above named
compounds), hypoglycaemic agents
5
.
Dose: 12 to 40 gm of the drug
daily. Powder products should be
administered as 1 teaspoonful (3.4 gm
to 6.0 gm drug) in 8 oz. of fruit juice
or cool water. Stir briskly or shake
for 3 to 5 seconds depending on the
specifc product. Psyllium may be
taken up to 3 times daily
28
.
Erbalax

see Rhubarb
Fibre Dophilus (HealthAid)
Tablets; Psyllium 100mg, acidophilus
bifdus 17mg, acidophilus lactobacillus
5mg, microcrystalline cellulose 100mg.
Ispaghula (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Ispaghula seed husk powder
430mg.
Lepicol (Healthy Bowels)
Capsules, Powder; Psyllium husk fne
powder, fructo-oligosaccharides, probiotic
cultures.
Psyllium Husk 1000mg (HealthAid)
Capsules; Psyllium husk 500mg.
Psyllium Husk Fibre (HealthAid)
Powder; Psyllium husk fbre.
Psyllium Husk Fibre (Vega)
Capsules; Psyllium seed husk fbre
450mg.
Ltd.
Slimaide Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Psyllium husk fbre 60mg,
conjugated linoleic acid powder 33%
250mg, acetyl L-carnitine 60mg, vitamin
C 60mg, choline bitartrate 30mg, inositol
30mg, niacin 18mg, pantothenic acid
vitamin B1 1.4mg, manganese 0.25mg,
chromium 200mcg, folate 200mcg,
B12 1mcg.
Ltd.
psyllium
~ 131 ~
PUMPKIN
Cucurbita pepo
Family: Curcurbitaceae
Indications:
Principal: Symptomatic treatment
of micturition disorders in the
early stages of benign prostatic
hyperplasia
19, 28, 382, 383, 384
.
Major: Irritable bladder prevention,
treatment of calcium oxalate kidney
stones
19, 28, 384
.
Minor: Intestinal parasites
particularly tapeworm
28, 384
.
Cautions: If used concomitantly with
warfarin, monitor INR and symptoms
of excessive bleeding
28
.
Drug interactions: Warfarin.
Dose: 10-30 gm of pumkin seed, as
ground seed or an equivalent amount
of ethanolic extract or pumkin seed
oil
19
.
Gentlemens Three
TM
(HealthAid) see
Ginseng Korean
Herbal 3 (HealthAid)
Capsules; Pumpkin seed oil 100mg,
korean ginseng extract (5:1) 70mg (equiv.
to 350mg ginseng powder), muira puama
extract (10:1) 24mg (equiv. to 240mg
muira puama powder), saw palmetto
extract (12:1) 13mg (equiv. to 160mg herb
powder), zinc 3mg.
Korean
Male Max
TM
Korean
Palmetto
Prostavital
(HealthAid)
Capsules; 200mg pumpkin seed oil, 30mg
saw palmetto berries 12:1 extract, 10mg
stinging nettle 5:1 extract, 5mg pygeum
bark (standardised extract, min 2%
sterols), 200mg L-glutamic acid, 120mg
vitamin C, 100mg magnesium, 100mg
lecithin, 90mg wheatgerm oil, 60mg
vitamin E, 50mg L-alanine, 25mg zinc,
10mg vitamin B6, 3mg lycopene, 500mcg
copper, 50mcg chromium, 50mcg
selenium.
Pumpkin Seed Oil (HealthAid)
Capsules; Pumpkin seed oil 1000mg.
Pumpkin Seed Oil 500mg (Power Health)
Capsules; Pumpkin seed oil 500mg
providing polyunsaturated fatty acids
265mg, vitamin A 229.4mcg.
pumpkin
~ 132 ~
PYGEUM
Prunus africana
Family: Rosaceae
Indications:
Principal: Treatment of lower urinary
tract symptoms of benign prostatic
hyperplasia stages I and II, with signs
such as nocturia, polyuria & urinary
retention, where diagnosis of prostate
cancer is negative
5, 28, 385
.
Others: Impotence, reduced fertility
& sexual performance, sphincter
disorders, male baldness
5, 28
.
Cautions: Paediatrics, pregnancy,
lactation
28
.
to the herb
5
.
Side-effects: Mild GI discomfort
5
.
Drug interactions: 5 -reductase
inhibitors, saw palmetto
28
.
Dose: 50-100 mg twice daily of extract
standardised to 12-13% sterols
5
.
Prostavital

RASPBERRY
Rubus idaeus
Family: Rosaceae
Indications:
Principal: To facilitate parturition,
diarrhoea, stomatitis, tonsillitis
5, 9, 19,
28, 386
.
Major: Dyspeptic complaints,
externally as a wash for superfcial
wounds and ulcers
5, 9, 19, 386
.
Others: Painful and profuse
menstruation, infuenza, fever,
diabetes, vitamin defciency
8, 19
.
Cautions: Peptic ulceration,
GI conditions associated with
infammation. Avoid in constipation
5, 28
.
Contraindications: Early stages of
pregnancy. Raspberry preparations
should only be taken during the fnal
8-10 weeks of pregnancy
9, 19
.
Side-effects: GI discomfort,
constipation
5, 19
.
calcium, magnesium (separate the
administration of these substances by
at least 2 hours)
5
.
Dose: 2-3 times daily: dried leaf 3-4
gm, or as a 5% infusion or equivalent
extract. Higher doses of up to twice
this amount (maximum: 24 gm
dried leaf per day) have also been
recommended
19
.
Raspberry Leaf Extract (HealthAid)
Capsules; Raspberry extract 125mg
(equiv. to 500mg raspberry powder),
raspberry powder 400mg.
pygeum
~ 133 ~
RED CLOVER
Trifolium pratense
Family: Fabaceae
Medicinal Parts: Flower head, leaf.
Indications:
Principal: To relief menopausal
symptoms (particularly hot fushes),
mastalgia, premenstrual syndrome,
prostate cancer prevention
5, 28, 387, 388,
389
.
Major: BPH, osteoporosis prevention
5,
390
.
Minor: Eczema, psoriasis
5, 9, 28, 45, 388
.
Others: Cough, bronchitis
45
.
Cautions: In patients with conditions
that may be aggravated by increased
oestrogen level such as endometriosis
or uterine fbroids
5
.
Side-effects: Infertility and growth
disorders have been reported in
grazing animals
5, 9, 28
.
oestrogens, tamoxifen
5, 28, 388
.
Dose:
Menopausal symptoms: 40-82
mg daily of red clover-derived
isofavones.
Osteoporosis prevention: 44-86
mg daily of red clover-derived
isofavones.
BPH symptom relief: 40-80 mg daily
of red clover-derived isofavones
5
.
Menovital

RHODIOLA
Rhodiola rosea
Family: Crassulaceae
Medicinal Parts: Root.
Indications:
Principal: Low mental and physical
performance, fatigue, altitude
sickness
28, 391, 392, 393
.
Major: Stress, depression, low
mood
28, 393, 395
.
Minor: Anaemia, impotence,
infections, GI ailments
28, 391, 392
.
bipolar disorder
28
.
Side-effects: Interfere with sleep,
cause vivid dreams during the frst
few weeks. Therefore best to take
dose early in the day
28
.
Drug interactions: Pepper (diminish
antidepressant effect of rhodiola)
393
.
Dose: 50 to 200 mg daily
28
.
AntiStress

Rhodiola (HealthAid)
Tablets; Rhodiola root extract 350mg
(standardised for min 1% salidrozid and
40% polyphenols), rhodiola root powder
150mg.
Rhodiola Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Rhodiola root extract
300mg (min. 2.8% salidrosides, 70%
red clover
~ 134 ~
polyphenols), Vega Phytoantioxidant
Base
TM
Ltd.
Rhodiola Root Extract (Solgar)
Vegicaps; Standardised rhodiola root
powdered extract 250mg (providing
2.5mg [1%] salidrozid, 60mg [24%]
polyphenols), raw rhodiola root powder
100mg, PhytO2X (powdered blend of
beta-carotene prep. and ascorbic acid).
RHUBARB
Rheum palmatum
Medicinal Parts: Dried root,
rhizome.
Indications:
Principal: Occasional constipation,
conditions in which a soft stool is
desirable, e.g. haemorrhoids
9, 28, 45, 396
.
Major: Diarrhoea (at low doses)
9, 28
,
liver disease
396
, gastroenteritis
45
.
Minor: Painful teething in children,
burns (externally), abdominal pain,
oedema, tenesmus
28
.
Cautions: Avoid by individuals
suffering from arthritis, kidney
disease or urinary problems
9
;
pregnancy; breastfeeding
9, 28
.
intestinal disease, appendicitis,
abdominal pain of unknown origin
28,
45
.
Side-effects: Spasmodic GI
complaints
28
.
Drug interactions: Cardiac
glycosides (long term use of rhubarb
may lead to potassium defciency)
28
.
Dose:
As a laxative, unless otherwise
prescribed, daily dose (usually
taken at bedtime): preparations
standardised to contain 30-100 mg of
hydroxyanthracene derivatives; dried
drug, 1-4 gm or in decoction.
As an astringent or stomachic: dried
drug, 0.1-0.3 gm
45
.
Altafora
Transit (Alta Care)

Ampoules; Radish juice conc. 1091mg,
rhubarb rhizomes 500mg, marshmallow
leaves 500mg, prune concentrated juice
454mg, fructo-oligosaccharides 200mg,
brewers yeast 100mg, apple fbres 50mg,
artichoke concentrated juice 50mg,
peppermint essential oil 9mg.
Erbalax

Capsules; Micronized powders: rhubarb
rhizome 246mg, alder buckthorn bark
164mg, gentian root 82mg, common
mallow leaves 82mg, horehound heads
82mg. Dry extracts: fennel seed 82mg
titrated and standardized 0.5% essential
oil (0.41mg), dandelion root 82mg titrated
and standardized 2% inulin (1.64mg).
Erbalax

Syrup; Rhubarb rhizome dry extract
1.286g, tamarind fruit juice concentrate
rhubarb
~ 135 ~
1.286g, psyllium seeds micronized
powder 286mg, liquorice root 143mg.
Erbalax

see Senna
Eucarbon
(Trenka) see Senna

Vegilax

RICE
Oryza sativa
Family: Poaceae
Indications:
Principal: For recovery from
disorders of the GI tract; illnesses
of the GI tract including stomach
upsets, heartburn, indigestion, nausea,
diarrhoea
28, 397
.
Major: Boils, sores, swellings, skin
blemishes (externally)
397
.
Minor: Diabetes, spontaneous
perspiration, pneumonia, diseases of
the colon
28
.
Others: Breast & stomach cancer,
warts
397
.
known.
Dose: The seeds are boiled in water
and ingested
28
. It is recommended to
follow label instructions.
Alkagin

Colestroforte
TM
(HealthAid) see
Fenugreek
tree
ROSE HIP
Rosa canina
Family: Rosaceae
Medicinal Parts: Petals, rose hips
with/without seeds, seeds.
Indications:
Principal: Lower urinary tract
disorders, kidney stones, gallstones,
prevention and treatment of colds,
chills, and infuenza-type infections,
febrile conditions
8, 28, 398
.
Major: Arthritis, rheumatic disorders,
gout, biliary complaints, colic
8, 28, 398, 399
.
Minor: Prevention and treatment of
vitamin C defciencies, gastric juice
defciencies
8, 28, 398
.
Others: As an eyewash
8
.
known.
rice
~ 136 ~
Dose: 2 gm drug as a single daily
dose
28
.
Cellusite
TM
Ester-C
1000mg Plus Vitamin C

(Solgar) see Acerola
Ester-C Formula (Vega)
Tablets; Vitamin C 240mg, citrus
rose hip powder 10mg, rutin bean extract
10mg.
Ltd.
White Willow
Kangavites (Solgar)
Chewable tablets; Calcium 64mg,
magnesium 32mg, vitamin C 60mg, fruit
and vegetable powders (red beet, carrot,
strawberry, apple, broccoli, apricot) 56mg,
niacin 10mg, natural source betacarotene
1.4mg, natural source vitamin E 10mg,
iron 2.5mg, pantothenic acid 5mg, biotin
50mcg, vitamin B6 1mg, zinc 1.5mg,
ribofavin 0.85mg, thiamin 0.75mg,
vitamin A 150mcg, soya lecithin powder
2.5mg, choline 500mcg, vitamin D2
2.5mcg, folic acid 100mcg, copper
25mcg, manganese 250mcg, biofavonoids
150mcg, vitamin B12 3mcg, selenium
2.5mcg, iodine 22.5mcg, inositol 500mcg,
rosehip powdered extract (4:1) 500mcg,
chromium 5mcg.
Nutri baby (Erba Vita)
Vials; Acacia honey, pear juice, blueberry
juice, cod liver oil containing vitamin D,
rosehip berries containing natural vitamin
C, vitamin E, wheat germ oil, freeze-dried
royal jelly, vitamin A.
Rosehip (HealthAid)
Tablets; Rosehip extract 150mg (equiv.
to 3000mg rosehip powder), vitamin C
60mg.
Vitamin C 1000mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Vitamin C 1000mg, rose hip
100mg, citrus biofavonoid complex
50mg.
Strength (Vega) see Buckwheat
Strength (Vega) see Buckwheat
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Slow Release
1000mg (Vega)
1000mg, rose hip powder 25mg.
Ltd.
Vitamin C Time 1000mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Vitamin C 1000mg, rose hip
powder 50mg, citrus biofavonoid
complex 50mg.
rose hip
~ 137 ~
ROSELLE
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Family: Malvaceae
Medicinal Parts: Flowers.
Indications:
Principal: Loss of appetite, colds
that affect the respiratory tract and
stomach, hypertension
28, 400
.
Minor: Carbuncles, swelling and
infammation of the skin, scalding,
conjunctivitis, herpes zoster
28
.
known.
Dose: Available as a tea preparation:
pour boiling water over 1.5 gm
comminuted drug and strain after 5 to
10 minutes
28
.
ROSEMARY
Rosmarinus offcinalis
Family: Labiatae
Indications:
Principal: To increase mental
concentration, neuroprotective
effect
401
, digestive complaints
including dyspepsia, fatulence &
bloating, hypotension
5, 8, 9, 19, 28, 402
.
Major: Chemoprotective & adjunct
in cancer therapy (mainly in breast
cancer), headache, rheumatic
conditions
8
, myalgia, sciatica,
neuralgia, alopecia
5, 9, 19, 28, 402
.
Minor: Toothache, eczema, insect
repellant, wound healing, sodium-
lauryl-sulfate-induced irritant contact
dermatitis [topically]
5, 19
.
5, 9, 28
.
Side-effects: Stomach & intestinal
irritation, seizures, allergic contact
dermatitis with large doses
5
.
anticoagulants, drugs dependent on
P-glycoprotein transport
5
.
Dose:
Internal daily dose: Dried leaf, 4-6
gm or as an infusion or liquid extract
(1:1 in 45% alcohol).
External use: As an infusion for
compresses or hair rinses. As a
tincture (1:5, 70% ethanol). As a bath
additive, a decoction from 50 gm
of dried leaf to a full bath. Essential
oil (4-6%) diluted with almond oil
or in semi-solid preparations for
application to joints, muscles etc
19
.
CarbonFlor

Evening Primrose
Flodol

Meadowsweet
roselle
~ 138 ~
Neem Cream (A. Vogel) see Neem
Neem Oil (A. Vogel) se Neem
Refreshall

ROSEROOT
see Rhodiola
RUTIN

see Buckwheat
SAFFLOWER
Carthamus tinctorius
Medicinal Parts: Flowers, seeds, oil
extracted from its embryos.
Indications:
Principal: Cardiovascular disease
403
,
hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia,
atherosclerosis, arrhythmias
404, 405
.
Major: Inhibition of thrombus
formation
404, 405
, delayed, heavy &
painful menstruation, male sterility,
dead sperm excess disease
406
, pain &
swelling associated with trauma
407, 408
.
Minor: Rheumatism particularly
rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica
408
.
Others: Pertussis, chronic bronchitis,
chronic gastritis, atrophic gastritis,
Rutin is a citrus favonoid glycoside found in
buckwheat.
constipation caused by medicines for
mental illnesses, chronic nephritis
408
.
Contraindication: Pregnancy
28
.
Dose: Average daily dose is 3 gm of
decoction; single dose is 1 gm
28
.
Bodylean
CLA Plus (HealthAid) see

Green Tea
Interfresh
TM
(HealthAid) see Parsley
roseroot
~ 139 ~
SAFFRON
Crocus sativus
Family: Iridaceae
Medicinal Parts: Stigma, style.
Indications:
Principal: Menorrhagia, amenorrhea,
painful labour
28, 409, 410
.
Major: Indigestion, colic, bronchitis,
sore throat, headache, vomiting,
fever, skin hyperpigmentation, acne,
depression
409, 410
.
Minor: Insomnia, measles, jaundice,
dysentery, cholera, psoriasis
409, 410
.
Others: Cancer treatment and
prevention (fbrosarcoma, cervical
epitheloid carcinoma, breast
carcinoma)
410, 411
.
Cautions: Patients taking
anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs
412
.
Contraindication: Pregnancy
28
.
412
.
Dose: 3-9 gm daily
412
.
Saffron (HealthAid)
Capsules; Saffron extract (6:1) 14.75mg
(equiv. to 177mg of Saffron powder).
SAGE
Salvia offcinalis
Family: Labiatae
Indications:
Principal: Hot fushes and
hyperhidrosis associated with
menopause
413
, poor memory,
dementia
5, 8, 9, 19, 28, 414
.
Major: Infammation of mouth or
throat mucosa, such as pharyngitis,
tonsillitis, stomatitis, gingivitis,
glossitis, digestive disorders such as
dyspepsia, fatulence, poor digestion
& bloating
5, 8, 9, 19, 28, 415
.
Minor: Lack of appetite
5
.
Others: Asthma, cancer
5, 416
.
Cautions: Sage oil can irritate the
skin when used topically; internal use
of the essential oil should be closely
monitored
5
; epileptics
19
.
lactation
19
.
Side-effects: Occasional allergic
reactions with topical use
5
.
Drug interactions: Iron, calcium,
magnesium (reduced absorption
of these minerals when taken with
sage)
5
.
Dose:
Infusion of dried herb: 1-4 gm three
times daily.
Tincture (1:1): 1-4 ml three times
daily.
Essential oil: 2-3 drops in 100 ml
water several times daily.
saffron
~ 140 ~
Gargle or rinse (use warm infusion):
2.5 gm cut leaf in 100ml water; or 2-3
drops essential oil in 100 ml water;
or use 5 ml fuid extract diluted in a
glass of water, several times daily
5
.
Eucalyptus
Essential Oil of Sage 50mg (Power
Herbs)
Capsules; Sage essential oil 50mg.
Menopace
Plus (Vitabiotics)
Tablets; Botanical tablet: Soy isofavone
extract 120mg, sage extract 250mg, green
tea extract 50mg, faxseed lignans 50mg.
Multivitamin tablet: Vitamin A 750mcg,
C 45mg, vitamin B1 10mg, vitamin B2
biotin 30mcg, pantothenic acid 30mg,
magnesium 100mg, iron 6mg, zinc 15mg,
copper 1000mcg, manganese 0.5mg,
iodine 225mcg, PABA 25mg.
Schisandra
Menovital

Phytomenopause (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Sage leaf powder 285mg.
Refreshall

Sage Leaf Extract (HealthAid)
Capsules; Sage leaf extract (5:1) 73mg
equiv. to 350mg of sage leaf powder.
Silvia

Hops
SARSAPARILLA
Smilax species
Family: Smilacaceae
Medicinal Parts: Rhizome, root.
Indications:
Principal: Skin disorders such as
psoriasis & eczema, rheumatoid
arthritis
9, 14, 28, 45
.
Minor: Infammation of the urinary
organs
28
.
known.
Side-effects: Stomach complaints and
queasiness may occur in rare cases
28
.
Drug interactions: Digitalis
glycosides, bismuth
14
.
Dose: Three times daily: dried root,
2-4 gm or in decoction; liquid extract
(1:1, 50% ethanol), 2-4 ml
45
.
HaemoVit

Liquid Gold
TM
(HealthAid)
Liquid (200ml); 10ml contains:
sarsaparilla extract 10mg, ginkgo biloba
leaf extract 10mg, birch leaf extract
10mg, malt extract 1000mg, honey
220mg, vitamin C 60mg, thiamine 1.4mg,
B6 2mg, folic acid 400mcg, vitamin
B12 2mcg, pantothenic acid 8mg, iron
14mg, zinc 15mg, iodine 150mcg, lysine
sarsaparilla
~ 141 ~
200mcg, calcium glycerophosphate
45mg, potassium glycerophosphate
45mg, sodium glycerophosphate 23mg,
manganese glycerophosphate 0.3mg.
Sarsaparilla (HealthAid)
Tablets; Sarsaparilla extract 140mg equiv.
to 560mg of Sarsaparilla powder.
SAW PALMETTO
Serenoa repens
Family: Arecaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried ripe fruit.
Indications:
Principal: Micturition disorders (such
as weak fow, incomplete voiding,
frequent daytime and night time
urination) associated with mild to
moderate BPH
5, 9, 14, 19, 28, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421
.
Major: Androgenetic alopecia
420, 422
,
chronic prostatitis and pelvic pain
5, 420
.
Minor: Impotence, male infertility,
decreased libido
5
.
Cautions: Patients with hormone-
dependent cancers
28
. If symptoms
of BPH worsen, blood is detected in
the urine, or acute urinary retention
occurs, professional reassessment is
required
5
.
5, 9, 28
.
Side-effects: Occasionally, minor GI
complaints
19, 28
.
Drug interactions: Finasteride (and
other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors),
androgenic agents, anticoagulants
5, 421
.
Dose: Daily dose: 320 mg of saw
palmetto fruit lipidosterolic extract;
dried fruit, 204 gm
19
.
Chalet
Hair Stimulant (Alta Care)

Capsules; Omega 3 (350mg), saw
palmetto (100mg), EPO (50mg) (71%
omega 6 & omega 9).
Syrup; Blueberry juice 5790mg, honey
sugar free 3000mg, saw palmetto extract
400mg, hops yeast 300mg, muira puama
extract 250mg, stinging nettle extract
200mg, blueberry aroma 50mg, sodium
benzoate 10mg.
Gentlemens Three
TM
(HealthAid) see
Ginseng Korean
Korean
Male Max
TM
Korean
Prostasan
(A.Vogel)
Capsules; Saw Palmetto extract 320mg.
Prostate Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Saw Palmetto berry extract
150mg (min. 40-45% fatty acids), saw
palmetto berry powder 100mg, pumpkin
seed powder 50mg, cayenne fruit powder
30mg, parsley leaf powder 30mg, niacin
18mg, zinc 15mg, vitamin C 60mg,
vitamin E 10mg, vitamin B6 2mg, vitamin
B2 1.6mg, vitamin B1 1.4mg, vitamin B12
1mcg, pantothenic acid 6mg, beta carotene
4.8mg, manganese 0.25mg, chromium
200mcg, copper 200mcg, folate 200mcg,
selenium 200mcg.
saw palmetto
~ 142 ~
Prostavital

Saw Palmetto (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Soya oil, saw palmetto berry oil
extract.
Saw Palmetto (HealthAid)
Liquid; Saw palmetto extract 1:3 (equiv.
of 330mg of saw palmetto herb) in 1ml.
Tablets; Saw palmetto powder 55mg, saw
palmetto extract 210mg (standardised for
min 45-50% fatty acids).
Saw Palmetto (NatraHealth)
Tablets; Saw palmetto standardised extract
250mg providing fatty acids 50mg.
Saw Palmetto 1000mg & Uva Ursi
100mg (Power Herbs)
Capsules; Saw palmetto (4:1) extract
250mg equiv. to saw palmetto 1000mg,
uva ursi 100mg.
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract (Solgar)
Vegicaps; Raw saw palmetto berry powder
300mg, standardised saw palmetto berry
extract 150mg, PhytO2X (powdered
blend of beta-carotene prep. and ascorbic
acid).
SCHISANDRA
Schisandra chinensis
Family: Schisandraceae
Medicinal Parts: Fruit
Indications:
Principal: Liver damage,
hepatoprotection
5, 28, 423, 424, 425
.
Major: Decreased resistance to
physical and emotional stress
5, 425
.
Minor: Chronic cough, dyspnoea,
diarrhoea, night sweats, irritability,
palpitations, insomnia, asthma
5, 28, 424, 426
.
Others: In combination with other
herbal medicines to treat infection
5, 28, 424
.
epilepsy, severe hypertension,
intracranial pressure
28
.
Side-effects: Rarely, mild GI
discomfort, appetite suppression,
hives
5, 28
.
Drug interactions: Drugs
metabolised by CYP 3A4 (particularly
nifedipine), tacrolimus, warfarin and
related drugs
5, 424
.
Dose: Dried fruit: 1.5-6 gm/day.
Liquid extract (1:2): 3.5-8.5 ml/day or
25-60 ml/week
5
.
Menophase (Higher Nature)
Capsules; 25mg Schizandra berry extract
5:1, 25mg siberian ginseng, 5.25mg sage
leaf extract 5:1, 5mg hops, 5mg angelica,
5mg kelp, 5mg dandelion, 60mg vitamin
E (200iu), 50mg hesperidin complex,
25mg vitamin C, 22mg magnesium, 10mg
niacin, 5mg vitamin B6, 2.5mg zinc.
Milk Thistle and Artichoke (Higher
Nature) see Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle Plus (FSC) see Milk Thistle
Multibionta
Activate (Seven Seas) see

Ginseng Korean
schisandra
~ 143 ~
SCOTCH PINE
Pinus species
Family: Pinaceae
Medicinal Parts: Tar extracted
from trunks, branches and roots, oil
extracted from fresh needles, branch
tips or fresh twigs.
Indications:
Principal: Bronchitis, congestive
diseases of the upper & lower
respiratory tract, common cold,
cough
28, 427
.
Major: Neuralgia, rheumatism,
muscle pain, poor circulation
28, 427
.
Minor: Weak ligaments of the upper
ankle joint, eczema, urticaria
28
.
Cautions: Patients with extensive
skin injuries, acute skin diseases,
feverish or infectious diseases, cardiac
insuffciency, or hypertonia should not
use the drug as a bath additive
28
.
Contraindications: Bronchial
asthma, whooping cough
28
.
Dose: Internal daily dose: 2 to 3 gm
drug several times a day. External,
as a bath additive: 100 gm alcoholic
extract in a full bath. Semi-solid
preparations: 20 to 50% ointment to
be rubbed in several times a day
28
.
Maxijoint Formula (Vega) see Bilberry
Menopause Formula (Vega) see
Starfower
Mucovit

Grindelia
Mucovit

see Grindelia
Ginkgo
Neuralta

Peppermint
Pectovit

Perfectil Platinum (Vitabiotics) see Green
Tea
Pine Bark Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Vega Phytoantioxidant Base
TM

prebiotics: apple & mixed wild berries
prebiotic acacia gum 308mg; Mixed herb
polyphenols extract 30mg providing:
blueberry fruit extract 15mg, green tea
leaf extract 15mg; pine bark extract 30mg.
Ltd.
Totally Wise (Vega) see Green Tea
Siberian Ginseng
Wellman
Conception (Vitabiotics) see

Maca
scotch pine
~ 144 ~
SENNA
Cassia species
Family: Fabaceae
Medicinal Parts: Leaves, fruit,
fowers.
Indications:
9, 14, 28, 45, 428, 429,
430
.
Major: For evacuation of the bowel
prior to diagnostic tests of the GI and
colorectal area
28
.
Caution: Avoid prolonged use
9
.
intestinal disease, appendicitis
9, 28, 45
.
Side-effects: Spasmodic GI
complaints. Prolonged use may
lead to electrolyte losses, especially
of potassium, albuminuria and
haematuria, pigmentation of the
intestinal mucosa and damage of the
myenteric plexus
28, 45, 428
.
Drug interactions: Licorice,
corticosteroids, digitalis glycosides,
potassium-depleting diuretics,
quinidine
28, 428, 429
.
Dose: Unless otherwise prescribed,
daily dose (taken at bedtime):
preparations containing 10-60 mg
of hydroxyanthracene glycosides.
Stimulant laxatives should only be
taken for short periods (maximum of
10 days)
45
.
Erbalax

Tablets; Micronized powders of: Senna
leaves 312mg, aloe dried juice 288mg,
cascara bark 252mg, rhubarb rhizome
120mg, frangula bark, fennel fruits 54mg,
liquorice root 54mg, clove nails 54mg,
peppermint essential oil 2.4mg.
Eucarbon
(Trenka)
Tablets; Senna, rhubarb, charcoal
vegetable, sulphur purifed.
Linoforce
(A. Vogel) see Flaxseed

Prune & Senna (FSC)
Capsules; Prune extract equiv. to prune
powder 125mg, senna extract 12mg (20%
sennosides).
Senna (HealthAid)
Tablets; Senna extract 180mg equivalent
to 900mg of senna powder.
Sollievo (Aboca)
Tablets; Senna powder 122mg
(standardised to 2.5% sennosides),
cape aloe juice 91.7mg (standardised to
18% aloin A & B), dandelion powder
91mg, chicory powder 32mg, fennel
powder 27mg, caraway powder 23mg,
boldo powder 7mg, cumin powder 6mg,
essential oil of fennel.
Vegilax

senna
~ 145 ~
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM
Lentinus edodes
Family: Pleurotaceae
Medicinal Parts: Fruiting body.
Indications:
Principal: Cancer-prevention
(sarcomas)
431
, heart disease,
hyperlipidemia (including high blood
cholesterol)
432
, hypertension
433
.
Major: Infectious disease, hepatitis,
diseases involving depressed
immune function (including AIDS),
frequent colds and fu, bronchial
infammation
432, 434
.
Minor: Environmental allergies,
fungal (especially Candida)
infections
435
.
Others: Regulating urinary
incontinence
435
.
known.
Side-effects: Allergic dermatitis,
diarrhoea, mild pressure on the
chest (disappear when shiitake is
stopped)
436
.
Drug-interactions: Anticoagulants,
NSAIDs
433
.
Dose: Patients over 18 years, 6-16 gm
of the whole, dried shiitake mushroom
daily, or 1-3 gm powdered extract
9
.
Siberian Ginseng
SIBERIAN GINSENG
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Family: Araliaceae
Indications:
Principal: Stress, fatigue, lack of
stamina
5, 9, 28, 45, 437, 438, 439, 440
.
Major: Tendency to infection,
depression
5, 28, 439
.
Minor: Upper respiratory tract
conditions
439
.
Minor: Sleep disturbances
439
,
impotence, loss of appetite, pain &
weakness in the hip and knee joints,
rheumatoid arthritis
28
.
Cautions: Individuals who are highly
energetic, schizophrenic
9
, diabetics
5
.
Contraindications: Cardiovascular
disease or hypertension
5, 28
.
Side-effects: None known following
the proper administration of
designated therapeutic dosages.
digoxin, chemotherapy, antidiabetic
agents, infuenza virus vaccine
5, 28, 439
.
shitake mushroom
~ 146 ~
Dose
: Daily dose: dried root and

rhizome, 2-3 gm
45, 438, 439
.
Minerals (Vega)
Tablets; Siberian ginseng root extract
10:1, equiv to herb 500mg; faxseed seed
powder 100mg; bilberry fruit extract 4:1,
equiv to herb 60mg; green tea leaf extract
30mg, magnesium oxide 90mg, niacin
90mg, acetyl L-carnitine 30mg, alpha
lipoic acid 30mg, pantothenic acid 30mg,
PABA 30mg, zinc 15mg, iron 14mg,
vitamin B6 (10mg), vitamin B2 (8mg),
vitamin B1 (7mg), vitamin C (60mg),
vitamin E (30mg), vitamin K (100mcg),
vitamin B12 (5mcg), vitamin D2 (5mcg),
beta carotene 4.8mg, folate 600mcg,
manganese 0.5mg, biotin 450mcg,
chromium 300mcg, copper 300mcg,
selenium 300mcg, iodine 150mcg,
molybdenum 100mcg.
AntiStress

Brain Fuel Formula (Vega) see Ginkgo
Energizer Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Siberian ginseng root extract
(10:1) 500mg (min 0.8% eleutherosides);
damiana leaf powder 100mg, pantothenic
acid 60mg, vitamin C 60mg, acetyl
L-carnitine 30mg, octacosanol 30mg,
L-arginine 25mg, L-methionine 25mg,
niacin 36mg, zinc 7.5mg, iron 7mg,
Fem-X (HealthAid)
Tablets; Siberian ginseng extract (15:1)
Eleutherococcus senticosus should not be
taken continuously for periods exceeding 3
months; occasional use or courses of 1 month
followed by a 2-month interval are recom-
mended
45
.
75mg, vitamin E 35mg, vitamin C
pantothenic acid 35mg, magnesium
150mg, zinc 12mg, L-histidine 125mg,
L-arginine 500mg.
Ginkgo Vital 3
TM
(HealthAid)
Capsules; Siberian ginseng extract (5:1)
250mg, Korean ginseng extract (5:1)
150mg, ginkgo biloba extract (50:1)
100mg.
Ginseng Siberian Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Ginseng siberian root powder
200mg; ginseng siberian root extract
(10:1) 150mg (min. 0.8% eleutherosides)
equiv. to 1700mg ginseng siberian root
herb; Vega Phytoantioxidant Base
TM

apple and mixed wild berries concentrate
8:1 equiv. to herb 80mg, prebiotic acacia
gum 40mg .
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Schisandra
Menovital

Omega-H3 (Vitabiotics) see Buckwheat
Powerplus
TM
(HealthAid)
Capsules; Siberian ginseng extract (5:1)
250mg, Korean ginseng extract (5:1)
150mg, Ginkgo biloba extract (50:1)
100mg, soyabean oil 430mg.
Sibergin
2500 (HealthAid)
Capsules; Siberian ginseng 5:1 extract
500mg (equiv. to 2500mg of ginseng root
powder).
siberian ginseng
~ 147 ~
Siberian Ginseng (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Siberian ginseng powder 250mg
(0.2% eleutherosides).
Siberian Ginseng (HealthAid)
Liquid; Siberian ginseng extract 1:3 (equiv.
of 330mg of Siberian ginseng herb).
Siberian Ginseng (Power Health)
Capsules; Siberian ginseng extract 5:1
100mg equiv. to fresh whole root 500mg.
Siberian Ginseng (Quest)
Tablets; Siberian ginseng root extract
35mg, providing eleutherosides 280mcg.
Siberian Ginseng 250mg (HealthAid)
Capsules; Siberian ginseng 250mg.
Siberian Ginseng 1500mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Siberian ginseng 1500mg equiv.
to 100mg of a 15:1 extract, eleutheroside E
660mcg, eleutheroside B 150mcg.
SiberSlim
TM
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Siberian eleuthero extract (15:1)
60mg, ginger extract (20:1) 50mg, guarana
extract 40mg, apple cider vinegar 50mg,
hydroxycitric acid 50mg, seaweed 50mg,
white kidney bean 50mg, L-arginine HCl
50mg, L-methionine 50mg, L-ornithine
HCl 50mg, green tea extract 20mg,
chromium 47.25mcg.
Vitalize Regenerative Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Siberian ginseng root extract
eleutherosides), pantothenic acid 60mg,
vitamin C 60mg, bilberry fruit extract
allicin content), green tea leaf extract
50mg (min. 40% polyphenols), shiitake
mushroom powder 50mg, niacin 36mg,
acetyl L-carnitine 25mg, creatine 25mg,
malic acid 25mg, octacosanol 25mg, zinc
7.5mg, iron 7mg, vitamin B6 4mg, vitamin
B2 3.2mg, vitamin B1 2.8mg, alpha lipoic
acid 2mg, pine bark extract 2mg (min.
70% proanthocyanadins), folate 400mcg,
Wellman (Vitabiotics)
Capsules; Siberian ginseng 20mg, garlic
20mg, biofavonoids 10mg, PABA
20mg, vitamin A 750mcg, vitamin
D3 5mcg, vitamin E 20mg, vitamin C
9mg, folacin 500mcg, vitamin B12
9mcg, biotin 0.05mg, pantothenic acid
15mg, iodine 150mcg, manganese 3mg,
copper 1500mcg, chromium 50mcg,
selenium 150mcg, silicon 10mg, arginine
20mg, methionine 20mg, natural mixed
carotenoids 5mg.
Wellman 50+ (Vitabiotics)
Tablets; Siberian ginseng 20mg, Co-Q10
2mg, L-carnitine 10mg, citrus biofavonoid
complex 10mg, lutein esters 2mg,
phosphatidylcholine 10mg, L-glutathione
5mg, L-arginine 20mg, L-methionine
20mg, natural mixed carotenoids 3mg,
PABA 10mg, vitamin A 800mcg, vitamin
vitamin B3 36mg, vitamin B6 9mg, folacin
zinc 15mg, iodine 150mcg, magnesium
0.5mg, copper 1mg, chromium 75mcg,
selenium 150mcg, silicon 10mg.
Wellman
Conception (Vitabiotics) see

Maca
Wellman
Sport (Vitabiotics)
Tablets; Siberian ginseng extract 50mg,
siberian ginseng
~ 148 ~
citrus biofavonoids 60% 10mg, natural
mixed carotenoids 2mg, vitamin A
24mg, vitamin B6 10mg, folic acid
150mcg, manganese 0.5mg, copper
1000mcg, octacosanol 3mg, L-tyrosine
50mg, L-arginine 20mg, L-lysine 20mg,
alpha lipoic acid 20mg, L-carnitine
tartarate 50mg, co-enzyme Q10 10mg.
SLIPPERY ELM
Ulmus rubra
Family: Ulmaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried inner bark.
Indications:
Principal: GI conditions including
gastritis, acid dyspepsia, gastric
refux, peptic ulcers, IBS
5, 9, 45, 28
.
Major: Infamed skin conditions,
wounds, burns, to draw out boils &
abscesses
5, 28, 45
.
Minor: Bronchitis, cystitis, intestinal
parasites
5
.
Others: Gout, rheumatism, infamed
joints, toothache
5
.
28
.
28
.
Drug interactions: Iron
28
.
Dose: Powdered bark (1:10) in hot
water, 5-20 ml; equivalent tablets or
other dosage forms. May be taken
as often as required. For topical
applications, as a poultrice using
mucilage of suitable viscosity
45
.
Slippery Elm (HealthAid)
Tablets; Slippery elm extract 140mg
equiv. to 560mg of slippery elm powder.
SORREL
Rumex acetosa
Medicinal Parts: Fresh leaves, whole
herb.
Indications:
Principal: Acute and chronic
infammation of the nasal passages
and respiratory tract
28
.
Major: An adjuvant in antibacterial
therapy
28
.
known.
Dose: Adults daily dose: 2 coated
tablets or 50 drops (with 19% ethanol)
taken 3 times daily
28
.
slippery elm
~ 149 ~
ST. JOHNS WORT
Hypericum perforatum
Family: Clusiaceae/Gluttiferae
Medicinal Parts: Aerial parts,
fowering tops.
Indications:
Principal: Mild to moderate
depression
5, 9, 19, 28, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445
.
Major: Low mood, anxiety and
insomnia, particularly if associated
with menopause, seasonal affective
disorder, PMS
5, 9, 28, 445, 446, 447
.
Minor: Obsessive compulsive
disorder
448
, polyneuropathy, herpes
infection, smoking cessation
5
.
Others: Sciatica, GI conditions (such
as oesophagitis & peptic ulcers)
5
.
Topical Use: Acute dermatitis,
myalgia, frst-degree burns
5, 28
.
Cautions: People with fair skin
undergoing UV treatment should use
high doses of St. Johns Wort with
caution. Suspend use of St. Johns
Wort 2 weeks prior to major surgery.
Pregnancy
5, 9, 28
.
Contraindications: History of
photosensitivity or hypersensitivity to
St. Johns Wort
28
.
Side-effects: GI symptoms,
photosensitivity, other skin conditions
and agitation
5
.
Drug interactions: General
anesthetics, antidiabetics,
antiepileptics, long-term use of
benzodiazepines, bupropion,
buspirone, caffeine, calcium channel
blockers, ciclosporin, digoxin,
eplerenone, etoposide, tyramine-
rich food, hormonal contraceptives,
irinotecan, lithium, loperamide,
methylphenidate, NNRTIs, opioids,
protease inhibitors, proton pump
inhibitors, SSRIs, statins (atorvastatin
and simvastatin but not pravastatin),
tacrolimus, talinolol, theophylline,
tibolone, tricyclic antidepressants,
triptans, voriconazole, warfarin and
related drugs, methadone
5, 28, 445, 449
.
Dose: Adult daily dose: 450-1050
mg (typically 900mg) of dry extracts
(4-7:1, 50-60% ethanol); 900 mg of
hydroalcoholic extract standardised to
3-6% of hyperforin and 0.12-0.28%
of hypericin; 3-4.5 ml of tincture
(1:5, ethanol 50% v/v); equivalent
preparations
19
.
It is advised that patients using
St. Johns Wort long term have
their doses reduced slowly when
discontinuing use
5
.
Controller

Linden
Hypercal
TM
(Nelsons) see Marigold
Hyperiforce
(A.Vogel)
Tablets; 40-73 mg St. Johns Wort extract.
St. Johns Wort (Arkopharma)
Capsules; St. Johns Wort standardised
extract 185mg.
St. Johns Wort (HealthAid)
st. johns wort
~ 150 ~
Liquid; St. Johns Wort extract 1:3 (equiv.
of 330mg of St. Johns Wort herb) in 1ml.
Tablets; 315mg St. Johns Wort powder,
185mg standardised St. Johns Wort
extract (standardised to contain 0.3%
hypericin).
St. Johns Wort (Quest)
Tablets; St. Johns Wort extract 333mg,
providing hypericin 1000mcg.
St. Johns Wort 300 Herb Extract
(Solgar)
Vegicaps; Raw St. Johns Wort herb
powder 300mg, standardised St. Johns
Wort herb powdered extract (providing
0.5mg [0.3%] hypericin) 175mg,
St. Johns Wort Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; St. Johns Wort herb extract
333mg (min. 0.3% hypericin, 3%
hyperforin), chamomile fower extract 4:1,
equiv. to herb 50mg (min. 1.2% apigenin);
TM
40mg
apple and mixed wild berries concentrate
8:1, equiv. to herb 64mg, prebiotic acacia
gum 32mg.
Ltd.
Tranquil
TM
STARFLOWER
Borago offcinalis
Family: Boraginaceae
Medicinal Parts: Oil from seeds,
leaves.
Indications:
Oil
Principal: Cardiovascular disease,
platelet aggregation. Starfower oil
is a source of GLA, an omega-6
fatty acid and is extensively used
in diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
osteoporosis, menopausal symptoms,
PMS, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid
arthritis, ADHD, weight loss,
hypertension, ulcers and cancer
14, 28, 450,
451, 452, 453
.
Leaves (Not to be used internally but
as an emollient poultrice)
Principal: Fever, upper respiratory
tract infections, infammation
(especially kidney and bladder
disorders), swelling
9, 14, 28, 451,
.
Major: Eczema, infantile seborrheic
dermatosis, hypertension,
depression
28
.
Cautions: Avoid excessive or
prolonged ingestion of starfower
due to its toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid
constituents
28, 451
.
Contraindications: Schizophrenic
and/or epileptic patients and in
those receiving epileptogenic drugs
(starfower oil may cause temporal
lobe epilepsy)
28
. Pregnancy and
breastfeeding
14, 28
.
Side-effects: GI discomfort
28
, status
epilepticus
452
.
Drug interactions: Antiplatelet drugs,
NSAIDs, phenothiazines, warfarin
starflower
~ 151 ~
and related drugs, iron
28, 451
.
Dose:
Atopic dermatitis/eczema: 2-3 gm
borage oil daily in divided doses.
Rheumatoid arthritis: 6-7 gm of
borage oil (equivalent to 1.4 gm of
GLA content) daily in 3 divided doses
after meals.
Topical: Atopic dermatitis/eczema:
Cream containing 3% to 10% borage
oil content: apply twice daily
28
.
Biocosmetics Starfower Oil (Power
Health)
Discaps; Starfower oil 250mg (containing
on average 23% of its fatty acids as GLA),
vitamin E 8mg.
Borage Oil 500mg (Power Health)
Capsules; Borage oil 500mg providing
GLA 130mg, linolenic acid 184mg.
1000mg (Lamberts) see Evening Primrose
Femmevit
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Starfower oil powder 150mg,
chamomile extract 50mg, oat seed extract
(10:1) (equiv. to 400mg of oat seed
powder) 40mg, ginger root extract (20:1)
(equiv. to 1000mg of ginger root powder)
50mg, vitex agnus-castus (5:1) (equiv. to
100mg of agnus castus powder) 20mg,
natural mixed carotenoids 120mg, vitamin
10mg, vitamin B3 18mg, pantothenic
acid 6mg, vitamin B6 10mg, folacin
400mcg, vitamin B12 10mcg, iron 14mg,
150mcg, chromium 200mcg, selenium
50mcg, PABA 50mg.
Hi-Active Formula (Vega) see Oats
Menopause Formula (Vega)
Capsules; Starfower seed oil powder
33% 100mg (providing min. 20% GLA),
polyphenols), pine bark extract 2mg (min.
70% proanthocyanadins), magnesium
oxide 60mg, vitamin C 60mg, soy
isofavone concentrate 25mg, niacin
18mg, vitamin B6 10mg, vitamin E 10mg,
zinc 7.5mg, iron 7mg, pantothenic acid
6mg, beta carotene 4.8mg, alpha lipoic
acid 4mg, vitamin B2 1.6mg, vitamin
B1 1.4mg, folate 500mcg, manganese
0.5mg, selenium 200mcg, copper 100mcg,
vitamin B12 5mcg.
Ltd.
Menovital

Perfectil Plus (Vitabiotics)
Capsules; Starfower seed oil 200mg,
blackcurrant seed oil 50mg, omega-6 fatty
acids 121mg, lycopene extract 6mg, co-
enzyme Q10 5mg, omega-3 fsh oil 300mg
(providing DHA 150mg, EPA 30mg),
lutein esters 6mg.
Tablets; Vitamin D 5mcg, vitamin E
ribofavin 4mg, niacin 18mg, vitamin
B6 10mg, folacin 500mcg, vitamin B12
15mg, iodine 200mcg, manganese 0.5mg,
copper 1mg, chromium 50mcg, selenium
100mcg, cystine 10mg, natural and mixed
carotenoids 2mg.
Phytobronz (Arkopharma) see Grapeseed
Starfower Oil (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Starfower oil (24% GLA).
Starfower Oil (HealthAid)
Oil; 15 drops provide on average: pure
starfower oil (borage oil) 1000mg which
contains GLA 230mg (23%).
starflower
~ 152 ~
Starfower Oil (Higher Nature)
Capsules; Starfower oil 1000mg,
providing 204mg GLA.
Starfower Oil 1000mg (HealthAid)
Capsules; Starfower oil 1000mg (contains
23% GLA), vitamin E 20mg.
Starfower Oil (Omega-6) Plus Soya
Lecithin (Vega)
Capsules; Soya lecithin powder 150mg;
Starfower seed oil powder 33% 150mg
(providing GLA 20% 10mg); Vega
TM
providing
112mg.
Ltd.
Wellwoman (Vitabiotics)
Capsules; Starfower oil 100mg, EPO
100mg, citrus biofavonoids 10mg, natural
mixed carotenoids 2mg, vitamin D 5mcg,
vitamin E 30mg, vitamin C 60mg, vitamin
B1 10mg, vitamin B2 5mg, vitamin
B3 36mg, vitamin B6 10mg, folacin
magnesium 100mg, zinc 12mg, vitamin
K 90mcg, manganese 2.5mg, copper
1500mcg, selenium 100mcg, chromium
50mcg, PABA 30mg.
SUNDEW
Drosera ramentacea
Family: Droseraceae
Medicinal Parts: Whole herb.
Indications:
Principal: Respiratory problems
particularly coughing fts and dry
coughs
9, 28
.
Major: Asthma, warts
9, 28
.
Minor: Chronic bronchitis with
peptic ulceration or gastritis, gastric
ulceration
9
.
known.
Dose: The daily average dose is 3 gm
drug. The dosage of the infusion when
used as a broncholytic is 1 cup, 3 to 4
times daily
28
.
Broncovit

Tusserbe
Sed (ESI)
Syrup; Red poppy 6ml, hollyhock 6ml,
sundew 6ml, lichen 6ml, ivy 6ml.
sundew
~ 153 ~
SWEET CLOVER
Melilotus offcinalis
Family: Fabaceae
Medicinal Parts: Flowering herb.
Indications:
Principal: Complaints arising from
chronic venous insuffciency in the
legs, such as varicose veins and
associated pains, swelling, nocturnal
cramp, itching and feeling of
heaviness
19, 28, 454
.
Major: Oedema, infammation,
cutaneous capillary fragility,
haemorrhoids
19, 28, 454
.
Minor: Phlebitis, indigestion and
fatulence, minor sleep disorders,
rheumatic pains, burns
19, 28
.
Others: Bruises, sprains, superfcial
bleeding [external use]
19, 28
.
Cautions: Patients taking aspirin
19
.
Side-effects: In rare cases
headaches
19
, transitory liver damage
is possible in susceptible individuals
(monitor liver enzymes)
28
.
19,
454
.
Dose: Adult daily dose: preparations
containing the equivalent of up to
10 gm dried herb, in divided doses.
For preparations of known coumarin
content, the equivalent of up to 30 mg

of coumarin, or up to

1 mg/kg body
weight
19, 28
.
Silvia

Hops
STINGING NETTLE
see Nettle
TAMARIND
Tamarindus indica
Family: Fabaceae
Medicinal Parts: Fruit pulp, dried
seeds.
Indications:
Principal: Acute or chronic
constipation
14, 28, 455
.
Major: Liver and gallbladder
ailments, stomachache, fever
14, 28, 455,
.
Minor: Gastric ulceration
456
,
obesity
457
.
Others: Bilious vomiting, pharyngitis,
stomatitis, haemorrhoids
28
.
known.
Drug interactions: Aspirin (increased
bioavailability leading to GI
bleeding)
14
.
sweet clover
~ 154 ~
Dose: 10 to 50 gm of cleaned
tamarind paste, pure or with other
purgatives daily; taken in fruit cubes
28
.
Thistle
Erbalax

see Rhubarb
HCA (Higher Nature)
Tablets; Tamarind fruit extract 750mg,
providing hydroxycitric acid (HCA)
(60%) 450mg.
Lass-B (Erba Vita) see Dandelion
TEA TREE
Melaleuca alternifolia
Family: Myrtaceae
leaves and branches.
Indications:
Principal: Acne vulgaris
458, 459
,
athletes foot, onychomycosis
5, 28, 460
.
Major: Dandruff, cystitis
5, 28, 460
.
Minor: Vaginitis, cervicitis, gingivitis,
MRSA infection
5, 28, 461
.
Others: Cold sores
462
, head lice
eradication
5
.
Contraindications: Eczematous or
infamed skin (may cause irritation).
The essential oil should not be used
internally in the form of an oral rinse
that is not swallowed or as a vaginal
douche
5, 28
.
5, 28
.
Diarrhoea, CNS toxicity, and coma
may occur if suffcient quantities are
ingested
28
.
Dose:
Onychomycosis: 100% essential oil
applied twice daily.
Tinea pedis: 10% essential oil in
cream base applied twice daily.
Acne: 5% essential oil in cream or gel
base applied twice daily.
Vaginitis: intravaginally applied
tampons saturated in a 1% emulsifed
solution, vaginal pessaries containing
0.2 gm essential oil.
Cervicitis: Intravaginally applied
tampons saturated in a 20%
emulsifed solution
5
.
Aloe Vera ESI
(ESI) see Aloe Vera

organic
) see Aloe Vera

) see
Pomegranate
)
Cream; Tea tree, aloe vera, sesame seed
oil, cocoa butter.
Lip balm; Tea tree oil, shea butter,
beeswax, vitamin E.
Mouthwash; Tea tree oil, Iceland moss,
grapefruit.
Nail solution; Tea tree oil, undecylenic
acid, sweet almond oil, rice bran oil,
jojoba oil, vitamin E.
Oil; Tea tree.
tea tree
~ 155 ~
Stick; Tea tree, arnica.
Toothpaste; Tea tree oil, aloe vera, silica,
Iceland moss, horse chestnut.
Rash Relief Cream (Rapaid) see Aloe
Vera
Tea Tree (Bios Line)
Ointment; Sweet almond oil 3%, tea tree
essential oil 0.5%, lavender essential oil
0.5%, olive glycerine maceration 2%,
thyme hydrolat 5%.
Tea Tree (HealthAid)
Cream, lotion; Sweet almond oil, tea tree.
Shampoo; Tea tree.
Soap; Tea tree oil.
Tea Tree (Nelsons)
Cream; Melaleuca alternifolia.
Tea Tree Balm (Power Health)
Balm; Tea tree oil, aqua, cetearyl alcohol,
petrolatum.
see Witch Hazel
Teenstick (Arkopharma) see Clove
THYME
Thymus vulgaris
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal Parts: Leaves, fowering
tops.
Indications:
Principal: Respiratory tract infections
(particularly bronchitis)
5, 9, 19, 28, 463, 464
.
Major: Diarrhoea, gastritis, dyspepsia,
skin disinfection in minor wounds
(topical use)
5, 9, 19, 28
.
Minor: Infammations of the mouth
and throat, enuresis in children
5, 9, 19,
28, 463
.
Others: Insect bites and stings,
athletes foot & other fungal
infections, scabies, lice, oral cavity
squamous cell carcinoma
464, 5, 9, 19, 28
.
Cautions: Enterocolitis, congestive
heart failure
5
, pregnant women
19
.
Contraindications: People who are
allergic to the Labiatae family
5
.
Side-effects: Nausea, vomiting,
headache, dizziness, convulsions,
cardiac or respiratory arrest if taken
internally; contact dermatitis with
topical use
5, 28
.
Dose: The recommended daily dose
is 10 gm drug with 0.03% phenol,
calculated as thymol. When using a
liquid extract, 1 to 2 gm is taken 1 to
3 times daily. The single dose for the
infusion is 1.5 gm drug, or 1 to 2 gm
drug per cup of water taken several
times a day. The dose for the powder
is 1 to 4 gm drug twice daily
28
.
Eucalyptus
Altacura
Broncotuss (Alta Care) see

Meadowsweet
thyme
~ 156 ~
Candiclear (Higher Nature)
Capsules; Thyme 25mg, rosemary 25mg,
lemon balm 25mg, Pau Darco 25mg,
calcium octanoate 175mg, magnesium
octanoate 175mg.
Ivy-Thyme Complex (A.Vogel)
Liquid; Tinctures of fresh ivy herb 40%,
thyme herb 35%, licorice dried root
24.875%, aniseed essential oil 0.075%,
eucalyptus essential oil 0.05%.
Mucovit

Grindelia
Mucovit

see Grindelia
Tusserbe
Fluid (ESI) see Mullein

TRAGACANTH
Astragalus gummifer
Family: Fabaceae
Medicinal Parts: Gum-like exudation
from trunk and branches.
Indications:
28
.
Major: Treatment of eye, liver &
throat tumors
28
.
Cautions: Maintain adequate fuid
intake (insuffcient intake can lead
to obstruction ileus & oesophageal
closure)
28
.
Side-effects: Allergic reactions in rare
cases
28
.
Dose: A typical single dose is 1 tsp
granulated drug (approximately 3 gm)
added to 250 to 300 ml liquid for oral
administration
28
.
Astragalus (HealthAid)
Liquid; Astragalus extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of astragalus herb in 1ml).
Tablets; Astragalus root powder 545mg
(standardised for min 0.5% glycosides and
70% polysaccharides).
Black Cohosh
Wintervits
(HealthAid)
Tablets; Astragalus powder 230mg,
echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) extract
(4:1) 225mg, maitake mushroom powder
225mg, rutin 100mg, propolis extract
(4:1) 150mg, white willow bark 50mg,
vitamin C 1000mg, zinc 15mg, calcium
100mg, quercetin 30mg.
tragacanth
~ 157 ~
TURMERIC
Curcuma domestica
Medicinal Parts: Dried secondary
rhizome.
Indications:
Principal: Cancer prevention
(notably for GI, colorectal & prostate
cancer)
465, 466
, osteoarthritis
467
and
other infammatory conditions
infammatory bowel disease,
pancreatitis
468, 469, 470
.
Major: Hyperlipidaemia,
cardiovascular diseases, type 2
diabetes, hypertension, stroke
471
,
dyspepsia
468
, peptic ulcers
5, 14, 28, 470
.
Minor: Chronic anterior uveitis
469
,
oral submucous fbrosis
5
.
Others: Jaundice, skin infections,
psoriasis
5, 468
.
Cautions: Avoid high doses in males
and females wanting to conceive,
suspend concentrated extracts 1 week
prior to major surgery
5
.
obstruction
5, 28
, breast cancer patients
treated with cyclophosphamide
5
,
hyperacidity or GI ulcers,
pregnancy
28
.
5, 28
.
Drug interactions: Beta-blockers,
midazolam
470
, anticoagulants,
cyclophosphamide
5
.
Dose: The average daily dose is 1.5 to
3 gm of drug. The powder should be
taken 2 to 3 times daily after meals;
the tea (2 to 3 cups) should be taken
between meals. The tincture dose is
10 to 15 drops 2 to 3 times daily
28
.
see Green Tea
Allergforte
TM
Altacura

Meadowsweet
Altacura
Infutuss Extra (Alta Care) see

Papaya
Atrotone
(HealthAid)
Prolonged release tablets; Turmeric
powder 100mg, green lipped mussel
powder 350mg, glucosamine sulphate
250mg, free glucosamine 195mg,
chondroitin sulphate 200mg, methyl
sulfnyl methane 150mg, collagen type II
100mg, manganese 2mg.
DLPA & Turmeric (Quest)
Tablets; DL-Phenylalanine 250mg,
curcumin 100mg, black pepper extract
providing piperine 2.5mg.
FootCare Cream (Himalaya) see
Fenugreek
JointWise Complete Multipack (Vega)
Hard capsules; Turmeric 35mg, MSM
complex 10mg, calcium 85mg.
Tablets; Glucosamine 1500mg,
chondroitin 1200mg.
Soft capsules; Marine omega 3 fatty acids
and fsh oil 1000mg.
Ltd.

Livercare
(HealthAid) see Milk Thislte

turmeric
~ 158 ~
Milk Thistle
Multi-Max
Advance (Lamberts)
Tablets; Turmeric extract 50mg, green
tea extract 50mg, grapeseed extract
10mg,vitamin A 781mcg, vitamin D
10mcg, vitamin E 30mg, vitamin C
120mg, thiamin 5mg, ribofavin 4mg,
0.15mg, pantothenic acid 12mg, vitamin
K 40mcg, calcium 100mg, iron 7mg,
150mcg, manganese 4mg, copper 1.2mg,
PABA 5mg, lutein 2mg.
Osteofex
(HealthAid)
Prolonged release tablets; Glucosamine
sulphate 500mg, of which: free
glucosamine 390mg, chondroitin sulphate
400mg, vitamin C 100mg, turmeric
powder 100mg, manganese 2mg.
Osteofex
Plus (HealthAid)
Prolonged release tablets; Glucosamine
sulphate 500mg, of which: free
glucosamine 390mg, chondroitin sulphate
400mg, vitamin C 100mg, turmeric
powder equivalent 100mg, manganese
2mg, hyluronic acid 55mg.
Turmeric 10,000mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Turmeric spice 10,000mg (as a
500mg extract).
Turmeric Root Extract (HealthAid)
Tablets; Curcumin powder extract 350mg
(derived from turmeric) standardised for a
min 95% curcuminoids, turmeric powder
150mg, bromelain 20mg.
UVA-URSI
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Family: Ericaceae
Indications:
Principal: Urinary tract infections
9, 28,
45, 472
.
Major: Cystitis, urethritis, dysuria,
pyelitis, lithuria
9, 28
.
Cautions: Not for unsupervised,
prolonged use
28
.
Contraindications: Kidney disorders,
irritated digestive disorders, acidic
urine, pregnancy, lactation, children
under 12 years. It should not be
administered with substances that
cause acidic urine since it reduces its
antibacterial effect
9, 28, 45
.
Side-effects: Individuals with gastric
sensitivity may experience nausea,
vomiting and/or stomachache
28, 45
.
Drug interactions: Iron, thiazide &
loop diuretics
28
.
three to four times daily: dried leaf,
1.5-2.5 gm or in infusion or cold
aqueous extract; liquid extract (1:1,
25% ethanol), 1.5-2.5 ml; tincture
(1:5, 25% ethanol), 2-4 ml.
Treatment should be of short duration
(maximum of 7 days). An alkaline
diet, high in vegetables and fruit,
uva-ursi
~ 159 ~
should be taken during treatment
45
.
Aquafow

see Boldo
Uva Ursi (HealthAid)
Liquid; Uva ursi extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of uva ursi herb) in 1ml.
Uva-ursi complex (A.Vogel)
Liquid; Tinctures of fresh aerial parts of
bearberry 75%, Echinacea herb 23.75%,
fresh Echinacea root 1.25%.
Vegilax

Vitamin B12 (Quest)
Tablets; Vitamin B12 500mcg, uva ursi
leaf extract 25mg (equiv. to 100mg herb
powder).
Saw Palmetto 1000mg & Uva Ursi
100mg (Power Herbs) see Saw Palmetto
VALERIAN
Valeriana offcinalis
Family: Valerianaceae
Medicinal Parts: Roots, rhizome.
Indications:
Principal: Insomnia, anxiety and
psychological stress states
5, 9, 14, 28, 45,
473, 474, 475
.
Major: Restlessness, muscle spasm
& cramping (associated with
dysmenorrhoea)
5, 9, 28, 45, 474, 476
.
Minor: Fibromyalgia, benzodiazepine
withdrawal
5
.
Cautions: When driving a car or
operating heavy machinery when high
doses are used
5
, pre-existing liver
disease, pregnancy & breastfeeding
28
.
Side-effects: Rarely, GI complaints
and contact allergies
28
.
Drug interactions: Alcohol,
barbiturates, benzodiazpeines,
caffeine, chlorzoxazone,
dextromethorphan
5, 28, 474
.
up to three times daily: dried root
and rhizome, 1-3 gm or by infusion;
tincture (1:5, 70% ethanol), 3-5 ml;
equivalent preparations
45
.
5-HTP (Solgar) see Griffonia
Controller

Linden
Dormeasan
(A.Vogel)
Liquid; Valerian extract and hops
extract obtained from freshly harvested
organically cultivated valerian root and
hops.
Kalms (Lanes)
Tablets; Hops powder 45mg, valerian
extract 135mg, gentian extract 90mg.
valerian
~ 160 ~
Natrasleep (Natra)
Tablets; Hops powders extract (5:1)
33.4mg, valerian powder extract (4:1)
62.5mg.
Quiet Life (Lanes) see Hops
Tranquil
TM
Valerian (HealthAid)
Tablets; Valerian root powder 50mg,
valerian root extract 215mg (standardised
for min 0.8% valerinic acid).
Valerian 270mg (Power Herbs)
Capsules; Valerian root powder 270mg.
Valerian 1600mg (Lamberts)
Tablets; Valerian 1600mg (provided by
400mg of a 4:1 extract).
Valerian Herbal Complex (Vega)
Capsules; Valerian root powder 300mg;
valerian root extract (4:1) 150mg (min.
0.8% valerenic acid) equiv. to 900mg
valerian root herb; Vega Phytoantioxidant
Base
TM
Ltd.
Valerian Root (HealthAid)
Liquid; Valerian extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of valerian herb) in 1ml.
Valerian Root Extract (Solgar)
Vegicaps; Raw valerian root powder
300mg, standardised valerian root extract
(providing 1mg [0.8%] valerenic acid)
150mg, PhytO2X (powdered blend of
beta-carotene prep. and ascorbic acid).
VELVET BEAN
Mucuna pruriens
Family: Fabaceae
Medicinal Parts: Seeds, hairs on the
pod.
Indications:
Principal: Parkinsons disease
477, 478,
479
.
Major: Impotence, erectile
dysfunction
479
.
Minor: To increase testosterone,
anabolic/androgenic aid to stimulate
growth hormone, as a weight loss
aid
479
.
Others: Worm infestation
28, 479
.
479
.
Side-effects: Itching, burning and
infammation if stinging hairs are in
contact with the skin
28
.
Dose: Decoction: to 1 cup twice
daily; 1-2 gm twice daily of seed
powder (tablets or capsules)
479
.
Korean
Male Max
TM
Korean
velvet bean
~ 161 ~
WHITE WILLOW
Salix species
Family: Salicaceae
Indications:
Principal: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid
arthritis, fever, headaches
5, 9, 14, 28, 45, 480
.
Major: Lower back pain
481
.
Minor: Gout
9, 28, 45
.
Cautions: Pregnancy, children, gastric
or duodenal ulcers, hemophilia,
asthma, diabetes
5, 28
.
Contraindications: Salicylate
hypersensitivity
5, 28
.
salicylate drugs, aspirin, NSAIDs
5, 28
.
three times daily: dried bark, 1-2 gm
or in decoction; liquid extract (1:1,
25% ethanol), 1-2 ml; tincture (1:5,
25% ethanol), 5-8 ml; standardised
dosage forms containing 20-40 mg of
total salicin
45
.
Devils Claw
Cellusite
TM
(HealthAid)
Tablets; 200mg white willow bark
extract 2:1, 100mg dandelion, 66mg
kelp, burdock 60mg, butchers broom
60mg, 40mg guarana seed extract (1:4),
20mg rose hip, 20mg blessed thistle,
10mg buchu, 10mg cough grass, 10mg
hydrangea, 10mg uva ursi, 10mg juniper
berry, 66mg apple cider vinegar, quercetin
60mg, potassium 40mg, 32mg lecithin,
20mg dimethylglycine.
Hip & Thigh Formula (HealthAid)
Tablets; White willow bark 100mg,
dandelion root 50mg, kelp 33mg, burdock
powder 30mg, butchers broom 30mg,
guarana (extract 4:1) 20mg, rose hip
10mg, blessed thistle 10mg, buchu 5mg,
cough grass 5mg, hydrangea 5mg, uva
ursi 5mg, juniper berry 5mg, apple cider
vinegar 33mg, quercetin 30mg, lecithin
16mg.
White Willow Bark (HealthAid)
Liquid; White willow bark extract 1:3
(equiv. of 330mg of white willow herb)
in 1ml.
WILD LETTUCE
Lactuca virosa
Indications:
Principal: Insomnia, restlessness &
nervous excitability, particularly in
children
9, 45, 482
.
Major: Irritable cough, whooping
cough, asthma
9, 28, 45, 482
.
Minor: Rheumatic pains,
atherosclerosis
9, 28, 45, 482
.
Others: Urinary tract disorders
28, 482
.
white willow
~ 162 ~
known.
Drug interactions: CNS
depressants
482
.
three times daily: dried leaf, 0.5-4
gm or by infusion; liquid extract (1:1,
25% ethanol), 0.5-4 ml
45
.
WILD OREGANO
Origanum vulgare
Family: Labiatae
Indications:
Principal: Colds and fu, bacterial
and viral infections including herpes
simplex virus outbreaks
28, 483, 484, 485
.
Others: Coughs, dyspepsia, painful
menstruation, rheumatoid arthritis,
urinary tract disorders
28
.
known.
Dose: Tea: 1 cup several times a day.
Powder: 0.5 to 1 dessertspoon 2 to 3
times daily with food
28
.
WILD YAM
Dioscorea villosa
Family: Dioscoreaceae
Indications:
Principal: Topical HRT for women
5,
14, 19, 28, 486
.
Major: PMS, dysmenorrhoea,
postmenopausal vaginal dryness,
osteoporosis, to increase energy and
libido in men and women
5, 28, 487
.
Minor: Acute phase of rheumatoid
arthritis, rheumatic and arthritic
ailments, biliary and intestinal colic
5,
19, 28, 486
.
Others: Diverticulitis, cholecystitis,
nausea in pregnancy
5, 28
.
known.
Side-effects: Nausea, vomiting &
diarrhoea with large doses
5, 19
.
Drug interactions: Indomethacin,
oestrogen containing drugs
28
.
Dose: Three times daily: dried root,
2-4 gm or by infusion or decoction;
liquid extract (1:1 in 45% alcohol),
2-4 ml; tincture (1:5 in 45% alcohol),
2-10 ml
19
.
Altasterol

Ginger
wild oregano
~ 163 ~
Silvia

Hops
Wild Yam (HealthAid)
Liquid; Wild Yam 1:3 (equiv. of 330mg of
wild yam herb) in 1ml.
Tablets; Wild yam extract 83.5mg (equiv.
to 500mg of wild yam powder).
WITCH HAZEL
Hamamelis virginiana
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Medicinal Parts: Bark, leaf.
Indications:
Principal: Haemorrhoids, wounds &
burns, localized infamed swellings of
skin & mucous membranes
9, 14, 28, 488
.
Major: Haematemesis, haemoptysis,
menstrual complaints
9, 28
.
Minor: Varicose veins
9, 28
.
Cautions: Avoid long term
administration as it may lead to
liver damage
9, 28
, pregnancy &
breastfeeding
14
.
14
.
Dose: Daily dosage: Decoction:
250 ml water with 5-10 gm drug or
washes or pultrices; 2 to 3 gm to
150 ml water as a gargle solution.
Suppositories: 0.1-1 gm drug 3 times
daily. Tea: 1 cup 2-3 times daily
between meals; liquid extract: 2-4 ml
3 times daily
28
.
Altadrine

Grapeseed
Arnica (Bios Line) see Arnica
(dr.organic
) see Aloe Vera

organic
) see Aloe Vera

Cream; Distilled witch hazel BPC
40.61%, eucalyptus oil BPC 1.04%,
methyl salicylate BP 1.04%, camphor BP
0.52%, tea tree oil BPC 2.50%, zinc oxide
BP 3.11%.
Venalta

Venalta

Grapeseed
Vitiven

Butchers Broom
Witch Hazel (Arkopharma)
Capsules; Witch hazel powder 290mg
(4.5% polyphenols).
witch hazel
~ 164 ~
WOLFBERRY
Lycium barbarum
Family: Solanaceae
Medicinal Parts: Dried berries, root
bark.
Indications:
Principal: Ophthalmic disorders
(treatment or prevention of visual
degeneration)
28, 489, 490, 491, 492
.
Major: Hypertension, diabetes
491, 492,
493, 494
.
Minor: Erectile dysfunction, cancer,
infammation
28, 492
.
28
.
agents, warfarin
492, 495
.
Dose: Daily dose: Drug/tea: 6-12
gm or 6-15 gm, depending on the
literature source
28
.
Goji Berry 500mg (Power Health)
Capsules; Goji berry powder 125mg
equiv. to fresh goji berries 500mg.
WOOD BETONY
Betonica offcinalis
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal Parts: Basal leaves.
Indications:
Principal: Headaches, pain in the
facial region
496
.
Major: Nervous stress, emotional
tension, premenstrual complaints,
sinusitis headaches & nasal
congestion when used in combination
with other herbs (including comfrey
& linden)
28, 496
.
Minor: Nosebleeds
496
.
Others: Cough, bronchitis, asthma
28
.
known.
Dose: The infusion can be taken daily.
The total daily dosage of the powder
is 1-2 gm, to be taken in 3 separate
doses. The fresh leaves may be boiled
and used for wounds and swelling
28
.
wolfgerry
~ 165 ~
WORMWOOD
Artemisia absinthium
Medicinal Parts: Aerial shoots,
leaves.
Indications:
including fatulence & mild GI
spasms, loss of appetite
19, 497
.
Major: Stimulations of weak and
underactive digestions
19
.
Minor: As a tonic with general
strengthening effect in debility and
convalescence, especially in infuenza
and colds; worm infestations
19, 28, 498
.
Cautions: Continuous use of
wormwood is not advisable
28
.
Contraindications: History of
seizures and gastric or duodenal
ulcers, pregnancy, breastfeeding
19, 28
.
Side-effects: None at recommended
dose levels. Depending on the thujone
content, excessive doses can lead to
vomiting, severe diarrhoea, dazed
feelings spasms and hallucinations
19,
28
.
Drug interactions: Phenobarbital,
iron
28
.
1-2 gm as an infusion; liquid extract
1:1 in 25% alcohol, 1-2 ml; tincture
1:10 in 70% alcohol, 5-10 ml
19
.
Duration of treatment should not
exceed 3-4 weeks
19
.
Wormwood (HealthAid)
Capsules; Wormwood freeze dried herb
350mg.
YARROW
Achillea millefolium
Medicinal Parts: Flowerhead.
Indications:
Principal: Bruises, swelling, strains,
fever, colds
9, 14, 28, 45, 499, 500
.
Major: Essential hypertension
501
,
amenorrhoea, loss of appetite,
dyspeptic complaints
9, 14, 28, 45, 500
.
Minor: Thrombotic conditions,
diarrhoea, dysentery
9, 500
.
Others: Liver disease, cancer
499
.
Contraindications: Known
hypersensitivity to yarrow or other
Compositae
14, 45
, pregnancy
28, 499
.
14, 28
.
three times daily: dried herb, 2-4 gm
in infusion; liquid extract (1:1, 25%
ethanol), 1-2 ml; tincture (1:5, 25%
ethanol), 2-4 ml; pressed juice from
fresh herb, 3-5 ml
45
.
wormwood
~ 166 ~
YELLOW DOCK
Rumex crispus
Medicinal Parts: Roots.
Indications:
9
.
Major: Psoriasis
9
, acute & chronic
infammation of the nasal passages
and respiratory tract
28
.
Minor: Obstructive jaundice
9
.
Cautions: Avoid excessive use,
pregnancy, breastfeeding
9
.
Contraindications: Existing
intestinal obstruction
9
.
Side-effects: Overuse may cause
abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, and
prolonged use may lead to intestinal
atrophy and hypokalaemia
9
.
Dose: Dried root: 2-4 gm or by
decoction three times daily; liquid
extract (1:1, in 25% ethanol), 2-4
ml three times daily; tincture (1:5,
in 45% alcohol), 1-2 ml three times
daily
9
.
Thistle
Aquafow

Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) see
Guarana
Vegilax

YELLOW MELILOT
see Sweet Clover
YOHIMBE
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Family: Rubiaceae
Indications:
Principal: Erectile dysfunction,
decreased libido
14, 28, 502
.
Contraindications: Liver & kidney
disease, chronic infammation of
the sexual organs or prostate gland,
history of gastric or duodenal ulcers,
psychiatric patients, pregnancy,
breastfeeding, children under 12 yrs
of age
28
.
Side-effects: GI upset, anxiety,
hypertension, headache, agitation,
rash, tachycardia, frequent urination
14,
28, 502
.
yellow dock
~ 167 ~
Drug interactions: Tyramine-
containing food, alcohol,
antihypertensive agents,
antidepressants & other centrally-
acting drugs
14, 28
.
Dose: Erectile dysfunction: 10 mg
three times daily. Erectile impotence:
5.4 mg (1 tablet) three times daily.
Therapy should not exceed 10
weeks
28
.
YUCCA
Yucca schidigera
Family: Agavaceae
Indications:
9, 503, 504
.
Major: Arthritis, joint pain
9, 505
.
Minor: To clean wounds and prevent
infections, to clear up and prevent
acne (topically)
504
.
Cautions: Pregnancy, lactation
9
.
Dose: There is no proven safe or
effective dose for yucca.
Yucca Root (HealthAid)
Liquid; Yucca root extract 1:3 (equiv. of
330mg of yucca herb) in 1ml.
Tablets; Yucca root extract (4:1) 140mg
(equiv. to 560mg of yucca root powder).
yucca
~ 168 ~
~ 169 ~
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Indications Index
Abdominal bloating Clove
Abdominal pain Rhubarb
Abortifacient Peony
Abrasions Marshmallow
Abscesses Marshmallow
Slippery Elm
Aches California Poppy
Acne Agnus Castus
Burdock
Clove
Echinacea
Lavender
Myrrh
Saffron
Tea Tree

Acne prevention Yucca
Acute ischaemic stroke Ginkgo
Acute viral hepatitis Milk Thistle
Addisons disease Licorice
ADHD Evening Primrose
Starfower

Adjuvant in slimming Mat
Adrenocorticoid Licorice
insuffciency
Age related learning Horny Goat Weed
& memory impairment
Aging skin Grapeseed
Alcoholic liver disease Milk Thistle
Alcohol-induced Artichoke
hangovers
Alcoholism Cayenne
Allergic rhinitis Nettle
Indications Common Name Indications Common Name
Starfower
Allergies Devils Claw
Ephedra
Feverfew
Pau DArco
Alopecia Lavender
Rosemary
Altitude sickness Rhodiola
Alzheimers disease Brahmi
Lemon Balm
Amenorrhoea Fennel
Marigold
Myrrh
Parsley
Pineapple
Saffron
Yarrow
Anaemia Baobab
Rhodiola
Anal fssures Buckthorn
Clove
Psyllium
Androgenetic alopecia Saw Palmetto
Angina pectoris Arnica
Hawthorn
Anorexia Angelica
Bitter Orange
Blessed Thistle
Centaury
Cranberry
Fennel
Gentian
Ginger
Guar Gum
Anxiety Brahmi
Chamomile, German
Damiana
Gotu Kola
Griffonia (5-HTP)
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Hawthorn
Hops
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Linden
Maca
Oats
Passionfower
St. Johns Wort
Valerian
Appetite stimulant Juniper
Appetite suppression Fennel
Hoodia
Arrhythmias Dong Quai
Hawthorn
Saffower
Arteriosclerosis Bladderwrack
Garlic
Olive
Artery & heart spasm Griffonia (5-HTP)
Artery hardening Buckwheat
Arthralgia Horny Goat Weed
Arthritic pain Comfrey
Arthritis Alfalfa
Angelica
Bamboo
Barberry
Bilberry
Cats Claw
Celery
Feverfew
Garlic
Horse Chestnut
Juniper
Kelp
Licorice
Nettle
Pau DArco
Rose Hip
Yucca
As a contraceptive Cats Claw
As an abortifacient Horseradish
As an eyewash Rose Hip
Asthma Alfalfa
Bamboo
Boswellia
Brahmi
Cats Claw
Dong Quai
Ephedra
Eucalyptus
Evening Primrose
Feverfew
Ginkgo
Grindelia
Green Coffee
Horny Goat Weed
Hyssop
Magnolia
Mullein
Olive
Pomegranate
Prickly Ash
Sage
Schisandra
Sundew
Wild Lettuce
Wood Betony
Atherogenesis Acerola
Atherosclerosis Garlic
Green Tea
Hawthorn
Pomegranate
Saffower
Wild Lettuce
Atherosclerosis Cayenne
prophylaxis
Athletes foot Goldenseal
Tea Tree
Thyme
Atopic eczema Evening Primrose
Bacterial infections Olive
Sorrel
Wild Oregano
Bacterial skin ailments Chamomile, German
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Bed sores Marigold
Myrrh
Bee stings Marigold
Benign prostatic Nettle
hyperplasia
Benign urinary tract Juniper
disorders
Benzodiazepine Valerian
withdrawal
Biliary and Wild Yam
intestinal colic
Biliary complaints Rose Hip
Bilious vomiting Tamarind
Bladder disease Buchu
California Poppy
Mallow
Meadowsweet
Bladder & kidney Hydrangea
stones
Bladder & prostate Pau DArco
infections
Bladder catarrh Cleavers
Bladder weakness Oats
Bleeding Bilberry
Bleeding of mucous Cranesbill
membranes
Blepharitis Eyebright
Fennel
Goldenseal
Bloating Rosemary
Sage
Bloating & fatulence Horehound
Lavender
Blood diseases Chickweed
Cranberry
Blood purifying Burdock
Body lice Angelica
Boils Marshmallow
Rice
Slippery Elm
Bone healing Comfrey
BPH Red Clover
BPH stages I and II Pygeum
Breast & stomach Rice
cancer
Breast cancer Rosemary
Breast lumps Cleavers
Breast, colon, Flaxseed
prostate cancer
Breast-milk stimulation Caraway
Brittle fngernails Horsetail
Bronchial asthma Iceland Moss
Bronchial catarrh Elecampane
Bronchial infammation Shiitake Mushroom
Bronchial phlegm Chickweed
Bronchitis Angelica
Aniseed
Bitter Orange
Black Cohosh
Boneset
Brahmi
Caraway
Chickweed
Clove
Cranesbill
Dong Quai
Elecampane
Ephedra
Fennel
Flaxseed
Garlic
Grindelia
Horehound
Horseradish
Hyssop
Iceland Moss
Ivy Leaf
Juniper
~ 194 ~
Lemongrass
Linden
Luffa
Mallow
Marshmallow
Meadowsweet
Mullein
Nasturtium
Oregon Grape
Papaya
Red Clover
Saffower
Saffron
Scotch Pine
Slippery Elm
Sundew
Thyme
Wood Betony
Bruises Arnica
Comfrey
Horse Chestnut
Marigold
Mullein
Pineapple
Sweet Clover
Yarrow
Burns Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Flaxseed
Gotu Kola
Horsetail
Ivy Leaf
Lavender
Mullein
Olive
Pineapple
Rhubarb
St. Johns Wort
Slippery Elm
Sweet Clover
Witch Hazel
Cachexia Iceland Moss
Calluses Ivy Leaf
Cancer Burdock
Cats Claw
Cinchona
Cinnamon
Cranberry
Grapeseed
Karela
Kelp
Milk Thistle
Passionfower
Pau DArco
Saffron
Sage
Starfower
Wolfberry
Yarrow
Cancer prevention Ginkgo
Ginseng Korean
Gotu Kola
Green Tea
Olive
Shiitake Mushroom
Turmeric
Candida & yeast Pau DArco
infections
Candidosis Pomegranate
Canker sores Goldenseal
Capillary resistance Grapeseed
Carbuncles Burdock
Roselle
Cardiac insuffciency Arnica
Cardiovascular disease Brahmi
Dong Quai
Saffower
Starfower
Turmeric
Cataract worsening Bilberry
Catarrh of the Fennel
respiratory tract Linden
Cervicitis Tea Tree
Chemoprevention Milk Thistle
Chemotherapy Ginger
induced nausea
~ 195 ~
Chemotherapy induced Chamomile, German
oral mucositis
Chemotherapy-related Guarana
fatigue
Chilblains Arnica
Horsetail
Chills Rose Hip
Cholecystitis Oregon Grape
Wild Yam
Cholera Saffron
Chronic anterior uveitis Turmeric
Chronic CHF Goldenseal
Chronic constipation Psyllium
Chronic cough Ivy Leaf
Chronic fatigue Bilberry
syndrome Evening Primrose
Licorice
Chronic headache Griffonia (5-HTP)
Chronic nasal catarrh Hyssop
Chronic nephritis Saffower
Chronic otitis media Mullein
Chronic stress Licorice
Chronic venous Buckwheat
insuffciency Butchers Broom
Cognitive function Brahmi
improvement
Cold sores Tea Tree
Colds Catnip
Clove
Colts Foot
Ephedra
Feverfew
Ginger
Goldenseal
Lemongrass
Meadowsweet
Pau DArco
Rose Hip
Roselle
Shiitake Mushroom
Wild Oregano
Yarrow
Colic Catnip
Clove
Prickly Ash
Rose Hip
Saffron
Colic & teething Chamomile, German
in children
Collagenous colitis Boswellia
Colon cancer Celery
prophylaxis
Colon diseases Nettle
Rice
Colorectal cancer Garlic
Psyllium
Common cold Acerola
Cinnamon
Elder
Hyssop
Scotch Pine
Common cold Garlic
prevention
Complaints arising Sweet Clover
from chronic venous
insuffciency
Congestive diseases of Scotch Pine
upper & lower
respiratory tract
Conjunctivitis Eyebright
Fennel
Goldenseal
Marigold
Roselle
Connective tissue Hawthorn
disorders
Constipation Aloe Vera
Buckthorn
Cascara sagrada
~ 196 ~
Damiana
Dong Quai
Flaxseed
Gamboge
Guar Gum
Pau DArco
Pineapple
Rhubarb
Saffower
Senna
Tamarind
Tragacanth
Yellow Dock
Contact dermatitis Rosemary
Convalescence Barley
Wormwood
COPD Pomegranate
Corns & calluses Garlic
Coronary artery Bilberry
relaxation
Coronary heart disease Flaxseed
Cough Bamboo
Celery
Clove
Comfrey
Elecampane
Eyebright
Fennel
Feverfew
Flaxseed
Grindelia
Hyssop
Linden
Luffa
Magnolia
Mallow
Meadowsweet
Nasturtium
Papaya
Passionfower
Prickly Ash
Red Clover
Schisandra
Scotch Pine
Wild Oregano
Wood Beton
Coughs & colds Mullein
Coughing fts Sundew
Cramps Peony
Crohns disease Slippery Elm
Crural ulcer Marigold
Cutaneous capillary Sweet Clover
fragility
Cuts Marigold
Cystitis Buchu
Cleavers
Hydrangea
Juniper
Parsley
Plantain
Slippery Elm
Tea Tree
Uva-Ursi
Dandruff Birch Leaf
Nettle
Tea Tree
Daytime sleepiness Peppermint
Dead sperm excess Saffower
disease
Debility Wormwood
Decreased epididymal Maca
sperm count
Decreased libido Damiana
Ephedra
Horny Goat Weed
Passionfower
Saw Palmetto
Yohimbe
Decreased resistance Schisandra
to physical and
emotional stress
Decreases libido Peppermint
Defecation with anal Cascara sagrada
fssures/haemorrhoids
~ 197 ~
Degenerative conditions Ginseng Korean
associated with aging
Dementia Ginkgo
Sage
Dental caries Green Tea
Dental plaque Cranberry
Depression Black Cohosh
California Poppy
Damiana
Griffonia (5-HTP)
Kola Nut
Maca
Mat
Milk Thistle
Muira-Puama
Rhodiola
Saffron
Siberian Ginseng
St. Johns Wort
Starfower
Dermatitis Bilberry
Licorice
Pau DArco
St. Johns Wort
Diabetes Alfalfa
Bilberry
Chicory
Cranberry
Dandelion
Evening Primrose
Garlic
Green Tea
Guar Gum
Gymnema
Juniper
Karela
Kelp
Maca
Milk Thistle
Oats
Olive
Papaya
Pau DArco
Plantain
Psyllium
Raspberry
Rice
Starfower
Wolfberry
Diabetic complaints Licorice
prevention
Diabetic Gotu Kola
microangiopathy
Diabetic retinopathy Bilberry
Grapeseed
Diagnostic preparation
of the GIT Cascara sagrada
Diarrhoea Baobab
Barberry
Barley
Bilberry
Cardamom
Cats Claw
Colts Foot
Cranesbill
Green Coffee
Green Tea
Horehound
Horse Chestnut
Kola Nut
Magnolia
Muira-Puama
Nettle
Oregon Grape
Passionfower
Plantain
Pomegranate
Prickly Ash
Raspberry
Rhubarb
Rice
Schisandra
Thyme
Yarrow
Diarrhoea in children Cinnamon
Diffculty in Nettle
passing urine
Digestive complaints Goldenseal
~ 198 ~
Guarana
Iceland Moss
Pineapple
Digestive disorders Bladderwrack
Cayenne
Cinnamon
Cranberry
Fenugreek
Gamboge
Marshmallow
Digestive, respiratory Echinacea
& UTIs
Diseases involving Shiitake Mushroom
immunosuppression
Diseases of the skin & Peony
mucous membranes
Dislocations Arnica
Diverticulitis Flaxseed
Wild Yam
Dry cough Iceland Moss
Marshmallow
Sundew
Dry or infamed skin Evening Primrose
Dry skin Barberry
Dysentery Boswellia
Nettle
Pomegranate
Saffron
Yarrow
Dysmenorrhoea Bilberry
Black Cohosh
Caraway
Cranesbill
Fennel
Ginger
Goldenseal
Guarana
Horehound
Marigold
Myrrh
Parsley
Passionfower
Pineapple
Raspberry
Saffower
Valerian
Wild Oregano
Wild Yam
Dyspepsia Blessed Thistle
Cayenne
Centaury
Chamomile, German
Chicory
Gentian
Green Tea
Lavender
Licorice
Parsley
Peppermint
Plantain
Pomegranate
Rosemary
Sage
Slippery Elm
Thyme
Turmeric
Wild Oregano
Dyspeptic complaints Angelica
Aniseed
Boldo
Caraway
Cardamom
Cinchona
Dandelion
Devils Claw
Fennel
Ginger
Guar Gum
Juniper
Milk Thistle
Neem
Raspberry
Wormwood
Yarrow
Dyspnoea Schisandra
Dysuria Buchu
Cleavers
Grapeseed
Parsley
~ 199 ~
Uva-Ursi
Eczema Chickweed
Dandelion
Echinacea
Gotu Kola
Lavender
Marigold
Nettle
Olive
Oregon Grape
Red Clover
Rosemary
Sarsaparilla
Scotch Pine
Starfower
Emetic Peony
Emmenagogue in Karela
reproductive health
Emotional tension Wood Betony
Energy/stamina Guarana
Enhance athletic Guarana
performance
Enlarged prostate Horse Chestnut
Hydrangea
Enteritis Flaxseed
Peppermint
Enuresis Horsetail
Enuresis in children Thyme
Environmental allergies Shiitake Mushroom
Epilepsy Brahmi
Cardamom
Gotu Kola
Griffonia (5-HTP)
Peony
Epistaxis Marigold
Erectile dysfunction Ginseng Korean
Velvet Bean
Wolfberry
Yohimbe
Erythema of the skin Burdock
Essential hypertension Yarrow
Excitability Peony
Exhaustion Celery
Oats
Eye fatigue syndrome Eyebright
Eye infammation Chickweed
Eye strain Eyebright
Grapeseed
Fatigue Ginseng Korean
Green Coffee
Green Tea
Peppermint
Rhodiola
Siberian Ginseng
Febrile conditions Pineapple
Rose Hip
Febrile diseases Boneset
Feeling of heaviness Horse Chestnut
Festering wounds Green Coffee
Fever & colds Blessed Thistle
Linden
Fibromyalgia Griffonia (5-HTP)
Valerian
Fissures Marshmallow
Peony
Flatulence Blessed Thistle
Cinchona
Clove
Gentian
Magnolia
Olive
Parsley
Peppermint
Prickly Ash
Rosemary
Sage
Sweet Clover
Wormwood
Flu Cinchona
Pau DArco
~ 200 ~
Shiitake Mushroom
Wild Oregano
Yarrow
Fluid retention Celery
Grapeseed
For evacuation Senna
of the bowel
For recovery Rice
from GI disorders
Frostbite Cayenne
Marigold
Fullness & distension Magnolia
of the abdomen
Fullness & pressure Magnolia
in chest area
Functional Eyebright
eye disorders
Fungal infections Shiitake Mushroom
Thyme
Wild Oregano
Furunculosis Arnica
Gall bladder disorders Barberry
Horseradish
Gall bladder Olive
infammation
Gall stones Rose Hip
Gall stones prophylaxis Artichoke
Gallbladder & Chicory
liver complaints
Gastric & duodenal Iceland Moss
ulcers Marigold
Gastric complaints Bitter Orange
Gastric disorders Cinchona
Gastric juice Rose Hip
defciencies
Gastric refux Slippery Elm
Gastric ulcers Brahmi
Cats Claw
Fenugreek
Sundew
Tamarind
Gastritis Barley
Cats Claw
Comfrey
Flaxseed
Iceland Moss
Oregon Grape
Peppermint
Saffower
Slippery Elm
Thyme
Gastroenteritis Magnolia
Mallow
Rhubarb
Gastrointestinal Marigold
infammatory disorders
Gastroprotection Ginseng Korean
during heart surgery
Generalised seizures Passionfower
Generalized anxiety Ginkgo
disorders
Genital herpes Aloe Vera
Gestational diabetes Cinnamon
GI ailments Garlic
(fatulence, GI spasms)
GI atony Gentian
GI complaints Karela
Lemon Balm
Oats
Papaya
Plantain
Rhodiola
GI disorders Burdock
Centaury
Evening Primrose
Lemongrass
Meadowsweet
Pau DArco
~ 201 ~
St. Johns Wort
GI spasms Wormwood
GI ulcers Comfrey
Olive
Gingivitis Chamomile, German
Green Tea
Marigold
Myrrh
Sage
Tea Tree
Glaucoma Ginkgo
Glossitis Sage
Glucosuria Guar Gum
Goiter Kelp
Gonorrhoea Grapeseed
Gout Barberry
Bilberry
Birch Leaf
Bitter Orange
Buchu
Burdock
Celery
Chickweed
Couch Grass
Cranberry
Ivy Leaf
Juniper
Magnolia
Meadowsweet
Oats
Olive
Peony
Plantain
Rose Hip
Slippery Elm
White Willow
Gum disease Comfrey
Gum infections Cranesbill
Gynaecological Catnip
disorders
H. Pylori infection Cinnamon
Garlic
H. Pylori prevention Cranberry
Haematemesis Witch Hazel
Haematuria Plantain
Haemoptysis Witch Hazel
Haemorrhoids Bilberry
Buckthorn
Butchers Broom
Chamomile, German
Chickweed
Cranesbill
Goldenseal
Grapeseed
Horse Chestnut
Marigold
Milk Thistle
Mullein
Myrrh
Papaya
Passionfower
Plantain
Pomegranate
Psyllium
Rhubarb
Sweet Clover
Tamarind
Witch Hazel
Hair loss Birch Leaf
Horsetail
Nasturtium
Hayfever Ephedra
Head lice Tea Tree
Headache Clove
Elecampane
Grapeseed
Green Tea
Guarana
Hops
Karela
Mat
Peppermint
Rosemary
Saffron
~ 202 ~
White Willow
Wood Betony
Heart disease Shiitake Mushroom
Heartburn Rice
Helminthic infections Celery
Hepatitis Green Coffee
Shiitake Mushroom
Hepatitis C infection Milk Thistle
Hepatobiliary Boldo
dysfunction
Hepatocyte repair Milk Thistle
Hepatoprotection Schisandra
Herpes simple Clove
infection Hawthorn
St. Johns Wort
Wild Oregano
Herpes simplex type I Lemon Balm
Herpes zoster Roselle
Hiccups Peppermint
HIV infection Aloe Vera
Karela
Hoarseness Cayenne
Eyebright
Hyssop
Iceland Moss
Hot fushes Agnus Castus
HRT Wild Yam
Hypercholesterolaemia Alfalfa
Artichoke
Celery
Evening Primrose
Fenugreek
Flaxseed
Garlic
Goldenseal
Green Tea
Gymnema
Horehound
Karela
Maca
Milk Thistle
Myrrh
Olive
Pomegranate
Saffower
Yucca
Hyperglycaemia Caraway
Ginseng Korean
Hyperlipidaemia Fenugreek
Grapeseed
Hawthorn
Myrrh
Oats
Psyllium
Shiitake Mushroom
Turmeric
Hyperlipoproteinaemia Guar Gum
Hypertension Buckwheat
Cardamom
Dong Quai
Evening Primrose
Garlic
Hawthorn
Horehound
Linden
Oats
Olive
Plantain
Pomegranate
Roselle
Saffower
Shiitake Mushroom
Starfower
Turmeric
Wolfberry
Yucca
Hypertriglyceridaemia Celery
Gymnema
Myrrh
Hypotension Prickly Ash
Rosemary
Hypothyroidism Brahmi
Kelp
~ 203 ~
Hysteria Celery
Linden
IBD Aloe Vera
Artichoke
Barley
Boswellia
Brahmi
Green Tea
Iceland Moss
Peppermint
Psyllium
Slippery Elm
Turmeric
Ichthyosis Burdock
Idiopathic hirsutism Fennel
Impaired night vision Bilberry
Impotence Pygeum
Rhodiola
Saw Palmetto
Siberian Ginseng
Velvet Bean
Increasing arousal Green Coffee
& vigilance
Indigestion Aniseed
Barberry
Hops
Rice
Saffron
Sweet Clover
Infantile colic Caraway
Infantile seborrheic Starfower
dermatosis
Infected & poorly Nasturtium
healing wounds
Infected throat Cayenne
Infection/cold Luffa
prevention
Infections Rhodiola
Schisandra
Infectious diseases Linden
Shiitake Mushroom
Infamed joints Slippery Elm
Infamed mucosa Mullein
Infamed mucous Witch Hazel
membranes
Infamed skin conditions Slippery Elm
Infammation Arnica
Devils Claw
Kola Nut
Pineapple
Prickly Ash
Starfower
Sweet Clover
Wolfberry
Infammation Papaya
& ulcers in
gastro-duodenal area
Infammation of mouth Bilberry
& pharynx Clove
Colts Foot
Green Coffee
Horehound
Iceland Moss
Mallow
Marshmallow
Myrrh
Plantain
Thyme
Infammation of the Sorrel
nasal passages Yellow Dock
& respiratory tract
Infammation of the Sarsaparilla
urinary organs
Infammation of the Corn Silk
urinary tract
Infammatory & Neem
febrile diseases
Infammatory Echinacea
& purulent conditions
~ 204 ~
Infammatory skin Marigold
lesions
Infammed skin Witch Hazel
swellings
Infuenza Boneset
Cinnamon
Colts Foot
Raspberry
Rose Hip
Inhibition of Saffower
thrombus formation
Insect bites Feverfew
Lavender
Thyme
Insect repellant Celery
Eucalyptus
Lemongrass
Rosemary
Insect stings Marshmallow
Thyme
Insomnia Bitter Orange
California Poppy
Chamomile, German
Griffonia (5-HTP)
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Oats
Passionfower
Saffron
Schisandra
St. Johns Wort
Valerian
Wild Lettuce
Insuffcient bile Dandelion
production
Insulin sensitivity/ Flaxseed
metabolic syndrome
Intermittent Prickly Ash
caludication
Intermittent fever Plantain
Internal bleeding Nettle
Intestinal catarrhs Hyssop
Intestinal colic Parsley
Intestinal parasites Papaya
Pomegranate
Pumpkin
Slippery Elm
Intestinal worms Chicory
Irritability Schisandra
Irritable bladder Pumpkin
prevention
Irritable colon Flaxseed
Irritable cough Wild Lettuce
Itching & swelling Butchers Broom
Horse Chestnut
Jaundice Barberry
Chicory
Horehound
Milk Thistle
Saffron
Turmeric
Joint & tissue Horseradish
infammation
Joint pain Yucca
Joint stiffness Chickweed
Kidney & bladder Hawthorn
stones Horsetail
Kidney Bean
Nettle
Kidney ailments Dong Quai
Meadowsweet
Oats
Kidney stones Barberry
Olive
Pumpkin
Rose Hip
Kidney, bladder, Devils Claw
gall bladder disorders
Kidney, bladder, Alfalfa
prostate disorders
~ 205 ~
Labour aid Feverfew
Lack of alertness Guarana
Lack of appetite Sage
Lack of concentration Lavender
Lack of stamina Kola Nut
Siberian Ginseng
Laryngitis Caraway
Learning & Maca
memory impairment
Leg cramps Butchers Broom
Leg ulcers Echinacea
Hops
Linden
Leishmaniasis Barberry
Leprosy Gotu Kola
Pomegranate
Leucopenia Echinacea
Leukaemia Pau DArco
Libido Oats
Lice Aniseed
Thyme
Lithuria Uva-Ursi
Liver & gall Artichoke
bladder conditions Dandelion
Oregon Grape
Tamarind
Liver and biliary Angelica
duct conditions
Liver damage Schisandra
Liver disease California Poppy
Rhubarb
Yarrow
Liver malfunction Barberry
Loss of appetite Angelica
Artichoke
Bitter Orange
Blessed Thistle
Caraway
Cardamom
Cayenne
Celery
Centaury
Chicory
Cinchona
Cinnamon
Dandelion
Devils Claw
Fenugreek
Gentian
Horehound
Iceland Moss
Milk Thistle
Muira-Puama
Roselle
Siberian Ginseng
Wormwood
Yarrow
Loss of voice Lavender
Low back pain Devils Claw
Low mental & Rhodiola
physical performance
Low mood Peppermint
Rhodiola
St. Johns Wort
Lower back pain White Willow
Lower urinary Rose Hip
tract disorders
Lumbago Barberry
Cayenne
Lemongrass
Lung cancer prevention Aloe Vera
Lymphadenoid goiter Bladderwrack
Macular degeneration Bilberry
Ginkgo
Malaria Baobab
Barberry
Cinchona
Male bladness Pygeum
~ 206 ~
Male infertility Saw Palmetto
Male sexual dysfunction Maca
Male sterility Saffower
Malignant breast cancer Pomegranate
Mastalgia Evening Primrose
Red Clover
Mastitis Ginger
Mastopathy Agnus Castus
Measles Saffron
Memory enhancement Gotu Kola
Muira-Puama
Memory loss Ginkgo
Menopausal symptoms Black Cohosh
Dong Quai
Evening Primrose
Fenugreek
Ginseng Korean
Hops
Licorice
Myrrh
Red Clover
Sage
Starfower
Menorrhagia Cranesbill
Goldenseal
Peppermint
Saffron
Menstrual complaints Angelica
Dong Quai
Elecampane
Feverfew
Nasturtium
Witch Hazel
Menstrual cramps Cats Claw
& irregularities Peony
Menstrual pains Garlic
Horse Chestnut
Juniper
Mental & physical Mat
fatigue
Micturition disorders Pumpkin
in early stages of BPH Saw Palmetto
Migraine Catnip
Dong Quai
Ginger
Green Coffee
Green Tea
Griffonia (5-HTP)
Kola Nut
Lavender
Linden
Peony
Migraine prophylaxis Feverfew
Mild septicaemia Echinacea
Minor burns & scalds Marigold
Minor cuts & bruises Lavender
Minor illness Chamomile, German
(e.g. cough, fever, headache)
Mood swings California Poppy
Morning sickness Cardamom
Motion sickness Ginger
Mouth freshener Cardamom
Mouth ulcers Cranesbill
Myrrh
MRSA infection Tea Tree
Multiple sclerosis Evening Primrose
Muscle cramps Cinchona
Muscle pain Cayenne
Cinchona
Garlic
Nasturtium
Scotch Pine
Muscular rheumatism Black Cohosh
Myalgia Parsley
Peppermint
Rosemary
St. Johns Wort
Myocarditis Arnica
~ 207 ~
Nasal catarrh Boneset
Chamomile, German
Luffa
Nasal congestion Ephedra
Horseradish
Hyssop
Wood Betony
Nausea Aniseed
Clove
Iceland Moss
Rice
Nausea in pregnancy Wild Yam
Nerve pain Lemon Balm
Nervous agitation California Poppy
Nervous disorders Catnip
Nervous dyspepsia Damiana
Nervous excitability Wild Lettuce
Nervous restlessness Passionfower
Nervous stress Wood Betony
Nervous system Green Coffee
stimulation
Nervous system California Poppy
weakness
Nervousness Celery
Hops
Lemon Balm
Muira-Puama
Neuralgia Clove
Dong Quai
Garlic
Green Coffee
Hops
Lavender
Passionfower
Peony
Peppermint
Rosemary
Scotch Pine
Neuralgic & Lemongrass
rheumatic pain
Neurasthenia California Poppy
Oats
Peony
Neurodegenerative Gotu Kola
disorders
Neuronal & cognitive Bilberry
brain function improvement
Neuropathy California Poppy
Neuroprotective effect Rosemary
Nicotine abuse Oats
NIDDM Fenugreek
Night blindness Guar Gum
Night sweats Schisandra
Nocturnal cramp Horse Chestnut
in lower legs
Nocturnal enuresis California Poppy
Corn Silk
Nosebleeds Wood Betony
NYHA functional Hawthorn
class II CHF
Obesity Bitter Orange
Bladderwrack
Griffonia (5-HTP)
Kelp
Magnolia
Tamarind
Obstructive jaundice Yellow Dock
OCD St. Johns Wort
Oedema Arnica
Gotu Kola
Green Coffee
Hops
Horse Chestnut
Horseradish
Rhubarb
Sweet Clover
Oily hair Nettle
Oliguria Mat
~ 208 ~
Onychomycosis Tea Tree
Ophthalmic disorders Wolfberry
Opiate addiction Passionfower
Opium & alcohol Green Coffee
intoxication
Opium or morphine Barberry
withdrawal
Oral cavity squamous Thyme
cell carcinoma
Oral submucous fbrosis Turmeric
Organic neuroses California Poppy
Orthostatic hypotension Butchers Broom
Osteoarthritis Boswellia
Ginger
Olive
Turmeric
White Willow
Osteoporosis Horny Goat Weed
Starfower
Wild Yam
Osteoporosis prevention Red Clover
Otitis Garlic
Oversensitivity to light Eyebright
Pain & swelling Saffower
associated with trauma
Pain & weakness in Siberian Ginseng
hip and knee joints
Pain in facial region Wood Betony
Painful labour Saffron
Painful teething Rhubarb
in children
Palpitations Schisandra
Pancrease excretion Papaya
insuffciency
Pancreatitis Grapeseed
Turmeric
Parkinsons disease Griffonia (5-HTP)
Velvet Bean
Pelvic pain Saw Palmetto
Peptic & duodenal Cranesbill
ulcers
Peptic ulcers Bilberry
Goldenseal
Licorice
Slippery Elm
Turmeric
Perineal discomfort Lavender
following childbirth
Peripheral vascular Angelica
disease Ginkgo
Peripheral venous Grapeseed
insuffciency
Pertussis Saffower
Pharyngitis Comfrey
Fennel
Myrrh
Olive
Sage
Tamarind
Phlebitis Arnica
Ivy Leaf
Sweet Clover
Phlegm Plantain
Physical or mental Ginseng Korean
exhaustion
Platelet aggregation Starfower
PMS Agnus Castus
Black Cohosh
Evening Primrose
Ginkgo
Red Clover
St. Johns Wort
Starfower
Wild Yam
Wood Betony
Pneumonia Rice
~ 209 ~
Polycystic ovary disease Licorice
Polyneuropathy St. Johns Wort
Poor appetite Kola Nut
Magnolia
Poor circulation Scotch Pine
Poor digestion Buckthorn
Horehound
Sage
Poor memory Sage
Poorly healing Bilberry
skin ulcers
Poorly healing wounds Marigold
Post prandial Guar Gum
hyperglycaemia
Post traumatic & Pineapple
postoperative swelling
Postmenopausal vaginal Wild Yam
dryness
Postoperative nausea Ginger
Peppermint
Post-traumatic & Horsetail
static oedema
Pregnancy discomfort Devils Claw
Prevention of altitude Ginkgo
sickness
Prevention of sexual Marigold
disorders roctitis Muira-Puama
Profuse phlegm in lungs Magnolia
Prophylaxis of scurvy Acerola
Prostate cancer Red Clover
preventions
Prostatic hyperplasia Maca
Prostatitis Buchu
Corn Silk
Horsetail
Hydrangea
Saw Palmetto
Protection against UVA, Maca
UVB and UVC
Pruritus Mullein
Oats
Psoriasis Aloe Vera
Burdock
Karela
Milk Thistle
Olive
Oregon Grape
Pau DArco
Red Clover
Saffron
Sarsaparilla
Turmeric
Yellow Dock
Psychiatric & Griffonia (5-HTP)
neurological disorders
Psychological stress Valerian
Pulled muscles & Comfrey
ligaments
Pulmonary disease Boswellia
Pyelitis Uva-Ursi
Pyrexia Baobab
Catnip
Cayenne
Cinchona
Elder
Feverfew
Goldenseal
Green Coffee
Guarana
Horse Chestnut
Lemongrass
Magnolia
Meadowsweet
Olive
Prickly Ash
Raspberry
Saffron
Starfower
Tamarind
White Willow
Yarrow
~ 210 ~
Pyrexia & infection Mat
prophylaxis
Raised arterial pressure Linden
Raynauds syndrome Evening Primrose
Prickly Ash
Rectal infammation Flaxseed
Recto-anal post- Cascara sagrada
operative treatment
Recurrent ear infections Goldenseal
Reduced fertility Pygeum
Reduces sun burn Grapeseed
Renal calculi Couch Grass
Renal gravel Parsley
Reperfusion injury Grapeseed
Respiratory catarrh Aniseed
Horehound
Iceland Moss
Marshmallow
Mullein
Myrrh
Respiratory conditions Elder
Myrrh
Respiratory infections Garlic
Licorice
Pau DArco
Peppermint
Respiratory tract Colts Foot
diseases Peony
Restlessness Chamomile, German
Hops
Linden
Valerian
Wild Lettuce
Retinopathy Ginkgo
Rheumatic conditions Dandelion
Devils Claw
Feverfew
Horsetail
Ivy Leaf
Parsley
Prickly Ash
Rose Hip
Rosemary
Rheumatic pain Couch Grass
Mat
Meadowsweet
Sweet Clover
Wild Lettuce
Rheumatism Angelica
Arnica
Barberry
Birch Leaf
Bladderwrack
Boldo
Buchu
Burdock
Cascara sagrada
Cats Claw
Cayenne
Celery
Chickweed
Eucalyptus
Gotu Kola
Horse Chestnut
Ivy Leaf
Juniper
Kelp
Lemon Balm
Licorice
Magnolia
Oats
Olive
Peony
Sarsaparilla
Scotch Pine
Slippery Elm
Rheumatoid arthritis Black Cohosh
Boswellia
Evening Primrose
Ginger
Horny Goat Weed
Olive
Peony
Saffower
Sarsaparilla
Starfower
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Siberian Ginseng
Wild Oregano
Wild Yam
White Willow
Ringworm Boswellia
Goldenseal
Roemheld syndrome Cardamom
Olive
Scabies Aniseed
Grapeseed
Thyme
Scalding Roselle
Scaly skin Oregon Grape
Schistosomiasis Myrrh
Sciatica Garlic
Rosemary
Saffower
St. Johns Wort
Scurvy Cranberry
Nasturtium
Plantain
Sea sickness Cayenne
Seasonal affective St. Johns Wort
disorder
Seborrhea of the scalp Burdock
Sexual dysfunction Damiana
Ginkgo
Sexual dysfunction Maca
in postmenopausal
women
Sexual performance Pygeum
Shortness of breath Elder
Ginger
Magnolia
Sinusitis Horseradish
Luffa
Sinusitis headaches Wood Betony
Sjogrens syndrome Flaxseed
Skin & mucous Chamomile, German
membrane infammation
Skin blemishes Rice
Skin cancer prevention Milk Thistle
Skin damage Horehound
Skin diseases Chickweed
Couch Grass
Skin disinfection Thyme
in minor wounds
Skin hyperpigmentation Saffron
Skin infections Turmeric
Skin infammation Comfrey
Roselle
Skin problems Baobab
Skin rashes Cleavers
Skin scars Gotu Kola
Sleep disorders Sweet Clover
Sleep disturbances Agnus Castus
Hops
Siberian Ginseng
Small wounds & sores Clove
Smoking addiction Colts Foot
St. Johns Wort
Sore throat Black Cohosh
Burdock
Cayenne
Colts Foot
Cranesbill
Fennel
Garlic
Hyssop
Iceland Moss
Mullein
Pomegranate
Saffron
Sores Plantain
Rice
~ 212 ~
Spasmodic complaints Peppermint
of GIT, gall bladder
and bile ducts
Spasmodic cough Aniseed
Spasmodic disorders Boldo
Sphincter disorders Pygeum
Spider veins Bilberry
Spinal problems Horse Chestnut
Spontaeous perspiration Rice
Sprains Arnica
Bladderwrack
Comfrey
Horse Chestnut
Lemongrass
Marigold
Sweet Clover
Stiff neck Lemon Balm
Stimulation of Colts Foot
metabolism
Stomach ache Buchu
Stomach pain Magnolia
Stomach ulcers Clove
Elecampane
Tamarind
Stomach upset Chamomile, German
Rice
Stomatitis Raspberry
Sage
Tamarind
Stones in urinary tract Papaya
Strained muscles Lavender
Strains Yarrow
Strep throat Comfrey
Stress Ginseng Korean
Rhodiola
Siberian Ginseng
Stroke Turmeric
Stroke & heart disease Cayenne
Stye Eyebright
Substitute for tobacco Magnolia
Sudden deafness Ginkgo
Sun burn Olive
Sunburn protection Green Tea
Superfcial bleeding Sweet Clover
Sweet taste suppression Gymnema
Swellings Rice
Starfower
Yarrow
Swollen & painful joints Pineapple
Syphilis, gonorrhea Pau DArco
Tapeworm infestation Pomegranate
Teething in children Catnip
Tendency to infection Siberian Ginseng
Tenesmus Rhubarb
Thrombosis Evening Primrose
Thrombotic & Ginseng Korean
cardiovascular disease
Thrombotic conditions Yarrow
Thyroid gland Alfalfa
malfunction
Tinea corporis Garlic
Tinea cruris Garlic
Tinea pedis Garlic
Tinnitus Black Cohosh
Feverfew
Ginkgo
Tiredness Kola Nut
To achieve softer stools Buckthorn
To clean wounds Goldenseal
Yucca
To facilitate parturition Raspberry
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To improve and Damiana
maintain physical &
mental capacity
To improve cognitive Lemon Balm
function
To increase break Fenugreek
milk production
To increase breast Fennel
milk fow
To increase energy Wild Yam
and libido
To increase mental Rosemary
concentration
To increase testosterone Velvet Bean
To promote diuresis Birch Leaf
To promote sexual Muira-Puama
function
To regulate Juniper
menstruation
To soften impacted Olive
faeces
To soften the skin Mullein
To stimulate circulation Hyssop
To stimulate growth Velvet Bean
hormone
To stimulate lactation Aniseed
To stimulate milk Milk Thistle
production
Tonsillitis Colts Foot
Cranesbill
Olive
Raspberry
Sage
Toothache Clove
Feverfew
Prickly Ash
Rosemary
Slippery Elm
Tracheitis Mullein
Travel sickness Chamomile, German
Tuberculosis Chickweed
Fenugreek
Nasturtium
Tuberculosis & Colts Foot
swelling of lymph nodes
Tumors of eye, liver Tragacanth
& throat
Tumours Iceland Moss
Type 2 diabetes Aloe Vera
Buckwheat
Cinnamon
Horehound
Turmeric
Ulcers Baobab
Blessed Thistle
Burdock
Cleavers
Eucalyptus
Gotu Kola
Horehound
Marshmallow
Pau DArco
Plantain
Raspberry
Starfower
Upper respiratory Fenugreek
tract catarrh Grindelia
Nasturtium
Upper respiratory Cranesbill
tract infections Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Garlic
Magnolia
Siberian Ginseng
Starfower
Urethritis Buchu
Horsetail
Hydrangea
Uva-Ursi
Urinary incontinence Shiitake Mushroom
Urinary retention Cleavers
~ 214 ~
Urinary tract disorders Baobab
Barberry
Corn Silk
Marshmallow
Wild Lettuce
Wild Oregano
Urticaria Chickweed
Dandelion
Scotch Pine
Uterine spasm Black Cohosh
Dong Quai
UTIs Boldo
Buchu
Celery
Couch Grass
Cranberry
Dandelion
Elecampane
Goldenseal
Horseradish
Horsetail
Kidney Bean
Nasturtium
Pau DArco
Uva-Ursi
Vaginitis Garlic
Goldenseal
Tea Tree
Varicose ulcers Lavender
Varicose veins Buckwheat
Butchers Broom
Comfrey
Horse Chestnut
Marigold
Witch Hazel
Vascular insuffciency Horse Chestnut
Vasomotor cephalgia California Poppy
Vasomotor dysfunction California Poppy
Vegetative-endocrine California Poppy
syndrome
Venous hypertension Gotu Kola
Venous insuffciency Gotu Kola
circulatory disorders
Venous ulcers Horse Chestnut
Vertigo Feverfew
Ginkgo
Viral diseases Cats Claw
Karela
Viral infections Licorice
Olive
Wild Oregano
Vitamin C defciencies Rose Hip
Vitamin defciencies Raspberry
Vomiting Bilberry
Cardamom
Grapeseed
Green Tea
Iceland Moss
Magnolia
Saffron
Warts Rice
Sundew
Water retention Dandelion
Weak & underactive Wormwood
digestion
Weak ligaments of the Scotch Pine
upper ankle joint
Weather sensitivity California Poppy
Weeping eyes Eyebright
Weight gain Ephedra
Weight loss Green Tea
Gymnema
Licorice
Starfower
Weight loss aid Guarana
Psyllium
Velvet Bean
Weight maintenance Green Tea
Weight management Magnolia
~ 215 ~
Whooping cough Clove
Evening Primrose
Garlic
Grindelia
Horehound
Peony
Wild Lettuce
Winter chills Cinnamon
m infestations Elecampane
Karela
Neem
Prickly Ash
Velvet Bean
Wormwood
Wound care Cranberry
Wound healing Bilberry
Grapeseed
Rosemary
Wound management Mallow
Wound treatment Cats Claw
Wounds Blessed Thistle
Chickweed
Colts Foot
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Gotu Kola
Horsetail
Ivy Leaf
Karela
Kola Nut
Mullein
Myrrh
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Slippery Elm
Witch Hazel
Wounds & burns Aloe Vera
Chamomile, German
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~ 217 ~
Contraindications Index
Contraindications Common Name Contraindications Common Name
Abdominal bloating Dong Quai
Abdominal pain of Aloe Vera
unknown origin Buckthorn
Cascara sagrada
Rhubarb
Acidic urine Uva-Ursi
Acute diarrhoea Devils Claw
Acute illness Ginseng Korean
Acute infections Dong Quai
Acute infammatory Buckthorn
intestinal disorders Cascara sagrada
Flaxseed
Rhubarb
Senna
Acute infammatory Flaxseed
illness of the oesophagus
and stomach entrance
AIDS Echinacea
Allergy to cinnamon Cinnamon
or Peru balsam
Angle-closure glaucoma Ephedra
Anorexia Ephedra
Anxiety Ephedra
Green Tea
Appendicitis Aloe Vera
Buckthorn
Cascara sagrada
Gamboge
Rhubarb
Senna
Asthma Chamomile, German
Scotch Pine
Autoimmune disease Cats Claw
Echinacea
Behavioural disorders Ephedra
Bile duct obstruction Artichoke
Boldo
Dandelion
Peppermint
Turmeric
Bipolar disorder Rhodiola
Bone marrow Cats Claw
transplantation
Breast-feeding Alfalfa
Aloe Vera
Black Cohosh
Bladderwrack
Boneset
Cascara sagrada
Cats Claw
Colts Foot
Comfrey
Elecampane
Feverfew
Gamboge
Ginger
Goldenseal
Griffonia (5-HTP)
Horseradish
Juniper
Karela
Kelp
Lavender
Magnolia
Nettle
Parsley
Pomegranate
Sage
Starfower
Uva-Ursi
Wormwood
Yohimbe
Bulimia Ephedra
Cardiac arrhythmias Green Tea
Guarana
Cardiac disease Bladderwrack
Ephedra
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Horny Goat Weed
Siberian Ginseng
Children Eucalyptus
Pau DArco
Children under 2 years Feverfew
Children under 4 years Horseradish
Children under 12 years Aloe Vera
Buckthorn
Cascara sagrada
Hawthorn
Uva-Ursi
Yohimbe
Children under 18 years Alfalfa
Ephedra
Chronic constipation Aloe Vera
Chronic diarrhoea Dong Quai
Chronic infammation Yohimbe
of prostate gland
Chronic infammation Yohimbe
of sexual organs
Chronic irritable bowel, Cayenne
GI, hepatic or renal disease
Coeliac disease Oats
Cold and fu Dong Quai
Collagenosis Echinacea
Colonic impaction Psyllium
Contact with eyes or Bitter Orange
mucous membranes
Coronary thrombosis Ginseng Korean
Depression Ephedra
Hops
Diabetes Ephedra
Licorice
Nettle
Digestive disorders Uva-Ursi
Duodenal ulcers Cinnamon
Devils Claw
Gentian
Kola Nut
Wormwood
Yohimbe
Eczema Tea Tree
Emotional disorders Ephedra
Epilepsy Evening Primrose
Schisandra
Starfower
Wormwood
Fever of unknown Cinnamon
origin
Foecal impaction Cascara sagrada
G6PD defciency Goldenseal
Karela
Gall bladder empyema Dandelion
Gall bladder Peppermint
infammation
Gallstones Artichoke
Cardamom
Devils Claw
GI obstruction Aloe Vera
GI ulcers Nasturtium
Turmeric
GIT stenosis Psyllium
Haemorrhage Ginseng Korean
Haemorrhagic disease Dong Quai
Haemorrhoids Aloe Vera
Hepatic impairment Clove
Comfrey
Eucalyptus
Horse Chestnut
Yohimbe
History of atopic Chamomile, German
hay fever
History of SLE Alfalfa
HIV infection Echinacea
~ 219 ~
Hypermenorrhoea Dong Quai
Hypersensitivity to Fenugreek
chickpeas
Hypersensitivity to Arnica
Compositae family Chamomile, German
Echinacea
Elecampane
Feverfew
Flaxseed
Milk Thistle
Yarrow
Hypersensitivity to Thyme
Labiatae family
Hypersensitivity to Arnica
Tagetes spp.
Hypersensitivity to Aloe Vera
the herb Aniseed
Fenugreek
Ginkgo
Myrrh
Peppermint
Pygeum
St. Johns Wort
Yarrow
Hypersensitivity to Aniseed
Umbelliferae family Fennel
Hypertension Ephedra
Goldenseal
Green Tea
Guarana
Schisandra
Siberian Ginseng
Hyperthyroidism Bladderwrack
Ephedra
Hypoglycaemia Karela
Hypokalaemia Licorice
Hypothyroidism Lemon Balm
Hypotonia Licorice
IBD Gamboge
Aloe Vera
Ileus Dandelion
Immunosuppressants Cats Claw
Infammatory GIT Eucalyptus
disease
Infamed skin Tea Tree
Insomnia Ephedra
Green Tea
Intestinal disorders Guar Gum
Intestinal obstruction Buckthorn
Cascara sagrada
Flaxseed
Oats
Psyllium
Rhubarb
Senna
Yellow Dock
Intestinal ulcers Centaury
Cinchona
Intracranial pressure Schisandra
Leukosis Echinacea
Liver cirrhosis Licorice
Mental disorders Ephedra
Mood disorders Horny Goat Weed
Multiple sclerosis Echinacea
Nausea Aloe Vera
Cascara sagrada
NSAID use Barberry
Oedema due to Horsetail
impaired heart or
kidney function
Oedema in cardiac or Birch Leaf
renal insuffciency Couch Grass
Oesophageal disease Guar Gum
Oestrogen dependent Hops
tumours
Oestrogen or Agnus Castus
progesterone sensitive
tumours
Open wounds Cayenne
~ 220 ~
Overactive sympathetic Damiana
nervous system activity
Paediatrics Fennel
Nasturtium
Pheochromocytoma Ephedra
Photosensitivity St. Johns Wort
Pregnancy Agnus Castus
Alfalfa
Aloe Vera
Angelica
Barberry
Barley
Black Cohosh
Bladderwrack
Blessed Thistle
Boldo
Boneset
Buchu
Burdock
California Poppy
Cascara sagrada
Catnip
Cats Claw
Celery
Cinchona
Cinnamon
Colts Foot
Comfrey
Devils Claw
Dong Quai
Echinacea
Elecampane
Eucalyptus
Fennel
Fenugreek
Feverfew
Flaxseed
Gamboge
Ginkgo
Ginseng Korean
Goldenseal
Gotu Kola
Griffonia (5-HTP)
Hawthorn
Hops
Horehound
Horseradish
Hydrangea
Hyssop
Juniper
Karela
Kelp
Kola Nut
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Lemongrass
Licorice
Magnolia
Marigold
Meadowsweet
Myrrh
Nettle
Oregon Grape
Papaya
Parsley
Pau DArco
Peppermint
Pomegranate
Prickly Ash
Raspberry
Rosemary
Saffower
Saffron
Sage
Saw Palmetto
Slippery Elm
Starfower
Turmeric
Uva-Ursi
Velvet Bean
Wolfberry
Wormwood
Yarrow
Yohimbe
Psychiatric conditions Yohimbe
Quinine hypersensitivity Cinchona
Renal impairment Aloe Vera
Boldo
Celery
Comfrey
Goldenseal
Horse Chestnut
Juniper
Nasturtium
~ 221 ~
Parsley
Uva-Ursi
Yohimbe
Restlessness Ephedra
Salicylate sensitivity Meadowsweet
White Willow
Schizophrenia Starfower
Severe liver disease Boldo
Green Tea
Peppermint
Severe renal Licorice
insuffciency
Stomach disease Guar Gum
Stomach infammation Cayenne
Stomach obstruction Gamboge
Stomach pain Gamboge
Stomach ulcers Cayenne
Centaury
Cinchona
Cinnamon
Devils Claw
Ephedra
Gamboge
Gentian
Kola Nut
Wormwood
Yohimbe
Stricture of the Flaxseed
oesophagus & in GI area
Suicidal tendency Ephedra
Taking anticoagulants Clove
Papaya
Taking Turmeric
cyclophosphamide
Taking paracetamol Clove
Thyrotoxicosis Ephedra
Tuberculosis Echinacea
Thyroid disorders Maca
Ulcerated or Horse Chestnut
broken skin
Use before or during Ephedra
strenuous exercise
Use with stimulants Ephedra
Ginseng Korean
Vomiting Aloe Vera
Cascara sagrada
Whooping cough Scotch Pine
~ 222 ~
~ 223 ~
Herb Name Index
Monograph titles are listed in capitals and Latin botanical names in italics
ACEROLA 1
Achillea millefolium 165
Adansonia digitata 11
Aesculus hippocastanum 93
AGNUS CASTUS 1
Agropyron repens 41
ALFALFA 2
Allium sativum 64
Aloe barbadensis 3
ALOE VERA 3
Althaea offcinalis 110
Ananas comosus 127
ANGELICA 6
Angelica archangelica 6
Angelica sinensis 47
ANISEED 7
Antelaea azadirachta 117
Apium graveolens 33
Arctium lappa 27
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 158
Armoracia rusticana 94
ARNICA 8
Arnica montana 8
Artemisia absinthium 165
ARTICHOKE 10
Arundinaria japonica 11
Astragalus gummifer 156
Avena sativa 119
Bacopa monnieri 22
BAMBOO 11
BAOBAB 11
BARBERRY 12
BARLEY 13
Barosmae folium 23
Berberis vulgaris 12
Betonica offcinalis 164
Betulae folium 16
BILBERRY 13
BIRCH LEAF 16
BITTER ORANGE 16
BLACK COHOSH 17
BLADDERWRACK 19
BLESSED THISTLE 19
BOLDO 20
BONESET 21
Borago offcinalis 150
BOSWELLIA 21
Boswellia serrata 21
BRAHMI 22
BUCHU 23
BUCKTHORN 23
BUCKWHEAT 24
BURDOCK 27
BUTCHERS BROOM 27
Calendula offcinalis 109
CALIFORNIA POPPY 28
Camellia sinensis 82
Capsicum species 32
CARAWAY 29
CARDAMOM 29
Carica papaya 122
Carthamus tinctorius 138
Carum carvi 29
CASCARA SAGRADA 30
Cassia species 144
CATS CLAW 31
CATNIP 32
CAYENNE 32
CELERY 33
Centaurium erythraea 34
CENTAURY 34
Centella asiatica 78
Cetraria islandica 96
CHAMOMILE, GERMAN 34
CHICKWEED 35
CHICORY 36
Cichorium intybus 36
Cimicifuga racemosa 17
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CINCHONA 36
Cinchona pubescens 36
Cinnamomum verum 37
CINNAMON 37
Citrus aurantium 16
CLEAVERS 38
CLOVE 39
Cnicus benedictus 19
Coffea arabica 81
Cola acuminata 100
COLTS FOOT 40
COMFREY 40
Commiphora molmol 116
CORN SILK 41
COUCH GRASS 41
CRANBERRY 42
CRANESBILL 44
Crataegus laevigata 89
Crocus sativus 139
Cucurbita pepo 131
Curcuma domestica 157
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba 88
Cymbopogon citratus 103
Cynara scolymus L. 10
DAMIANA 44
DANDELION 45
DEVILS CLAW 46
Dioscorea villosa 162
DONG QUAI 47
Drosera ramentacea 152
ECHINACEA 49
Echinaceae species 49
ELDER 51
ELECAMPANE 52
Elettaria cardamomum 29
Eleutherococcus senticosus 145
EPHEDRA 53
Ephedra sinica 53
Equisetum arvense 95
Eschscholtzia californica 28
EUCALYPTUS 54
Eucalyptus globulus 54
Eupatorium perfoliatum 21
Euphrasia offcinalis 57
EVENING PRIMROSE 55
EYEBRIGHT 57
Fagopyrum esculentum 24
FENNEL 58
FENUGREEK 59
FEVERFEW 61
Filipendula ulmaria 111
FLAXSEED 61
Foeniculum vulgare 58
Fucus vesiculosus 19
Galium aparine 38
GAMBOGE 63
Garcinia hanburyi 63
GARLIC 64
GENTIAN 66
Gentiana lutea 66
Geranium maculatum 44
GINGER 66
GINKGO 68
Ginkgo biloba 68
GINSENG KOREAN 73
Glycyrrhiza glabra 104
GOLDENSEAL 77
GOTU KOLA 78
GRAPESEED 78
GREEN COFFEE 81
GREEN TEA 82
GRIFFONIA (5-HTP) 85
Griffonia simplicifolia 85
GRINDELIA 86
Grindelia robusta 86
GUARANA 87
GUAR GUM 88
GYMNEMA 89
Gymnema sylvestre 89
Hamamelis virginiana 163
Harpagophytum procumbens 46
HAWTHORN 89
Hedera helix 97
Herba epimedii 92
Hibiscus sabdariffa 137
HOODIA 90
~ 225 ~
Hoodia gordonii 90
HOPS 91
Hordeum distichon 13
HOREHOUND 92
HORNY GOAT WEED 92
HORSE CHESTNUT 93
HORSERADISH 94
HORSETAIL 95
Humulus lupulus 91
HYDRANGEA 95
Hydrangea arborescens 95
Hydrastis canadensis 77
Hypericum perforatum 149
HYSSOP 96
Hyssopus offcinalis 96
ICELAND MOSS 96
Ilex paraguariensis 111
Inula helenium 52
IVY LEAF 97
JUNIPER 97
Juniperus communis 97
KARELA 98
KELP 99
KIDNEY BEAN 100
KOLA NUT 100
Lactuca virosa 161
Laminaria hyperborea 99
Lavandula offcinalis 101
LAVENDER 101
LEMON BALM 102
LEMONGRASS 103
Lentinus edodes 145
Lepidium meyenii 107
LICORICE 104
LINDEN 105
Linum usitatissimum 61
LUFFA 106
Luffa aegyptica 106
Lycium barbarum 164
MACA 107
MAGNOLIA 108
Magnolia glauca 108
Mahonia aquifolium 121
MALLOW (High Mallow) 108
Malpighia glabra 1
Malva sylvestris 108
MARIGOLD 109
Marrubium vulgare 92
MARSHMALLOW 110
MAT 111
Matricaria recutita 34
MEADOWSWEET 111
Medicago sativa 2
Melaleuca alternifolia 154
Melilotus offcinalis 153
Melissa offcinalis 102
Mentha piperita 126
MILK THISTLE 113
Momordica charantia 98
Mucuna pruriens 160
MUIRA-PUAMA 115
MULLEIN 116
MYRRH 116
NASTURTIUM 117
NEEM 117
Nepeta cataria 32
NETTLE 118
OATS 119
Oenothera biennis 55
Olea europaea 120
OLIVE 120
OREGON GRAPE 121
Origanum vulgare 162
Oryza sativa 135
Paeonia offcinalis 125
Panax ginseng 73
PAPAYA 122
PARSLEY 123
PASSIONFLOWER 124
Passifora incarnata 124
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PAU DARCO 125
Paullinia cupana 87
Pausinystalia yohimbe 166
PEONY 125
PEPPERMINT 126
Petroselinum crispum 123
Peumus boldo 20
Phaseolus vulgaris 100
Pimpinella anisum 7
PINEAPPLE 127
Pinus species 143
Plantago major 128
Plantago ovata 129
PLANTAIN 128
POMEGRANATE 128
PRICKLY ASH 129
Prunus africana 132
PSYLLIUM 129
Ptychopetalum olacoides 115
PUMPKIN 131
Punica granatum 128
PYGEUM 132
RASPBERRY 132
RED CLOVER 133
Rhamnus catharticus 23
Rhamnus purshiana 30
Rheum palmatum 134
RHODIOLA 133
Rhodiola rosea 133
RHUBARB 134
RICE 135
Rosa canina 135
ROSE HIP 135
ROSELLE 137
ROSEMARY 137
Rosmarinus offcinalis 137
Rubus idaeus 132
Rumex acetosa 166
Rumex crispus 148
Ruscus aculeatus 27
SAFFLOWER 138
SAFFRON 139
SAGE 139
Salix species 161
Salvia offcinalis 139
Sambucus nigra 51
SARSAPARILLA 140
SAW PALMETTO 141
SCHISANDRA 142
Schisandra chinensis 142
SCOTCH PINE 143
SENNA 144
Serenoa repens 141
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM 145
SIBERIAN GINSENG 145
Silybum marianum 113
SLIPPERY ELM 148
Smilax species 140
SORREL 148
ST. JOHNS WORT 149
STARFLOWER 150
Stellaria media 35
SUNDEW 152
SWEET CLOVER 153
Symphytum offcinale 40
Syzygium aromaticum 39
Tabebuia avellanedae 125
TAMARIND 153
Tamarindus indica 153
Tanacetum parthenium 61
Taraxacum offcinale 45
TEA TREE 154
THYME 155
Thymus vulgaris 155
Tilia species 105
TRAGACANTH 156
Trifolium pratense 133
Trigonella foenum-graecum 59
Tropaeolum majus 117
TURMERIC 157
Turnera diffusa 44
Tussilago farfara 40
Ulmus rubra 148
Uncaria tomentosa 31
Urtica dioica 118
UVA-URSI 158
~ 227 ~
Vaccinium macrocarpon 42
Vaccinium myrtillus 13
VALERIAN 159
Valeriana offcinalis 159
VELVET BEAN 160
Verbascum densiforum 116
Vitex agnus-castus 1
Vitis vinifera 78
WHITE WILLOW 161
WILD LETTUCE 161
WILD OREGANO 162
WILD YAM 162
WITCH HAZEL 163
WOLBERRY 164
WOOD BETONY 164
WORMWOOD 165
YARROW 165
YELLOW DOCK 166
YOHIMBE 166
YUCCA 167
Yucca schidigera 167
Zanthoxylum americanum 129
Zea mays 41
Zingiber offcinale 66
~ 228 ~
~ 229 ~
Product Name Index
2-Day DetoxPlan (HealthAid) 113
4.3.2.1 Performance Detox
(Arkopharma) 82
(Arkopharma) 82
4.3.2.1 Shape Up Organic (Arkopharma) 82
4.3.2.1 Shape Up Ultimate (Arkopharma) 60
50 Plus Once A Day (Quest) 24
5-HTP (HealthAid) 85
5-HTP (Solgar) 85
Acne-n-Pimple Cream (Himalaya) 4
Active Mature 50+ (Vega) 4
Active Womens Multivitamins & Minerals
(Vega) 146
Ad-muc
(Merz) 35
Agnus Castus (A.Vogel) 2
Agnus Castus (HealthAid) 2
Agnus Castus Herbal Complex (Vega) 2
Alfalfa (Arkopharma) 3
Alfalfa 500mg (Power Health) 3
Alfalfa Leaf (HealthAid) 3
Alito Fresco e Balsamico (Sella) 54
Alkagin
(Istituto Ganassini) 109

Allergforte
TM
(HealthAid) 118
Aloe Vera (HealthAid) 4
Aloe Vera 5000 (Power Health) 4
Aloe Vera 5000mg (HealthAid) 4
Aloe Vera 10,000mg (Lamberts) 4
Aloe Vera ESI
(ESI) 4
Aloe Vera Herbal Complex (Vega) 4
Aloe Vera Juice (Kelkin) 4
Aloe Vera Juice (Power Health) 4
Altacura
Broncotuss (Alta Care) 112

Altacura
Ginseng (Alta Care) 73

Altacura
Infudrink (Alta Care) 112

Altacura
Infutuss (Alta Care) 112

Altacura
Infutuss Extra (Alta Care) 122

Altadrine
Aquadrain (Alta Care) 82

Altadrine
Day Burner (Alta Care) 79

Altadrine
Fat Burner (Alta Care) 17

Altadrine
Lipodrainer (Alta Care) 118

Altadrine
Night Burner (Alta Care) 83

Altafora
Gastrogel (Alta Care) 4

Altafora
Transit (Alta Care) 134

Altasterol
Stimulant (Alta Care) 67

Antioxidant Selenium-ACE Formula (Vega) 14
AntiStress (Erba Vita) 107
Aquafow
(HealthAid) 46
Arnica (Bios Line) 9
Arnica (HealthAid) 9
Arnica (Sella) 9
Arnicare
TM
(Nelsons) 9
Arthurs Formula Ltd (Power Health) 47
Artichoke (Arkopharma) 10
Artichoke (HealthAid) 10
Astragalus (HealthAid) 156
Atrogel (A.Vogel) 9
Atrosan
(A.Vogel) 47
Atrotone
(HealthAid) 157
Bamboo Gum (Arkopharma) 11
Bambu
(A.Vogel) 36
Bilberry (A.Vogel) 14
Bilberry (HealthAid) 14
Bilberry Extract (Power Herbs) 14
Biocosmetics Starfower Oil
(Power Health) 151
Biofreeze
Pain Relieving Gel (Biofreeze) 111

Black Cohosh (HealthAid) 18
Black Cohosh 1000mg (Lamberts) 18
Black Cohosh Herbal Complex (Vega) 18
Bodylean
CLA Plus (HealthAid) 83

Boldo Multi-Herbal Complex (Healthlife) 20
Borage Oil 500mg (Power Health) 151
Boswellia (HealthAid) 22
Brain Fuel Formula (Vega) 69
Brainvit
(HealthAid) 22
Bromelain Complex (Vega) 5
Broncovit
(Erba vita) 86
Burdock (HealthAid) 27
Butchers Broom (HealthAid) 28
~ 230 ~
Calendula (HealthAid) 110
Calendula Cream (Nelsons) 110
Californian Poppy (Arkopharma) 29
Calma Baby (Erba Vita) 105
Candaway
TM
(Lamberts) 37
Candiclear (Higher Nature) 156
Carbogas (Sella) 59
CarbonFlor
(Erba Vita) 8
Carboslim
Phase 2 (HealthAid) 83
Cardiohealth Formula (Vega) 64
Cardiosterol
Garlic + Co. Q10 (Alta Care) 64

Cardiosterol
Krill (Alta Care) 55

Cardiosterol
SLO (Alta Care) 55

Cats Claw (HealthAid) 31
Cats Claw (Power Herbs) 31
Cats Claw Herbal Complex (Vega) 31
Celery Seed 200mg (Power Herbs) 33
Cellulite Formula (Vega) 69
Cellusite
TM
(HealthAid) 161
Centrum Performance (Centrum) 69
Chalet
Hair Stimulant (Alta Care) 141

Chamomile (HealthAid) 35
Childrens Echinacea (HealthAid) 49
Chitosan Complex (HealthAid) 89
Cholestro-Vit Formula (Vega) 65
Cider Trim (HealthAid) 99
Cidiet (Power Health) 99
Cinnamon (HealthAid) 37
Citricidal
TM
(Higher Nature) 79
Citronella Geranium Aerosol Free Nebuliser
(Sella) 103
Citronella Geranium for Children (Sella) 103
Citronella Geranium Stick (Sella) 103
Colestroforte
TM
(HealthAid) 60
Colic Baby (Erba Vita) 106
Colloidal Minerals Plus Kelp Formula
(Vega) 99
Coloclear Extra (Higher Nature) 62
Colonease (HealthAid) 5
Comfrey Cream (A.Vogel) 41
Concentrated Echinacea 500mg (Numark) 49
Controller (Alta Care) 103
Controller
Natural Sleep (Alta Care) 106

Cranberola
(Arkopharma) 42
Cranberry (Arkopharma) 42
Cranberry (HealthAid) 42
Cranberry (NatraHealth) 42
Cranberry (Quest) 42
Cranberry Complex (Lamberts) 43
Cranberry Cyst (ESI) 43
Cranberry Extract (Numark) 43
Cranberry Juice Concentrate
(Power Health) 43
Cranberry Plus Formula (Vega) 43
Cynara (A.Vogel) 10
Cys-control
Cranberola (Arkopharma) 43
Cysticare
(HealthAid) 43
Damiana Leaf (HealthAid) 45
Dandelion (HealthAid) 46
Dandelion Root (HealthAid) 46
Day-vit
Active (HealthAid) 73
Day-vit
Probio (HealthAid) 24
Dermavital (HealthAid) 5
Detoxil (Vitabiotics) 10
Devils Claw (Arkopharma) 47
Devils Claw (A.Vogel) 47
Devils Claw (HealthAid) 47
Devils Claw Herbal Complex (Vega) 47
Diaglucoforte
TM
(HealthAid) 99
Dietrim (Vitabiotics) 38
Diet Shake (Sci-MX) 83
DigestivAid No Acid (ESI) 104
Digestizyme
(Lamberts) 122
Digeston
TM
(HealthAid) 122
DLPA & Turmeric (Quest) 157
Dong Quai (HealthAid) 48
Dong Quai Herbal Complex (Vega) 48
Dong Quai Root Extract (Solgar) 48
Dormeasan
(A.Vogel) 159
Echinacea (A. Vogel) 49
Echinacea (HealthAid) 49
Echinacea (NatraHealth) 50
Echinacea 300 (Power Herbs) 50
Echinacea 1000mg (Lamberts) 50
Echinacea 1000mg & Goldenseal 2000mg
(Lamberts) 50
~ 231 ~
Echinacea & Black Elderberry
(Higher Nature) 50
Echinacea Cream (A.Vogel) 50
Echinacea Extract (Solgar) 50
Echinacea Forte (A.Vogel) 50
Echinacea Herbal Complex (Vega) 50
Echinacea Plus Ginseng & Astragalus Herbal
Complex (Vega) 50
Echinacea (Purpurea & Angustifolia)
(Health Aid) 50
Echinacea Root 500mg (FSC) 50
Echinacea Throat Spray (A.Vogel) 51
Echinaforce
(A.Vogel) 51
Echinaforce

Forte (A. Vogel) 51
Efalex (Efamol) 70
Efalex Active 50+ (Efamol) 70
Elderberry (HealthAid) 52
Ellegyn
(Alta Care) 91
Ellegyn
Cysti (Alta Care) 43

Energizer Formula (Vega) 146
Enzyme Digest (Quest) 122
Erbalax
Delicato Capsule (Erba Vita) 134

Erbalax
Delicato Sciroppo (Erba Vita) 134

Erbalax
Forte Compresse (Erba Vita) 144

Essential Oil of Peppermint
(Power Herbs) 126
Essential Oil of Sage 50mg (Power Herbs) 140
Ester-C
1000mg Plus Vitamin C (Solgar) 1

Ester-C Formula (Vega) 136
Eucarbon
(Trenka) 144
Evening Primrose (HealthAid) 55
Evening Primrose 500mg (Quest) 56
Evening Primrose 1000mg (Quest) 56
Evening Primrose Oil (Arkopharma) 56
Evening Primrose Oil (HealthAid) 56
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg (HealthAid) 56
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg (Lamberts) 56
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg (Numark) 56
(Power Health) 56
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg (Solgar) 56
Evening Primrose Oil 500mg High Strength
(Vega) 56
(HealthAid) 56
Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg (Healthlife) 56
Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg (Lamberts) 56
Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg (Numark) 56
Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Extra High
Strength (Vega) 56
Evening Primrose Oil 1300mg (HealthAid) 56
Evening Primrose Oil Formula (Vega) 57
1000mg (Lamberts) 57
Eyebright (HealthAid) 58
EyeVit (HealthAid) 58
Eyewise
(Lamberts) 79
Fema45+ (Lamberts) 25
Femmevit
(HealthAid) 151
Fem-X (HealthAid) 146
Fenugreek (Arkopharma) 60
Fenugreek (HealthAid) 60
Feverfew (HealthAid) 61
Feverfew Herbal Complex (Vega) 61
Fibre Dophilus (HealthAid) 130
Finocarbo Plus (Aboca) 59
Flax Seed Oil 1000mg (HealthAid) 62
Flax Seed Oil 1000mg (Lamberts) 62
Flax Seed Oil 1000mg (Power Health) 62
Flodol
(Alta Care) 112

Flodol
Artro (Alta Care) 112

Flodolor
Flexi (Alta Care) 122

FootCare Cream (Himalaya) 60
Formula VM-75 (Solgar) 25
Garlic (Wassen) 65
Garlic Extra High Strength (Deodorised)
(Vega) 65
Garlic Max 4000 (HealthAid) 65
Garlic Oil (Solgar) 65
Gastro-Vit Formula (Vega) 5
Gentlemens Three
TM
(HealthAid) 74
Gericaps
Active (HealthAid) 74
Gincosan (Pharmaton) 70
Ginger (Arkopharma) 67
Ginger (Lamberts) 67
Ginger (Quest) 67
Ginger Root (HealthAid) 67
Ginger Root Extract (HealthAid) 67
~ 232 ~
Ginger Root (Zingiber offcinale) 280mg
(Power Herbs) 67
Ginkgo (Arkopharma) 70
Ginkgo 6000mg (Lamberts) 70
Ginkgo Biloba (A.Vogel) 70
Ginkgo Biloba (HealthAid) 70
Ginkgo Biloba (NatraHealth) 70
Ginkgo Biloba (Quest) 70
Ginkgo Biloba 500mg (FSC) 70
Ginkgo Biloba Herbal Complex (Vega) 70
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf 180mg
(Power Herbs) 70
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (Solgar) 70
Ginkgo Vital 3
TM
(HealthAid) 146
GinkoVital
TM
(HealthAid) 71
Ginsana (Pharmaton) 74
Ginseng Forte (Arkopharma) 74
Ginseng Korean Herbal Complex (Vega) 74
Ginseng Siberian Herbal Complex (Vega) 146
Goji Berry 500mg (Power Health) 164
Goldcare 50+ (Vitabiotics) 71
Golden Seal (HealthAid) 77
Gotu Kola (HealthAid) 78
Grapeseed Antioxidant Formula (FSC) 79
Grapeseed Extract (HealthAid) 79
Green Coffee (Quest) 81
Green Coffee Bean (Power Health) 81
Green Tea (Arkopharma) 83
Green Tea (HealthAid) 83
Green Tea (Quest) 83
Green Tea 1000mg (Power Herbs) 83
GrinTuss (Aboca) 86
Guaramax
1000 (HealthAid) 87
Guarana 500mg (Power Herbs) 87
HaemoVit Liquid Gold
TM
(HealthAid) 140
Hawthorn (Arkopharma) 90
Hawthorn 2500mg (Lamberts) 90
Hawthorn Berry (HealthAid) 90
Hawthorn Berry 500mg (FSC) 90
Hawthorn Compound (Power Herbs) 25
HCA (Higher Nature) 154
Healthy Mega (HealthAid) 25
HeartMax
TM
(HealthAid) 79
Hematinic Blood Co-Factors (Vega) 71
Herbal 3 (HealthAid) 131
Herbal Booster
TM
(HealthAid) 87
Herbal Cream (HealthAid) 9
Herbal Female Complex (Solgar) 18
Hi-Active Formula (Vega) 120
Hi-Garlic Perles Odourless (Power Health) 65
High Strenght Milk Thistle Extract
(Lifeplan) 113
Hip & Thigh Formula (HealthAid) 161
Horse Chestnut (HealthAid) 93
Horse Chestnut Complex (Lamberts) 93
Horsetail (HealthAid) 95
Hypercal
TM
(Nelsons) 110
Hyperiforce
(A.Vogel) 149
Ibisene
(Lamberts) 10
Immune + (Higher Nature) 52
Immuno baby (Erba Vita) 51
Interfresh
TM
(HealthAid) 123
Isla Cassis 96
Isla Mint 96
Isla Moss 97
Ispaghula (Arkopharma) 130
Ivy-Thyme Complex (A.Vogel) 156
Jointace Chondroitin (Vitabiotics) 67
Jointace Collagen (Vitabiotics) 67
Jointace Fizz (Vitabiotics) 68
Jointace Gel (Vitabiotics) 68
Jointace Patch (Vitabiotics) 68
Jointcare Comfrelieve
TM
(Seven Seas) 41
JointCare Sport (HealthAid) 74
JointWise (Vega) 68
JointWise Complete Multipack (Vega) 157
Kalms (Lanes) 159
Kangavites (Solgar) 136
Karbofn Forte (ESI) 59
Karela (HealthAid) 99
Kelp (Power Health) 100
Kelp Plus Greens Formula (Vega) 100
Korean Ginseng (HealthAid) 74
~ 233 ~
Korean Ginseng (NatraHealth) 74
Korean Ginseng (Numark) 74
Korean Ginseng 1200mg (Lamberts) 74
Korean Ginseng 250mg (HealthAid) 74
Korean Ginseng Extract (IL HWA) 75
Korean Ginseng with Multivitamins & Minerals
(Red Kooga) 75
Koregin
3000 (HealthAid) 75
Kwai
ACE (Kwai) 75
Kwai
One-A-Day (Kwai) 75
Kyolic Garlic 1000 (Quest) 65
Lass-B (Erba Vita) 46
Lepicol (Healthy Bowels) 130
Linoforce
(A.Vogel) 62
Liquorice (HealthAid) 105
Livercare
(HealthAid) 113
Luffa Complex (A.Vogel) 106
Maca (HealthAid) 107
Magnolia Extract (HealthAid) 108
Magnolia, Valerian, St. Johns Wort Complex
(HealthAid) 90
Male Formula (HealthAid) 75
Male Max
TM
(HealthAid) 75
Maxijoint Formula (Vega) 15
MegaMulti
TM
(HealthAid) 75
Mega Potency Ginkgo 6000
(Higher Nature) 71
Melissa Leaf Extract (HealthAid) 103
Memory Plus Formula (Vega) 71
Menopace
Plus (Vitabiotics) 140

Menopause Formula (Vega) 151
Menophase (Higher Nature) 142
Menovital
(HealthAid) 48
Migrastick (Arkopharma) 127
Milk Thistle (Arkopharma) 114
Milk Thistle (A.Vogel) 114
Milk Thislte (HealthAid) 114
Milk Thistle (Power Herbs) 114
Milk Thistle 4500mg (Lamberts) 114
Milk Thistle & Artichoke (Higher Nature) 114
Milk Thistle Complex (HealthAid) 114
Milk Thistle Herbal Complex (Vega) 114
Milk Thistle Herb Extract (Solgar) 114
Milk Thistle Plus (FSC) 114
Molkosan Vitality (A.Vogel) 83
(Higher Nature) 33
Mucovit
Sciroppo Adulti (Erba Vita) 86

Mucovit
Sciroppo Bambini (Erba Vita) 86

Muira Puama (HealthAid) 115
Multi Antioxidant Complex (Vega) 71
Multibionta
Activate (Seven Seas) 75

Multibionta
Immune Support Probiotic

Multivitamin (Seven Seas) 83
Multibionta

(Seven Seas) 76
Multigluco Tolerance Factor (Vega) 72
Multi-Gyn
ActiGel (MultiGyn) 5
Multi-Gyn
FemiWash (MultiGyn) 5
Multi-Gyn
LiquiGel (MultiGyn) 5
Multi-Gyn
Tablets (MultiGyn) 5
Multi-Mam
BabyWash (Multi-Mam) 5
Multi-Mam
Compresses (Multi-Mam) 6
Multi Max
(Lamberts) 79
Multi-Max
Advance (Lamberts) 158

Natracalm Passifora (Natra) 124
Natrasleep (Natra) 160
Natural Cranberry with Vitamin C (Solgar) 43
Natural Herbal Inhalant Oil (Numark) 54
Neem Cream (A.Vogel) 117
Neem Leaf Herbal Complex (Vega) 118
Neem Oil (A.Vogel) 118
Neo Fermental Max (ESI) 6
Neovita
(Savoy Laboratories) 76
Nettle Leaf (HealthAid) 119
Neuralta
Migren (Alta Care) 127

Neuralta
Plus (Alta Care) 123

Neuroforte
(HealthAid) 72
Nicosolven
Astaxanthin (Alta Care) 57

No-Dol (ESI) 47
No-Gas
enzimi (Giuliani) 68
Nutri baby (Erba Vita) 136
~ 234 ~
Oat Seed (HealthAid) 120
Odourless Garlic (Healthlife) 65
Odourless Garlic (NutraHealth) 65
Odourless Garlic Gems (FSC) 65
Odourless Garlic Pearls (Numark) 65
Olive Leaf Extract (Power Herbs) 121
Omega 3 & 6 (Quest) 57
Omega Excellence Flax Seed Oil 1000mg
(Higher Nature) 62
Omega-H3 (Vitabiotics) 26
One A Day Pure Cod Liver Oil Plus Evening
Primrose (Seven Seas) 57
One A Day Pure Cod Liver Oil Plus Garlic
(Seven Seas) 65
Opticare Formula 20:20 (Vega) 72
) 6
(dr.organic
) 6
Organic Aloe Vera Gel Infused with Organic
Tea Tree Oil and Arnica (dr.organic
) 6
Organic Flax Oil (Arkopharma) 63
) 102
Organic Optimum Oil (FSC) 63
) 129
) 154
Osteofex
(HealthAid) 158
Osteofex
Plus (HealthAid) 158

Otolaya (Inebios) 110
Passifora (HealthAid) 124
Passion Flower (HealthAid) 124
Pau DArco (HealthAid) 125
Pectovit
(Erba Vita) 86
Peppermint Oil (Lamberts) 127
Perfectil (Vitabiotics) 51
Perfectil Platinum (Vitabiotics) 84
Perfectil Plus (Vitabiotics) 151
Pharmaton
(Pharmaton) 76
Phytobronz (Arkopharma) 80
Phytocalm (Arkopharma) 124
Phytocold (Arkopharma) 51
Phytomenopause (Arkopharma) 140
Phytorhuma (Arkopharma) 47
Pineapple (Arkopharma) 128
Pine Bark Complex (Vega) 143
Potters Catarrh Pastilles (Potters) 98
Potters Decongestant Pastilles (Potters) 54
Potters Sugar Free Cough Pastilles (Potters)
105
Power Ginseng GX 2500+ (Power Health) 76
Powerplus
TM
(HealthAid) 146
Pregnazon
(HealthAid) 26
Premenstrual Formula (Vega) 120
Prospan (BioRevive) 97
Prostasan
(A.Vogel) 141
Prostate Formula (Vega) 141
Prostavital
(HealthAid) 131
Prune & Senna (FSC) 144
Psyllium Husk 1000mg (HealthAid) 130
Psyllium Husk Fibre (HealthAid) 130
Psyllium Husk Fibre (Vega) 130
Pumpkin Seed Oil (HealthAid) 131
Pumpkin Seed Oil 500mg (Power Health) 131
Pure Evening Primrose Oil (Efamol) 57
Pure Evening Primrose Oil (Seven Seas) 57
Pure Green Coffee Extract (Lamberts) 81
Quiet Life (Lanes) 91
Rash Relief Cream (Rapaid) 6
Raspberry Leaf Extract (HealthAid) 132
Red Sterol Complex (Higher Nature) 38
Refreshall
(Lamberts) 72
Reintegra MgKB Balance (Erba Vita) 12
Rejuvadeen Formula (Vega) 84
Revive (Kelkin) 88
Rhodiola (HealthAid) 133
Rhodiola Herbal Complex (Vega) 133
Rhodiola Root Extract (Solgar) 134
Rosehip (HealthAid) 136
Royal 3 (HealthAid) 57
Rutin and Vitamin C 500mg (Lamberts) 26
Rutivite Original (Power Health) 26
Saffron (HealthAid) 139
Sage Leaf Extract (HealthAid) 140
Sambucol For Children (Sambucol) 52
~ 235 ~
Sambucol
Immuno Forte Formula

(Sambucol) 52
Sambucol
Original Formula (Sambucol) 52

Sarsaparilla (HealthAid) 141
Saw Palmetto (Arkopharma) 142
Saw Palmetto (HealthAid) 142
Saw Palmetto (NatraHealth) 142
Saw Palmetto 1000mg & Uva Ursi 100mg
(Power Herbs) 142
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract (Solgar) 142
Sedivitax (Aboca) 124
Senna (HealthAid) 144
Sexovit
forte (HealthAid) 76
Sibergin
2500 (HealthAid) 146

Siberian Ginseng (Arkopharma) 147
Siberian Ginseng (HealthAid) 147
Siberian Ginseng (Power Health) 147
Siberian Ginseng (Quest) 147
Siberian Ginseng 250mg (HealthAid) 147
Siberian Ginseng 1500mg (Lamberts) 147
SiberSlim
TM
(HealthAid) 147
Silica 250mg (HealthAid) 11
Silvia
Feminin Formula (Alta Care) 91

Silvia
Women (Alta Care) 92

Silvia
Women Formula (Alta Care) 88

Slimaide Formula (Vega) 130
Slim-Rite (HealthAid) 3
Slippery Elm (HealthAid) 148
Snoreeze Oral Strips (Snoreeze) 127
Snoreeze Throat Spray (Snoreeze) 127
Sollievo (Aboca) 144
Starfower Oil (Arkopharma) 151
Starfower Oil (HealthAid) 151
Starfower Oil (Higher Nature) 151
Starfower Oil 1000mg (HealthAid) 151
Starfower Oil (Omega-6) Plus Soya Lecithin
(Vega) 152
St. Johns Wort (Arkopharma) 149
St. Johns Wort (HealthAid) 149
St. Johns Wort (Quest) 150
St. Johns Wort 300 Herb Extract
(Solgar) 150
St. Johns Wort Herbal Complex (Vega) 150
Super Antioxidant (Higher Nature) 36
Super Once A Day Timed Release
(Quest) 123
Super Strength Cranberry (Higher Nature) 43
Super Strength Supergar 8000
(Higher Nature) 65
Swiss Garlic (A.Vogel) 66
Tea Tree (Bios Line) 155
Tea Tree (HealthAid) 155
Tea Tree (Nelsons) 155
Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Cream (Lanes) 163
Tea Tree Balm (Power Health) 155
Teenstick (Arkopharma) 39
Testofen
TM
(Power Herbs) 60
TotallyWise (Vega) 84
Tranquil
TM
(HealthAid) 90
Tri-Omega EFA (Sci-MX) 63
(Power Health) 76
Turmeric 10,000mg (Lamberts) 158
Turmeric Root Extract (HealthAid) 158
Tusserbe
Fluid (ESI) 116

Tusserbe
Sed (ESI) 152

Urtica (A.Vogel) 119
Uva Ursi (HealthAid) 159
Uva-ursi complex (A.Vogel) 159
Valerian (HealthAid) 160
Valerian 270mg (Power Herbs) 160
Valerian 1600mg (Lamberts) 160
Valerian Herbal Complex (Vega) 160
Valerian Root (HealthAid) 160
Valerian Root Extract (Solgar) 160
Vapour Rub (Numark) 55
Vegilax
(HealthAid) 20
Vein Support Formula (Vega) 72
VeinTain
(Lamberts) 68
Venaforce
(A.Vogel) 93
Venagel (A.Vogel) 94
Venalta
(Alta Care) 80
~ 236 ~
Venalta
Ampoules (Alta Care) 80

Venis
Sollievo (Erba Vita) 80

Visionace (Vitabiotics) 15
Visionace Plus (Vitabiotics) 15
VisualEyes (Higher Nature) 15
Vitalize Regenerative Formula (Vega) 147
Vitamin B6 (Quest) 124
Vitamin B12 (Quest) 159
Vitamin C 1000mg (Lamberts) 136
Strength (Vega) 26
Strength (Vega) 26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Slow Release
1000mg (Vega) 136
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) (Vega) 26
Vitamin C Time 1000mg (Lamberts) 136
Vitex Agnus Castus 1000mg (Lamberts) 2
Vitiven
ultra cold (Arkopharma) 28

V-Vein
TM
(HealthAid) 94
wellKiD
Smart Chewable (Vitabiotics) 63

Wellman (Vitabiotics) 147
Wellman 50+ (Vitabiotics) 147
Wellman
Conception (Vitabiotics) 107

Wellman
Sport (Vitabiotics) 147

Wellman

Tricologic (Vitabiotics) 80
WellTeen
Plus Omega-3 (Vitabiotics) 43

Wellwoman (Vitabiotics) 152
Wellwoman 50+ (Vitabiotics) 85
Wellwoman Tricologic
(Vitabiotics) 80
White Willow Bark (HealthAid) 161
Whole Bulb Garlic (FSC) 66
Wild Yam (HealthAid) 163
Wintervits
(HealthAid) 156
Witch Hazel (Arkopharma) 163
Wormwood (HealthAid) 165
Yucca Root (HealthAid) 167
Zinc-C Formula (Vega) 85
Zotrim (Natures Remedies) 111

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Stimulant (Alta Care) see

1000mg Plus Vitamin C

(HealthAid) see Starfower

(HealthAid) see Dong Quai

(Istituto Ganassini) see Mallow

Gastrogel (Alta Care)

Forte Compresse (Erba Vita) see

) see Tea tree

(Erba Vita) see Aniseed

Artro (Alta Care) see

Gastrogel (Alta Care) see Aloe

(Alta Care) see Meadowsweet

) see Aloe Vera

) see Aloe Vera

Day Burner (Alta Care) see

Gastrogel (Alta Care) see Aloe

Transit (Alta Care) see

(HealthAid) see Milk Thistle

(HealthAid) see Dandelion

(HealthAid) see Milk Thistle

(A.Vogel) see Chicory

(Alta Care) see Grapeseed

Ampoules (Alta Care) see

(Lamberts) see Grapeseed

Probiotic Multivitamin 50+

Fat Burner (Alta Care)

Lipodrainer (Alta Care) see

Natural Sleep (Alta Care) see

(HealthAid) see Dong Quai

Day Burner (Alta Care) see

Night Burner (Alta Care) see

(HealthAid) see Dandelion

Women Formula (Alta Care) see

(HealthAid) see Dandelion

(HealthAid) see Cranberry

Delicato Capsule (Erba Vita)

(A.Vogel) see Flaxseed

(HealthAid) see Blessed Thistle

Day Burner (Alta Care) see

Ampoules (Alta Care) see

(HealthAid) see Tragacanth

(HealthAid) see Dandelion

Artro (Alta Care) see

(Alta Care) see Grapeseed

Sollievo (Erba Vita) see Grapeseed

ultra cold (Arkopharma)

Artro (Alta Care) see

Forte Compresse (Erba Vita)

(HealthAid) see Blessed Thistle

: 3-4 times daily: dried herb,

Gastrogel (Alta Care) see Aloe

Natural Sleep (Alta Care) see

(HealthAid) see Starfower

enzimi (Giuliani) see Ginger

Stimulant (Alta Care) see

(Lamberts) see Ginger

(HealthAid) see Dandelion

Forte Compresse (Erba Vita)

Migren (Alta Care) see