PHARMA Commonly Used Herbal Remedies

Astragalus

have been used as an adjunct to boost the immune system, such as for hepatitis and cancer, and to limit the effects of cold and flu symptoms.

A. membranaceus and A. mongholicus

Scientific name for Astragalus

Chamomile

used primarily to treat sleeplessness, anxiety, and stomach or intestinal ailments.

Matricaria recutita

Scientific name for Chamomile

Cinnamon

has a long history of use as a treatment for bronchitis, gastrointestinal (GI) problems, anorexia, and diabetes.

C. cassia

Scientific name for Cinnamon

Echinacea

is commonly used for colds, flu, and infections. It has also been used for skin problems, such as acne.

Echinacea purpurea

Scientific name for Echinacea

__Garlic (Allium sativum)__

is reported to lower cholesterol, decrease blood pressure, are reduce heart disease. It has also been used to prevent cancer of the stomach and colon.

__Ginger (Zingiber officinale)__

has been used to treat postoperative, pregnancy-related, and chemotherapy-related nausea as well as motion sickness and diarrhea. In addition, it may provide relief from pain, swelling, and stiffness of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

__Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)__

has been used for thousands of years to treat ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus. it has been used to improve memory, prevent Alzheimer disease and other dementias, decrease intermittent claudication, and as a treatment for sexual dysfunction and multiple sclerosis.

__Ginseng (Panax ginseng)__

has been said to boost the immune system, increase a person’s sense of well-being, and increase stamina. It has also been used to treat erectile dysfunction, hepatitis C, and menopausal symptoms and to lower glucose and blood pressure.

__Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata and C. monogyna)__

has predominantly been used in the treatment of heart disease (e.g., heart failure and angina). It has also been used to treat Digestive issues and kidney disease.

__Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra and G. uralensis)__

has been used to treat stomach ulcers, bronchitis, sore throat, and viral hepatitis.

__Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)__

has been used widely to treat cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders. It has also seen use in the treatment of elevated cholesterol and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes.

__Peppermint (Mentha x piperita__)

has been used to treat a wide variety of ailments, from nausea indigestion, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to cold symptoms, headaches, and muscle and nerve pain.

__St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)__

has been used extensively throughout history to treat mental disorders and nerve pain. It has also been used as a treatment for malaria, sleep disorders, and wounds.

__Turmeric (Curcuma longa)__

has been used for heartburn, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation, And cancer.  However, little research has been conducted on the use of turmeric to treat health conditions.

__Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)__

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has seen wide use in the treatment of insomnia; it has also been used to treat anxiety, headaches, depression, irregular heartbeat, and tremors.