Tyler's Tips

George H. Constantine

Contents



Preface: Shopper's Guide to Herbal Products
Introduction
Precautions and Disclaimers
Purpose of This Book
Acknowledgments
Section I: Herbal Remedies to Aid Mental Health
St. John's Wort: Hypericum perforatum (ital)
Kava: Piper methysticum (ital) Forest. f.
Gingko: Gingko biloba (ital) L.
Other Herbals for Potential Use to Aid Mental Health
Herbal Benefits of Remedies to Aid Mental Health
Section II: Herbal Remedies to Aid the Immune System
Echinacea: Echinacea pallida (ital) (Nutt.) Nutt., E. purpurea (ital) (L.) Moench, or E. angustifolia (ital) DC.
Astragalus Root: Astragalus membranaceous (ital)
Herbal Benefits of Remedies to Aid the Immune System
Section III: Tonics (Adaptogens)
Ginseng: Panax ginseng (ital) C. A. Meyer, P. quinquefoluuis (ital) L., or P. pseduo-ginseng (ital) Wallich
Eleuthero: Eleutherococcus senticosus (ital) (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim.
Ashwaghanda: Withania somnifera (ital) dunal
Other Herbals for Potential Use As Tonics
Herbal Benefits of Tonics
Section IV: Herbal Remedies to Alleviate Menopause and Menstrual Problems
Black Cohosh: Cimicifuga racemosa (ital) (L.) Nutt.
Chasteberry: Vitex agnus-castus (ital) L.
Dong Quai: Angelica sinensis (ital) (Oliv.) Diels
Red Clover: Trifolium pratense (ital) L.
Soy: Glycine max (ital)
Other Herbals for Potential Use to Alleviate Menopause and Menstrual Problems
Herbal Benefits of Remedies to Alleviate Menopause and Menstrual Problems
Section V: Herbal Remedies to Aid Prostate Health
Saw Palmetto: Serenoa repens (ital) (Barb.) Small
Nettle: Urtica dioica (ital) L.
Pygeum: Prunus africana (ital) (Hook. f) Kalkman
Other Herbals for Potential Use to Aid Prostate Health
Herbal Benefits to Remedies to Aid Prostate Health
Section VI: Herbal Remedies to Aid Weight Loss
Ephedra (Ma Huang): Ephedra sinica (ital) Stapf
Other Herbals for Potential Use in the Aid of Weight Loss
Herbal Benefits of Remedies to Aid Weight Loss
Section VII: Herbal Remedies to Alleviate Headache/Pain
Feverfew: Tanacetum parthenium (ital) (L.) Schultz Bip.
Willow Bark: Salix (ital) spp.
Red Pepper: Capsicum (ital) spp.
Herbal Benefits of Remedies to Alleviate Headache/Pain
Section VIII: Herbal Remedies to Alleviate Constipation
Aloe: Aloe barbadensis (ital) Mill.
Cascara: Rhamnus purshianus (ital)
Rhubarb: Rheum (ital) spp.
Senna: Cassia (ital) spp. Forskal, P. Ispagula (ital)
Other Herbals for Potential Use to Alleviate Constipation
Herbal Benefits of Remedies to Alleviate Constipation
Section IX: Herbal Remedies to Alleviate Liver Dysfunction
Milk Thistle: Silybum marianum (ital) (L.) Gaertn.
Schizandra: Schizandra chinensis (ital) (Turcz.) Baill.
Dandelion Root: Taraxacum officinale (ital) Weber
Herbal Benefits of Remedies to Alleviate Liver Dysfunction
Section X: Herbal Remedies to Alleviate Bladder Problems
Goldenrod: Solidago (ital) spp.
Parsley: Petroselinum crispum (ital) (Mill.) A. W. Hill
Birch: Betula (ital) spp.
Bearberry: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (ital) (L.) Spreng.
Cranberry: Vaccinium macrocarpon (Ital) Ait.
Other Herbals for Potential Use to Alleviate Bladder Problems
Herbal Benefits of Remedies to Alleviate Bladder problems
Section XI: Herbal Remedies to Alleviate Ulcers and Intestinal Problems
Licorice: Glycyrrhiza glabra (ital) L.
Ginger: Zingiber officinale (ital) Roscoe
Artichoke: Cynara scolymus (ital)
Other Herbals for Potential Use to Alleviate Ulcers and Intestinal Problems
Herbal Benefits of Remedies to Alleviate Ulcers and Intestinal Problems
Section XII: Herbal Remedies to Alleviate Skin Problems and External Sores
Witch Hazel: Hamamelis virginiana (ital) L.
Chamomile: Matricaria recutita (ital) L. or Cha