Herbs & Botanicals
Depression remains one of the most common mental health conditions worldwide and the number of people seeking effective treatments continues to rise. In general practice, doctors most often prescribe antidepressants such as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) or tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) to help patients manage their symptoms. While these medications can be life-saving and beneficial…
Uses? Lowering cholesterol Haemorrhoids Constipation Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 4 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Bloating Diarrhea Gas Available forms? Capsules and powders Dose? Follow health professional advice or directions on the…
Uses? Internally: – Urinary tract infection (UTIs) – Morning sickness – Antispasmodic – Muscle pain – Indigestion – Heartburn – Headaches – Allergies – Nausea – Coughs – Gas Externally: – Respiratory infections Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 4 weeks appears…
Uses? Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s High blood pressure Strength immunity Diabetes type 2 Heart health Cholesterol Influenza Herpes Cold Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 6 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Stomach pain Headache Vertigo…
Uses? Inflammation and joint pain Rhinitis and seasonal allergies Urinary tract infections Difficult urination High blood sugar Muscle spasms Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Mild stomach upset…
Uses? Candida toxin Prevent acne Weight loss Detox liver Hangover Allergies Diabetes Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Loss of appetite Indigestion Bloating Diarrhoea Gas Available forms? Tinctures,…
Uses? Respiratory catarrh Earache Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 4 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Tightness of the throat and chest Problems with proper inhaling Chest pain Available forms? Tinctures, tablets,…
Uses? Congestion of the upper respiratory tract Low adrenal function Premenstrual tension Duodenal ulcers Stomach ulcers Coughs Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 4 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? High blood pressure Muscle weakness…
Uses? Internally: – Water retention – Antimicrobial – Antibacterial – Hair growth – Diuretic Externally: – Wound healing Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 4 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Depletion of vitamin B1…
Uses? Insomnia Anxiety Stress Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 4 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Numbing of the lips and membranes of the mouth Impairments in coordination Sensitivity to light Muscle weakness …
Uses? Varicose veins Weak veins Oedema Bruises Sprains Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 6 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Stomach upset Dizziness Headache Itching Available forms? Capsules, tinctures, extracts, tablets Dose? Follow…
Uses? Prevent and treat hardening of the arteries Coronary insufficiency Angina Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 6 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Stomach upset Palpitations Nosebleeds Dizziness Headache Insomnia Available forms? Capsules,…
