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Archive for: February 2007February 23, 2007 Yohimbe Bark (Corvanthe yohimbe)The herb has a general nervous system stimulatory effect and can cause changes in blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. It can increase the heart rate, raise body temperature and increase blood pressure. At higher dosages, it has a mild … Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis)It is frequently used as an aphrodisiac and more generally as a draught to relieve rheumatism and arthritis, for which it is claimed to be very effective. The caffeine content is very high. Yellowdock Root (Rumex crispus)The root has laxative, alterative and mildly tonic action, and can be freely used as a tonic and laxative in rheumatism, bilious complaints and as an astringent in piles, bleedings of the lungs, etc. It is largely prescribed for diseases … Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)Yarrow is known to help with high blood pressure, digestive problems, and as an antiseptic. Yarrow can help with varicose veins, and other circulatory disorders. Woodruff (Galium odoratum (L.) Scop.)As a medicinal plant, woodruff has traditionally been considered an antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, and stomachic. Folk remedies include use of woodruff against jaundice and nervousness, to heal wounds, to regulate heart activity, and to improve the taste of other medicinal … White Willow Bark (Salix alba)Willows have been used for centuries for pain relief and reduction of fever. The leaves can be chewed, and contain salicylic acid. This compound has been synthesized into acetylsalicylic acid, otherwise known as aspirin. Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)Wild Yam is helpful to the liver and the endocrine system. It is also used in regulation of the female system, particularly during menopause and menstrual distress, as well as used in treating infertility. Used with chaste berry and dandelion … Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina)“Wild cherry is a flavoring agent that has a slight expectorant activity,” says James E. Robbers, Ph.D., professor of pharmacognosy in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and editor of the Journal … Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.)Valerian depresses the central nervous system, similar to GABA (which occurs naturally in the brain and inhibits nerve impulse transmission.) There are no cons to taking valerian other than if you use it other than in a capsule it can … TURKEY RHUBARB (Rheum palmatum)The rhubarb root exerts a gentle laxative action by stimulating the secretion of bile into the intestines. It also stimulates the gall duct to expel toxic waste matter, thus purging the body of waste bile and food. As a result, … |
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