Archive for 'Herbal Medicines'
Catnip Information – Drug Interactions
14 September 2007Taxonomic Class Lamiaceae Common Trade Names Multi-ingredient preparations: Catnip, Catnip & Fennel, Catnip & Fennel Extract, Catnip Herb, Catnip Mist Common Forms Available as capsules (380 mg), elixir, liquid, tincture, and tea. Source Obtained from the dried leaves and flowering tops of Nepeta cataria, catnip is a perennial herb that is common in Europe and [...]
Rauwolfia Information Herb – Uses, Benefits and Dosage for this Herb
6 August 2007Taxonomic class Apocynaceae Common Trade Names Harmonyl (deserpidine, U.K.), Raudixin, Rauwiloid (alseroxylon fraction), Serpasil (reserpine) Common Forms Injection (reserpine): 250 mg/ml Tablets: 50 mg (Raudixin) Also available as crude root, liquid and powdered extract, and tea. Source Of more than lOa species of rauwolfia growing in India, Thailand, South America, Asia, and Africa, the root [...]
Madder – Side Effects and Precautions of Use
30 July 2007Taxonomic class Rubiaceae Common Trade Names Multi-ingredient preparations: Madder Whole Root, Nephrubin, Rubia Teep, Rubicin, Uralyt Common Forms Available as dried root, fluidextract, and root powder. Source The crude drug is obtained from the dried roots of Rubia tinctorum. The plant is native to parts of the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia and naturalized to areas [...]
Queen Anne’s Lace Herb- Precautions to be kept in mind while using this Herb
24 July 2007Taxonomic class Apiaceae Common Trade Names None known. Common Forms Available as a crude extract and in teas Sources The active ingredients are obtained from the leaves, roots, and seeds of the Daucus carota subspecies sativas, which typically grows wild in various parts of North America. Chemical Components The fruits and leaves of D. carota [...]
Chamomile – How does Chamomile Works?
8 June 2007Chamomile – Guidelines for Using it – Uses and Benefits Taxonomic Class Asteraceae Common Trade Names Abkit, CamoCare Gold, Chamomile Flowers, Chamomile Tea, Chamomile Organic, Chamomilla, Classic Chamomile, Kamillosan (Germany) Common Forms Available as candles for aromatherapy, capsules (354 mg, 360 mg), and liquid and in many cosmetic products. Source “True chamomile” refers to the [...]
Bayberry Description – Side Effects and its Dosage
5 June 2007Bayberry – Guidelines for Using Bayberry – Uses and Benefits Taxonomic Class Myricaceae Common Trade Names Bayberry Bark Common Forms Available as capsules (450 mg, 475 mg), extract, liquid, and tea. Source Bayberry is native to Texas and the eastern United States. Medicinal extracts are usually obtained from the dried root bark of Myrica cerifera. [...]
