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Started on 01/22/2009.
Medical conditions are listed below in alphabetical order.
Conditions are listed by Herbal name from the Safety guidelines per the Botanical Safety Handbook; available through the American Botanical Council which is listed here, (see Links).
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| Condition | Herbs | Special Precautions |
| A | ||
| Abscesses | Burdock, Cabbage White leaves Chickweed, External Dandelion root | Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate. Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. |
| Acne | Aloe vera, Basil oil, Burdock, Comfrey, Dandelion root | Aloe vera – Flush burns with cold water before applying herbal remedies. Serious burns require medical attention. (for external use on minor burns) Comfrey Root and leaves usually wild crafted, note do not confuse with foxglove leaves. Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. |
| Affections of the Bladder | Carrot | |
| Age Spots | Dandelion root | Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. |
| (AIDS) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome | Garlic St. John's wart | St. John's wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs. |
| Alcoholism | Dandelion root | Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. |
| Allergies | Cayenne pepper, Dandelion root | Cayenne pepper is a natural blood thinner – do not take before surgery! Test before using cayenne on skin. Can damage contact lens and the eye. Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. |
| Amenorrhea | Angelica, Catnip, Dandelion Leave | Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun. Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. |
| Anal Itching | Angelica, Balsam of Peru | Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun. |
| Anemia | Angelica, Aloe vera, Alfalfa, Dandelion Leave | Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun. Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. |
| Anesthetic | (For internal use) Allspice, (For external use) Allspice oil, Balm, Cinnamon oil Clove oil Mint oil Tarragon oil | The highly concentrated Allspice oil should never be swallowed. Balm can interfere with a thyroid-stimulating hormone. If you have a thyroid problem, consult your physician before using it. |
| Anger | Burdock | |
| Anorexia | Angelica, Cardamom, Dandelion Leave, Dandelion root | Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun. Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. |
| Anti-Cough Syrup | Cabbage Red Leaves | Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate. |
| Anti-Inflammatory | Angelica, Black haw, Boneset, Cabbage Red Leaves, Chamomile, Chaparral, Echinacea, Fenugreek, Gentian, Ginger, Horsetail, Juniper, Licorice, Meadowsweet, St. John's wort, Turmeric, Vervain. | Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun. Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate. Fenugreek has some estrogenic action. Women who have been advised not to take the Pill or who have a history of breast concern should consult their physician before using it. Long-term use of large amounts of licorice may cause water retention, elevated blood pressure, headache, and hormone imbalance (pseudoaldosteronism). St. John's wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs. Long-term use of vervain, horsetail, or juniper may deplete potassium stores. Vervain may depress the heart rate and constrict bronchial passages. If you have heart disease or asthma, consult your physician before using it. |
| Anti-flu | Cayenne pepper | Cayenne pepper is a natural blood thinner – do not take before surgery! Test before using cayenne on skin. Can damage contact lens and the eye. |
| Anti-Rheumatic | Cabbage Red Leaves | Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate. |
| Antibacterial | Cabbage Red Leaves | Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate. |
| Antibiotic (For bacterial infections such as strep throat) | Apple malus communis, Barberry, Bayberry, Boneset, Burdock, Catnip, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Dill, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginseng, Goldenseal Leaf, Licorice, Meadowsweet, Mints, Myrrh, St. John's wort. | Bayberry can alter the body's potassium/sodium balance. If you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease, consult your physician before using it. Long-term use of large amounts of licorice may cause water retention, elevated blood pressure, headache, and hormone imbalance (pseudoaldosteronism). St. John's wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs. |
| Antibiotic (For fungal infections such as yeast infections) | Aloe vera, Barberry, Burdock, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Dandelion, Echinacea, Garlic, Goldenseal Leaf, Licorice root, St. John's wort. | Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. St. John's wort acts like an MAO- inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs. |
| Antibiotic (For parasitic infections such as intestinal worms) | Basil oil, Clove, Elecampane, Garlic. | |
| Antibiotic (For protozoan infections such as giardia) | Barberry, Bayberry, Echinacea, Elecampane, Garlic, Goldenseal leaf, Turmeric. | Bayberry can change the body's potassium/sodium balance. If you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease, consult your physician before using it. |
| Antidepressant | Basil sweet, St. John's wort. | St. John's wort acts like an MAO- inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs. |
| Antioxidant | Basil sweet | |
| Antiphlogistic | Calendula | |
| Antiseptic | Angelica, Avens, Basil sweet, Bay leaf, Calendula, Caraway seed. | |
| Antispasmodic | Basil sweet, Calendula, Catnip, Rosemary. | |
| Antiperspirant | Sage | |
| Antiseptic | (First aid for minor burns, cuts, and wounds; For external use) Aloe vera, Apple leaves, Balm, Bay leave, Blackberry, Catnip, Chamomile, Chaparral, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Echinacea, Eucalyptus, Garlic, Hop, Kelp, Licorice, Mints, Myrrh, Passionflower, Rosemary, Sage, St. John's wort, Tarragon, Thyme, Turmeric, Yarrow. | Aloe vera – Flush burns with cold water before applying herbal remedies. Serious burns require medical attention. (for external use on minor burns) Balm can interfere with a thyroid-stimulating hormone. If you have a thyroid problem, consult your physician before using it. St. John's wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs. |
| Antiviral | Balm, Boneset, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Echinacea, Ginger, Ginseng, St. John's wort. | Balm can interfere with a thyroid-stimulating hormone. If you have a thyroid problem, consult your physician before using it. St. John's wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs. |
| Anxiety | Balm, Bay Catnip, Celery Chamomile, Motherwort Passionflower Skullcap Wild cherry Yarrow. | Balm can interfere with a thyroid-stimulating hormone. If you have a thyroid problem, consult your physician before using it. |
| Aperient | Calendula | |
| Aphrodisiac (for cats) | Catnip | Catnip helps cats. |
| Appetite Loss | Cardamom, Dandelion Leave, Dandelion root. | Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. |
| Appetizer | Chicory | |
| Arteriosclerosis | Alfalfa | Do not eat Alfalfa seed. |
| Arthritis | Alfalfa, Angelica, Black haw, Boneset, Cayenne pepper, Chamomile, Chaparral, Chickweed, Comfrey, Dandelion Leave, Dandelion root, Echinacea, Fenugreek, Gentian, Ginger, Horsetail, Juniper, Licorice, Meadowsweet, Oregon grape root, St. John's wort, Turmeric Vervain, White willow. | Do not eat Alfalfa seed. Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun. Black haw contains salicin, a close chemical relative of aspirin. Cayenne pepper is a natural blood thinner – do not take before surgery! test before using cayenne on skin. Can damage contact lens and the eye. Comfrey Root and leaves usually wild crafted, note do not confuse with foxglove leaves. Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores. Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen. Fenugreek has some estrogenic action. Women who have been advised not to take the Pill or who have a history of breast cancer should consult their physician before using it. Long-term use of large amounts of licorice may cause water retention, elevated blood pressure, headache, and hormone imbalance (pseudoaldosteronism). St. John's wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs. Vervain can depress the heart rate and constrict bronchial passages. If you have heart disease or asthma, consult your physician before using it. |
| Asthma | Angelica, Anise star, Balm, Cabbage White leaves, Cabbage Red Leaves, Cardamom, Cherry Bark Wild, Chickweed, Cocoa, Coffee, Coltsfoot, Ginkgo, Kola, Lemon balm. | Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun. Anise has some estrogenic action. Women who have been advised not to take the Pill or who have a history of breast cancer should consult their physician before using it. Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate. Cocoa, Coffee, Kola, and tea contains caffeine, which can cause insomnia and possible addiction. Long-term use of large amounts of Coltsfoot may cause hepatic veno-occlusive disease, a serous disorder that impairs liver function. The leaves of wild cherry are poisonous when wilted because of the prussic acid contained in them. The seeds and bark are also poisonous, although the bark may be used medicinally if dried properly. Do not boil wild cherry bark. |
| Asthma attacks (helps to prevent) | Cabbage Red Leaves | Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate. |
| Astringent | Calendula, Rosemary. | |
| Athlete's foot | Apple cider vinegar Garlic |
