Herbal Medicine
Uses of Herbal SupplementsPhysical For the treatment of sickness and disease. Athletic and Weight-loss purposes. Mental For the treatment of memory loss, depression, sleep, and stress.
Treatment of Sickness and Disease
All herbal medicines can be prepared as a tea. Drink a glass 3 times a day, use the dried leaves of the plant, and usually use about half an ounce of the herb.ST JOHN’S WORT Constituents: *Red pigment, Resin, Volatile oil Carotenes,Taninnin, Flavanoide.Common use : Antidepressant.Investigational uses:Anticancer , antiviral (including human immunodeficiency virus).Side effects : photosensitivity (rare, with large dose.It is named St John’s the Baptist because it blooms around his feast day. Common Herbs
VERVAIN : نبات رعى الحمام Constituents: *Glycosides (verbenalin); *Bitter principle ; * Volatile oil ; *Taninn . * Good prophylaxes for Asthma and migraine.
Common Herbs
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita and Chamaemelum nobile)
Mixture of terpenoids, coumarins, and flavonoids from dried flower heads Soothes stomach-aches Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and anti-bacterial actions Mild sedativeCommon Herbs
Aloe VeraClaims: “Cure all” tonic, for the treatment of acne, burns, minor woundsEffective for the topical treatment of wounds, burns, and frostbite. Common Herbs
Aloe Vera
Effectiveness varies with product. Advised not to use for internal uses. Could lead to abdominal cramping, diarrhea, loss of potassium, discoloration of urine.Common Herbs
Garlic
Claims: Antibiotic, antiviral, general cure all, lowering of blood pressure, cholesterol, and regulation of circulatory system.Common Herbs
Garlic
Well studied herb. Shown to lower cholestreol by 9-12% in 8-16 weeks of use. May also possess antibiotic activities. Large doses may cause heartburn.Common Herbs
Garlic
Used in Europe as an approved remedy for cardiovascular conditions and for the use of the flu and colds.Common Herbs
Ginger : زنجبيل Claims: Treatment of Arthritis, heart tissue, motion sickness and nausea. It is possible that it treats heart tissue but not likely.
Common Herbs
Ginger
However, there are many precautions for the use of ginger. The use of ginger may inhibit the chemicals involved in platelet aggression. This leads to increased and prolonged bleeding.Common Herbs
Peppermint : النعناع Claims Muscle Spasms Abdominal Pain Diarrhea Irritable Bowl Syndrome Chills and nausea Convulsions Headaches
Common Herbs
Peppermint
Has only been proved to decrease muscle spasms. Overuse can lead to heartburn, esophageal sphincter relaxations, irritation of mucous membranes, and allergic reactions.Common Herbs
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Polyphenols from leaves anti-cancer inhibiting tumor initiation and cell proliferation anti-oxidantCommon Herbs
Soybeans (Glycine max)
Contains phytoestrogens like isoflavones Reduces health risks associated with menopause: osteoporosis and heart disease in women Reduces prostrate, colon and breast cancerCommon Herbs
Exercise and Diet Supplements
IN TODAY’S WORLD, MANY PEOPLE ARE TAKING HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS TO INCREASE THEIR ENERGY AND WEIGHT LOSS.Do They Really Work?
Despite these claims, some experts have serious doubts about the efficacy of these herbal remedies as answers for weight loss and energy.Exercise and Diet Supplements
Common supplements: Exercise: Ginseng Bell pollen Weight Loss: EphedraGinseng
Most common form is Asian ginseng A perennial herb of northern China, Korea, Japan, and Russia Must be grown for 5 years before harvestedGinseng
The root is the most widely used part Harvested in the fall just before defoliationGinseng
How it works?Not known…it is suggested that ginseng increases cerebrovascular flowDosage:Usual daily dose is 200mgDoes it Work?
In a 9-week, double blind, placebo- controlled trial of 30 highly trained athletes, treatment with ginseng produced significant improvements in aerobic capacity.But…Does it Work?
There were negative results in an 8 week, double blind trial that followed 31 healthy men in their twenties and another 8 week trial which showed that ginseng improved aerobic capacity in people who did not exercise, but gave no additional benefit to those who did.Bee Pollen
Referred to as nature’s most complete foodPraised in the Bible and ancient Chinese textsWhat is Bee Pollen?
It is the male seed of a flower blossom which has been gathered by the bees and to which special elements from the bees has been added. The honeybee collects pollen and mixes it with its own digestive enzymes. One pollen granule contains from one hundred thousand to five million pollen spores, each capable of reproducing its entire species.Bee Pollen
Bee pollen rejuvenates your body, stimulates organs and glands, enhances vitality, and brings about a longer life span. Bee pollen's ability to consistently and noticeably increase energy levels makes it a favorite substance among many world class athletes and those interested in sustaining and enhancing quality performance.Bee Pollen and Exercise
Produces an accelerated rate of recovery-normal heart rate and breathing It provides energy, stamina, and strength, and enhances performance levels. sBee Pollen
Bee Pollen contains: -25% complete protein -18 amino acids -12 vitamins -28 minerals -11 enzymes
-14 beneficial fatty acids -11 carbohydrates -Basically everything needed for human survival