2. This power point contains points you
should consider for your safety if you are
thinking about using or use herbs for health
purposes.
It's imperative to know that just because an
herbal supplement is categorized as "natural"
does not mean it is safe or have any harmful
effects. For instance, the herbs kava and
comfrey have been related to serious liver
damage.
http://edinformatics.com/health_fitness/what_are_h
erbal_supplements.htm
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4. Herbal supplements also called a botanical are
a kind of dietary supplement that covers part of a
plant or herbs plant used for its potential therapeutic
properties, scent or flavor which includes
fruit, flowers, leaves, bark, roots, stems, seeds, and
in mixtures or either singly is a plant or plant part
used for its scent, flavor, or therapeutic properties.
Numerous herbs have a long history of practice and
claimed health benefits. Nevertheless, some herbs
have caused health problems for users.
http://edinformatics.com/health_fitness/what_are_herbal_sup
plements.htm
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6. Black Seed oil Nigella sativa Kalonjii, Black
cumin, black caraway, Roman-coriander, fennel-flower
Annual Herb : Black cumin seed oil is used as a
healthy dietary supplement.
Black seed oil contains fatty acids, vitamins and
minerals in a unique cell structure. Native to Western
Asia, black seed oil has long been valued for it's health
benefits...
California Poppy Eschscholzia californica
Gold
http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart.php
7. Tender Perennial : The above ground parts and roots
of this wildflower show promise in the treatment of
insomnia without the side effects and dependency
risks of sleep aids... Bitter Melon Momordica
charantia balsam pear, bitter gourd
Gourd : The gourd-like fruit has a long history as a
treatment for diabetes. Bitter melon improves the
body's ability to use blood sugar and improves glucose
tolerances...
http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart.php
8. Common Name Botanical Name Other Names
Aloe Vera Gel Aloe Vera
Tender Perennial succulent : The leaf juices of the aloe
plant have important medicinal uses, making aloe one
of the most respected medicinal plants found in many
gels, creams and lotions....
Apple Malus domestica Apple cider vinegar, wine
vinegar
Fruit Tree : In addition to the fruit of the apple tree, its
bark, flowers, and leaves all have healthy properties.
Apples contain malic and tartaric acids, and salts of
potassium, sodium, magnesium, and iron. Apple cider
vinegar can even lower cholesterol ...
http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart.php
9. Acai
Aloe Vera
Asian Ginseng
Astragalus
Bilberry
Bitter Orange
Black Cohosh
Butterbur
Cat's Claw
Chamomile
Chasteberry
Cinnamon
Cranberry
Dandelion
Echinacea
Ephedra
European Elder
European Mistletoe
Evening Primrose Oil
http://www.anniesremedy.com
/chart.php
10. South Florida has a number of unusual
ecosystems, some of which are only found here and
nowhere else.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden,
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ
Introduction to Evidence-based Complementary &
Alternative Medicines
The Young Again Newsletter
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12. Herbal supplements can perform in the
same way as drugs. As a result, they can
cause medical problems if taken in large
amounts or if not used correctly. In
some cases, individuals have
experienced negative effects even
though they followed the directions on a
supplement label.
http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart.php
13. Women who are expecting or nursing
should be especially careful about using
herbal supplements type of dietary
supplement that contains herbs, either
alone or in mixtures, meanwhile these
products can act like drugs. This caution
also applies to treating children with
herbal supplements.
http://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-beauty/herbs-and-
massage.aspx#ixzz2TD1zlah2
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15.
16. The active ingredients in many herbs and
herbal supplements are not known. There may
be dozens, even hundreds, of such compounds
in an herbal supplement. Scientists are
currently working to identify these ingredients
and analyze products, using sophisticated
technology.
Identifying the active ingredients in herbs and
understanding how herbs affect the body are
important research areas for the National Center
for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(NCCAM) http://nccam.nih.gov/
17. It’s no secret that human touch is powerful.
Babies need touch in order to live, and touch is
reassuring, energizing, and many believe healing.
Psychologically, massage relaxes the mind along
with the body.
This mind-body connection can be further
strengthened by the addition of herbal remedies.
Many massage therapists like myself use oils
scented with plant essences. Others use herbs in
traditionally medicinal ways, including
teas, infused oils, and plasters.
http://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-beauty/herbs-and-
massage.aspx#ixzz2TD1zlah
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19. Be safe than sorry
There has been an upsurge in the number of Web
sites that promote and sell herbal supplements on the
Internet. The Federal Government has taken legal
action against a number of company sites because they
have been shown to contain incorrect statements and
to be misleading to consumers.
It is imperative to know how to evaluate the
claims that are made for supplements. Some herbal
supplements have been found to be contaminated with
microorganisms, unlabeled prescription
drugs, metals, or other substances.
http://edinformatics.com/health_fitness/what_are_herbal_supplements.htm
