-use bulbs
-reduces cholesterol; contains a natural antibiotic; excellent overall tonic for the body; strengthens
digestive and respiratory systems; protects against disease; may help in treatment of colds, flu,
bronchitis, whooping cough, food poisoning, blood disease, bowel infections, women's urinary tract
infections and vaginal yeast infections; may prevent stomach and other types of cancer; may help in
the treatment of AIDS; regulates blood pressure; decreases risk of heart attack or stroke; reduces
blood sugar level; digestive aid; relieves gas and indigestion; may help eliminate lead from blood;
externally to treat ringworm and other skin parasites; oil for soothing aching muscles and earaches
-capsules 1 three times a day; tincture 1/2 to 1 tsp. four times a day; oil (4-6 cloves and heat, not fry, in
a pint of olive oil; raw 1 clove crushed in 1 tsp. of honey
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
-use roots
-relives nausea, indigestion and calms upset stomach; may prevent motion sickness; used in treatment
of colds, bronchitis and flus; antispasmodic; effective for menstrual cramping; may be useful for
arthritis; may reduce blood cholesterol; externally for sore muscles and skin inflammation
-capsules 1 three times a day; tincture 1 tsp. three times a day; infusion 3 cups three times a day (1 tsp.
rood in 1 cup hot water steeped for 10 mins.)
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) [maiden hair tree]
-use leaves and nuts
-improves blood circulation; may decrease risk of stroke; inproves memory and reaction time; may help
prevent heart attacks; used to treat circulatory problems associated with diabetes; treatment for
asthma; treatment for tinnitus {ringing in the ears}; treatment for vertigo {dizziness}
-capsules 1 40mg. three times a day; tablets 1 40mg. three times a day; tincture 1/2 to 1 tsp. three times
a day
*not appropriate for people with blood clotting disorders
Ginseng
*Ginseng can be used by women for up to 3 months during convalescence; ginsengs are generally considered to be male tonics
Ginseng, American (Panax quinquefolium)
-use roots
-excellent overall body tonic; allows more effective coping for emotional and physical stress; may
counteract fatigue; can boost immune system; may improve physical stamina; stimulates appetite;
may improve memory; reduces blood cholesterol; anti clotting may reduce risk of heart attack; may
treat respiratory problems; may enhance liver functions
-capsules 1 three times a day; decoction 1 cup twice a day; tincture 1/2 to 1 tsp. three times a day
Ginseng, Asian (Panax ginseng)
-use roots
-excellent overall men's tonic; treatment for general states of weakness and exhaustion; helps in
adapting to emotional and physical stress; promotes while blood cell production; may improve physical
stamina; may counteract symptoms of female menopause; stimulates memory concentration and
appetite; may reduce cholesterol; anticlotting agent to reduce risk of heart attack; may reduce blood
sugar levels; treatment for respiratory problems; may improve liver function; may be useful in
treatment of stomach cancer
-capsules 1 three times a day; decoction 1 cup three times a day; powder 5-10 grams in liquid daily
Ginseng, Siberian (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
-use roots
-stimulating tonic for men; treatment of genral states of weakness and exhaustion; increases mental
alertness and relives physical stress; increases resistance to disease; may improve physical stamina;
may counteract symptoms of again; may reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels
**can be used only for 1 month at a time
-capsules 1 three times a day; extract 5-10 drops in warm liquid daily; tincture 1/2 to 1 tsp. three times a
day
Ginseng Precautions
*stimulant do not use close to bedtime
*not for use with persons with high blood pressure
*not appropriate for women before menopause
Goat's Rue (Galega offininalis)
-use dried aboveground parts
-can reduce blood sugar; may increase milk production for nursing mother's
-infusion up to 2 cups a day; tincture 1/2 to 1 tsp. three times a day
Goldenseal (Aydrastis canadensis) [yellow root]
-use roots
-powerful natural antibiotic; soothing to intestions for colitis and gastritis; treatment for upper
respiratory problems; may increase white blood cell production; kills many of the bacteria that causes
diarrhea; may help with ear infections; may relieve flu symptoms; stimulates appetite; may reduce
heavy blood flow; can be helpful in some cases of athlete's foot, conjunctivitis, earache, eczema and
itching
-capsules 2-5 three times a day; infusion up to 2 cups daily; tincture 1/2 -1 tsp. three times a day
*not for use with pregnant women, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or glaucoma
