Herbs

Actions and Uses

Alfalfa

Alkalizes and detoxifies the body. Acts as a diuretic, eases inflammation, lowers cholesterol, balances hormones, and promotes pituitary gland function. Alsocontains an antifungal agent. Good for anemia, bleeding-related disorders, bone and joint disorders, colon and digestive disorders, skin disorders, and ulcers.

Aloe vera

Applied externally, heals burns and wounds; stimulates cell regeneration; and has astringent, emollient, antifungal, and antibacterial and antiviral properties. Taken internally, soothes stomach irritation, aids in healing, and has laxative properties. Good for AIDS and for skin and digestive disorders.

Anise

Aids digestion, clears mucus from air passages, combats infection, and promotes milk production in nursing mothers. Good for indigestion and for respiratory infections such as sinusitis. Also helpful for menopausal symptoms.

Astragalus

Acts as a tonic to protect the immune system. Aids adrenal gland function and digestion. Increases metabolism, produces spontaneous sweating, promotes healing, and provides energy to combat fatigue. Increases stamina. Good for colds, flu, and immune-deficiencyrelated problems, including AIDS, cancer, and tumors. Effective for chronic lung weakness.

Barberry

Decreases heart rate, slows breathing, reduces bronchial constriction, kills bacteria on the skin, and stimulates intestinal movement.

Bayberry

Helps clear congestion, aids circulation, reduces fever, acts as an astringent. Helpful for stopping bleeding. Good for circulatory disorders, fever, hypothyroidism, and ulcers. Also good for the eyes and immune system.

Bilberry

Helps to control insulin levels and strengthen connective tissue. Acts as a diuretic and urinary tract antiseptic. Useful for hypoglycemia, inflammation, stress, anxiety, night blindness, and cataracts. May help halt or prevent macular degeneration.

Birch

Acts as a diuretic, lessens inflammation, and relieves pain. Good for joint pain and urinary tract infections. Applied externally, is good for boils and sores.

Black cohosh

Lower's blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduces mucus production. Helps cardiovascular and circulatory disorders; induces labor and aids in childbirth; relieves hot flashes, menstrual cramps with back pain, morning sickness, and pain. Helpful for poisonous snake bites. Good for arthritis.

Black walnut

Aids digestion and promotes healing of mouth or throat sores. Cleanses the body of some types of parasites. Good for bruising, fungal infection, herpes, poison ivy, and warts.

Blessed thistle

Increases appetite and stomach secretions. Heals the liver. Alleviates inflammation, improves circulation, purifies the blood, and strengthens the heart. May act as brain food. Good for female disorders. Also aids milk flow in the nursing mother.

Blue cohosh

Relieves muscle spasms and stimulates uterine contractions for childbirth. Useful for memory problems, menstrual disorders, and nervous disorders.

Boneset

Relieves congestion, loosens phlegm, reduces fever, increases perspiration, calms the body, acts as a laxative. Has anti-inflammatory properties. Useful for bronchitis and fever-induced aches and pains.

Borage

An adrenal tonic and gland balancer. Contains valuable minerals and essential fafty acids needed for proper cardiovascular function and healthy skin and nails.

Buchu

Decreases inflammation of the colon, gums, mucous membranes, prostate, sinuses, and vagina. Aids in controlling bladder and kidney problems, diabetes, digestive disorders, fluid retention, and prostate disorders. A specific for bladder infections.

Burdock

Purifies the blood, restores liver and gallbladder function, and stimulates the immune system. Helps skin disorders such as boils and r-arbuncles and relieves gout symptoms.

Butcher's broom

Relieves inflammation. Useful for carpal tunnel syndrome, circulatory disorders, edema, M6nibre's disease, obesity, Raynaud's phenomenon, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, and vertigo. Also good for the bladder and kidneys.

Calendula

A natural anti-inflammatory and skin soother. Also helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and lessens fever. Useful for many skin disorders, such as rashes and sunburn, as well as for neuritis and toothache. Good for diaper rash and other skin problems in small children.

Cascara

Acts as a colon cleanser and as a laxative. Useful for colon disorders, constipation, and parasitic infestation.

Catnip

Controls fever (catnip tea enemas reduce fever quickly). Aids digestion and sleep; relieves stress; stimulates the appetite. Good for anxiety, colds and flu, inflammation, pain, and stress.

Cat's claw

Cleanses the intestinal tract, enhances the action of white blood cells, and acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Good for intestinal problems and viral infections. May be helpful for people with AIDS, arthritis, cancer, tumors, or ulcers.

Cayenne

Aids digestion, improves circulation, and stops bleeding from ulcers. Acts as a catalyst for other herbs. Good for the heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, spleen, and stomach. Useful for arthritis and rheumatism. Helps to ward off colds, sinus infections, and sore throats. Good for pain when applied topically. Used with lobelia for nerves.

Cedar

Has antiviral and antifungal properties, stimulates the immune system, and increases venous blood flow. Acts as an expectorant, lymphatic cleanser, and urinary antiseptic. Can be used externally for warts.

Celery

Reduces blood pressure, relieves muscle spasms, and improves appetite. Good for arthritis and kidney problems. Acts as an antioxidant and as a sedative.

Chamomile

An anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant, digestive aid, diuretic, nerve tonic, and sleep aid. Helps colitis, diverticulosis, fever, headaches, and pain. It is a traditional remedy for stress and anxiety, indigestion, and insomnia.

Chaparral

Bitter herb that acts as a free radical scavenger. Protects against harmful effects of radiation and sun exposure. Good for skin disorders. Protects against the formation of tumors and cancer cells and relieves pain.

Chickweed

Reduces mucus buildup in the lungs. May lower blood lipids. Useful for bronchitis, circulatory problems, colds, coughs, skin diseases, and warts. A good source of vitamin C and other nutrients.

Cinnamon

Relieves diarrhea and nausea; counteracts congestion; aids the peripheral circulation of the blood. Warms.the body and enhances digestion, especially the metabolism of fats. Also fights fungal infection. Useful for digestive problems, diabetes, weight loss, yeast infection, and uterine hemorraging.

Clove

Has antiseptic and antiparasitic properties, and acts as a digestive aid. Essential oil is applied topically for relief of mouth pain.

Comfrey

Speeds healing of wounds and skin conditions. Beneficial for many problems affecting the skin, including bedsores, bites and stings, bruises, inflamed bunions, bums, dermatitis, dry skin, bleeding hemorrhoids, leg ulcers, nosebleeds, psoriais, scabies, skin rashes, and sunburn.

Corn silk

Aids the bladder, kidneys, and small intestine. Acts as a diuretic. Good for bed-wetting, carpal tunnel syndrome, edema, obesity, premenstrual syndrome, and prostate disorders. Good used in combination with other "kidney herbs" to open the urinary tract and remove mucus from the urine.

Cranberry

Acidifies the urine and prevents bacteria from adhering to the bladder. Helpful for infections of the urinary tract. A good source of vitamin C.

Damiana

Stimulates muscular contractions of the intestinal tract and brings oxygen to the genital area. Used as an energy tonic and aphrodisiac, as well as to remedy sexual and hormonal problems. A "sexuality tonid'for women.

Dandelion

Cleanses the bloodstream and liver, and increases the production of bile. Used as a diuretic. Also reduces serum cholesterol and uric acid. Improves functioning of the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, and stomach. Useful for abscesses, anemia, boils, breast tumors, cirrhosis of the liver, fluid retention, hepatitis, jaundice, and rheumatism. May aid in the prevention of age spots and breast cancer.

Dong quai

Increases the effects of ovarian and testicular hormones. Used in the treatment of female problems such as hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome, and vaginal dryness.

Echinacea

Stimulates muscular contractions of the intestinal tract and brings oxygen to the genital area. Used as an energy tonic and aphrodisiac, as well as to remedy sexual and hormonal problems. A "sexuality tonid'for women.

Elder

Builds the blood, cleanses the system, eases constipation, enhances immune system function, fights inflammation, increases perspiration, lowers fever, soothes the respiratory tract, and stimulates circulation. Also has powerful antioxidant properties. The flowers are used to soothe skin irritations.

Ephedra

Acts as a decongestant, aids in the elimination of fluids, relieves bronchial spasm, and stimulates the central nervous system. Also may decrease appetite and elevate mood. Useful for allergies, asthma, colds, and other respiratory complaints, as well as for depression and obesity.

Eucalyptus

Clears congestion, has a mild antiseptic action, and reduces swelling by helping to increase blood flow. Relaxes tired and sore muscles. Good for colds, coughs, and other respiratory disorders.

Eyebright

Used as an eyewash. Prevents secretion of fluids and relieves discomfort from eyestrain or minor irritation. Good for allergies, itchy and/or watery eyes, and runny nose. Also used to combat hay fever.

False unicorn root

Balances sex hormones. Useful for treatment of infertility, menstrual irregularities and pain, premenstrual syndrome, and prostate disorders. May help prevent miscarriage.

Fennel

Used as an appetite suppressant and as an eyewash. Promotes the functioning of the kidneys, liver, and spleen, and also clears the lungs. Relieves abdominal pain, colon disorders, gas, and gastrointestinal tract spasms. Useful for acid stomach. Good after chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments for cancer.

Fenugreek

Acts as a bulk laxative, lubricates the intestines, and reduces fever. Good for the eyes. Helps asthma and sinus problems by reducing mucus. Good for inflammation and lung disorders.

Feverfew

Increases fluidity of lung and bronchial tube mucus, promotes menses, stimulates the appetite, and stimulates uterine contractions. Good for arthritis, colitis, fever, headaches, menstrual problems, muscle tension, pain.

Flax

Promotes strong bones, nails, and teeth, as well as healthy skin. Useful for colon problems, female disorders, and inflammation.

Garlic

Detoxifies the body and protects against infection by enhancing immune function. Lowers blood pressure and improves circulation. Lowers blood lipid levels. Aids in the treatment of arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, cancer, circulatory problems, colds and flu, digestive problems, heart disorders, insomnia, liver disease, sinusitis, ulcers, and yeast infections. Good for virtually any disease or infection.

Gentian

Aids digestion, boosts circulation, increases gastric secretions, kills plasmodia (organisms that cause malaria) and worms, and stimulates appetite. Good for circulatory problems, pancreatitis, and parasitic infection.

Ginger

cleanses the colon, reduces spasms and cramps, and stimulates circulation. A strong antioxidant and effective antimicrobial agent for sores and wounds. Useful for bowel disorders, circulatory problems, fever, hot flashes, indigestion, morning sickness, motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting.

Ginkgo

improves brain functioning by increasing cerebral and peripheral blood flow, circulation, and oxygenation. Good for depression, headaches, memory loss, and tinnitis (ringing in the ears). May relieve leg cramps by improving circulation. Beneficial for asthma, eczema, and heart and kidney disorders.

Ginseng

Strengthens the adrenal and reproductive glands. Enhances immune function, promotes lung functioning, and stimulates the appetite. Useful for bronchitis, circulatory problems, diabetes, infertility, lack of energy, and stress; to ease withdrawal from cocaine; and to protect against the effects of radiation exposure. Used by athletes for overall body strengthening.

Goldenseal

Acts as an antibiotic, cleanses the body, has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, increases the effectiveness of insulin, and strengthens the immune system. Promotes functioning capacity of the colon, liver, pancreas, spleen, and lymphatic and respiratory systems. Cleanses mucous membranes, counters infection, improves digestion, and regulates menses. Also decreases uterine bleeding, reduces blood pressure, and stimulates the central nervous system. Good for inflammation, ulcers, and any infectious disease, as well as for disorders affecting the bladder, prostate, stomach, or vagina. Used at the first sign of possible symptoms, it can stop a cold, flu, or sore throat from developing.

Gotu kola

Aids in the elimination of excess fluids, decreases fatigue and depression, increases sex drive, shrink tissues, and stimulate the central nervous system. May neutralize blood acids and lower body temperature, and is good for heart and liver function. Useful for cardiovascular and circulatory disorders, fatigue, connective tissue disorders, kidney stones, poor appetite, and sleep disorders.

Gravel root

Acts as a diuretic and urinary tract tonic. Good for combating prostate disorders and problems related to fluid retention.

Green tea

Combats mental fatigue. May lower the risk of esophageal, stomach, colon, and skin cancer, and delay the onset of arteriosclerosis.

Hawthorn

Dilates the coronary blood vessels, lowers cholesterol levels, and restores heart muscle. Increases intracellular vitamin C levels. Useful for anemia, cardiovascular and circulatory disorders, high cholesterol, and lowered immunity.

Hops

Good for anxiety, cardiovascular disorders, hyperactivity, insomnia, nervousness, pain, restlessness, sexually transmitted diseases, shock, stress, toothaches, and ulcers.

Horehound

Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus in the bronchial tubes and lungs. Useful for hay fever, sinusitis, and other respiratory disorders. Also boosts the immune system.

Horsetail

Increases calcium absorption, which promotes healthy skin and strengthens bone, hair, nails, and teeth. Promotes healing of broken bones and connective tissue. Strengthens the heart and lungs and acts as a diuretic. Useful for the treatment of arthritis, bone diseases such as osteoporosis and rickets, bronchitis, cardiovascular disease, edema, gallbladder disorders, inflammation, muscle cramps, and prostate disorders. Used in poultice form to depress bleeding and accelerate healing of bums and wounds.

Hydrangea

Acts as a diuretic and stimulates the kidneys. Good for bladder infection, kidney disease, obesity, and prostate disorders. Combined with gravel root, good for kidney stones.

Hyssop

Relieves congestion, regulates blood pressure, and dispels gas. Used externally, helpful for wound healing. Good for circulatory problems, epilepsy, fever, gout, and weight problems. Poultices made from fresh green hyssop help to heal cuts.

Irish moss

Aids in the formation of stools and is good for many intestinal disorders. Also used in skin lotions.

Juniper

Acts as a diuretic, helps to regulate blood sugar levels, and relieves inflammation and congestion. Helpful in treatment of asthma, bladder infection, fluid retention, gout, kidney problems, obesity, and prostate disorders.

Kava kava

Induces physical and mental relaxation. Acts as a diuretic and genitourinary antiseptic. Helpful for anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress-related disorders, and urinary tract infections.

Lavender

Relieves stress and depression, and is beneficial for the skin. Good for burns, headaches, psoriasis, and skin problems.

Lemongrass

Has an astringent and tonic property. Good for the skin and nails.

Licorice

Cleanses the colon, decreases muscular spasms, increases fluidity of mucus in the lungs and bronchial tubes, and promotes adrenal gland function. Has estrogen- and progesterone-like effects; may change the pitch of the voice. Also stimulates the production of interferon. Beneficial for allergic disorders, asthma, chronic fatigue, depression, emphysema, fever, herpesvirus infection, hypoglycemia, and inflammatory bowel disorders. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice may stimulate natural defense mechanisms that prevent the occurrence of ulcers by increasing the amount of mucus-secreting cells in the digestive tract. This improves the quality of mucus, lengthens intestinal cell life, and enhances microcirculation in the gastrointestinal lining.

Lobelia

A cough suppressant and relaxant that aids in hormone production and reduces cold symptoms and fever. Beneficial in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu, cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, pain, and viral infection.

Marshmallow

Soothes and heals skin, mucous membranes, and other tissues, externally and internally. Also acts as a diuretic and expectorant. Good for bladder infection, digestive upsets, fluid retention, headache, intestinal disorders, kidney problems, sinusitis, and sore throat.

Milk thistle

Contains some of the most potent liverprotecting substances known. Prevents free radical damage by acting as an antioxidant, protecting the liver. Also stimulates the production of new liver cells and prevents formation of damaging leukot(ienes. Protects the kidneys. Good for adrenal disorders, inflammatory bowel disorders, weakened immune system, and all liver disorders, such as jaundice and hepatitis. Also beneficial for psoriasis.

Mullein

Acts as a laxative, painkiller, and sleep aid. Gets dd of warts. Useful for asthma, bronchitis, difficulty breathing, earache, hay fever, and swollen glands. Used in kidney formulas to soothe inflammation.

Mustard

Improves digestion and aids in the metabolism of fat. Applied externally, helpful for chest congestion, inflammation, injuries, and joint pain.

Myrrh

Has antiseptic and disinfectant properties, and is a good deodorizer. Helps fight harmful bacteria in the mouth. Good for bad breath, pedodontal disease, skin disorders, and ulcers.

Nettle

A diuretic, expectorant, pain reliever, and tonic. Contains vital minerals that are essential in many disorders. Good for anemia, arthritis, hay fever and other allergic disorders, kidney problems, and malabsorption syndrome. Improves goiter, inflammatory conditions, and mucous conditions of the lungs.

Oat straw

Has antidepressant properties, acts as a restorative nerve tonic, and promotes sweating. Good for bed-wetting, depression, and skin disorders. Helps comfort insomnia.

Oregon grape

Purifies the blood and cleanses the liver. Good for many skin conditions, from acne to psoriasis.

Papaya

Stimulates the appetite and aids digestion. Good for heartburn, indigestion, and inflammatory bowel disorders.

Parsley

Contains a substance that prevents the multiplication of tumor cells. Expels worms, relieves gas, stimulates normal activity of the digestive system, and freshens breath. Helps bladder, kidney, liver, lung, stomach, and thyroid function. Good for bed-wetting, fluid retention, gas, halitosis, high blood pressure, indigestion, kidney disease, obesity, and prostate disorders.

Passionflower

Acts as a gentle sedative. Helpful for anxiety, hyperactivity, insomnia, neuritis, and stress-related disorders.

Pau d'arco

A bitter herb that contains a natural antibacterial agent, cleanses the blood, and has a healing effect. Good for candidiasis, smoker's cough, warts, and all types of infection. Helpful for AIDS, allergies, cancer, cardiovascular problems, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatism, tumors, and ulcers.

Peppermint

Enhances digestion by increasing stomach acidity. Slightly anesthetizes mucous membranes and the gastrointestinal tract. Useful for chills, colic, diarrhea, headache, heart trouble, indigestion, nausea, poor appetite, rheumatism, and spasms.

Plantain

Soothing to the lungs and urinary tract; has a healing, antibiotic effect when used topically for sores and wounds. Taken internally, useful for preventing bed-wetting. Applied in a poultice, good for bee stings and any kind of bite.

Primrose

Aids in weight loss and reduces high blood pressure. Helpful in treatment of alcoholism, arthritis, hot flashes, menstrual problems such as cramps and heavy bleeding, multiple sclerosis, skin disorders, and many other disorders.

Pumpkin

Useful for prostate disorders.

Red clover

Acts as an antibiotic, appetite suppressant, blood purifier, and relaxant. Good for bacterial infections, HIV and AIDS, inflamed lungs, inflammatory bowel disorders, kidney problems, liver disease, skin disorders, and weakened immune system.

Red raspberry

Decreases menstrual bleeding, relaxes uterine and intestinal spasms, and strengthens the uterine walls. Also promotes healthy nails, bones, teeth, and skin. Good for diarrhea and for female disorders such as morning sickness, hot flashes, and menstrual cramps. Also heals canker sores. Combined with peppermint, good for morning sickness.

Rhubarb

Eliminates worms, enhances gallbladder function, and has antibiotic properties. Helps disorders of the colon, spleen, and liver. Promotes healing of duodenal ulcers. Good for constipation, malabsorption, and parasitic infection.

Rose

Good for all infections and bladder problems. A good source of vitamin C. Rose hip tea is good for diarrhea.

Rosemary

Fights bacteria, relaxes the stomach, stimulates circulation and digestion, and acts as an astringent and decongestant. Improves circulation to the brain. Also helps prevent liver toxicity, and has anticancer and antitumor properties. Good for headaches, high and low blood pressure, circulatory problems, and menstrual cramps.

Sage

Stimulates the central nervous system and digestive tract, and has estrogenic effects on the body. Reduces sweating and salivation. Good for hot flashes and other symptoms of estrogen deficiency, whether in menopause or following hysterectomy. Beneficial for disorders affecting the mouth and throat, such as tonsillitis. In tea form, can be used as a hair rinse to promote shine (especially for dark hair) and hair growth. Also used to dry up milk when women wish to stop nursing.

St. Johnswort

May help to inhibit viral infections, including HIV and herpes. Good for depression and nerve pain.

Sarsaparilla

increases energy, protects against harm from radiation exposure , regulates hormones, and has diuretic Properties. Useful for frigidity, hives, impotence, infertility, nervous system disorders, premenstrual syndrome, and disorders caused by blood impurities.

Saw palmetto

Acts as a diuretic and urinary antiseptic. Stimulates the appetite. inhibits the production of dihydrotestosterone, a hormone that contributes to enlargement of the prostate. Good for poor appetite and prostate disorders. May also enhance sexual functioning and desire.

Skullcap

Aids sleep, improves circulation , and strengthens the heart muscle. Good for anxiety, fatigue, cardiovascular disease, headache, hyperactivity, nervous disorders, and rheumatism. Relieves muscle cramps, pain, spasms, and stress. Useful in treating barbiturate addiction and drug withdrawal.

Slippery elm

Soothes inflamed mucous membranes of the bowels, stomach, and urinary tract. Good for diarrhea and ulcers and for treatment of colds, flu, and sore throat.

Squawvine

Relieves pelvic congestion and soothes the nervous system. Good for menstrual cramps and preparation for childbirth.

Suma

Combats anemia, fatigue, and stress. Acts as an immune system booster that may help to prevent cancer. Good for AIDS, cancer, liver disease, high blood pressure,

and weakened immune system.

Tea tree

Good for disinfecting wounds and healing virtually all skin conditions, including acne, athlete's foot, cuts and scrapes, fungal infection, herpes outbreaks, insect and spider bites, scabies, vaginitis, and warts. Can be added to water and used as a gargle for colds and sore throats, or as a douche for yeast infections.

Thyme

Eliminates gas and reduces fever, headache, and mucus. Has strong antiseptic properties. Lowers cholesterol levels. Good for croup and other respiratory problems, and for fever, headache, and liver disease. Eliminates scalp itching and flaking caused by candidiasis.

Turmeric

Protects the liver against many toxins, inhibits platelet aggregation, and lowers cholesterol. Has antibiotic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Uva ursi

Acts as a diuretic and strengthens the heart muscle. Helps disorders of the spleen, liver, pancreas, and small intestine. Useful for bladder and kidney infections, diabetes, and prostate disorders.

Valerian

Improves circulation and acts as a sedative. Reduces mucus from colds. Good for anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual cramps, muscle cramps, nervousness, pain, spasms, stress, and ulcers.

White oak

Is an antiseptic and good for skin wounds. Good for bee stings, burns, diarrhea, nosebleed, poison ivy, and varicose veins. Also good for the teeth. Can be used in enemas and douches.

Wild yam

Relaxes muscle spasms, reduces inflammation, promotes perspiration. Contains compounds similar to the hormone progesterone. Good for gallbladder disorders, hypoglycemia, kidney stones, and many female disorders, including premenstrual syndrome and menopause-related symptoms.

Willow

Relieves pain. Good for headache, backache, nerve pain, toothache, and injuries.

Wintergreen

Relieves pain and inflammation. Good for arthritis, headache, toothache, muscle pain, and rheumatic complaints.

Witch hazel

Applied topically, has astringent and healing properties, and relieves itching. Good for hemorrhoids and phlebitis. Very useful in skin care.

Wood betony

Stimulates the heart and relaxes the muscles. Good for cardiovascular disorders, hyperactivity, and neuritis.

Wormwood

Acts as a mild sedative, expels worms, increases stomach acidity, and lowers fever. Useful for vascular disorders, including migraine, and for intestinal parasites.

Yarrow

Has healing effects on mucous membranes, reduces inflammation, improves blood clotting, increases perspiration. A good diuretic. Useful for fever, inflammatory disorders, colitis, and viral infections. Helps to alleviate bleeding problems.

Yellow dock

Acts as a blood purifier and cleanser, and tones the entire system. Improves colon and liver function. Good for anemia, liver disease, and skin disorders such as eczema, hives, psoriasis, and rashes. Combined with sarsaparilla, makes a tea for chronic skin disorders.

Yerba mate

Cleanses the blood, controls the appetite, fights aging, stimulates the mind, stimulates the production of cortisone, and tones the nervous system. Is believed to enhance the healing powers of other herbs. Useful for allergies, constipation, and inflammatory bowel disorders.

Yohimbe

A hormone stimulant. Increases libido and blood flow to erectile tissue. May increase testosterone levels.

Yucca

Acts as a blood purifier. Beneficial in treatment of arthritis, osteoporosis, and inflammatory disorders.