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into the body.
Search the US National Institute of Health Website http://search.nih.gov/ for the many papers, research and
information on the use of Aloe Vera
From Jim Duke on the USDA website
Dr. Duke's
Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases at
http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/farmacy2.pl
SKULLCAP
QUESTION: What are the adverse reactions/dangers to using skullcap?
ANSWER: Skullcap, Scullcap, Latin Named: Scutellaria lateriflora, is appropriately used for relaxing due to nervous
exhaustion, spasm, tremors, anxiety, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, or for those that cannot sit still.
Contraindications/Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Today not much testing has been done on this herb, so no
problems have been established or related. The problems associated (hepatotoxin) with this plant have actually been
the blame of Germander and adulterant found in many commercial sources and products which are labeled as
Scullcap. Scullcap has not been associated with this problem.
Safety in young children, pregnant women or nursing moms, or those with severe liver or kidney disease has not been
established.
Common sense would suggest not taking this herb and driving or using machinery or mixing this herb with OTC or
prescription medications which do the same thing or there may be potentiation or synergistic actions between them.
CASSIA SOPHERA
QUESTION: I am trying to locate information on an herb called cassia sophera. We are collecting information as part
of a project for a homeopathic college. I am finding much info on cassia without the sophera as the last part of the
name. I know the cassia has something to do with cinnamon. Any ideas would be very helpful.
ANSWER: This is not cinnamon, this is more related to senna.
Common Name: Cacay, Kasamarda(india)
Latin Named: Cassia sophera, Senna sophera
Family: fabaceae
Country of origin: Guam
Ailments used for: fever, headache, pneumonia
These is considered a vegetable crop.
In homeopathic remedies it has been used for Arthritis: Pain knee joint, worse by movement, better initial movement,
continous pain in joints worse while rising from seat, pain in heels worse by movement.
GUARANA
QUESTION: Could you tell me a little about guarana?????? is it a dangerous herb??? >>
ANSWER: Guarana is used to speed you up like the caffeine in coffee and tea, inappropriate use can overtax your
adrenal glands, for some addiction is possible and withdrawal symptomology unpleasant.
In my opinion it is inappropriately used in diet formulas, keep you awake formulas or as a recreational drug.
KAVA
QUESTION: Hello, is there one brand of Kava Kava that is recommended? There are so many on the market. Do you
personally recommend one?
ANSWER: I am not sure exactly what you mean, whether you are talking about form such as pill, tincture or tea or
actually company. And I am not sure in this forum I should promote one company over another there are many high
quality brands, and the way to tell is look at the company's label, look for information such as the herbs common and
Latin name, what part of the plant was used, was it processed fresh or dry, what ratio of herb to menstrum was
utilized, such as 1:2 or 1:5, what is the suggested dose and frequency of use, what are the ingredients, the companies
information, location, phone, email, website, are there any safety or contraindications listed, what is the source of the
herb, wildcrafted, grown without chemicals or organic. What percentage of alcohol was used.
As to form I would suggest an alcohol tincture one made from dried root is better then fresh. If you were to make an
infusion (a tea); it should be given reasonable time to sit in solution to improve solubility. Use 1-2 teaspoons of freshly
ground root to 8 ounces of water decoct (boil) 15-20 minutes then use a blender to thoroughly crush the Kava and mix
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