Scientific Name: Belamcanda chinensis A compound present in the rhizome inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells.
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Bindweed, Chinese Knotweed, He Shou Wu
Scientific Name: Polygonum multiflorum He Shou Wu is considered to be one of the most important herbal tonics in China. It is said to restore vitality and virility, working especially on the liver and the reproductive, urinary and circulatory systems
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Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Contains the glycoside arbutin, which has antimicrobial properties and acts as a mild diuretic.
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Scientfic Name: Colchium autumnale Contains colchine, which is approved by the FDA for the treatment of gout. Narrow therapuetic index. Plants are deadly poisonous.
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Scientific Name: Rosa gallica offinalis It was used by monks to prepare medicinal products from the petals in the form of ointments, oils, jellies, and powders. Since the 19th century it was an essential component of apothecary remedies.
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Scientific Name: Asarum canadense The plant contains aristolochic acid, a carcinogenic compound. The FDA warns that consumption of aristolochic acid-containing products is associated with permanent kidney damage. Native Americansused the plant as a medicinal herb to treat a number of ailments including dysentery, digestive problems, swollen breasts, coughs and colds, typhus, scarlet fever, nerves, sore throats, cramps, heaves, earaches, […]
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Scientific Name: Panax quinquefolius Contains dammarane-type ginsenosides, or saponins, as the major biologically active constituents.
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