Chronic Diseases and Herbs that may help

Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias: Ginkgo biloba, Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Sage, Turmeric
Arthritis: Turmeric, Ginger, Boswellia, Devil’s claw, Willow bark
Asthma: Boswellia, Ginger, Licorice root, Butterbur, Eucalyptus
Cancer: Green tea, Turmeric, Milk thistle, Astragalus, Reishi mushroom
Candidiasis: Garlic, Oregano oil, Thyme, Pau d’Arco, Caprylic acid
Cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, stroke): Turmeric, Hawthorn, Garlic, Coenzyme Q10, Omega-3 fatty acids
Celiac disease: Dandelion root, Ginger, Turmeric, Licorice root, Marshmallow root
Chronic candidiasis: Garlic, Oregano oil, Thyme, Pau d’Arco, Caprylic acid
Chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS): Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Licorice root, Eleuthero, Cordyceps
Chronic fatigue syndrome: Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Licorice root, Eleuthero, Cordyceps
Chronic hepatitis: Milk thistle, Dandelion root, Licorice root, Turmeric, Schisandra
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy: Turmeric, Ginger, Ashwagandha, Licorice root, Milk thistle
Chronic kidney disease: Ginger, Turmeric, Dandelion root, Milk thistle, Cordyceps
Chronic kidney disease: Nettle leaf, Astragalus, Rehmannia, Cordyceps, Cat’s claw
Chronic Lyme disease: Cat’s claw, Japanese knotweed, Andrographis, Sarsaparilla, Eleuthero
Chronic lymphatic leukemia: Green tea, Turmeric, Reishi mushroom, Ashwagandha, Cat’s claw
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Green tea, Turmeric, Reishi mushroom, Ashwagandha, Cat’s claw
Chronic migraine: Feverfew, Butterbur, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Magnesium, Coenzyme Q10
Chronic myeloid leukemia: Ashwagandha, Curcumin (from turmeric), Astragalus, Reishi mushroom, Cat’s claw
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia: Astragalus, Curcumin (from turmeric), Reishi mushroom, Cat’s claw, Ashwagandha
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Ginseng, Eucalyptus, Thyme, Licorice root, Lobelia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Licorice root, Elecampane, Lobelia, Eucalyptus, Thyme
Chronic obstructive uropathy: Guduchi, Punarnava, Licorice root, Turmeric, Ginger
Chronic pain conditions such as back pain and migraines: Willow bark, Turmeric, Ginger, Boswellia, White willow bark
Chronic pancreatitis: Turmeric, Licorice root, Milk thistle, Dandelion root, Ginger
Chronic pancreatitis: Turmeric, Licorice root, Milk thistle, Dandelion root, Ginger
Chronic pelvic pain syndrome: Saw palmetto, Stinging nettle root, Pygeum, Turmeric, Quercetin
Chronic pelvic pain: Turmeric, Ginger, Licorice root, Slippery elm, Chamomile
Chronic periodontitis: Turmeric, Licorice root, Green tea, Aloe vera, Coenzyme Q10
Chronic proctalgia: Turmeric, Ginger, Licorice root, Slippery elm, Chamomile
Chronic proctalgia: Turmeric, Ginger, Licorice root, Slippery elm, Chamomile
Chronic proctitis: Turmeric, Ginger, Licorice root, Slippery elm, Chamomile
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS): Saw palmetto, Stinging nettle root, Pygeum, Turmeric, Quercetin
Chronic prostatitis: Saw palmetto, Stinging nettle root, Pygeum, Turmeric, Quercetin
Chronic pyelonephritis: Cranberry, Dandelion root, Goldenrod, Uva ursi, Horsetail
Chronic renal failure: Ginger, Turmeric, Dandelion root, Milk thistle, Cordyceps
Chronic rhinosinusitis: Eucalyptus, Garlic, Ginger, Licorice root, Nettle leaf
Chronic sinusitis: Eucalyptus, Garlic, Ginger, Licorice root, Nettle leaf
Chronic sinusitis: Eucalyptus, Garlic, Ginger, Licorice root, Nettle leaf
Chronic tension headache: Valerian root, Passionflower, Lavender, Magnesium, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Chronic tinnitus: Ginkgo biloba, Black cohosh, Hawthorn, Turmeric, Magnesium
Chronic urticaria: Turmeric, Licorice root, Quercetin, Nettle leaf, Vitamin D
Chronic venous insufficiency: Horse chestnut, Butcher’s broom, Gotu kola, Bilberry, Turmeric
Chronic venous insufficiency: Horse chestnut, Butcher’s broom, Gotu kola, Bilberry, Turmeric
Cirrhosis: Milk thistle, Licorice root, Dandelion root, Turmeric, Schisandra
Crohn’s disease: Aloe vera, Boswellia, Slippery elm, Marshmallow root, Licorice root
Crohn’s disease: Turmeric, Boswellia, Slippery elm, Licorice root, Aloe vera
Cushing’s disease: Ashwagandha, Licorice root, Rhodiola, Holy basil, Magnolia bark
Cystic fibrosis: N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Vitamin D, Omega-3 fatty acids, Probiotics, Zinc
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Ginger, Turmeric, Garlic, Ginkgo biloba, Vitamin E
Degenerative disc disease: Devil’s claw, White willow bark, Turmeric, Boswellia, Ginger
Dengue fever: Papaya leaf, Andrographis, Echinacea, Licorice root, Elderberry
Depression and other mental health disorders: St. John’s Wort, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Passionflower, Valerian root
Depression: St. John’s Wort, Saffron, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Ginkgo biloba
Dermatitis: Aloe vera, Calendula, Chamomile, Licorice root, Oatmeal
Diabetes mellitus: Cinnamon, Gymnema, Fenugreek, Bitter melon, Chromium
Diabetes: Gymnema sylvestre, Coccinia indica, Bitter melon, Fenugreek, Cinnamon
Diabetic nephropathy: Ginger, Turmeric, Dandelion root, Milk thistle, Cordyceps
Diabetic neuropathy: Alpha-lipoic acid, Acetyl-L-carnitine, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Benfotiamine
Diabetic retinopathy: Bilberry, Ginkgo biloba, Alpha-lipoic acid, Vitamin E, Magnesium
Diarrhea: Blackberry leaf, Slippery elm, Psyllium, Ginger, Chamomile
Diverticular disease: Slippery elm, Marshmallow root, Peppermint, Ginger, Chamomile
Down syndrome: Turmeric, Bacopa, Ginkgo biloba, Ashwagandha, Fish oil
Dry eye syndrome: Omega-3 fatty acids, Flaxseed oil, Vitamin A, Zinc, Magnesium
Dupuytren’s contracture: Turmeric, Boswellia, Ginger, Bromelain, Magnesium
Dysmenorrhea: Ginger, Turmeric, Chasteberry, Magnesium, Omega-3 fatty acids
Eczema: Aloe vera, Calendula, Chamomile, Licorice root, Oatmeal
Eczema: Calendula, Chamomile, Licorice root, Turmeric, St. John’s Wort
Emphysema: Lobelia, Elecampane, Licorice root, Mullein, Thyme
Endometriosis: Turmeric, Ginger, Ashwagandha, Licorice root, Chaste tree berry
Endometriosis: Turmeric, Ginger, Vitex (Chasteberry), Evening primrose oil, Magnesium
Epilepsy: Bacopa, Ginkgo biloba, Ashwagandha, Magnesium, Vitamin B6
Erectile dysfunction: Panax ginseng, Ashwagandha, Horny goat weed, Yohimbine, L-arginine
Fibromyalgia: Turmeric, Ginger, Boswellia, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha
Glaucoma: Bilberry, Ginkgo biloba, Milk thistle, Turmeric, Coenzyme Q10
Hemophilia: Turmeric, Ginger, Licorice root, Ginkgo bil
HIV/AIDS: Astragalus, Echinacea, Licorice root, Andrographis, Cat’s claw
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Garlic, Hibiscus, Hawthorn, Olive leaf extract, Reishi mushroom
Hyperthyroidism: Bugleweed, Lemon balm, Motherwort, Licorice root, Ashwagandha
Hypothyroidism: Ashwagandha, Bladderwrack, Licorice root, Siberian ginseng, Turmeric
Interstitial cystitis: Marshmallow root, Slippery elm, Dandelion root, Licorice root, Aloe vera
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Peppermint, Chamomile, Fennel, Ginger, Licorice root
Irritable male syndrome: Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Panax ginseng, Licorice root, Maca root
Lupus: Turmeric, Ginger, Ashwagandha, Licorice root, Reishi mushroom
Macular degeneration: Bilberry, Ginkgo biloba, Turmeric, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E
Multiple sclerosis: Turmeric, Ginger, Ashwagandha, Ginkgo biloba, Omega-3 fatty acids
Osteoporosis: Horsetail, Red clover, Nettle leaf, Licorice root, Turmeric
Parkinson’s disease: Mucuna pruriens, Ashwagandha, Ginkgo biloba, Bacopa, Turmeric
Polycystic kidney disease: Licorice root, Rehmannia root, Cordyceps, Astragalus, Rhubarb root
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Cinnamon, Saw palmetto, Licorice root, Chaste tree berry, Vitex
Psoriasis: Aloe vera, Turmeric, Licorice root, Oregon grape, Neem
Pulmonary fibrosis: Turmeric, Ginger, Boswellia, Licorice root, Reishi mushroom
Restless legs syndrome: Valerian root, Passionflower, Ashwagandha, Magnesium, Iron
Scleroderma: Turmeric, Ginger, Licorice root, Milk thistle, Ashwagandha
Sickle cell anemia: Ashwagandha, Curcumin, Licorice root, Guduchi, Triphala
Thalassemia: Turmeric, Ginger, Licorice root, Guduchi, Triphala
Ulcerative colitis: Aloe vera, Boswellia, Slippery elm, Marshmallow root, Licorice root
Vitiligo: Turmeric, Ginkgo biloba, Psoralea, Ashwagandha, Amla
Urinary Infections

Herbs: Buchu (Barosma betulina), cornsilk (Zea mays), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 5 g of each herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Divide into 4 doses and drink throughout the day.

Option: Substitute juniper (Juniperus communis) or goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) for buchu.


Herb: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Remedy: Make a decoction of the berries and drink 1 2/3–2 1/3 cups (450–600 ml) a day.
Tip: Cranberry juice may be substituted for bilberry decoction.

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Herbs: Garlic (Allium sativum), echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

Remedy: Take either or both herbs in capsule or tablet form.

Note: Take in addition to other remedies.
Caution: Do not take juniper or buchu during pregnancy.

Neuralgia

General Remedies
Herbs: St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), lavender (Lavandula officinalis), clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)

Remedy: Apply neat St. John’s wort infused oil to painful areas, or add 20 drops each of clove and lavender essential oil to 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of St. John’s wort infused oil and then apply every 2–3 hours as required.

Herb: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 25 g of herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water and bathe the affected area. Alternatively, dilute 20 drops of essential oil in 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of carrier oil and gently massage into the painful area.

Caution: Do not use on children under 5.

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Head Pain
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Mix 1⁄2 tsp of powder with water to make a thick paste and apply to the head.

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Toothache
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Chew a clove or rub 1–2 drops of neat essential oil onto the affected tooth 2–3 times a day for up to 3 days.

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