High Valley Ginseng & Herb

DISCLAIMER: Please consult with your physician before beginning any herbal remedies to be sure they will not react negatively with any medication you are currently taking. The information contained here if for reference only and should be not interpreted as medical advice.

 

 

Ginseng

Ginseng has been advocated for virtually every purpose including general health, fatigue, immune function, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, cognitive function, viral infections, sexual function, and athletic performance. American ginseng has been shown to inhibit tumor growth. In one laboratory study on colorectal cancer cells, researchers found that American ginseng possessed powerful anti-cancer properties. One preliminary study suggests that American ginseng, in combination with ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), may help treat ADHD. Panax ginseng is used for improving thinking, concentration, memory and work efficiency, physical stamina, and athletic endurance. Some people use Panax ginseng to help them cope with stress and as a general tonic for improving well-being. They sometimes call Panax ginseng an “adaptogen” when it’s used in this way. Panax ginseng is also used for depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), for boosting the immune system, and for fighting particular infections in a lung disease called cystic fibrosis. These infections are caused by a bacterium named Pseudomonas. Some people use Panax ginseng to treat breast cancer and prevent ovarian cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, and skin cancer. Other uses include treatment of anemia, diabetes, inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis), fever, hangover, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma. Panax ginseng is also used for bleeding disorders, loss of appetite, vomiting, intestinal problems, fibromyalgia, sleeping problems (insomnia), nerve pain, joint pain, dizziness, headache, convulsions, disorders of pregnancy and childbirth, hot flashes due to menopause, and to slow the aging process.

 

Black Cohosh

Black cohosh is often referred to as a "woman's remedy" because it is used mainly to relieve premenstrual problems, menstrual cramps, and symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes. Some promoters of black cohosh state that the herb reduces the risk of breast and prostate cancer.  Black cohosh has also been used to treat pain before, during, and after childbirth; breast pain; ovarian pain; and uterine pain. Other reported uses of black cohosh include arthritis pain relief, lowering blood pressure, sedation, treatment of bronchial infections, treatment for spasms associated with whooping cough, and treatment of diarrhea.

 

 

Jua Hua (Chrysanthemum) 

Commonly is consumed in main-land China almost as much as green tea, and especially during the summer months, due to both the medicinal effects, along with an excellent taste! The Ju Hua herb is used to expel internal heat from the body, as well as helping to improve your kidney and liver function. The properties are excellent at lowering blood pressure, improving your vision, and reducing swelling and inflammation throughout the body. As with many varieties of Chinese tea it has a great detoxifying benefit from drinking it. The tea will help to cleanse your body, and make you feel better from the inside out. The Ju Hua herb can also help with fevers and colds as it reduces the heat within the body, and cools down the internal warmth that usually accompany fevers and colds. Although the Ju Hua is commonly drunk or eaten to gain the amazing benefits it can also be applied to the skin to reduce inflammation. It is great as a skin soak, and can help to draw the heat from your body helping with fevers and colds. It can be applied directly to the skin or wrapped in a bandage and left on the area.

 

 

St. Johns Wort

Caution should be used when consuming St. Johns Wort as it is a powerful and effective herbal remedy that can conteract with traditional pharmecutical medications. To give you an indication of the potency, a perscription for St. Johns Wort is required in Ireland. This medicine can make your skin sensitive to sunlight. You should try to avoid exposing your skin to ultraviolet light such as sunlight, solarium or sunbeds while you are taking this medicine. St. Johns Wort is commonly used for depression, anxiety, atopic dermatitis, and nerve pain. Other uses include heart palpitations, moodiness and other symptoms of menopause, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).St. John’s wort has been tried for exhaustion, stop-smoking help, fibromyalgia,chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), migraine and other types of headaches, muscle pain, nerve pain, and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used for cancer, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis C.An oil can be made from St. John’s wort. Some people apply this oil to their skin to treat bruises and scrapes, inflammation and muscle pain, first degree burns, wounds, bug bites, hemorrhoids, and nerve pain. But applying St. John’s wort directly to the skin is risky. It can cause serious sensitivity to sunlight.

 

 

Angelica Sinesis (Dong Quai)

 The plant has been used for menstrual cramps, anemia associated with menstruation, pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), pelvic pain, recovery from childbirth or illness, and fatigue or low energy. Dong quai is used in both men and women for heart conditions, high blood pressure, inflammation, headache, infections, and nerve pain. It has been suggested that dong quai has weak estrogen-like effects. However, it remains unclear whether dong quai has the same effects as estrogens, blocks estrogen activity, or lacks significant hormonal effects. Dong quai is often used in combination with other herbs for liver and spleen problems. Dong quai has been used for painful or irregular menstrual periods, inability to conceive children (infertility), and the symptoms of menopause. It has also been used for anemia, headache, high blood pressure, arthritis, bowel/bladder conditions, skin problems (e.g., discoloration, psoriasis), and allergies.

 

 

Baikal Skullcap

Baikal skullcap is used to treat respiratory infections, hay fever, and fever. It is also used for gastrointestinal (GI) infections, as well as liver problems including viral hepatitis and jaundice. Some people use Baikal skullcap for kidney infections, pelvic inflammation, and sores or swelling. It is also used for scarlet fever, headache, irritability, red eyes, flushed face, seizures, epilepsy, hysteria, nervous tension, and to relieve a bitter taste in the mouth. The active ingredient in Baikal skullcap, baicalin, is used in combination with shung hua (ephedra) to treat upper respiratory tract infections. In combination with other herbs, Baikal skullcap is used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), prostate cancer, a lung condition called bronchiolitis, arthritis, and hemorrhoids.

Baikal skullcap is also sometimes applied to the skin for psoriasis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DISCLAIMER: Please consult with your physician before beginning any herbal remedies to be sure they will not react negatively with any medication you are currently taking. The information contained here if for reference only and should be not interpreted as medical advice.