Herbal Favorites
Bilberry enhances eye health, including improving night vision and preventing cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
Cranberry prevents urinary tract infections.
Echinacea (purple coneflower) fights cold, flu, urinary tract and other infections by stimulating the immune system (because multiple sclerosis appears to be an autoimmune disease, some believe that Echinacea should not be used when one has multiple sclerosis).
Garlic fights bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, reduces high blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, prevents atherosclerosis, and is associated with lower cancer rates.
Ginger treats digestive disorders, such as nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Ginko biloba increases blood circulation, especially in the brain, enhancing memory and mental alertness.
Ginseng has stimulant properties useful for chronic fatigue, convalescence, lethargy, depression and chronic infections due to immune weakness. Ginseng can help diabetics by lowering blood sugar.
Hawthorne strengthens your heart and prevents heart disease. It reduces blood pressure, angina attacks, atherosclerosis, and treat congestive heart failure.
Kava treats anxiety, mild depression, and insomnia.
Saw Palmetto eases symptoms associated with prostate inflammation or enlargement.
St. John’s Wort treats depression and insomnia.
Valerian’s sedative properties promote sleep.