5htp supplement
Acetylcholine memory neurotransmitter
Acetyl-l-carnitine  mind booster... does it have anti-aging properties?
Acne a blemish on dermatologists... diet advice may have been wrong for decades
ADHD sit still and read this
Aframomum Melegueta -- The effects of aqueous extracts of Aframomum melegueta and Piper guineense on the sexual behavior of male rats were studied, considering many criteria, such as penile erection, copulatory behaviour and orientation activities towards themselves (genital grooming) and female rats (ano-genital sniffing, mounting). For 8 days different groups of rats received a daily administration of distilled water (control) or a plant extract: A. melegueta at 115 mg/kg or P. guineense at 122.5 mg/kg. Both plant extracts stimulated male sexual behaviour. In fact, A. melegueta and P. guineense significantly increased penile erection index, and the frequencies of intromission and ejaculation. These plant extracts were found to enhance the orientation of males towards females by increasing mounting and ano-genital investigatory behavior. Results of this study showed that A. melegueta and P. guineense modified the sexual behaviour of male rats by increasing sexual arousal.
AHCC immune-support mushroom extract
AIDS a few herbs that may have potential anti-HIV activity
Allergy practical and natural suggestions provided
Alpha lipoic acid powerful antioxidant, one of my favorites... a must read for diabetics!
Alternatives-viagra herbs
Alzheimer's disease are some supplements as powerful as pharmaceutical drugs?
Andrographis immune herb, many potential uses, including Familial Mediterranean Fever
Androstenedione legitimate father of testosterone and estrogens
Antioxidants should you take any? will they slow aging?
Anxiety don't worry... mother nature has an herb for you
Aphrodisiacs natural herbs and nutrients that really work!
Arginine some claim that it leads to better erections.... hard claim to swallow
Arjuna ancient heart helper
Arthritis any good alternatives to stop the snap, crackle and pop?
ARTICHOKE LEAF-cynara scolymus Good for irritable bowel syndrome.
Astragalus immune system support
Autism some dietary changes are worth a try
autoimmune disease info

Ayurvedic_herbs and plants

B vitamins the Bs get an A

Bee pollen has antioxidant properties
Benefit-coq10 for health
Beta glucan for immune system
Betaine mind and energy booster
Betel nut info
BILBERRY - Has 15 anthocyanosides for eye health
Biography of Ray Sahelian biography
Bipolar disorder balancing the ups and downs
Black cohosh for menopause. BLACK COHOSH-cimicifuga racemosa, eases menopause symptoms. May reduce levels of LH, lack of estrogenic effect. REMIFENIN one tablet twice daily. From these results we conclude, that extracts from the rhizome of Cimicifuga racemosa contain compounds with antiestrogenic properties.
Bois bandé -- Bois bandé is the name commonly used in a large part of the Caribbean for the tree Roupala montana. The plant is not only found in Grenada and Trinidad, but also in Dominica, where it is known as gimauve or gommier tree and in Costa Rica it is known as danto amarillo or zorillo. The bark of this tree is famous for its aphrodisiac properties. Locals soak a strip of the bark for a week in rum, then filter the rum and take a small glass of the extract. The extract is also known as macoucherie rum. No studies are available in the Western literature to give us any clues on this herb’s properties or mechanism of action. Bois bandé is available as a liquid and capsules.
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Boswellia for arthritis
Burada -- The bark of Parinari campestris (Chrysobalanaceae), in Guyana known as burada, is frequently used as a potential aphrodisiac in the same way as bois bandé. This tree also occurs in neighbouring Suriname where it is known as the red fugu.
Butea plant

Calcium more coming soon
Cancer natural steps to prevent and reduce the severity of this serious disease
Carnitine energy booster, helps fight fatigue, potentially helpful to heart patients
Carnosine anti-aging nutrient?
Carotenoids have a glass of carrot juice instead of a soda
Cats claw anti-inflammatory
cat's claw herbal extract. Cat's claw uncaria tomentosa. A vine from the amazon river basin, extracts from the bark, effective antioxidant, potent inhibitor of TNFalpha. Cat's claw is an effective treatment for osteoarthritis. The species, U guianensis and U tomentosa are equiactive. They are effective antioxidants, but their anti-inflammatory properties may result from their ability to inhibit TNFalpha and to a lesser extent PGE2 production. Prevents MCF breast cancer. Uncaria tomentosa total alkaloids exert a beneficial effect on memory impairment induced by the dysfunction of cholinergic systems in the brain. Cat's claw protects cells against oxidative stress and negated the activation of NF-kappaB. These studies provide a mechanistic evidence for the widely held belief that cat's claw is an effective anti-inflammatory agent. Acute renal failure caused by 'cat's claw' herbal remedy in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Catuaba coitus catalyst
Chamomile gentle tea
Chaste berry for PMS in women. Chasteberry - agnus castus. ZE 44, 20 mg tablet standardized for casticin, one of the presumed active ingredients. Improvement in irritability, mood, anger, headache, and breast fullness. May increase LH, restore progesterone, inhibit prolactin due to its dopaminergic action.
Ching chun bao -- Claims have been made that it Increases mental capacity, counters fatigue, improves resistance to disease, promotes blood circulation, benefits heart and kidney, and enriches sexual function.
Chitosan the debate continues
Cholesterol the lower the better?
Choline memory nutrient
Chondroitin cartilage extract for arthritis
Chromium helpful mineral in diabetes
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome mystery gradually being understood better
Chuchuhuasi -- Chuchuhuasi or chuchuwasi is a common name for some members of the genus Maytenus (belonging to the Celastraceae family), found in Peru and Colombia. An infusion of the bark is used not only as a famed aphrodisiac but also as a proven muscle relaxant and a remedy for rheumatism. You can either follow the recipe of the Peruvian shiphibo tribe: soak the bark overnight in, e.g. cane liquor (any strong alcoholic drink will do) and drink the infusion, or do as the Siona indians in Colombia: boil a 5 cm piece of the trunk in 2 l of water until the volume has been reduced to 1 l. Drink a small cupful of this 3 times a day for a week, then! The active constituents might be maytansine, maytenin, mebeverine and the triterpenes tingenone, 22-hydroxytingenone and pristimeran (admit it! these names sounds very physiologically active!). The most useful species are Maytenus krukovii, M. eberifolia (=M. macrocarpa = M. laevis) and M. ilicifolia.
Cistanche herb
Citrus aurantium appetite control extract?
CLA I can't figure this one out
Clavo Huasca purported Peruvian aphrodisiac
CMO ditto: I can't figure this one out, either
Cnidium Chinese sex booster?
Coenzymeq10 benefit
common cold symptoms cure
Common Cold practical tips to reduce the severity and frequency of winter misery
Constipation is there an "empty colon" to "happy brain" connection?
Co Q10 for heart, energy, antioxidant
Coral Calcium do scientists approve? Shall we hail OK Coral?
Cordyceps famous fungus
Creatine for big muscles; look good in the mirror, impress your friends, partner... and yourself
Creatine Monohydrate
Cruise info
Curcumin cure-all curry

Damiana Mexican love plant?
Danshen used in China for heart conditions
Deer antler velvet Lapp dance enhancer? anyone try this?
Deprenyl info
Depression move aside, Prozac...mood lifters without a prescription
Devil information
Devil's claw anti-inflammatory herb from South Africa
DHA/fish oils study: omega deficit worse health threat than budget deficit
DHEA and 7-Keto Dhea better sex after forty?
Diabetes it's not healthy to be too sweet
Diet do you have the will power?
DMAE focus your brain, a well-known mind/memory booster
DMG mind and sex booster. DIMETHYLGLYCINE is an anti-stress nutrient with antioxidant properties. Recently, studies have implicated the generation of oxygen-derived free radicals and lipid peroxidation as one of the mechanisms in the pathogenesis of gastric ulcer. The results suggest that the gastroprotective effect of dimethylglycine could be mediated by its free radical scavenging activity and cytoprotection of gastric mucosa
Dopamine the libido neurotransmitter

Echinacea common cold helper? jury hasn't made the decision: they're out sick. ECHINACEA Echinacea purpurea E. angustifolia E. pallida Safe in pregnancy. Used in common cold, coughs, bronchitis. German commission E has approved the oral use of the above ground parts of E. pupurea for colds, respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections and its topical use for poorly healing wounds. The fresh or dried E. pallida root has been approved for use in the treatment of influenza-like infections. Treatment with Echinacea Plus tea at early onset of cold or flu symptoms was effective for relieving these symptoms in a shorter period of time than a placebo. Natural killer cells from aging mice treated with extracts from Echinacea purpurea are quantitatively and functionally rejuvenated. Ineffectiveness of echinacea for prevention of experimental rhinovirus colds. May worsen allergic reactions. Recurrent erythema nodosum associated with Echinacea herbal therapy. This first prospective study suggests that gestational use of echinacea during organogenesis is not associated with an increased risk for major malformations. Echinacea, the popular herbal remedy that is purported to strengthen the immune system and fight infection, may cause mild or serious allergic reactions in people who use the herb to treat their allergy symptoms, according to two Australian researchers.

Elderberry extract, Sambucol, has antiviral properties. Also increase inflammatory cytokine production.
Energy lots of herbs that could help... but first focus on sleep, diet and exercise
Ephedra keep away for now... and quite likely a long time. EPHEDRA sinica Ma Huang Active ingredient is ephedrine which acts on beta-receptors and causes bronchial relaxation. Heart attacks, seizures, and strokes. Adverse effects include renal failure, arrhythmias, tetany, hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, hypotension.
Epilepsy/Seizure a few helpful hints
Epimedium information. EPIMEDIUM SAGITTATUM Horny goat weed Contains flavonol glycosides incuding icariin and methylicariin and alkaloid called magnoflorine.
Erectile dysfunction limp no more!
Eurycoma asian aphrodisiac
Evening primrose I still prefer fish oils
Eyesight see the world brighter and clearer

Faqs information
Fatigue don't give up, energy is a renewable resource
Female_libido
Fenugreek may help with sugar balance. FENUGREEK trigonella foenum-graecum
Fertility natural options for male and female fertility
Feverfew for migraine. FEVERFEW The Yale team found that feverfew's active ingredient--parthenolide--specifically binds to and inhibits the protein IKK-beta, which plays a role in the body's inflammatory process. Fever is part of the body's inflammatory response, and inflammation contributes to a range of ailments--including migraines, researchers believe. Crews pointed out that IKK-beta has been identified as a drug target only within the last few years. And, he said, while the pharmaceutical industry has conducted "massive research" for compounds that will target IKK-beta and its "pathway" in the body, the search has reached a bottleneck. 100 to 300 mg up to qid, 0.2 to 0.4% parthenolide
Fibroids difficult to treat, one Chinese herb may help
Fibromyalgia natural options could relieve pain
Fish oils for heart, blood vessels, eyes, and....
5-HTP/ 5-hydroxytryptophan-- sleep better, eat less, feel better, but use appropriately
Flavonoids good news: there's plenty in dark chocolate!!
Flaxseed sprinkle some on your favorite vegetable soup. FLAXSEED Is a rich source of lignans and omega-3s and may thwart prostate cancer, lowers cholesterol.
Forskolin smooth muscle operator
Fo-ti information
Fructus Lycii, Chinese wolfberry

GABA does it cross the blood brain barrier?
Garcinia Cambogia for stomach ulcers? GARCINIA CAMBOGIA Garcinia cambogia extract is a herbal preparation that has been suggested as useful in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. In the present study this drug was tested for its antiulcerogenic effect. Oral pretreatment with Garcinia cambogia fruit extract (1 g/kg body wt/day) for 5, 10 or 15 days protected the gastric mucosa against the damage induced by indomethacin (20 mg/kg body wt). The volume and acidity of the gastric juice decreased in the pretreated rats. The glycoprotein levels of the gastric contents which were decreased in the untreated rats, maintained near normal levels in the pretreated rats. Protein which was elevated in the gastric juice of untreated rats, showed near normal levels in the pretreated rats. Garcinia cambogia was able to decrease the acidity and to increase the mucosal defence in the gastric areas, thereby justifying its use as an antiulcerogenic agent.
GARLIC Has diallyl sulfide which inhibits chemical carcinogens activated by CYP2E1. Has hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and anticancer effects. Odor caused by conversion of alliin to volatile sulfur compounds. Heated or cooked garlic is less healthy.
Genistein soy phytoestrogen
Ginger more than a sushi garnish
Ginkgo respected mind booster known in China for millennia. Ganoderma Japonicum, Papaw, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Ginseng, Devil's claw, Garlic, Quinine, Ginkgo, Ginger, Red Clover and Horse-Chestnut reinforce warfarin action by heterogeneous mechanisms. They should thus not be used in patients on oral anticoagulant and/or antiplatelet therapy. GINKGO 50:1 standardized, extract, containing 24% ginkgoflavonglycosides. Extracts Egb 761 and LI 1370, contain ginkgo flavonoly glycosides 16-25 % and terpene trilactones 6%. Ginkgo does not inhibit MAO A or B. Ginkgolides are potent inhibitor of Platelet Activating Factor. May use along with antidepressants for improved sleep.
Ginseng One billion Chinese can't be wrong! ELEUTHEROCOCCUS SENTICOCCUS Commonly known as siberian ginseng. GINSENG Asian-panax ginseng North American-panax quinquefolius Siberian-eleutherococcus
Glucomannan fiber for constipation and maybe weight loss
Glucosamine for arthritis... to begin, lob your Tylenol bottle in the trash can
glucosamine product
gluco.htm information
Glutamine may be helpful in those with cancer and HIV
Gout it's the beef, pork, lamb, and seafood
Gotu kola Ayurvedic antioxidant. GOTU KOLA-centella asiatica Has pentacyclic triterpene derivatives. May be used in chronic venous insufficiency and wound healing.
Grape seed immune enhancer, may help venous insufficiency. GRAPESEED Grapeseed extract does not relieve allergies.
Green tea a cup a day keeps the doctor away. GREEN TEA camellia sinensis. Antiplatelet activity of green tea catechins is mediated by inhibition of cytoplasmic calcium increase. Consumption of green tea was associated with lower serum concentration of total cholesterol in Japanese healthy workers age 40-69 years; however, green tea consumption was unrelated to serum HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides. We conclude that some green tea catechins are chondroprotective and that consumption of green tea may be prophylactic for arthritis and may benefit the arthritis patient by reducing inflammation and slowing cartilage breakdown. Further studies will be required to determine whether these compounds access the joint space in sufficient concentration and in a form capable of providing efficacy in vivo. EGCg targets multiple MMP-mediated cellular events in cancer cells and provides a new mechanism for the anticancer properties of that molecule. Understanding the basic principles by which EGCG inhibits tumour invasion and angiogenesis may lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies, in addition to supporting the role of green tea as a cancer chemopreventive agent.Taken together, the results suggest that EGCG has protective effects against betaA-induced neuronal apoptosis through scavenging reactive oxygen species, which may be beneficial for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. These results indicate that dietary administration of the green tea extract catechins at high doses induced goiters in rats, and this may be due to antithyroid effects of catechins. These data suggest that green tea has preventive effects on both chronic inflammatory diseases and lifestyle-related diseases (including cardiovascular disease and cancer), resulting in prolongation of life span. Flavanol (-)epigallocatechin-3-gallate is shown to be a potent natural inhibitor of leukocyte elastase that may be used to reduce elastase-mediated progression to emphysema and tumor invasion. Has epicatechin, epigallocatechin and other polyphenolic compounds.
Guarana exotic caffeine source
Guggul for cholesterol... but controversial
GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE For diabetes, 400mg/d.

Hair why can't men be more like women?
Happiness Be Happier Starting Now?
Hawthorn for heart. HAWTHORN For CHF, positive inotrope, dilate blood vessels, relieves angina, antioxidant.

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Heart Disease information
Heart failure / beyond drugs -- CoQ10, Carnitine, Hawthorn
Hepatitis B and C a few natural options
Herb information
Herbal-viagra information
HGH human growth hormone-- Honey, I shrunk my wallet!
HIV human immunodeficiency virus-- hopeful anti-viral herbs
Homocysteine unpopular words: high cholesterol, high homocysteine, high blood pressure, highjack
Hoodia skinny Kalahari Bushmen may be on to something
Hops count the sheep hopping over the fence
Horny Goat Weed will it make you horny, too?
Horse Chestnut let the veins flow freely
human growth hormone information
Huperzine A Chinese club moss for memory and Alzheimer's
Hyaluronic acid joint helper -- but does it also work by the oral route?
Hydroxytryptophan eat less, weigh less, sleep more, feel better, but be careful
Hypertension deflate the pressure
Hyssop antiviral herbal tea from Biblical epochs. Hyssop is commonly combined with horehound to ease sore throats, and to treat asthma and bronchitis. Early studies showed that crude extracts of hyssop produced antiviral activity against herpes simplex and HIV-1.

Icariin product
idebenone product
Immune system more complicated than you can imagine--nutrients and herbs to the rescue
Impotence information
INDOLE-3-CARBINOL Found in cabbage, cauliflower, and brussels spots. Converted in the gut to diindolylmethane (DIM).
Inositol may be helpful in some psychiatric conditions
IP-6 anti-cancer properties look good in lab studies
Isoflavones good for everything? have another tofu cube

Joint Formula product

Kava palm trees and coconuts on the beach... South Pacific style. KAVA 100-200 MG (30 TO 55% kavalactones) one to three times daily.
kavakava plant
Khat fertility plant
Kidney Stones ...have you drank your six glasses of water today?
kolanut herb
LICORICE Dietary consumption of licorice-root extract by hypercholesterolemic patients may act as a moderate hypocholesterolemic nutrient and a potent antioxidant agent and, hence against cardiovascular disease. Glycyrrhizin, an aqueous extract of licorice root, has anti-inflammatory activity and has been used for the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis. Glycyrrhizin inhibited the cytolytic activity of complement via the activation of both the classical and alternative pathways, while it had no effect on immune adherence, suggesting that it blocks C5 or a later stage of the complement cascade. Further analysis revealed that glycyrrhizin inhibits the lytic pathway in which the membrane attack complex (MAC) is formed. This mechanism suggests that glycyrrhizin may prevent tissue injury caused by MAC not only in chronic hepatitis but in many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The ingestion of liquorice, and/or its active metabolites, can sometimes produce an acquired form of apparent mineralocorticoid excess (AME) syndrome, expressed as sodium retention, potassium loss and suppression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, in addition to clinical consequences such as raised blood pressure and oedema. These results demonstrate a stimulative effect of GR on the mouse defense system(s) against HSV-1 infection. Glycyrrhizin, an active component of licorice roots, reduces morbidity and mortality of mice infected with lethal doses of influenza virus.

Maca erotic Incan herb from the high Andes 
Macular degeneration save your eyesight with antioxidants
Mela link
Melatonin dreams like you've never dreamed!
Menopause herbal alternatives... the controversy continues ad infinitum
Methylcobalamin long name for B12
Migraine headache have you had your aura checked lately?
Milk thistle Terminate your liver toxins. MILK THISTLE-silybum marianum 80 to 200 mg extract (80% sylmarin) one to three times daily. May block toxins entering liver cells, antioxidant. Useful in liver disease.
Mind Boosters: A Guide to Natural Supplements that Enhance Your Mind, Memory, and Mood
MISTLETOE Extract ISCADOR.
Morinda product
MSM so much said when so little is known
Mucuna Pruriens the dopamine dealer
Muira puama Brazilian Jungle Passion
Multiple sclerosis nerve fibers need insulation, too

Natural Sex Boosters new book
NADH the dopamine connection: mind and sex booster
newsltr info
Noni blend a healthy Tahiti smoothie

Olive leaf the bug buster
order information
Osteoarthritis glucosamine vs ibuprofen: and the winner is....
Osteoporosis don't let sticks and stones break your bones