Herb Medicinal Claim
These are some of the common Herbal Medicines that are included in the NCLEX-RN. I put some pictures for some unfamiliar plants.
1. Alfalfa Source of carotene (vitamin A); contains natural fluoride
2. Aloe Healing agent
- Basil leaf Remedy to inhibit vomiting
Bee pollen Renewal of enzymes, hormones, vitamins, amino acids, and others
5. Bilberry leaf Increases night vision, reduces eye fatigue
6. Black cohosh Relieves menstrual cramps; same effects as estrogen
7. Blue cohosh Regulate mens. flow; emergency remedy for bee stings
8. Butternut bark Works well for constipation
Capsicum (Cayenne) Normalizes blood pressure; stops bleeding on contact
10. Cascara sagrada bark Remedies for chronic constipation and gallstones
11. Chamomile flower for a nervous stomach; relieves cramping due to mens. cycle
12. Cranberry Bladder or kidney infection
13. Dandelion leaf and root Detoxify poisons in the liver;beneficial in lowering blood pressure
Echinacea root Treat strep throat, lymph glands
Eucalyptus leaf General medicinal
16. Feverfew herb Migraines; helps reduce inflammation in arthritis joints
17. Garlic capsules “Nature’s antibiotic”
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Ginger root Remedy for sore throat
Ginkgo biloba Improves blood circulation to the brain
20. Ginseng root,Siberian Resistance against stress; slows the aging process
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ldenseal Treatment of bladder inf, cankers, mouth sores, and ulcers
Hawthorn Strengthens and regulates the heart; relieves insomnia
Kava kava root Induce sleep and help calm nervousness
24. Licorice root Mild laxative
25. Oregano leaf Settles the stomach after meals, helps treat colds
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6. Rhubarb root Powerful laxative
Saw palmetto berry Mucus in the head and nose
Senna leaf Splendid laxative
St. John’s wort Correct irregular menstruation
30. Thyme leaf Relief of migraine headaches
31. Witch hazel bark and leaf Restores circulation; for stiff joints
