CHANGING YOUR MEDICINE CHEST TO HERBAL REMEDIES



CHANGING YOUR MEDICINE CHEST TO HERBAL REMEDIES!

|Type of Medication |Drugs & Brand Names |Possible Side Effects |Herbal Alternatives |

|Acne |1. Antibiotics |1. See antibiotics |Burdock, Black Walnut, Sarsaparilla,|

| |2. Isotretinoin (Accutane) |2. Dry skin, nosebleeds, muscle/joint pain, |Damiana, |

| |3. Benzoyl Peroxide |liver damage, visual impairment, bowel |Pau D’Arco lotion, Tea Tree oil, |

| | |inflammation |BP-X |

| | |3. Irritation. | |

|Analgesic |1. Aspirin |1. Nausea, vomiting, ulcers, kidney & liver |Valerian, Noni, |

| |2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) |damage, nausea, rash |APS II, Tei Fu Oils |

| | | |or lotion (topical) MSM |

|Anti- |1. Steroids: Hydrocortisone, Prednisone; 2. |1. Indigestion, weight gain, acne, fluid |Licorice, Wild Yam, Chamomile (herb |

|Inflammatory |Non-steroidal; Diflunisal, Fenoprofen, Ibuprofen, |retention, weakness, mood changes, diabetes, |& oil), Intestinal Soothe & Build, |

| |(Advil, Mortin, Nuprin, Rufen, Indomethacin, |fragile bones, thin skin. 2. Diarrhea, |IF-C, Cat’s Claw, Yarrow, MSM, Noni,|

| |Ketoprofen, Mefenamic acid, Naproxen, Phenylbutazone,|constipation nausea, vomiting, heartburn, |Thai-Go, Green Zone |

| |Piroxicam, Sulindac, Tolmetin |dizziness headache, rash, impaired, blood | |

| | |clotting, increased risk of peptic ulcers | |

|Antacid |Aluminum hydroxide, (Gaviscon, Maalox, Mylanta), |OTC antacids soak up digestive secretions & |Papaya Mint, Safflowers, Catnip, |

| |Magnesium hydroxide, (Milk of Magnesium) Sodium |inhibit digestion. Some may cause constipation,|Peppermint Oil, Aloe Vera Juice, |

| |bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer), Calcium carbonate |nausea & diarrhea with occasional vomiting, |Slippery Elm, Anti-Gas Formula, |

| | |bone pain, muscle weakness, cramps |Chinese Anti-Gas, Stomach Comfort, |

| | | |Noni |

|Antibiotic |Pencillins, Tetracyclines, Aminoglycosides, |Kill friendly bacteria as well as harmful ones.|Garlic, Echinacea, Parthenium, |

| |Cephalosporins |May cause yeast infection & allergic reactions |Silver, Golden Seal, Oregon Grape, |

| | |such as rashes |Olive Leaf, Lymph Gland Cleanse, |

| | | |Lymph Gland Cleanse-HY, IN-X |

|Antihistamine |Brommpheniramine (Dimetane, Chlorpheniramine, |Most depress the brain causing drowsiness. |Rose Hips, Sinus Support EF, MSM, |

| |Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), Tripolidine (Actifed, |They may also cause blurred vision, dizziness, |Chinese Breathe Activator, AL-J, |

| |Actidil, Myidil) |digestive disturbances, urinary difficulties, |Four |

| | |dry mouth, rash, & excitement in children | |

|Arthritis |Aspirin & other analgesics |These remedies “kill” pain & treat symptoms. |Alfalfa, Yucca, Joint Support, |

| | | |Herbal CA, APS II, Glucosamine, MSM,|

| | | |Chondroiton, Noni |

|Bronchodialator |Ephedrine, Epinephrine |Anxiety, restlessness, dry mouth, dizziness, |Lobelia, Lobelia Essence, Chinese |

| | |headache, urinary difficulties, palpitations |Breathe Activator, |

| | | |AL-J, Bronchial Formula |

|Burn Remedies |Treated with topical antiseptics &/or antibiotics &|Prevent infection & relieve pain but does not |Aloe Vera Gel, Honey, Lavender |

| |antiseptics. |promote tissue repair | |

|Cough Remedies |1. Codeine 2. Dextromethorphan (From 44, |Cough suppressants interfere with expulsion of|Garlic, Lobelia, Chinese Breathe |

| |Robitussin-DM, Tussi-Organidin DM) 3. Isoproterenol|mucus. 1. Narcotic, constipation. |Activator, AL-J, Bronchial Formula, |

| | |2. Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea or abdominal |Fenugreek & Thyme |

| | |pain. | |

| | |3. Chest pain, dry mouth. | |

|Decongestant |Naphazoline, Oxymetazoline (Dristan Long Lasting, |Burning, rash, headache, restlessness, |Mullein, Lobelia, Garlic, Onions, |

| |Neo Synephrine 12 hour) Pseudoephedrine (Actifed |nervousness, nasal congestion, sneezing, |AL-J, Chinese Breathe Activator, |

| |Sudafed). |dizziness, lightheadedness, palpitations, |Capsicum, |

| | |headache, sleeplessness |Fenugreek & Thyme, Hot Lemon Water |

|Diet Pills |Dexedrine |Habit forming, nervousness, hypertension, |Chickweed, SF, Target, TS II, |

| | |damage to liver, heart & intestine |MetaboMax, Garcinia, |

| | | |Fat Grabbers |

|Diuretic |Chlorothiazid, Chorthalidone, Metolazone, |Potassium depletion, leg cramps, lethargy, |Corn Silk, Juniper Berries, |

| |Furosemide, Bumetanide, Amiloride, Spironolactone, |dizziness, rash, impotence, noises in ears |Uva-Ursi, Kidney Activator, |

| |Triamterene. |(high dose), nausea |JP-X, Chinese Kidney Activator, |

| | | |Urinary Maintenance, Comb Potassium,|

| | | | |

| | | |Vit B-6 |

|Energy (“pep”) |Amphetamines |Lack of appetite, paranoia, hyperactivity |Ginseng, Licorice, Bee Pollen, |

| | | |Target Endurance, Nature’s Chi, |

| | | |Thai-Go, Energy-V, Capsicum |

|Female Hormones |Conjugated estrogens (Premarin Progens)), |Nausea & vomiting, breast swelling & |Black Cohosh, dong Quai, FCS II, FC |

| |Diethyistilbestrol (DES) Estradiol, |tenderness, reduced sex drive, swollen feet & |w/ Dong Quai, |

| |Medroyxprogesterone, Megestrol, Norgestrel |ankles, depression, weight gain, acne, vaginal|Wild Yam, X-Action, Flash-Ease |

| | |bleeding | |

|Hemorrhoid Medicines |Bismuth, Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) Peruvian Balsam, |Some may cause local irritation, but probably |White Oak Bark, Golden Salve) |

| |Zinc Oxide, Ephedrine, Hydrocortisone |no side effects when used topically |Psyllium, Nature’s Three, Intestinal|

| | | |Soothe & Build, Vari-Gone |

|Laxative |1. Bisacodyl (Ducolax 2. Mineral Oil 3. Milk of | Abdominal pain, rectal irritation 2. |LBS II, LB-X, LB Ext. Psyllium |

| |Magnesia |Interferes with absorption of some vitamins |Hulls, magnesium, Cascara Sagrada, |

| | | |Senna |

|Motion Sickness |Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) |Drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision |Ginger Root, Peppermint Oil, |

| | | |Vitamin B-6 |

|Sleep Aids |Benzodiazepines |Daytime drowsiness, dizziness, headache, |Chamomile, Passion Flower, Valerian,|

| | |blurred vision. |Herbal Sleep Formula, 5-HTP, |

| | | |Melatonin, |

| | | |Herbal CA, |

| | | |Kava Kava |

|Ulcer Medication |Cimetidine (Tagamet), Famotidine, Ranitdine |Dizziness, diarrhea, muscle pain, breast |Licorice, Aloe Vera Juice, Capsicum,|

| |(Zantac), Sulcralfate (Carafate) |enlargement in men, impotence, rash, headache,|Golden Seal, Intestinal Soothe & |

| | |nausea, constipation, weakness |Build, Gastro Health, Proactazyme |

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