Melody Ann's

A Fast - Action Guide

Custom Search of Melody Ann's

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT: A FAST – ACTION GUIDE    Come back often for changes!    Generated on 01/22/2009 Revised on 02/4/2009   Medical conditions are listed below in alphabetical order. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Top, References, Conditions, End  Conditions are listed by Herbal name from the Safety guidelines per the Botanical Safety Handbook; available through the American Botanical Council which is listed below. AC, BC, CC, DC, EC, FC, HC, IC, JC, KC, LC, MC, NC, OC, PC, QC, RC, SC, TC, UC, VC, WC, XC, YC, ZC Top, References, Conditions, End

Condition   Herbs Special Precautions

Condition   Herbs Special Precautions   A     A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z,   AC, BC, CC, DC, EC, FC, GC, HC, IC, JC, KC, LC, MC, NC, OC, PC, QC, RC, SC, TC, UC, VC, WC, XC, YC, ZC   Top, References, End, Conditions   Abscesses     Burdock Cabbage White leaves Chickweed External Dandelion root     Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.   Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Acne     Aloe vera Basil oil Burdock Comfrey Dandelion root       Aloe vera – Flush burns with cold water before applying herbal remedies.  Serious burns require medical attention. (for external use on minor burns)   Comfrey Root and leaves usually wild crafted, note do not confuse with foxglove leaves.   Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Affections of the Bladder   Carrot     Age Spots     Dandelion root     Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.   (AIDS) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome Garlic St. John’s wart   St. John’s wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs.     Alcoholism     Dandelion root     Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Allergies     Cayenne pepper Dandelion root     Cayenne pepper is a natural blood thinner – do not take before surgery! Test before using cayenne on skin.  Can damage contact lens and the eye.   Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Amenorrhea     Angelica Catnip Dandelion Leave       Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun.   Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Anal Itching   Angelica Balsam of Peru   Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun.     Anemia     Angelica  Aloe vera Alfalfa Dandelion Leave       Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun.   Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Anesthetic     (For internal use)   Allspice   (For external use) Allspice oil Balm Cinnamon oil Clove oil Mint oil Tarragon oil     The highly concentrated Allspice oil should never be swallowed.   Balm can interfere with a thyroid-stimulating hormone. If you have a thyroid problem, consult your physician before using it.     Anger     Burdock       Anorexia     Angelica Cardamom Dandelion Leave Dandelion root       Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun.   Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Anti-Cough Syrup   Cabbage Red Leaves   Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.     Anti-Inflammatory     Angelica Black haw Boneset  Cabbage Red Leaves Chamomile Chaparral Echinacea Fenugreek Gentian Ginger Horsetail Juniper Licorice Meadowsweet St. John’s wort Turmeric Vervain   Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun.   Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.   Fenugreek has some estrogenic action.  Women who have been advised not to take the Pill or who have a history of breast concern should consult their physician before using it.   Long-term use of large amounts of licorice may cause water retention, elevated blood pressure, headache, and hormone imbalance (pseudoaldosteronism).   St. John’s wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs.   Long-term use of vervain, horsetail, or juniper may deplete potassium stores.   Vervain may depress the heart rate and constrict bronchial passages.  If you have heart disease or asthma, consult your physician before using it.     Anti-flu     Cayenne pepper   Cayenne pepper is a natural blood thinner – do not take before surgery! Test before using cayenne on skin.  Can damage contact lens and the eye.     Anti-Rheumatic   Cabbage Red Leaves   Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.     Antibacterial   Cabbage Red Leaves   Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.     Antibiotic (For bacterial infections such as strep throat)     Apple malus communis Barberry Bayberry Boneset Burdock Catnip Chamomile Cinnamon Clove Dill Echinacea Garlic Ginseng Goldenseal Leaf Licorice Meadowsweet Mints Myrrh St. John’s wort           Bayberry can alter the body’s potassium/sodium balance. If you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease, consult your physician before using it.   Long-term use of large amounts of licorice may cause water retention, elevated blood pressure, headache, and hormone imbalance (pseudoaldosteronism).   St. John’s wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs.     Antibiotic (For fungal infections such as yeast infections)     Aloe vera Barberry Burdock Chamomile Cinnamon Clove Dandelion Echinacea Garlic Goldenseal Leaf Licorice St. John’s wort       Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     St. John’s wort acts like an MAO- inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs.     Antibiotic (For parasitic infections such as intestinal worms)     Basil oil Clove Elecampane Garlic       Antibiotic (For protozoan infections such as giardia)     Barberry Bayberry Echinacea Elecampane Garlic Goldenseal leaf Turmeric     Bayberry can change the body’s potassium/sodium balance.  If you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease, consult your physician before using it.     Antidepressant     Basil sweet St. John’s wort     St. John’s wort acts like an MAO- inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs.     Antioxidant     Basil sweet       Antiphlogistic   Calendula     Antiseptic     Angelica Avens Basil sweet Bay leaf Calendula Caraway seed       Antispasmodic     Basil sweet Calendula Catnip Rosemary       Antiperspirant     Sage       Antiseptic     (First aid for minor burns, cuts, and wounds; For external use)   Aloe vera Apple leaves Balm Bay leave Blackberry Catnip Chamomile Chaparral Cinnamon Clove Coriander Echinacea Eucalyptus Garlic Hop Kelp Licorice Mints Myrrh Passionflower Rosemary Sage St. John’s wort Tarragon Thyme Turmeric Yarrow      Aloe vera – Flush burns with cold water before applying herbal remedies.  Serious burns require medical attention. (for external use on minor burns)   Balm can interfere with a thyroid-stimulating hormone. If you have a thyroid problem, consult your physician before using it.   St. John’s wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs.     Antiviral     Balm Boneset Chamomile Cinnamon Echinacea Ginger Ginseng St. John’s wort     Balm can interfere with a thyroid-stimulating hormone. If you have a thyroid problem, consult your physician before using it.   St. John’s wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs.     Anxiety     Balm Bay Catnip Celery Chamomile Motherwort Passionflower Skullcap Wild cherry Yarrow       Balm can interfere with a thyroid-stimulating hormone. If you have a thyroid problem, consult your physician before using it.     Aperient     Calendula       Aphrodisiac (for cats)   Catnip Catnip helps cats.   Appetite Loss     Cardamom Dandelion Leave Dandelion root     Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Appetizer   Chicory     Arteriosclerosis   Alfalfa Do not eat Alfalfa seed.   Arthritis Alfalfa Angelica Black haw Boneset Cayenne pepper Chamomile Chaparral Chickweed Comfrey Dandelion Leave Dandelion root Echinacea Fenugreek Gentian Ginger Horsetail Juniper Licorice Meadowsweet Oregon grape root St. John’s wort Turmeric Vervain White willow   Do not eat Alfalfa seed.   Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun.   Black haw contains salicin, a close chemical relative of aspirin.   Cayenne pepper is a natural blood thinner – do not take before surgery! Test before using cayenne on skin.  Can damage contact lens and the eye.   Comfrey Root and leaves usually wild crafted, note do not confuse with foxglove leaves.   Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.   Fenugreek has some estrogenic action.  Women who have been advised not to take the Pill or who have a history of breast cancer should consult their physician before using it.   Long-term use of large amounts of licorice may cause water retention, elevated blood pressure, headache, and hormone imbalance (pseudoaldosteronism).   St. John’s wort acts like an MAO-inhibitor, a class of drugs that interact with a number of foods and other drugs.   Vervain can depress the heart rate and constrict bronchial passages.  If you have heart disease or asthma, consult your physician before using it.     Asthma     Angelica Anise star Balm Cabbage White leaves Cabbage Red Leaves Cardamom Cherry Bark Wild Chickweed Cocoa Coffee Coltsfoot Ginkgo Kola Lemon balm     Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun.   Anise has some estrogenic action.  Women who have been advised not to take the Pill or who have a history of breast cancer should consult their physician before using it.   Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.   Cocoa, Coffee, Kola, and tea contains caffeine, which can cause insomnia and possible addiction.   Long-term use of large amounts of Coltsfoot may cause hepatic veno-occlusive disease, a serous disorder that impairs liver function.   The leaves of wild cherry are poisonous when wilted because of the prussic acid contained in them. The seeds and bark are also poisonous, although the bark may be used medicinally if dried properly. Do not boil wild cherry bark.       Asthma attacks (helps to prevent)   Cabbage Red Leaves   Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.     Astringent     Calendula Rosemary       Athlete’s foot     Apple cider vinegar Garlic

B     A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z,   AC, BC, CC, DC, EC, FC, GC, HC, IC, JC, KC, LC, MC, NC, OC, PC, QC, RC, SC, TC, UC, VC, WC, XC, YC, ZC   Top, References, End, Conditions     Backache   Dandelion Flower   Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Bacteria Fighter   Lemon balm     Bad Breath     Alfalfa Angelica Chaparral Parsley     Do not eat Alfalfa seed.   Long-term use of parsley can deplete potassium stores.     Bedwetting     Dandelion Leave     Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Bed Sores   Balm of Peru     Bee String   Catnip   Catnip helps with the pain of a bee string.     Bile Production     Oregon grape root       Birth Control     Crane Bill (American) Queen Anne's lace       Bleeding     Blackberry Calendula Cayenne pepper Shepherd’s purse Witch purse Witch hazel Yarrow     Cayenne pepper is a natural blood thinner – do not take before surgery! Test before using cayenne on skin.  Can damage contact lens and the eye.   Shepherd’s purse can cause powerful uterine contractions.     Bloating     Angelica Anise hyssop Anise star Cardamom     Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun.   Anise has some estrogenic action.  Women who have been advised not to take the Pill or who have a history of breast cancer should consult their physician before using it.       Blood Infections     Oregon grape root       Blood Pressure (high and low)     Alfalfa Hawthorn berries   Do not eat Alfalfa seed.   Boils     Cabbage White leaves Dandelion root     Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.     Bone Building Properties   Comfrey   Comfrey Root and leaves usually wild crafted, note do not confuse with foxglove leaves.     Breast Cancer     Dandelion Leave Dandelion root     Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Breast Tenderness     Dandelion Leave Dandelion root     Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.     Broken Bones     Comfrey   Comfrey Root and leaves usually wild crafted, note do not confuse with foxglove leaves.     Bronchial Problems     Comfrey   Comfrey Root and leaves usually wild crafted, note do not confuse with foxglove leaves.     Bronchitis     Angelica Balm of Gilead Barberry Cabbage White leaves Cabbage Red Leaves Cardamom Catnip Cherry Bark Wild Chickweed Dandelion Leave Dandelion root Echinacea Garlic Goldenseal Lemon balm Oregon grape root       Angelica may cause a rash in those exposed to sun.   Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.   Long-term use of dandelion may deplete potassium stores.   Dandelion Flower and root will help with too much time in front of a computer screen.   The leaves of wild cherry are poisonous when wilted because of the prussic acid contained in them. The seeds and bark are also poisonous, although the bark may be used medicinally if dried properly. Do not boil wild cherry bark.       Bruising     Alfalfa Cabbage White leaves Caraway seed Chickweed     Do not eat Alfalfa seed.   Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.     Burns       (For external use on minor burns – 1st degree burns only)   Aloe vera Burdock Cabbage Red Leaves Chamomile Crane Bill (American) Comfrey Chickweed Echinacea Gotu kola Marshmallow Passionflower St john’s wort Yarrow   (For external use on sunburns burns – 1st to 2nd degree)   Apple Cider Vinegar baths   (For external use on 3rd degree see your health care provider.)     Aloe vera – Flush burns with cold water before applying herbal remedies.  Serious burns require medical attention. (for external use on minor burns)   Do not take Cabbage when thyroid disease is present due to small amounts of an Isothiocyanate.     Burns, Severe   Comfrey   Comfrey Root and leaves usually wild crafted, note do not confuse with foxglove leaves.

C     A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z,   AC, BC, CC, DC, EC, FC, GC, HC, IC, JC, KC, LC, MC, NC, OC, PC, QC, RC, SC, TC, UC, VC, WC, XC, YC, ZC   Top, References, End, Conditions   Caffeine Withdrawal Headache   Chamomile     Cancer     Alfalfa Apple malu