ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES CASES Case study
148 pain disorder
Grape seed extract - ANSWER-Treatment of allergies, asthma; improves circulation; decreases platelet
aggregation
Green tea leaf - ANSWER-Antioxidant, prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease; increase
cognitive function (caffeine effects)
Guarana - ANSWER-Decreases appetite, promotes weight loss
Guayusa - ANSWER-Lowers blood glucose; promotes weight loss
Hawthorn - ANSWER-Treatment of angina, arrhythmias, blood pressure problems; decreases cholesterol
Hops - ANSWER-Sedative; aids healing; alters blood glucose
, Goldenrod leaves - ANSWER-Treatment of renal disease, rheumatism, sore throat, eczema
Goldenseal - ANSWER-Lowers blood glucose, aids healing; treatment of bronchitis, colds, flu-like
symptoms, cystitis
Gotu kola - ANSWER-Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency
Horehound - ANSWER-Expectorant; treatment of respiratory problems, gastrointestinal disorders
Horse chestnut seed - ANSWER-Treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids
Hyssop - ANSWER-Treatment of cold sores, genital herpes, burns, wounds; treatment of coughs, colds,
indigestion, and flatulence
Jambolana - ANSWER-Treatment of diarrhea, dysentery; lowers blood glucose
Java plum - ANSWER-Treatment of diabetes mellitus
Jojoba - ANSWER-Promotion of hair growth, relief of skin problems
Juniper berries - ANSWER-Increases appetite, aids digestion; diuretic; urinary tract disinfectant; lowers
blood glucose level
Kava - ANSWER-Treatment of nervous anxiety, stress, restlessness; tranquilizer
Kudzu - ANSWER-Reduces cravings for alcohol; being researched for use with alcoholics
Lavender - ANSWER-Astringent for minor cuts, burns; treatment of insomnia, restlessness