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- Guidelines for Using Dong Quai
Taxonomic class Apiaceae Common Trade Names Dong Kwai, Dong Quai Capsules, Dong Quai Fluid Extract Common Forms Raw root: 4.5 to 30 g (boil or soak in wine) Tablet (fluidextract): 0.5 g Also available as capsules, powders, teas and, in some countries, injectable forms. Source Active components are obtained from the roots of dong quai (Angelica polymorpha var. sinensis), a fragrant perennial umbelliferous [...]
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:16:47 +0000 - Feverfew Herb Description - Drug Interactions, Dosage and Some of its Useful Properties
Taxonomic class Asteraceae Common Trade Names Feverfew, Feverfew Glyc, Feverfew Power, Tanacet Common Forms Available as capsules (pure leaf, 380 mg; leaf extract, 250 mg), liquid, and tablets. The leaves are commonly used to make infusions or teas. Source Feverfew, a plant from Europe naturalized in the United States and Canada, bears yellow-green leaves and yellow flowers from July to October. The [...]
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:14:55 +0000 - Guidelines for Using Oats Information
Taxonomic class Poaceae Common Trade Names Aveeno Cleansing Bar, Aveeno Colloidal, Aveeno Dry, Aveeno Lotion, Aveeno Oilated Bath, Aveeno Regular Bath, Oats and Honey, Oat Bran, Oat Straw Tea, Quaker Oat Bran Common Forms Tablets: 850 mg, 1,000 mg Whole grains, cereals, wafers: 750 mg Also available as bath preparations, gels, lotions, powders, soaps, and teas. Source Oat extracts are derived from the [...]
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:50:41 +0000 - Hydantoins - Guidelines for Using Hydantoins
Type of Drug: Anticonvulsants; drugs used to treat epilepsy and seizures. How the Drug Works: These agents work in the central nervous system to decrease the frequency of seizures. Uses: To control grand mal and psychomotor seizures. Fosphenytoin, Phenytoin: To prevent and treat seizures during or after neurosurgery. Mephenytoin: To control focal and Jacksonian seizures. Unalabeled Uses: Occasionally doctors may use phenytoin to [...]
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:18:29 +0000 - Watercress - Guidelines for Using
Taxonomic Class Brassicaceae Common Trade Names None known. Common Forms Available as juice from the leaves, the whole plant, and tea. Source An plant parts of Nasturtium officinale are used for medicinal purposes. A low-growing aquatic that belongs to the mustard family, the plant is native to Europe. It is naturalized in the United States and should not be confused [...]
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:13:37 +0000 - Corkwood Herb Description - Drug Interactions
Taxonomic Class Solanaceae Common Trade Names None known. Common Forms Available as an extract of the corkwood tree (leaves and stems) in liquid and tablets. Source The active ingredients are extracted from the leaves, stems, and root bark of Duboisia myoporoides, which is native to Australia. Chemical Components The corkwood tree is a rich source of alkaloids and has been used as a [...]
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:14:10 +0000 - Succinimides Information - Drug Interactions
Type of Drug: Anticonvulsants; drugs used to treat childhood absence (petit mal) epilepsy. How the Drug Works: Succinimides act on the central nervous system to decrease the frequency of seizures. Uses: To control absence (petit mal) seizures, particularly when refractory to other drugs. Precautions: Do not use in the following situations: Allergy to the drug or any of its ingredients. Use with caution [...]
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:03:13 +0000 - Medicine to control hair loss
Hair loss is a problem with a number of people. There is no particular reason behind this problem. Some people face hair loss due to age, others due to the lack of vitamins. The graying of hair is also of a major concern for teens. To solve these problems you can take the help [...]
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:21:57 +0000 - An Emotional issue of Adult Care made easy by Adult Day Care Centers
Throughout the world, there has been constant discussion about the issue of adult care. The issue in itself is a tricky one and has to be handled with utmost care and respect towards our aged people. We all are struggling to balance our personal lives, career and our relations. It is not a cakewalk [...]
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:49:51 +0000 - Lasik Orange County
There are numerous people who are suffering from the problem of defected vision. The main problem with vision that is commonly faced by people includes myopia, hypermetropia. There are however not many ways of rectifying the problem. One of the solutions to this problem is the use of the appropriate lens. That is in [...]
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