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Activated Charcoal
June 07th, 2007
What is it?Activated Charcoal is a supplement used when accidental poisonings have occurred. The charcoal helps absorb the poison and carry it out of the body. It is also used to treat high cholesterol, diarrhea, upset stomach, and gas.
Other names for Activated Charcoal include: Active Carbon, Adsorbent Charcoal, Carbo Activatus, Carbon Active, Carbon Attivo, Decolorising Charcoal, and Medicinal Charcoal.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
Adrenal Extracts
June 07th, 2007
What is it?
Adrenal Extracts are parts of adrenal glands taken from cows, sheep, and pigs. The extracts are used to support adrenal function and are claimed to help a person deal with stress.
Other names for Adrenal Extracts include: Adrenal Gland and Adrenal Cortex.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
Pheasant’s Eye
June 07th, 2007
What is it?
Pheasant’s Eye is an herbal medicine that has been used for heart conditions.
Other names for Pheasant’s Eye include: Adonis vernalis and Adonis.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
Yucca
April 27th, 2007
What is it?
Yucca is an herbal medicine used to treat arthritis, stress, and to help prevent cancer.
Figwort
April 27th, 2007
What is it?
Figwort is an herbal medicine used to treat chronic skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, and itching and skin swelling. It is also used as a mild laxative and to strengthen heart muscle contractions.
Calamus
April 27th, 2007
What is it?
Calamus is an herbal medicine used to treat heartburn, bloating, upset stomach (nausea), belly cramping, and constipation. It may also be used to increase your appetite. Calamus has not been studied in humans and the different types of Calamus are often confused. Because of this, Calamus use is not suggested.