• As an analgesic (pain-reliever), a muscle relaxant, and an anti-inflammatory for arthritis, rheumatism, and back pain
• As an aphrodisiac for loss of libido (male and female) 3. to cool and balance adrenal function.
• To tone, balance, and strengthen female hormonal systems and for menstrual disorders, libido loss, menstrual pain and cramps
• As a general tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions) and mild immune stimulant.

Properties/Actions Documented by Research: aldose reductase inhibitor (linked to diabetic complications), analgesic (pain-reliever), anticancerous, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumorous, immune stimulant, protein kinase C inhibitor (linked to inflammation processes)

Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use:adrenal tonic (tones, balances, strengthens the adrenals), antidysenteric, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, digestive stimulant, febrifuge (reduces fever), menstrual stimulant, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions).

Cautions:None.

• As a female aphrodisiac for pre-menopausal women.
• For muscle pain and aches.
• As a digestive aid to calm the stomach, increase appetite, and expel intestinal gas
• As a male aphrodisiac and for erectile function
• As a general tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions)

Properties/Actions Documented by Research: None.

Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use:analgesic (pain-reliever), aphrodisiac, anti-rheumatic, carminative (expels gas), digestive stimulant, muscle relaxant, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions).

Cautions:None.

• For Candida and yeast infections.
• For fungal infections (athlete's foot, nail fungus, etc).
• For prostatitis .
• For cystitis and urinary tract infections.
• As a natural stimulant and energy tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions).

Properties/Actions Documented by Research: anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticandidal, antifungal, hepatoprotective (liver protector), molluscicidal (kills snails).

Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use:antidysenteric, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative (expels gas), cough suppressant, digestive stimulant, diuretic, purgative (strong laxative), stimulant, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions), vermifuge (expels worms), wound healer.

Cautions:It has a natural stimulant effect; take before 6 PM to avoid insomnia.

• For snakebite.
• For viral infections (HIV, hepatitis, whooping cough, influenza, parvovirus, and others).
• For upper respiratory problems (cough, bronchitis, asthma, etc)
• For spider, bee, scorpion, and other venomous insect bites
• As a topical wound healer.

Properties/Actions Documented by Research: None.

anti-inflammatory, anticancerous, antivenin, antiviral, cough suppressant, diuretic, immune stimulant, larvicidal .

• For erectile dysfunction and impotency
• As a male aphrodisiac and libido promoter
• As a tonic (tones, balances, strengthens) for males.
• For hair loss and balding.
• Central nervous system tonic (tones, balances, strengthens) and antidepressant.

Properties/Actions Documented by Research: Adaptogen, analgesic (pain-reliever), anti-fatigue, anti-oxidant, antiulcerous, aphrodisiac, central nervous system tonic (tones, balances, strengthens), hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), memory-enhancer, nervine (balances/calms nerves), neurasthenic (reduces nerve pain), neuroprotective (protects brain cells).

Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use:Antidepressant, anti-rheumatic, anti-stress, astringent, cardiotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), digestive stimulant, gastrototonic (tones, balances, strengthens the gastric tract), hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol), stimulant, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions).

Cautions:None.