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echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
What it’s used for: Immune stimulation
Special instructions: Don’t take long-term; studies show this may
reduce effectiveness.
Large doses may be most effective when fighting a cold.
Special cautions: Avoid if you have an autoimmune disease such as
multiple sclerosis.
May counteract immune-suppressant drugs.
Did you know . . . ? A potent tincture should make your tongue
tingle.
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gingerroot (Zingiber officinale)
What it’s used for: Motion sickness • nausea •
inflammation
Special instructions: The medicinal chemicals in ginger survive
processing, so pick your favorite form—fresh root, dried powder,
liquid extract, or candied slices.
Special cautions: It’s relatively nontoxic, but don’t exceed the
recommended daily dose of 2 to 4 g.
Did you know . . . ? It’s not really a root—it’s a rhizome.
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shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
What it’s used for: General tonic • cancer • heart disease • HIV
• viral diseases
Special instructions: Don’t overlook fresh or dried whole
mushrooms. The traditional dose is 1 or 2 daily for preventive
care.
Special cautions: In rare cases, may induce a rash.
Did you know . . . ? In the Orient, shiitake has about as many
uses as tomatoes in the West; it appears in seasonings, sauces,
soup mixes, carbonated health drinks, and candies.
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ginseng (Panax ginseng, P. quinquefolius)
What it’s used for: Tonic • athletic performance • mental
sharpness • cancer • heart disease • aphrodisiac
Special instructions: Use products within a year of purchase
because ginsenosides become less effective over time.
Special cautions: People with high blood pressure, mood
imbalances, heart palpitations, asthma, or high fever should not
use it.
Did you know . . . ? Wild American ginseng has sold for as much as
$600 a pound, which has encouraged poachers and threatened the
species. Cultivated varieties are available.
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ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
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