NADAN - Herbal Pharmacy

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)

Very potent antioxidant,
coronary heart diseases,
lowers cholesterol,
bone-protecting effect,
inhibitory effect on interleukin-1-mediated bone resorption,
stimulating action on uterus,
used to treat menstrual pain,
antifertility activity,
anti-inflammatory,
hypotensive effects,
inhibits platelet aggregation.

Sage (Salvia officianalis)

Spasmolytic activity,
antiseptic,
gingivitis, mouth ulcers,
antioxidant,
hyperhydrosis,
herpes labialis,
sedative and hypnotic,
in large dosage can be hallucinogenic,
skeletal muscle relaxant, analgesic,
memory enhancing,
anticonvulsant, neuroprotective and antiparkinsonian activity.

Sarsaparilla (Smilax officinails)

Psoriasis and other skin problems,
antioxidant,
antipruritic,
diuretic,
antirheumatic, increases testosterone biosynthesis,
smilaxin from Smilax officinalis has immunostimulatory, antiproliferative, and HIV-1-reverse transcriptase inhibitory activities.

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa serrulata)

Serenoa repens is one of many herbal products used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
diuretic,
endocrine agent,
cystitis,
testicular atrophy,
inhibits 5-alpha-reductase activity,
impotence,
anabolic effects,
estrogenic activity,
stimulates breast enlargement in women,
increases testes volume in men.

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)

Schisandra chinensis first gained recognition as an adaptogen in the official medicine of the USSR in the early 1960s, principally as a result of the large number of pharmacological and clinical studies carried out by Russian scientists in the preceding two decades. Schizandra has now secured an established position within the medicine of Russia/USSR as evidenced by the inclusion of the drug in recent editions of the National Pharmacopoeia of the USSR and in the State Register of Drugs.
liver diseases, activates liver regeneration,
antitussive, asthma, chronic bronchitis, all respiratory diseases,
antioxidant, active-oxygen scavenging activity,
antagonizes platelet activating factor,
inhibits HIV-1 reverse transcriptase,
myocardial protective action,
brain protective action,
long-term treatment could enhance cerebral mitochondrial antioxidant status as well as improve mitochondrial structural integrity, thereby protecting against ischemia/reperfusion injuries,
in healthy subjects, Schisandra increases endurance and accuracy of movement, mental performance and working capacity,
generates alterations in the basal levels of nitric oxide and cortisol in blood and saliva with subsequent effects on the blood cells, vessels and central nervous system,
numerous clinical trials have demonstrated the efficiency of Schizandra in asthenia, neuralgic and psychiatric (neurosis, psychogenic depression, astheno-depressive states, schizophrenia and alcoholism) disorders,
in impaired visual function,
hypotension and cardiotonic disorders,
in epidemic waves of influenza,
in chronic sinusitis, otitis, neuritis and otosclerosis,
in pneumonia,
radioprotection of the fetoplacental system of pregnant women,
allergic dermatitis,
acute gastrointestinal diseases, gastric hyper- and hypo-secretion, chronic gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers,
wound healing and trophic ulcers,
potentially effective in suppressing the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cells.

Schizonepeta (Schizonepeta tenuifolia)

common cold with fever,
ostitis media,
excellent inhibitor of substance-P,
haemostatic activity,
antitumor activity,
various skin disease,
migraine, headaches,
swelling of the throat,
relieves the postmenopausal problems.

Scutellaria Root (Scutellaria baicalensis)

Antitumor activity,
anti-HIV activity, inhibits HIV-1 infection,
anti-hepatitis B virus,
excellent antipyretic,
diuretic,
anti-inflammatory,
antiallergic,
antibacterial, antiviral,
expressed anti-influence virus activity,
antioxidant, against oxidative stress, free radical scavenging activity, inhibits lipid peroxidation,
enhances the antidiabetic effect of metformin,
reduces swellings,
hepatitis, inhibits liver fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, ascites,
anxiolytic, sedative,
prevention of prostate cancer,
inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide production in macrophages,
inhibits alpha-glucosidase,
hemostimulant in antineoplastic chemotherapy in patients with lung cancer,
may promote apoptosis of tumor cells or exercise antiangiogenic effects in patients with primary brain tumors,
anticancer agent for glioblastomas multiforme,
inhibits proliferation of human hepatocellular carcinoma.

Senna (Senna alexandrina)

Senna encourages bowel movement by inhibiting the smooth muscles that retain stool and stimulating the smooth muscles that push stool through the intestine.
The herb doesn’t work unless the sennosides in the herb are transformed into rheinanthrones by beneficial bacteria in the colon.
Used in herbal medicine as a mild laxative in cases of occasional constipation.
Chronic use of Cassia angustifolia may rarely be associated with portal vein thrombosis.

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)

Asparagus racemosus is an important medicinal herb of tropical and subtropical India. Its medicinal usage has been reported in the Indian and British Pharmacopoeias and in traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha. The plant has been shown to aid in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and in alcohol abstinence-induced withdrawal symptoms. In Ayurveda, Asparagus racemosus has been described as a rasayana herb and has been used extensively as an adaptogen to increase the non-specific resistance of organisms against a variety of stresses. The root extract of Asparagus racemosus is prescribed in Ayurveda to increase milk secretion during lactation. The powdered dried root of Asparagus racemosus is used in Ayurveda for dyspepsia. Oral administration of powdered dried root of Asparagus racemosus has been found to promote gastric emptying in healthy volunteers. Its action is reported to be comparable with that of the synthetic dopamine antagonist metoclopromide. In Ayurveda,
Asparagus racemosus has also been mentioned for the treatment of ulcerative disorders of stomach.
Besides use in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery, the plant also has potent antioxidant, immunostimulant, anti-dyspepsia and antitussive effects.
Used in women fertility problems,
acts mainly on female reproductive organs,
has an oestrogenic effect on the female mammary gland and genital organs,
used in loss of libido,
hypoglycemic activity, diabetes,
antibacterial,
adaptogenic,
immunomodulator,
antitussive,
antioxytocic activity.

Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetosella)

Detoxifying herb,
strongly diuretic, urinary and kidney diseases,
excessive menstrual bleeding,
anticancer activity.

Shephard's Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)

Haemostatic,
stops uterine bleeding,
endometriosis,
diuretic,
uterotonic activity,
antimicrobial,
inhibitory effects on the growth of some tumors.

Shikakai (Acacia concinna)

Antibacterial,
external adstringent,
expectorant, emetic,
hair care, helps in hair growth and prevents dandruff, gives strength to hair,
some skin diseases.

Siberian Solomon Seal (Polygonatum huangjing)

Improves insulin resistence, strong hypoglycaemic activity, diabetes,
respiratory complaints, dry whooping cough, pulmonary tuberculosis,
for leukopenia,
antileukemic activity,
cardiotonic activity,
chronic hepatitis B,
lack of energy, muscle fatigue, lack of appetite,
hypertension,
promotes lymphocyte blastogenesis,
increases coronary flow and myocardial contractility,
loweres blood lipids,
polysaccharids isolated from Polygonatum huangjing have the effect of eliminating aorta atheromatous plaques.

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Scutellaria lateriflora is an herbal medicine with long-standing traditional use as a relaxing nervine.
Used in the vide range of nervous conditions,
relieves stress,
anxiety disorders,
epilepsy,
anticonvulsive,
antispasmodic,
excellent sedative,
insomnia,
delirium tremens,
exhaustion,
antidepressive.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)

One of the most valuable medicinal herb, very effective remedy for irritated states of the mucous membranes of the lung,
urinary tract,
stomach and intestine, stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease.

Small Leaf Willow Herb (Epilobium parvifolium)

Epilobium parvifolium is a phytotherapeutic agent used in folk medicine as a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia,
inhibits proliferation of human prostate cells.
Epilobium parvifolium extracts inhibit proliferation of prostate cells in a nonspecific manner.
Prostate disorders, impotence, seminal emission, aphrodisiac.

Snakeroot (Polygala senega)

Excellent expectorant, asthma, cough, chronic bronchitis,
immunostimmulatory activity,
hypoglycemic effects, diabetes,
inhibits alcohol absorbtion.

Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis)

Expectorant for bronchitis and dry cough, increases production of mucus within respiratory passages,
laxative, purgative,
psoriasis, acne, eczema, pruritus,
antitumor activity,
rheumatoid arthritis,
jaundice,
in excessive amounts it destroys red blood cells and causes a paralysis of vasomotor centre.

Sophora (Sophora japonica)

Southernwood/Old Man (Artemisia abrotanum)

Choleretic,
indigestion, improves digestion and liver function by increasing secretions in the stomach and intestine,
stimulates uterus, encourages menstruation,
antipyretic,
anorexia,
anti-inflammatory,
artemisinin from Atremoisia abrotanum has become essential component of antimalarial treatment. Artemisinin is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to treat especially multidrug resistant forms of malaria, as currently used medications have become increasingly ineffective.

Speedwell (Veronica officinalis)

Anti-inflammatory activity,
cytotoxic activity,
urinary tract infections,
rheumatism,
open wounds,
hepatitis,
kidney problems,
skin complaints,
enhances the regeneration of the gastric mucosa, useful properties in the treatment of gastric ulcers.

Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi)

useful memory restorative agent in the treatment of dementia seen in elderly persons,
excellent for epilepsy, against epilleptic convulsions,
hepatoprotective agent,
inhibits lipid peroxidation,
strong analgesic activity,
excellent sedative,
excellent antispasmodic,
increases the levels of norepinephrine, dopamine, 5-hydrohytryptamine and GABA in the central nervous system, increases nerve growth factor,
excellent hypolipidemic effect.

Spikenhard (Aralia racemosa)

Anti-inflammatory,
adaptogen,
diuretic,
induces sweating,
expectorant,
cough, asthma, chest pains,
skin diseases.

Spirulina

Spirulina has 62% amino acid content, is the world's richest natural source of vitamin B-12 and contains a whole spectrum of natural mixed carotene and xanthophyll phytopigments.
Spirulina may have a variety of health benefits and therapeutic properties and is also capable of acting as an antioxidant and antiinflammatory agent.
Spirulinahas been used as food additive because of its high content of proteins as well as essential nutrients like carotenoids, vitamins and minerals.
In addition, previous studies have demonstrated its several biological activities such as inhibit viral replication, prevent anemia, decrease genotoxicity induced by drugs, prevent fatty liver disease, has hypoglycemic and hypolipemic properties, showed preventive effect of the skeletal muscle damage and that probably led to postponement of the time of exhaustion during the all-out exercise, good food supplement for undernourished children, protective effects of Spirulina towards allergic rhinitis, regular consumption of Spirulina might help prevent HIV infection and suppress viral load among those infected, correcting effect to cascade procoagulation and immunopathological reactions, characteristic of atherosclerosis process, reduces the increased levels of lipids in patients with hyperlipidemic nephrotic syndrome, activates macrophages, T and B cells, strengthens both the cellular and humoral arms of the immune system and cause regression and inhibition of cancers.
In April 1996, scientists from the Laboratory of Viral Pathogenesis, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School and Earthrise Farms, Calipatria, California, announced on-going research, saying "Water extract of Spirulina platensis inhibits HIV-1 replication in human derived T-cell lines and in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. A concentration of 5-10 mg/ml was found to reduce viral production." It inhibits replication of HIV-1, herpes simples, human cytomegalovirus, influenza A virus, mumps virus and measles virus in-vitro, yet is very safe for human cells. Based on this preliminary research, scientists hope the use of spirulina and its extracts may reduce or prevent cancers and viral diseases. Bacterial or parasitic infections may be prevented or respond better to treatment, and wound healing may improve. Symptoms of anemia, poisoning and immunodeficiency may be alleviated.

Squaw vine (Mitchella repens)

Has a very definite sedating effect on the nervous system,
enhances fertility,
most beneficial in childbirth, promotes easy delivery, strengthens uterus, helps prevent miscarriage,
should not be used during the first six month of pregnancy, since it can induce miscarriage, relieves congestion of the uterus and ovaries, for treating vaginal infections,
natural nerve sedative,
insomnia.

Squirrel Tail (Drynaria quercifolia)

Bone regeneration,
has osteoblastic proliferation stimulating activity,
has positive effects on osteoclast proliferation,
effective for preventing the development of bone loss induced by cathepsin K,
Drynaria extract increased the bone volume/tissue volume ratio by 6.45%, bone trabeculae were increased by 10.00% in number so that the bone density was increased,
Drynaria extract taken orally increased bone density,
potent enhancer for bone healing,
antbacterial,
antioxidant,
osteoarthritis,
antihypercholesterolemic.

Star anise (Illicium verum)

colickly pain,
expectorant,
relaxant, spasmolytic,
antibacterial,
diuretic,
flatulence,
antirheumatic.

St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

A meta-analysis published in 1996 of 23 studies involving over 1,500 individuals found significantly positive responses to St. John’s wort based on analysis of the Hamilton Depression Scale before and after treatment.
A phase III clinical trial utilizing the Hypericum perforatum extract included 375 patients with major depression, and demonstrated efficacy and safety superior to placebo when the extract was dosed at 900 mg daily for six weeks. Because of its efficacy in treating depression and the fact that both depression and alcoholism have common neurochemical substrates.
Hypericum perforatum has been investigated for its potential therapeutic benefit in three rat models of alcoholism.
In all three models Hypericum extract dose-dependently reduced voluntary alcohol intake to a significant degree.
Depression,
alcoholism,
relaxes the central nervous system,
gout,
burns,
epilepsy,
aids digestion,
haemorrhoids,
antiviral,
antiretroviral,
liver diseases,
gastric catarrh,
encourages menstruation,
nerve pains,
anxiety,
aches,
promotes metabolism,
wounds,
bedwetting.

St Mary's Thistle (Silybum marianum)

Silybum marianum has been used for centuries as an herbal medicine for the treatment of liver disease.
Its hepatoprotective effects are accomplished via several mechanisms including antioxidation, inhibition of lipid peroxidation, enhanced liver detoxification via inhibition of Phase I detoxification and enhanced glucuronidation, and protection of glutathione depletion.
Studies have also shown silymarin exhibits several anti-inflammatory effects, including inhibition of leukotriene and prostaglandin synthesis, Kupffer cell inhibition, mast cell stabilization, and inhibition of neutrophil migration.
In addition, silymarin has been shown to increase hepatocyte protein synthesis, thereby promoting hepatic tissue regeneration.
Studies have shown silymarin to be effective in the treatment of both acute and chronic hepatitis.
In acute viral hepatitis, administration of silymarin shortened treatment time and lowered serum bilirubin, AST and ALT.
In patients with chronic hepatitis, 420 mg silymarin per day for six months also yielded improved serum liver enzymes.
Studies conducted in Austria and Hungary have demonstrated silymarin administration resulted in a normalization of serum liver enzyme and total bilirubin levels in patients with alcoholic liver disease, in addition to improved liver tissue histology.
In patients with cirrhosis, long-term (41 months) administration of silymarin at 420 mg per day resulted in a significant increase in survival compared to the placebo group.
Used in liver diseases, remarkable ability to protect the liver from damage resulting from alcohol consumption, sylmarin, active compound from the seed, acts on membranes of the liver cells preventing the entry of virus toxins and other toxins in the liver tissue, increases gall bladder flow, choleretic.

Stevia/Sweet Herb of Paraguay (Stevia rebaudiana)

Hypoglycemic, diabetes, improves insulin sensitivity,
hypotensive vasodilatator,
increases blood flow to kidney, increases urine formation and sodium excretion and reduces the blood pressure,
sweetner, aqueous extracts of Stevia rebaudiana contain glycosides which are leading natural sweetners,
health food additive.

Stock (Matthiola incana)

Very important source of omega-3-linoleic acid,
lowers cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood,
diuretic,
expectorant,
aphrodisiac,
as an infusion has been used in the treatment of cancer.

Stone Breaker (Phyllanthus niruri)

Hypoglycemic agent, diabetes,
lowers lipids level in blood,
inhibits urinary and kidney stone formation,
able to modify the shape and texture of calculi to a smoother and probably more fragile form,
liver diseases,
diuretic, gout,
strong analgesic agent,
anti-hypertensive,
anti-HIV,
inhibits HIV-1 reverse transcriptase,
exhibited potent antiviral activity against Hepatitis B virus (HBV),
inhibits aldose reductase activity,
very strong spasmolytic,

in Ayurvedic medicines commonly used in the management of nephrolithiasis,
antimicrobial activity Helicobacter pylori-infected human gastric epithelial cells, therefore used as a chemopreventive agent for peptic ulcer or gastric cancer,
in the treatment of acute tonsillopharyngitis,
significant antitumor and cytotoxic activity on some human cancer cell lines,
have shown preclinical therapeutic efficacies for a wide range of human diseases, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B.

Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

Very useful for gout,
liver diseases, jaundice,
eczema,
antidiarrhoeal,
complaints of urinary system,
bladder stones, kidney stones,
astringent,
fever.

Suma (Pfaffia paniculata)

Best natural anabolic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anticancerous, antileukemic, aphrodisiac, estrogenic, hypocholesterolemic, immunostimulant, sedative, tonic, enhances memory, menopause, menstrual disorders, restores nerve and glandular functions, general restorative tonic after illness, increases skin keratinocyte differentiation in psoriasis, cytotoxic effects on estrogen-positive breast cancer, very expressed antiangiogenic activity,
In addition to the pfaffic acids having anticancerous activity, recent research in Japan (in 2000) reported that natural suma root had anti-cancerous activity as well. In this in vivo study, an oral administration of powdered suma root (at a dosages of 750 mg/kg) was reported to inhibit the proliferation of lymphoma and leukemia in mice and, otherwise, delay mortality,
as a general tonic (tones, balances, strengthens) for balancing, energizing, rejuvenating and muscle growth,

for hormonal disorders (menopause, PMS, etc),
for chronic fatigue and general tiredness,
for sexual disorders (impotency, frigidity, low libido, etc),
for sickle cell anemia,
traditional native uses and contemporary research studies have shown that the use of Suma can result in increased endurance, stress resistance, enhanced immune function, decreased inflammation, accelerated wound and fracture healing, decreased cholesterol levels and increased synthesis of protein.
While not approved as a medication by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Suma has been reported to have a number of beneficial effects. Aside from its use as an energy booster, some people use the herb to treat chronic fatigue syndrome, ulcers, anxiety, menstrual problems, impotence, and menopausal symptoms.
Olympic competitors from Russia have used Suma in conjunction with other adaptogens to enhance athletic performance.
The herb is also used to strengthen the immune system and fight infection.
Like Panax ginseng Suma is purported to be an aphrodisiac.

Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus)

Recommended in the treatment of anorexia nervosa,
loss of appetite,
traditional use in gastrointestinal disorders such as colic pain and diarrhoea, aids digestion, gastritis, peptic ulcer, hyperacidity,
highly valued as a rejuvenator of the brain and nervous system,
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, rheumatic pain and neuralgia,
sinusitis,
chew root to stop smoking, chewing the root is described to kill the taste of tobacco.