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| Herbs for Men |
| The following herbs are effective in treating the most common problems experienced by American men today. Except for arnica and tea tree oil, which should not be taken internally, they can be used separately or together in any of the forms described above. |
| Keep in mind that individual reactions vary, and anyone might have an allergic or unpleasant reaction to any plant, just as some people are allergic to strawberries and others to peanuts or shellfish. For best results, work with a physician, nutritionist or herbalist who has extensive experience with botanical medicines, study the recommended reading list, buy your herbs from reputable and reliable sources and use organically grown or wildcrafted herbs whenever possible. |
| Some of the following herbs are "specifics" or single-herb remedies for specific conditions. Saw palmetto berry, for example, is a specific for the prostate; hawthorn berry is a specific for the heart. These herbs can be used alone, in which case they are called "simples." However, most of the herbs listed here are used in blends; they are combined with herbs that have compatible or similar uses and with ''catalyst" herbs, which have a stimulating effect, for improved performance. While you may not be interested in blending your own herbal teas, tinctures and capsules, you will find hundreds of combinations in your health food store and herbal product catalogs. To decipher their labels |
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