Question 1

does the herb kalawalla (polypodium leucotamos) actually work for autoimmune disorders?

Accepted Answer

Kalawalla: No, the diversity of autoimmune diseases results in variable results with both natural and synthetic therapies.  Medications and supplements that can be beneficial with lupus may be harmful or lack benefit with rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis or autoimmune thyroid disease.  There are no natural supplements or medications that are beneficial for all autoimmune disorders.

Question 2

nigella sativa -kalonji seeds, what are these for?

Accepted Answer

Nigella Sativa: (AKA black cumin, nutmeg flower, black caraway or  black onion seed) is reported to have anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, anti-oxidant effects as well as being anti-carcinogenic and helping hypertension.

Question 3

were can i buy sida cordifolia ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) pills online?

Accepted Answer

Why: Why would you purchase a dangerous substance with uncontrolled concentrations of Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) and Pseudoephedrine online?  Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) is banned in us, so you cannot buy it legally there. Many legitimate medicines are sold online only to find that they are sham products. Imagine what could happen with dangerous plants like s cordifilia or ma huang.

Question 4

are citramin (engelhard arzneimittel) tablets used for colds?

Accepted Answer

Citramin: Citramins contains all the essential minerals bound to citric acid, in a formula that includes copper and iron. Besides providing a well-absorbed chelate, citric acid has potential health benefits of its own. As an important kreb's cycle intermediate (also called the citric acid cycle and important for energy production), citric acid is essential for metabolism in all living organisms.

Question 5

i was diagnosed w/ scolisosis.today used lotion that has bee venom, potentilla, comfrey, camphor, eucalyp good?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis: There is no ointment, tincture, balm, herb, lotion or unguent which will affect the underlying scoliosis. There are no standard symptoms for this either.  If it makes you feel good then use it.

Question 6

is withania somnifera safe to take daily? (ashwagandha)

Accepted Answer

NothingPerfectlySafe: See: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/withania_somnifera. Nothing is perfectly safe. Our bodies are open systems; majority (~55-62%) is water ; we need water in ; out to stay alive; yet water can also kill us, e.g. Acute water intoxication; pulmonary edema (cannot breath), etc.. The issues are always dose/unit time, both acute ; chronic changes in behavior ; tracking outcomes, called clinical trials.

Question 7

is prospan ivy leaf extract cough syrup safe in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

We simply don't know: While I am inclined to say it is probably ok, we do not have enough information and no formal studies to say one way or another.  Demonstrating safety or hazard is much more difficult than you may realize.  That is why we always err on the side of caution during pregnancy and take things only when clearly indicated and of proven benefit.

Question 8

can you take holy basil, ashawagandha, curcumin, passion flower in combination?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is quite common in herbal medicine to give multiple herbs in combination and, being 3 of the most widely used herbs in the ayurvedic tradition, holy basil, ashwagandha and curcumin are commonly used together. Passionflower is quite safe to combine with these. While combining pharmaceuticals together often creates worrisome interactions, most herbs combine well and synergistically.

Question 9

what's videx ec (didanosine)?

Accepted Answer

Videx EC (didanosine): Is time-release capsules for aids.

Question 10

best otc medicine for dog allergy?

Accepted Answer

Cetirizine: The most effective second generation, minimally sedating antihistamine is Cetirizine (adult dose 10 mg at bedtime). No antihistamine will allow ad lib dog contact so minimize contact, keep dog out of bedroom, use hepa filter in bedroom. If still symptoms have to consider rehousing  dog in another home.

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