Health Codes Used with the Herbs
The Herbs

A

asthma

Ab

abdominal pain

Au

acidic urine

B

if using blood-thinning medications

Bb

blocked bile ducts

Bi

blocked intestines

Bd

inflammatory diseases of bile ducts

Bp+

high blood pressure

Bp-

low blood pressure

C

cardiac dysfunction

Ca

cardiac insufficiency stages III and IV, hypertonia stage IV

Ch-

if a child under the age given (in years)

Cn-

constipation

CPI

chronic progressive infections (i.e., AIDS, TB)

D

depression

Di

diabetes

Dh

diarrhea

F

febrile and infectious disorders

Ga

gastritis

Gm

gastric mucosa inflammation

Gu

gastric ulcers

H

hyperthyroidism

Hk

hypokalemia

Ho

hypotension

Hy

hypertension

I

intestinal obstruction

Ii

any inflammation of the intestines

Ig

inflamed gallbladder

K

kidney problems

Ks

kidney stones

Li

liver problems

N

if nursing

Ne

nephritis

P

if pregnant

Pa

Parkinson’s disease

Pk

parenchyma of the kidney

Pl

parenchyma of the liver

Pr

protein hypersensitivity

R

renal disorders

Sg

gallstones

So

chronic inflammation of prostate/sexual organs

U

ulcers

Vt

ventricular tachycardia

Br

Do not use on broken skin.

Dg

May disturb some part of the digestive system if used internally.

D+

Do not take internally in high doses. Find several sources that have appropriate doses of this herb.

DI*

Drug Interactions are possible for these herbs (see specific herbs).

+F

Avoid above normal food use levels.

G

Safe. This herb is currently recognized as safe.

Gi

This herb is known as a Gi irritant.

L

Use an adequate amount of liquid if seed is used internally.

Lt

Do not abuse, internally; not for long-term use.

M

May irritate the mucous membranes.

S

May increase sensitivity to sunlight.

Sk

May cause severe skin allergies or dermatitis.

V

May cause nausea, vomiting.

X

Not recommended for internal use.