Traditional Medicine
Traditional healing methods range from ginger tea for a cold to an entire medical systems - such as traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.
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- Q Can gumweed cause an allergic reaction?
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Avoid in individuals with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to gumweed.You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or... Full Answer
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- Q If I give my child gumweed, how much should I give?
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Children (under 18 years old):There is no proven safe or effective dose for gumweed in children, and use is not recommended.You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does... Full Answer
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- Q If I take gumweed, how much should I take?
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Adults (18 years and older):There is no proven safe or effective dose for gumweed. Traditionally, 2 grams of chopped or powdered gumweed, or 2 milliliters of the fluid extract has been used.You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a... Full Answer
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- Q What is gumweed?
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Gumweed is a traditional medicine of California Native Americans, such as the Chumash people. Gumweed was used clinically from the 1880s until 1960 in the United States and the United Kingdom for the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, and poison ivy rash.... Full Answer
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- Q What herbs and supplements can interact with Labrador tea?
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Labrador tea has narcotic properties, and theoretically may have additive effects with other herbs and supplements that are central nervous system (CNS) depressants.You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare... Full Answer
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- Q Can I take Labrador tea if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
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Labrador tea is not recommended in pregnant or breastfeeding women due to a lack of available scientific evidence.You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not... Full Answer
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- Q Can Labrador tea cause an allergic reaction?
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Avoid in individuals with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Labrador tea.You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or... Full Answer
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- Q If I give my child Labrador tea, how much should I give?
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Children (under 18 years old):There is no proven safe or effective dose of Labrador tea in children.You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical... Full Answer
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- Q If I take Labrador tea, how much should I take?
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Adults (18 years and older):There is no proven safe or effective dose of labrador tea. Traditionally, 2-4 fluid ounces of labrador tea infusion, three to four times a day, has been used.Also, an ointment made of labrador tea has been applied on the skin... Full Answer
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- Q What is Labrador tea?
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Labrador tea is a small, aromatic shrub with a narrow, leathery leaf. It is also known as Hudson Bay tea and is used as a spice for meat.Native American tribes used labrador tea to treat a variety of ailments including headaches, asthma, colds,... Full Answer
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