USING HERBS INSTEAD OF DRUGS
How to Stock Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet
You can thumb your nose at Big Pharma. These herbal medicines are highly effective, safe for everyone and can be taken instead of (or together with) any prescription medication.
HERB SUBSTITUTIONS FOR O.T.C. DRUGS
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Condition |
Typical OTC Drug |
Herbal Alternatives |
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**Allergies |
Claritin, Zyrtec, etc |
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Burns (minor) |
Aloe, Petroleum Jelly |
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Colds (general symptoms) |
Dayquil, Nyquil, etc. |
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Cold Sores |
Lysine |
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Occasional Constipation |
Miralax, X-Lax |
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Cough from cold |
Robitussin |
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Diarrhea (occasional) |
Kaopectate |
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Heartburn (occasional) |
Prilosec, Nexiom, Zantac |
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Indigestion (occasional) |
Pepto Bismol |
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Joint Pain |
Salonpas |
Use Immediately : Tieh Ta Yao Gin (topical) After 1 week: Dr. Shir’s Liniment Old Injury: Zheng Gu Shui |
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**Menstrual Pain |
Motrin, Tylenol, Midol |
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Depression (occasional) |
Prescription meds |
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**Nasal, Sinus Congestion |
Sudafed |
Allergy: Dr Shen’s Sinus Pills Cold: BI YAN PIAN |
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**Joint Pain |
Ibuprofen Acetaminophen Aspirin |
Upper body: Yan Hu Suo Zhi Tang Lower body: Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan* |
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Acne |
Topical cleansers |
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| Eczema (occasional) | Topical moisturizers | Spring Wind Moisturizing Lotion |
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** Insomnia |
Benadryl, Aleve PM, others |
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Acute Sore Throat |
Cepacol, Chloraseptic |
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| Insect bites Poison Ivy/ Oak |
Calamine lotion |
Golden Yellow Ointment XIAO FENG SAN (pill) |
** Consult with us
Herbal products have not been approved by the USFDA, and are not meant to treat or cure any disease. Advice is for educational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your health care provider.
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