Know some PHYTOTERAPICS...

Aloe Vera: has traditionally been used for the healing of burns and wounds. A systematic review (from 1999) states that the efficacy of aloe vera in promoting wound healing is unclear, while a later review (from 2007) concludes that the cumulative evidence supports the use of aloe vera for the healing of first to second degree burns.

Eldeberry: (Sambucus nigra) may spreed the recovery from type A and B influenza. however it is possibly risky in the case of avian influenza because the immunostimulatory effects may aggravate the cytokine cascade.

Garlic: (Allium sativum) may lower total cholesterol levels.

Ginger: (Zingiber officinale), administered in 250 mg capsules for four days, effectively decreased nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in a human clinical trial.

Honey: may reduce cholesterol. May be useful in wound healing.

Shiitake: mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) are edible mushrooms that have been reported to have health benefits, including cancer-preventing properties. In laboratory research a shiitake extract has inhibited the growth of tumor cells through induction of apoptosis. Both a water extract and fresh juice of shiitake have demonstrated antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria and fungi in vitro.