For colds, flu, and respiratory system, antiviral, anti-
Echinacea inflammatory, antibacterial, infection resistance Elderberry properties, immune support, muscle pain, upper respiratory
For breast pain (mastalgia), PMS, menopause ailments,
Primrose haemorrhoids, anti-inflammatory
Relieves congestion, stomach cramps and headaches
Lowers cholesterol; prevents gas; relieves sore throat and
Fenugreek congestion; laxative
For joints and rheumatoid arthritis, migraine headaches,
Feverfew aches and pains, anti-inflammatory, fever, menstrual
For cholesterol and blood pressure, skin, hair, and nails, acne, psoriasis, and rosacea, fiber, digestive aid,
Flaxseed menstruation, hormonal balance, gallstones, antibacterial,
For rejuvenation, energy, vigour, and endurance, blood
and liver tonic, insomnia, blood pressure, circulation, and cholesterol
For weight loss support, fat-burning, appetite suppressant,
Garcinia Cambogia anti-bacterial, energy
Antibacterial; antifungal; antiviral; lowers cholesterol and
blood pressure; reduces water retention For immune system, pain and swelling, blood pressure and cholesterol, cardiovascular system, digestive aid, gas,
For digestive aid, fever, skin tumours, appetite stimulant
Antibacterial; improves circulation; stimulates lymph glands; It can help ease motion sickness and inhibit vomiting; in 1983, the British found that powdered ginger is twice as effective as Dramamine. It can help ease the side
effects of chemotherapy. Gingerols (compounds in ginger)
also appear to have an anti-inflammatory effect, which can help reduce the pain of arthritis. It also supplies potassium. One ounce of ginger root has only about 20 calories. Try ginger with meats, poultry, sushi, and some desserts For colds, minor burns and skin inflammations, digestive aid for nausea, motion sickness, and dizziness, dandruff,
cholesterol, pain, arthritis, and muscle aches, migraine headaches
For circulation, memory and mental clarity, anxiety and depression, antioxidant, frequency of asthma and allergy
Ginkgo Biloba
attacks, erectile dysfunction, vertigo and tinnitus, hemorrhoids
For skin and eye infections, canker sores, sore throats, diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, vaginitis and
Goldenseal candidiasis, gastrointestinal tract, antibacterial, anti-
For memory and cognitive function, relaxation, circulation,
Gotu Kola pain and inflammation, diuretic, congestion, fever, skin
disorders, varicose veins, nervous system
For antioxidant, diuretic, immune system; skin wounds,
Grape Seed circulation, cholesterol collagen, skin tone, and elasticity,
varicose veins, allergies, macular degeneration, arthritis
Grapefruit antioxidant, digestive aid, weight loss, psoriasis
For weight loss, detoxification, cholesterol, triglycerides,
Green Tea and blood pressure, appetite suppressant, tooth and gum
health, immune system, energy, depression, headaches
For energy, mental alertness, fatigue; stamina and physical
endurance, appetite suppressant, PMS headaches,
For blood sugar and diabetes, diuretic, cholesterol and
Gymnema triglycerides,
Medical calculation MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. How many milliliters of a 50:50 mixture of diazepam and ketamine at a dose of 1ml/ 20 lb should be ANS: B8 lb/ 20lb/ml = 0.4 ml total = 0.2 ml diazepam: 0.2 ml ketamine2. A diagnostic laboratory requires 1 ml of serum to run a chemistry panel. A bird with a PCV of 50% would need how many full HCT tubes collected to have enough serum for the chemistry
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For colds, flu, and respiratory system, antiviral, anti-
Echinacea inflammatory, antibacterial, infection resistance