Module 15—Alternative Treatments

In the following pages, we'll go over 18 commonly-used Western herbs, how they are used, and some cautions. The herbs are, in alphabetical order:

Bilberry
Black Cohosh
Chamomile
Dandelion
Echinacea
Garlic
Ginger
Ginkgo
Ginseng
Hawthorn
Kava
Lemon Balm
Licorice
Milk Thistle
Nettles
St. John's Wort
Saw Palmetto
Valerian

CAUTION! Please check with your doctor before trying any alternative therapies; not all therapies are safe and/or recommended for people with kidney disease. The information presented here is for informational purposes only.
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