Drug – Herb Index

 

 Brand Names /Generic Names

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

HERB ALTERNATIVES

 

Abatacept

Orencia

See Orencia

 

Abilify

Aripiprazole

Moderate levels of stress, anxiety, nervousness, tension

Calm

Moderate to severe emotional and psychological disorders

Calm (ES)

Abreva

Docosanol

Cold sores

Lonicera Complex

Acamprosate

Campral

See Campral

 

Accolate

Zafirlukast

Dyspnea and shortness of breath in cases of chronic asthma

Respitrol (Deficient)

Management and prevention of chronic asthma

Cordyceps 3

Accupril

Quinapril

Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension

Gastrodia Complex

Acetaminophen + Codeine

Tylenol + Codeine

See Tylenol + Codeine

 

Aciphex

Rabeprazole

Various gastrointestinal disorders, such as heartburn, acid reflux and peptic ulcer

GI Care

Actigall

Ursodiol

To dissolve and expel gallstones; cholecystitis

Dissolve (GS)

Actonel

Risedronate

Osteoporosis

Osteo 8

Actos

Pioglitazone

Elevated blood glucose levels in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Equilibrium

Acutrim

Phenylpropanolamine

Obesity; elevated body weight; slow basal metabolism; lack of energy

Herbalite

Acyclovir

Zovirax

See Zovirax

 

Adalimumab

Humira

See Humira

 

Adapalene

Differin

See Differin

 

Adderall

Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine

To promote concentration and focus in ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder)

Calm (Jr)

Adefovir

Hepsera

See Hepsera

 

Adipex

Phentermine

Obesity; elevated body weight; slow basal metabolism; lack of energy

Herbalite

 

Advair

 

Fluticasone + Salmeterol

Dyspnea and shortness of breath in cases of chronic asthma

Respitrol (Deficient)

Management and prevention of chronic asthma

Cordyceps 3

For astringent and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory effect

Astringent Complex

 

Advil

 

 

Ibuprofen

 

Various types of headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital

Corydalin (AC) or Corydalin (CR)

Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation

Flex (Heat)

Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days

Flex (CD)

Neuropathy

Flex (NP)

Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons)

Flex (MLT)

Arm pain (shoulder, elbow, and wrist)

Arm Support

Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle)

Knee & Ankle (AC) or Knee & Ankle (CR)

Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain

Back Support (AC) or Back Support (CR)

Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain

Neck & Shoulder (AC) or Neck & Shoulder (CR)

Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea

Mense-Ease

Pain associated with amenorrhea

Menatrol

Pain associated with endometriosis

Resolve (Lower)

Severe pain

add Herbal ANG

Pain due to trauma

add Flex (TMX)

Albuterol

Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir

See Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir

 

Aldactone

Spironolactone

Edema and fluid retention

Herbal DRX

Alefacept

Amevive

See Amevive

 

Alendronate

Fosamax

See Fosamax

 

 

Aleve

 

 

 

 

 

Naproxen

 

 

 

 

Various types of headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital

Corydalin (AC) or Corydalin (CR)

Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation

Flex (Heat)

Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days

Flex (CD)

Neuropathy

Flex (NP)

Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons)

Flex (MLT)

Arm pain (shoulder, elbow, and wrist)

Arm Support

Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle)

Knee & Ankle (AC) or Knee & Ankle (CR)

Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain

Back Support (AC) or Back Support (CR)

Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain

Neck & Shoulder (AC) or Neck & Shoulder (CR)

Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea

Mense-Ease

Pain associated with amenorrhea

Menatrol

Pain associated with endometriosis

Resolve (Lower)

Severe pain

add Herbal ANG

Pain due to trauma

add Flex (TMX)

Alfuzosin

Uroxatral

See Uroxatral

 

 

Allegra

 

Fexofenadine

 

Nasal congestion with yellow, sticky discharge

Pueraria Clear Sinus

Nasal congestion with white, watery discharge

Magnolia Clear Sinus

Allergic or hypersensitive skin problems such as rash, itching, eczema, etc.

Silerex

Allopurinol

Zyloprim

See Zyloprim

 

Almotriptan

Axert

See Axert

 

Alprazolam

Xanax

See Xanax

 

Altace

Ramipril

Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension

Gastrodia Complex

Aluminum + Magnesium

Maalox, Mylanta

See Maalox, Mylanta

 

 

Alupent

 

Metaproterenol

Heat-type asthma with fever, dry mouth, thirst, red face and red tongue

Respitrol (Heat)

Cold-type asthma with chills, intolerance to cold, cyanotic complexion of the face and body

Respitrol (Cold)

Chronic asthma with frequent attacks of wheezing and dyspnea

Respitrol (Deficient) or Cordyceps 3

Amantadine

Symmetrel

See Symmetrel

 

Amaryl

Glimepiride

Elevated blood glucose levels in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Equilibrium

Ambien

Zolpidem

Insomnia due to Liver qi stagnation (stress, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness)

Calm ZZZ

Insomnia due to shen (spirit) disturbance with qi and blood deficiencies

Schisandra ZZZ

Amevive

Alefacept

Psoriasis

Dermatrol (PS)

Amitiza

Lubiprostone

Moderate to severe constipation

Gentle Lax (Excess) or Gentle Lax (Deficient)

Amitriptyline

Elavil

See Elavil

 

Amlodipine

Norvasc

See Norvasc

 

Amlodipine + Olmesartan

Azor

See Azor

 

Amlodipine + Valsartan

Exforge

See Exforge

 

Amoxicillin

Amoxil

See Amoxil

 

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Augmentin

See Augmentin

 

 

Amoxil

 

 

 

 

 

Amoxicillin

 

 

 

 

Generalized bacterial infection

Herbal ABX

Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat

Lonicera Complex

Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills

Respitrol (Cold)

Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration

Respitrol (Heat)

Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever

Pinellia XPT

Infection in the gastrointestinal tract

GI Care II

Genito-urinary infections, such as urinary tract infection or sexually-transmitted diseases

Gentiana Complex or V-Support

Ear, nose and throat infections

Herbal ENT

General skin conditions associated with infection and inflammation

Dermatrol (Damp) or Dermatrol (Dry)

With more swelling and inflammation

add Astringent Complex

Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine

Adderall 

See Adderall 

 

Ampicillin

Principen

See Principen

 

 

Anafranil

 

Clomipramine

Depression with low energy, prolonged sadness and lack of interest

Shine

Depression with stress and anxiety

Shine (DS)

Nerve related pain, such as neuralgia and neuropathy

Flex (NP)

 

Anaprox

 

Naproxen

Various types of headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital

Corydalin (AC) or Corydalin (CR)

Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation

Flex (Heat)

Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days

Flex (CD)

Neuropathy

Flex (NP)

Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons)

Flex (MLT)

Arm pain (shoulder, elbow, and wrist)

Arm Support

Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle)

Knee & Ankle (AC) or Knee & Ankle (CR)

Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain

Back Support (AC) or Back Support (CR)

Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain

Neck & Shoulder (AC) or Neck & Shoulder (CR)

Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea

Mense-Ease

Pain associated with amenorrhea

Menatrol

Pain associated with endometriosis

Resolve (Lower)

Severe pain

add Herbal ANG

Pain due to trauma

add Flex (TMX)

Anastrozole

Arimidex 

See Arimidex 

 

 

Ansaid

 

Flurbiprofen

Various headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital

Corydalin (AC), Corydalin (CR)

Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation

Flex (Heat)

Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days

Flex (CD)

Neuropathy

Flex (NP)

Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons)

Flex (MLT)

Acute and chronic pain of the arm (shoulder, elbow, and wrist)

Arm Support

Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle)

Knee & Ankle (AC) or Knee & Ankle (CR)

Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain

Back Support (AC) or Back Support (CR)

Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain

Neck & Shoulder (AC) or Neck & Shoulder (CR)

Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea

Mense-Ease

Pain associated with amenorrhea

Menatrol

Pain associated with endometriosis

Resolve (Lower)

Severe pain

add Herbal ANG

Antitussive Combination

Phenergan, Poly-Histine, Robitussin

See Phenergan, Poly-Histine, Robitussin

 

Anusol-HC

Hydrocortisone

Hemorrhoids

GI Care (HMR)

For astringent and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory effect

Astringent Complex

Apidra

Insulin Glulisine

Diabetes

Equilibrium

Aprepitant

Emend

See Emend

 

Aredia

Pamidronate

Osteoporosis

Osteo 8

Aricept

 

Donepezil

 

Mental and physical deteriorations in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Neuro Plus

Mental deteriorations with aging

Enhance Memory

Arimidex 

Anastrozole

To resolve fibrocystic benign breast disorder

Resolve (Upper)

Aripiprazole

Abilify

See Abilify

 

Armour Thyroid

Thyroid Desiccated

Hypothyroidism

Thyro-forte

Asacol

Mesalamine

Inflammatory bowel disease with diarrhea

GI Care II or GI Harmony

 

Aspirin

 

Aspirin

Various headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital

Corydalin (AC), Corydalin (CR)

Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation

Flex (Heat)

Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days

Flex (CD)

Neuropathy

Flex (NP)

Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons)

Flex (MLT)

Acute and chronic pain of the arm (shoulder, elbow, and wrist)

Arm Support

Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle)

Knee & Ankle (AC) or Knee & Ankle (CR)

Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain

Back Support (AC) or Back Support (CR)

Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain

Neck & Shoulder (AC) or Neck & Shoulder (CR)

Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea

Mense-Ease

Pain associated with amenorrhea

Menatrol

Pain associated with endometriosis

Resolve (Lower)

Severe pain

add Herbal ANG

Atarax

Hydroxyzine

Allergic or hypersensitive skin problems such as rash, itching, and eczema

Silerex

Atenolol

Tenormin

See Tenormin

 

 

Ativan

 

Lorazepam

Moderate levels of stress, anxiety, nervousness, and tension

Calm

Moderate to severe emotional and psychological disorders

Calm (ES)

Moderate levels of stress, anxiety, and insomnia

Calm ZZZ

Atomoxetine

Strattera

See Strattera

 

 

Augmentin

 

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Generalized bacterial infection

Herbal ABX

Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat

Lonicera Complex

Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills

Respitrol (Cold)

Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration

Respitrol (Heat)

Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever

Pinellia XPT

Infection in the gastrointestinal tract

GI Care II

Genitourinary infections, such as urinary tract infection or sexually-transmitted diseases

Gentiana Complex or V-Support

Ear, nose and throat infections

Herbal ENT

General skin conditions associated with infection and inflammation

Dermatrol (Damp) or Dermatrol (Dry)

With more swelling and inflammation

add Astringent Complex

Avalide

Hydrochlorothiazide + Irbesartan

Cardiovascular disorders with water accumulation

Gastrodia Complex and Herbal DRX

Avandia

Rosiglitazone

Elevated blood glucose levels in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Equilibrium

Avapro

Irbesartan

Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension

Gastrodia Complex

 

Avelox

 

Moxifloxacin

Generalized bacterial infection

Herbal ABX

Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat

Lonicera Complex

Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills

Respitrol (Cold)

Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration

Respitrol (Heat)

Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever

Pinellia XPT

Infection in the gastrointestinal tract

GI Care II

Genitourinary infections, such as urinary tract infection or sexually-transmitted diseases

Gentiana Complex or V-Support

Ear, nose and throat infections

Herbal ENT

General skin conditions associated with infection and inflammation

Dermatrol (Damp) or Dermatrol (Dry)

Avita

Retinoid

Acne

Dermatrol (Clear)

Avodart

Dutasteride

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

P-Support

Axert

Almotriptan

Treatment of acute migraine attack

Corydalin (AC)

Prevention of chronic migraine recurrence

Corydalin (CR)

Azithromycin

Zithromax

See Zithromax

 

Azor

Amlodipine + Olmesartan

Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension

Gastrodia Complex

Baclofen

Lioresal

See Lioresal

 

 

Bactrim,

Bactrim DS

 

 

 

 

 

Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim

 

 

 

Generalized bacterial infection

Herbal ABX

Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat

Lonicera Complex

Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills

Respitrol (Cold)

Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration

Respitrol (Heat)

Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever

Pinellia XPT

Infection in the gastrointestinal tract

GI Care II

Genitourinary infections, such as urinary tract infection or sexually-transmitted diseases

Gentiana Complex or V-Support

Ear, nose, and throat infections

Herbal ENT

General skin conditions associated with infection and inflammation

Dermatrol (Damp) or Dermatrol (Dry)

With more swelling and inflammation

add Astringent Complex

 

Benadryl

 

Diphenhydramine

Allergic or hypersensitive skin problems such as rash, itching, and eczema

Silerex

Nasal congestion with yellow, sticky discharge

Pueraria Clear Sinus

Nasal congestion with white, watery discharge

Magnolia Clear Sinus

Benazepril

Lotensin

See Lotensin

 

Benicar

Olmesartan

Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension

Gastrodia Complex

Bentyl

Dicyclomine

General relief of muscle spasm and cramps

Flex (SC)

Benzonatate

Tessalon Perles

See Tessalon Perles

 

Benzoyl Peroxide 

Brevoxyl, Triaz

See Brevoxyl, Triaz

 

Benzatropine

Cogentin

See Cogentin

 

 

Biaxin

 

Clarithromycin

Generalized bacterial infection

Herbal ABX

Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat

Lonicera Complex

Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills

Respitrol (Cold)

Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration

Respitrol (Heat)

Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever

Pinellia XPT

Infection in the gastrointestinal tract

GI Care II

Genitourinary infections, such as urinary tract infection or sexually-transmitted diseases

Gentiana Complex or V-Support

Ear, nose, and throat infections

Herbal ENT

General skin conditions associated with infection and inflammation

Dermatrol (Damp) or Dermatrol (Dry)

With more swelling and inflammation

add Astringent Complex

Bisacodyl

Dulcolax

See Dulcolax

 

Bisoprolol

Zebeta

See Zebeta

 

Boniva

Ibandronate

Osteoporosis

Osteo 8

 

Brethine

 

Terbutaline

Heat-type asthma with fever, dry mouth, thirst, red face and red tongue

Respitrol (Heat)

Cold-type asthma with chills, intolerance to cold, cyanotic complexion of the face and body

Respitrol (Cold)

Chronic asthma with frequent attacks of wheezing and dyspnea

Respitrol (Deficient) or Cordyceps 3

Brevoxyl 

Benzoyl Peroxide 

Acne

Dermatrol (Clear)

 

Bromfed

 

Pseudoephedrine + Brompheniramine

Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever

Pinellia XPT

To stop the production of phlegm

Pinellia Complex

Nasal congestion with yellow, sticky discharge

Pueraria Clear Sinus

Nasal congestion with white, watery discharge

Magnolia Clear Sinus

Cough and dyspnea

Respitrol (CF)

Budeprion

Bupropion

Depression with low energy, prolonged sadness and lack of interest

Shine

Depression with stress and anxiety

Shine (DS)

Budesonide + Formoterol

Symbicort

See Symbicort

 

Bumex

Bumetanide

Edema and fluid retention

Herbal DRX

Buprenorphine + Naloxone

Suboxone 

See Suboxone 

 

Bupropion

Budeprion, Wellbutrin

See Budeprion, Wellbutrin

 

 

BuSpar

 

Buspirone

Moderate levels of stress, anxiety, nervousness, and tension

Calm

Moderate to severe emotional and psychological disorders

Calm (ES)

Moderate levels of stress, anxiety, and insomnia

Calm ZZZ

Buspirone

BuSpar

See BuSpar

 

Butalbital + APAP + Caffeine

Fioricet

See Fioricet

 

Butalbital + Aspirin + Caffeine

Fiorinal

See Fiorinal

 

Bystolic

Nebivolol

Elevated blood pressure in patients with hyperactive adrenergic system

Gentiana Complex

Caffeine

NoDoz, Vivarin

See NoDoz, Vivarin

 

Calan

Verapamil

Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension

Gastrodia Complex

Calcium Carbonate

Tums

See Tums

 

Calcium Sennosides

Ex-Lax

See Ex-Lax

 

Campral

Acamprosate

Craving and withdrawal symptoms associated with alcohol addiction

Calm (ES)

Capoten

Captopril

Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension

Gastrodia Complex

Captopril

Capoten

See Capoten

 

Carbamazepine

Tegretol

See Tegretol

 

Carbidopa + Levodopa

Sinemet

See Sinemet

 

Cardizem

Diltiazem

Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension

Gastrodia Complex

Cardura

Doxazosin

Elevated blood pressure in patients with hyperactive adrenergic system

Gentiana Complex

Carisoprodol

Soma

See Soma

 

Cartia XT

Diltiazem

Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension

Gastrodia Complex

Carvedilol

Coreg

See Coreg

 

 

Cataflam

 

Diclofenac

Various headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital

Corydalin (AC) or Corydalin (CR)

Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation

Flex (Heat)

Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days

Flex (CD)

Neuropathy

Flex (NP)

Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons)

Flex (MLT)

Arm pain (shoulder, elbow, and wrist)

Arm Support

Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle)

Knee & Ankle (AC) or Knee & Ankle (CR)

Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain

Back Support (AC) or Back Support (CR)

Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain

Neck & Shoulder (AC) or Neck & Shoulder (CR)

Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea

Mense-Ease

Pain associated with amenorrhea

Menatrol

Pain associated with endometriosis

Resolve (Lower)

Severe pain

add Herbal ANG

Pain due to trauma

add Flex (TMX)

Catapres

Clonidine

Elevated blood pressure in patients with hyperactive adrenergic system

Gentiana Complex

 

Ceclor

 

Cefaclor

Generalized bacterial infection

Herbal ABX

Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat

Lonicera Complex

Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills

Respitrol (Cold)

Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration

Respitrol (Heat)

Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever

Pinellia XPT

Infection in the gastrointestinal tract