Ailments

The wish list of the ailments I'd like to study. I've basically copied The Herb Academy's therapeutic index.

Digestive System

General Symptoms

Appetite Loss
Colic
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea (In Children)
Flatulence
Halitosis (Bad Breath)
Nausea
Vomiting

The Mouth

Mouth Ulcers
Toothache

The Stomach

Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux (Heartburn)
Indigestion (Functional Dyspepsia)
Peptic Ulceration (Peptic Ulcers)

The Large Intestine

Appendicitis
Colitis
Diverticulitis

The Liver and Gall-Bladder

Gall-Bladder Problems
Liver Tonics

Cardiovascular System 

Angina Pectoris
Atherosclerosis/Arteriosclerosis
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Attack
Hypertension
Hypotension
Varicose Vein

Respiratory System

Asthma
Bronchitis
Common Cold
Cough
Emphysema
Hay Fever - Allergic Rhinitis
Influenza
Laryngitis
Pertussis
Sinusitis
Tonsillitis

Nervous System

Headache
Insomnia
Migraine
Motion sickness / Vertigo
Shingles
Stress

Urinary System

Cystitis
Dysuria
Hematuria
Kidney Stones: Urinary Calculus
Urinary frequency
Water Retention ~ Edema

Reproductive System

Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Fibrocystic Disease (FCD)
Impotence, Male Sexual (Erectile Dysfunction)
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Metrorrhagia
Pre Menstrual Tension
Pregnancy
Uterine Fibroids

Musculo-skeletal System

Arthritis
Bursitis & Tendinitis
External applications for musculo/skeletal problems.
Gout
Osteo-Arthritis
Rheumatism – Myalgia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Skin, Hair and Nails

Acne
Bruises
Dandruff
Dry Skin
Eczema : Dermatitis
Psoriasis

The Immune System

Athlete's foot
Boils
Cancer
Fungal Skin Infections
Infections
Prostatitis
Shingles
Tinea or Ringworm.

The Endocrine System (5)

Diabetes Mellitus
Candidiasis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism (Myxedema)

Herbology for the Young

Bedwetting (enuresis)
Chicken Pox (Varicella)
Colic
Constipation
Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis)
Diaper Rash / Nappi Rash
Diarrhea
Fever
Hyperactivity
Impetigo
Indigestion (Functional Dyspepsia)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Measles (Rubeola)
Mumps
Nausea
Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)

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