This document contains summaries of 5 herbal medicines: 1) Garlic contains proteins, carbohydrates, oils, and minerals. It is used as a stimulant, expectorant, and to treat high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. 2) Guggul is a resin from the Commiphora tree used as an anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, and to lower lipids and cholesterol. 3) Shilajit is an herbomineral substance from rock fissures containing albuminoids, fatty acids, minerals and trace elements. It is used as a tonic, stimulant and aphrodisiac. 4) Dalmation insect flower heads contain esters