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Echinacea
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used as immune stimulator; may lead to hepatotoxicity, if used more than 6wks; interfers with immunosuppressants
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Feverfew
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For migraines and antipyretic; may diminish effectivness of nonsteriodial anti inflammatory drug; may cause reaction in those with ragweed allergy, chamomile and yarrow; increased clotting time.
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Garlic
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Many uses, including, reducing serum lipids; increases clotting time; affects blood glucose.
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Ginkgo.
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used for dementia; increases clotting time; neurotoxic in seizure disorder; may combine with tricyclic anti-depressants to lower seizure threshold.
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Ginger
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used for prenatal nausea; increases clotting time; may cause mutagenesis of E.coli; affects blood glucose.
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