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Ginger

Zingiber officinale


N&V in Pregnancy:


Up to 1g/day


as effective as B6 50mg/day


N&V post operative:


1g/day


Motion sickness:


500mg


Adjunctive antiemetic in chemotherapy:


0.5-1g/day siginifically reduced severity of acut nausa



Iberogast

IBS


Combination produce regestered by the TGA


Combination also called STW5

Peppermint

Main constituent: Menthol (antispasmotic)


IBS:


2 caps (0.2mL) bd, prolonged/reguler beneficial


Dyspepsia: benefits shown


Antispasmotic: colonoscopy


Tension headache:


applied topically 15-30 min, reduced Sx compared to placebo


Precaution:


GORD or reflux


Combination with Cyclosporins, Felodipine, Simvastatin, CYP3A4, oral pregnancy

Gobe Artichoke

IBS:


Displays antispasmotic and probiotic properties


Shown to reduce Sx and improve QOL

Chamomile

Cramping, Dyspepsia and flatulence:


Antispasmotic and relaxant actions


Typically used in combination products

Milk Thistle

Silbum marianum


Hepatoprotective effects:


protect aganist alcohole, antioxidant activety


Chronic liver disease:


Hepatitis, supportive role


Glycaemic control T2:


Adjunctive therapy cancer:


Shown to supress growth/anticancer effects


A/E:


Not well tholerated, causes loose bowels


Interactions:


Cisplatin and Vincristine cna increase durg toixic effects, Doxorubicine maqy reduce drug cardiotoxive effects

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra


Key constituents: Glycyrrhizin (GL), Glycyrrhetinic acid (GA)


Dyspepsia:


anti-inflammatory, mucoprotective effects, best in combination with Iberogast


Chronic stress NOT INDICATED:


slows the breakdown of cortisole (stress hormone)


A/E:


may cause hypokalemia, hypertension, fluid retention, breathlessness and hypernatraemia


C/I:


liver dosorders, hypertension, hypokalemia, hypertension and adrenal insufficiencys, pregnancy and lactation (safety not established)


Interactions:


Antihypertensives, diuretics (risk of hypokalemia), Potassium (reduce effects), Digoxin (increases sensivity and risk of toxicity), COC (increased risk of adverse effects, WARFARIN!


Note:


Most S/E & A/E caused by GL and GA


Deglycyrrhizinised (DGL) form considered safe

Dandelion

Choleretic (root):


liver tonic, improve bile production and flow


Diuretic (leaves)
Due to the high levels of potassium




Very mild effects, not first choice

Fenugreek

T2 Diabetes:


improves glycaemic control and reduce insulin resistance, benefits shown when in combination with sulphonureas


Hyperlipidaema


Galactogue (breastfeeding support)

Gymnema

The sugar destroyer (cant taste sweet)


Diabetes T1 & T2


cocurent with pharmaceuticals show a reduction in drug doses, inhibits glucose secretion and promotes insulin release (caution may cause hypoglycaemia)


Weightloss:


Reduces the taste and cravings of sweet foods


Also contains chromium


A/E:


GI irritation

Fecus (Kelp)

Hypothyrodism:


High iodine content, but levels highly variable


Weightloss:


MOA through increasing the function of the thyroid gland, which is only a small population of the overweight


A/E:


Hyperthyrodis (high levels of iodine), may worsen acne, Heavy metal toxicity


Avoid in pregnancy, breast feeding anbd prolongued use