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23 Cards in this Set
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Oral Aloe
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Relieve constipation
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Black Cohosh
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Acute symptoms of menopause
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Side effect of Black Cohosh
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liver toxicity-most serious
Should only be taken for 6 months Gastrointestinal symptoms are the most common |
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Echinacea
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Stimulate immune function, suppress inflammation, and treat viral infections. If used to long will decrease immune system
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When should Echinacea be avoided
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in lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis- increase immune response
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Feverfew
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Prophylaxis and treatment of migraine. Is also used to relieve fever, stimulate menstruation, reduce upset stomach, and suppress inflammation
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Side affect of Feverfew
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Can suppress platelet aggregation
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Garlic
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Reduce levels of triglycerides and LDLs. Reduces blood pressure, suppress platelet aggregation
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Side effect of Garlic
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Antiplatelet effects
Increase insulin levels Unpleasant taste and bad breath Irritates GI |
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Ginger Root
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Suppress nausea, vomiting caused by motion sickness, morning sickness, and cancer
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Side effect of ginger
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bleeding
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Ginkgo biloba
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Improve memory, counteract erectile dysfunction
vasodilation, can increase peripheral blood flow |
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Side effects of Ginko biloba
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bleeding and may cause seizures
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Goldenseal
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Treat bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections.
Treat inflammation of the gallbladder |
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Kava
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relieve anxiety, promote sleep, relax muscles- natural alternative to benzodiazepines
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Side effects of Kava
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excessive CNS depression, skin problems, and liver damage. With prolonged use can cause a skin disorde that resembles pellagra.
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Ma Huang (Ephedra)
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CNS stimulation, identical to ephedrine
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Side effects of Ma Huang
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Tachycardia, palpitations, anginal pain, and hypertension
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St. John's Wort
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relieve depression
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Saw Palmetto
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relieve urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy
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Side effects of Saw Palmetto
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Reduce levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a marker for prostate cance. Can cause a false negative result. Pregnancy Category X.
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Valerian Root
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Primarilyt to promote sleep.
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Side effects of Valerian roots
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daytime drowsiness, dizziness, depression. Risk of physical dependence.
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