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Aloe vera

Common uses?
-topically for: burns, diabetic ulcers, other skin lesions, insect repellant; orally for esophageal, gastric and intestinal irritation, ulcerative colitis and constipation, and diabetes
Aloe vera

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-topical= contact dermatitis
-oral: pregnancy, breast feeding
-diarrhea caused by laxative effect, may dec absorption of other meds
Arnica

Common uses?
-Muscle sprain/strain, contusion, hematoma, osteoarthritis
Arnica

CONTRA?
Interactions?
DO NOT use as ORAL prep (secondary to potential toxicity), allergy to plants in aster/daisy/sunflower family
-No interactions known
Black Cohosh

Common use:
-Menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness)
Black Cohosh

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-Liver dz, pregnancy, breast feeding <NIH has warning regarding hepatotoxicity>; rare cases
-No interactions known
Cranberry

Common uses?
-UTI
Cranberry

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-Predisposition to nephrolithiasis
-Anti-coagulants, anti-platelet meds
Echinacea

Common uses?
-Common cold, influenza, and upper respiratory tract infection; topically for boils + acne
Echinacea

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-Allergy to plants in aster/daisy/sunflower family. Anaphylactic rxns have been reported. Autoimmune dz's
-Immunosuppressant drugs
Licorice (Deglycyrrhizinated extract= DGL)

Common uses?
Gastric/duodenal non-H.pylori ulcer, bronchitis, sore throat
Licorice (Deglycyrrhizinated extract= DGL)

CONTRA?
Interactions
-Pregnancy, breast-feeding
-No interactions known as DGL extract
Milk thistle

Common uses?
-Liver and gallbladder dz, antidote to amantia mushroom poisoning
Milk thistle

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-allergy to plants in aster/daisy/sunflower family, pregnancy, breast feeding
-Meds metabolized by CYP450; benzos, digoxin, glipizide, phenytoin, protease inhibitors, SSRIs, statins, warfarin
Saw palmetto

Common uses?
-BPH
Saw palmetto

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-Pts w/ hormone dependent cancers
-Anti-coagulants, anti-platelets, hormones, adrenergic meds, finasteride; [slows clotting, decreases estrogen levels, and inhibits 5-alpha reductase]
**DOES not interfere w/ dx of prostate cancer or effect PSA levels
St. John's wort

Common uses?
-Mild to moderate depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, nerve pain related to HSV
St. John's wort

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-Pregnancy, breast feeding, sun exposure
-Meds metabolized by CYP450: anti-coagulants, cyclosporine, digoxin, indinivir, irinotecan, Fe, MAOIs, nefazadine, OCPs, quinolones, reserpine, SSRIs, tetracycline, theophylline, thiazides, triptans, warfarin..etc...
Valerian

Common uses?
-Insomnia, anxiety
Valerian

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-Pregnancy, breast feeding
-CNS depressants (barbituates, benzodiazepines, ethanol)
[morning after usage fatigue]
Feverfew

Common uses?
Migraine PROPHYLAXIS
Feverfew

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-Allergy to plants in aster/daisy/flower family, pregnancy, breast, feeding
-Anti-coagulants, NSAIDs, Anti-platelets, thrombolytics
Ginger

Common uses?
-N/V, motion sickness, osteoarthritis, and low back pain
[has anti-inflammatory effects]
Ginger

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-Allergy, gallstones (inc GI motility), bleeding problems
-Anti-coagulants, anti-platelets, some chemo meds
[inc GI motility]
Ginko

Common uses?
-Alzheimer's and other dementia's, memory enhancement
Ginko

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-DO NOT USE raw or cooked seeds (gingkotoxin can cause seizures and death), seizure disorder, pregnancy, breast feeding
-Anti-coagulants, anti-platelet meds, NSAIDs, trazodone, others
Hawthorn

Common uses?
-mild congestive heart failure, angina, HTN
Hawthorn

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-Pregnancy, breast feeding, kids
-May potentiate anti-arrhythmics, inotropes, beta-blockers, and cardiac glycosides
Horse Chestnut seed extract
<aescin is active chemical>

Common uses?
-Chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, hemorrhoids
Horse Chestnut seed extract

CONTRA?
Interactions?
-DO NOT USE raw or homemade preps as these contain esculin (toxic); Oral- diabetes, pregnancy, breast feeding, kids
-Oral- diabetes meds, protein bound meds like phenytoin, warfarin, amiodorone; none topically