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Ginkgo biloba
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used for dementia and claudication
active ingredient is: ginkgolide B inhibits platelet activating factor |
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Garlic
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the active component is allicin
its used as an "anti-atherosclerotic" decreases platelet aggregation and enhances fibrinolysis |
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Ginseng
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used as a performance enhancer and increases stress resistance
commonly associated with hypertension and tachycardia |
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Kava Kava
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piper methysticum
the active ingredient is kavain used as an anxiolygic potentiates CNS depressants and liver toxicity |
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Milk Thistle
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active ingredient is silymarin
used as a hepatoprotectant decreases fasting glucose |
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Saw Palmetto
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inhibits alpha 5 reductase
decrease urinary symptoms in BPH |
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Ginger
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used as an anti-emetic
decreases post-operative nausea? |
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Echinacea
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is used now to increase the resistance to colds
its not recommended for long term use |
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St. John's Wort
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used as an antidepressant
the active ingredient is hypericin cardiovascular instability and it decreases the plasma levels of other meds induces p450 and therefore increases the metabolism of other drugs |
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Glucosamine-chondroitin
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used for (knee) osteoarthritis
prevents the breakdown or increases the production of cartilage in bones |
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grapefruit juice increases the drug absorption of many things...
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calcium channel blockers, benzodiazapines, cyclosporin, buspirone, carbamazepine, and saquinavir...
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