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Aloe
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*Topical Gel for cuts, bruises, sprains and burns. Fresh leaves work best.
*Commercial products may lack active enzymes. *Oral (not gel) for laxative effect. |
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Black Cohosh
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*Used for menopausal symptoms, PMS, dysmenorrheal
*Studies show it’s effective but that is debatable. *Adverse effects: GI, rarely liver toxicity. Recommend no more than 6 months *May potentiate antihypertensives, hypoglycemia and estrogen. |
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Echinacea
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*Used orally to stimulate immune system, suppress inflammation, treat viral infections. Fell out of use in 1950’s after antibiotics.
*Topical for burns, eczema, herpes simplex *Research shows no better than placebo. *Few adverse effects, but rare allergic reactions. Recommend not to take with Autoimmune disorders. *Interacts with immunosuppressants, HIV, TB, cancer therapy. |
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Feverfew
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*Prevent/treat migraines and several others
*Studies show works best as preventive for migraines. No evidence for any other uses *May cause withdrawal: nervousness, fatigue, insomnia, HA, joint pain *Potentiates antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs |
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Garlic
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*Lowers triglycerides, LDL, raises HDL. Suppresses platelet aggregation; improves endothelial dysfunction. Has antimicrobial and anticancer effects.
*Does work, but most preparations do not contain enough allicin to be effective. *Adverse effects: bad breath and occasional GI. * Potentiates antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs |
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Ginger Root
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*Help upset stomach, motion sickness, morning sickness (better than Dramamine)
*May help with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis *Caution high doses in pregnancy * Potentiates antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs |
