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31 Cards in this Set
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one of the most popular herbal agents, succulent plant
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aloe vera
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treats minor burns, acne and various skin irritations (topical)
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aloe vera
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laxative and used for bleeding ulcers
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aloe vera
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contraindicated internally for pregnant women
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aloe vera
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Cimicifuga racemosa
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black cohosh
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primarily for hormone replacement (hot flashes of menopause, prementrual tension and dysmenorrhea)
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black cohosh
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treats rheumatism and cough;
used as an insect repellent called bugbane |
black cohosh
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contraindicated for use during pregnancy due to increased risk of spontaneous abortion
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black cohosh
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flowers of the plant used to relieve 'female anxiety'
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chamomile
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popular remedy for nervous stomach due to the calming efffect of smooth muscle of the intestinal tract
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chamomile
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treats motion sickness, flatulence and GI disturbances
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chamomile
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treats open ulcers, hemorrhoids and other inflammation of the skin (topical)
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chamomile
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documented to help sleep disorders, anxiety, digestive conditions and colic
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chamomile
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reported to worsen asthma attacks and interactions have been reported with anticoagulants, benzodiazepines and CNS depressants
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chamomile
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treats fever, HA, GI upset, arthritis and asthma
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feverfew
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effects are decreased if used with NSAIDs
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feverfew
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most well known as a common herb used in most kitchens in America
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garlic
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treats high blood pressure, colds, flu and to increase overall health wellness
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garlic
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adverse effects include heartburn, GI burning and death of normal intestinal flora
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garlic
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shown to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels but interfers with platelet adhesiveness and reduces blood sugar levels
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garlic
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antiemetic and antivertigo properties, also treats more severe conditions such as malaria and cholera
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ginger
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interacts with anticoagulants, producing increased bleeding
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ginger
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interacts with H2 antagonists and proton pump inhibitors
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ginger
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treats poor circulation, asthma, regulating BP, improving liver function, increasing memory, heart disease
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ginkgo biloba
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known for its antioxidant effect
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ginkgo biloba
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contraindicated for persons with bleeding disorders, epilepsy and infertility
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ginkgo biloba
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medicinal agents are the leaves and seeds
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ginkgo biloba
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most literature on the effectiveness of this herb
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st. john's wort
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treats sleep disorders, anxiety, agitation, depression (mild to moderate) and fatigue
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st. john's wort
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documented interactions with antianginal agents, antidepressants and anticoagulants
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st. john's wort
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additive effect with antidepressants (cause for counsel)
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st. john's wort
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