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Aloe (áloe)
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Use: constipation (++), genital herpes (+)
SE: may cause electrolyte imbalance, lower blood glucose |
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Bilberry (arándano)
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Use: cataracts (o), peripheral vascular disease (o), DM (o)
SE: may increase risk of bleeding, lower blood glucose |
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Black Cohosh
(cohosh negro, raíz de culebra negra, raíz de cimicífuga) |
Use: menopausal symptoms (+)
Generally safe when used for up to 6 months in healthy, nonpregnant women |
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Chamomile
(manzanilla, camomila) |
Use: common cold (o), GI disorders (o), sleep aid (o)
SE: may cause drowsiness, increase risk of bleeding Contraindicated with known sensitivity to members of the ragweed family |
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Echinacea (equinácea)
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Use: upper respiratory infections (+), immune system stimulation (o)
SE: may lead to liver Short-term use (10-14 days) |
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Evening Primrose (onagra)
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Use: eczema (+), skin irritation (+)
Contraindicated in individuals with seizure disorders |
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Feverfew
(altamisa mexicana, santa maria, yerba de santa maria) |
Use: migraine headache prevention (+), rheumatoid arthritis (o)
SE: may increase risk of bleeding, long-term users may experience withdrawal symptoms |
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Garlic (ajo)
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Use: hyperlipidemia (+), hypertension (o)
Use with caution in patients with bleeding disorders Don't use in large amounts |
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Ginger (jengibre)
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Use: N/V during pregnancy (+), chemo or post-op N/V (o), motion sickness (o)
Use with caution in patients with bleeding disorder Use in pregnancy shouldn't exceed 1g/day |
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Ginkgo Biloba (gingko, árbol de los cuarenta escudos)
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Use: claudication (peripheral vascular disease) (++), dementia (++), cerebral insufficiency (+)
SE: may increase risk of bleeding, may affect blood glucose Generally well tolerated in recommended doses for up to 6 months |
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Ginseng (ginseng)
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Use: improve mental performance (+), lower blood glucose in type 2 DM (+)
Use with caution in patients with DM and patients taking medication for BP and heart rhythm Generally safe when used up to 3 months |
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Goldenseal
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Use: heart failure (o), immunostimulant (o), upper respiratory infections (o), infections diarrhea (o)
SE: may increase risk of bleeding Use with caution in patients with CV disease Should not be used for longer than 2-3 weeks |
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Hawthorn
(espino, espino blanco) |
Use: heart failure (++), coronary artery disease (o)
SE: additive effect with digoxin or antihypertensives |
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Kava
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Use: anxiety (++)
SE: may cause hepatotoxicity, increase risk of bleeding |
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Milk Thistle
(extracto de cardo mariano) |
Use: chronic hepatitis (+), cirrhosis (+)
Generally safe for up to 4-6 years Use with caution in diabetic patients |
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Peppermint (menta)
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Use: gastric spasms (o), indigestion (o), IBS (o)
SE: may interfere with liver's cytochrome P450 enzymes Use in small doses only |
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St. John's Wort
(hierba de san juan) |
Use: mild to moderate depressive disorder (++), anxiety (o)
SE: interacts with many herbs and medications! Generally well tolerated for up to 1-3 months |
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Saw Palmetto
(baya de sabal) |
Use: benign prostatic hyperplasia
SE: may increase BP and risk for bleeding Generally well tolerated for 3-5 years |
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Turmeric
(cúrcuma, azafrán de las Indias) |
Use: dyspepsia (o), osteoarthritis (o)
SE: may increase risk of bleeding, may cause upset stomach when used at high doses or over a long period of time |
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Valerian
(amantilla) |
Use: insonmia (+), anxiety (o)
Generally safe for up to 4-6 weeks Prolonged use may cause insomnia |
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