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Complementary & Alternative Healing Modalities

TermDefinitionSelected Warnings
Feverfew Prevents migraine headaches, arthritis; stimulates digestion May increase the anticoagulant effects of aspirin and anticoagulants meds
Garlic Reduces high blood pressure & cholesterol; antibiotic/anti-fungal May increase the anticoagulant effects of aspirin and anticoagulants meds
Ginger For digestion; relieves motion sickness, dizziness, and nausea May increase the anticoagulant effects of aspirin and anticoagulants meds
Ginkgo May improve memory function, relieve stress, treat dizziness. May increase the anticoagulant effects of aspirin and anticoagulants meds
Ginseng Stimulates mental activity, enhances immune system, appetite May interact with caffeine and cause irritability. May decrease the effectiveness of glaucoma meds
Milk thistle Enahnces flow in gallbladder, liver, spleen, and stomach Reduces the effectiveness of oral contraceptives
Saw palmetto Treats prostate hypertrophy; anti-inflammatory May give false low prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, thereby delaying diagnosis of prostate cancer
St. John's wort Acts as antidepressant, anti-inflammatory; is antiviral May potentiate antidepressant meds, causing severe agitation, nausea, confusion, and possible cardiac problems
Valerian Sedative, tranquilizer; lowers BP; helps menstrual cramps May increase the sedative effects of anti-anxiety meds
Echinacea May boost immune system, enhance wound healing May reduce the effectiveness of immunosuppressants
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