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Herbs & supplements
PTCB Herbs supplements
Term | Definition |
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Aloe | Heals burn/would & digestive health |
Biotin | Hair and nails |
Black Cohosh | Alleviate symptoms of menopause |
Cinnamon | decrease blood sugar patients with diabetes |
Coenzyme Q-10 | promote cardiovascular health |
Echinacea | boost the immune system |
Evening Primrose Oil | alleviate symptoms of menopause |
Feverfew | Alleviate migraine headaches |
Fish Oil | Promote cardiovascular health and decrease blood triglycerides levels |
Flaxseed Oil | reduce inflammation and lower blood cholesterol levels |
Folic Acid | prevent fetal neural tube defects |
Garlic | decrease blood pressure |
Ginger | reduce nausea |
Gingko | improve memory and increase blood circulation |
Glucosamine & Chondroitin | alleviate osteoporosis pain |
Green tea | increase metabolism and cancer prevention (antioxidant properties) |
Hoodia | promote weight loss |
Kava Kava | reduce symptoms of anxiety |
Melatonin | promote sleep and treat insomnia |
Milk Thistle | promote liver health |
Peppermint | alleviate heartburn and upset stomach |
Probiotics | promote digestive health |
Red Yeast Rice | lower blood cholesterol |
St. John’s Wort | improve depression ( may interact with drugs) |
SAM-e | stability of mood |
Saw palmetto | reduce prostate size in patients with BPH |
Senna | stimulate bowel movement |
Valerian | promote sleep and reduce symptoms of anxiety |
Witch Hazel | treat various skin conditions |
Yohimbe | Treat erectile dysfunction (can raise blood pressure) |