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Herbs & supplements
PTCB Herbs supplements
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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) |