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herbals2
herbals, uses, contraindications, side effects
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| treatment of osteoarthritis | glucosamine |
| used to prevent and treat common colds and upper respiratory infections | echinacea |
| caution: pts with shellfish allergies, must use continuously, 4 to 6 wks to see benefit | glucosamine |
| caution: pts with autoimmune disorders, asthma, those on immunosuppression, allergic rhinitis | echinacea |
| used for conditions associated with cerebrovascular insufficiency, short term memory loss, intermittent claudication | ginkgo biloba |
| drug interactions: anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents | ginkgo biloba, ginseng, fish oil, feverfew, ginger |
| improves immune function, increases bodies resistance to stress, increases energy | ginseng |
| causes cortisol release, short term side effects:insomnia, edema, htn, tachycardia | ginseng |
| treats symptoms of BPH | saw palmetto |
| prevention/treatment of heart disease and reduction of hypertriglyceridemia | fish oil |
| treatment of mild/moderate depression | st johns wart |
| SE: dry mouth, insomnia, vivid dreams, agitation, mania, photosensitivity | st johns wart |
| Drug interactions: HIV drugs, oral contraceptives, warfarin, CYP450 induction | St. Johns wart |
| treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, reduction of atherosclerosis | garlic |
| Drug Interactions: induction of CYP450; reduces levels of cyclosporine, oral contraceptives, warfarin | garlic |
| treatment of insomnia, jetlag --- sleep should occur 25 to 45 minutes after dose | melatonin |
| Counseling: not to be used by nursing mothers, may affect prolactin levels | melatonin |
| SE: impaired blood sugar, increased blood sugar, drowsiness | melatonin |
| cardioprotection during the treatment of congestive heart failure | coenzyme Q10 |
| Used as an antibacterial for UTIs | cranberry |
| used for migraines, colds, PMS --- may reduce fever | feverfew |
| Caution: pts with allergies to ragweed, daisies, mums | feverfew |
| prevention of motion sickness, nausea, stomach disorders | ginger |
| used to lower blood pressure | hawthorn |
| hepatoprotection | Milk Thistle |
| mild tranquilizer and sedative for insomnia | valerian |
| phytoestrogens used for the treatment of hot flashes/menopause | soy isoflavones |
| Caution: possible estrogenic effects - avoid in patients with hx of breast cancer | soy isoflavones |
| treatment of short-term symptoms of menopause such as hotflashes | black cohosh |
| studies in the treatment of depression and osteoarthritis | SAM-E --- S-adenosyl methionine |
| studies primarily for treatment of osteoarthritis | MSM - methylsulfonylmethane |
| decreases GI spasms, anti-inflammatory, antipeptic, antispasmodic activities on stomach, duodenum | chamomile |
| effective topically for skin inflammations | chamomile |
| lowers systolic, diastolic blood pressure in those with lower risk of CV disease | chocolate --- dark chocolate more specifically |
| used to increase mental alertness, may reduce risk of breast cancer, may decrease risk of CV disease | green tea |
| antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, may also treat MI by decreasing platelet aggregation and blood vessel dilation | resveratrol found in red wine and grape juice |
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