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MCPHS Herbs

MCPHS NonRx Meds Herbs

Common NameLatin NameIndicationWeird Crap
Caffeine Gurana
Ephedra Ma huang
Natural licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra *Flavoring Agent, Breath Freshner High dose cause pseudoaldosteronism = HA, lethargy, heart failure
Lobelia Lobelia inflate Natural way to stop smoking
Black Cohosh Cimicifuga racemosa *For hot flashes due to Menopause and other girl problems Can cause Black Cohosh Headache
Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla *Anxiolytic, Sedative etc Can cause Eyelid Edema
Echinacea Echinacea purpurea Shortens duration of Upper Respiratory Infections
Evening primerose Oenothera biennis *Breast pain, PMS and Menopause discomforts Anti-inflammatory due to high omega 3 and 6 FA
Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium *Migraine Headaches Post Fever Few Syndrome if taken for a long period of time which is anxiety, HA, insomnia etc
Flaxseed oil Linum usitatissimum *Antiinflammatory Rheumatoid Arthritis Antiinflammatory due to high omega 3 and 6 FA
Garlic Allium sativum Antihypertensive, Antilipidemic, Antithrombotic etc
Ginger Zingiber officinale Calms upset stomach and nausea
Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba Memory Loss, improves cognitive functioning etc
American ginseng Panax quinquefolius *Adaptogen Main use is to lower blood sugar with diabetes
Asian ginseng Panax ginseng *Adaptogen Main use is as a stimulant
Siberian ginseng Elutherococcus senticosus *Adaptogen Main use is as an antiviral
Hawthorn Crataegus monoyna *CHF and other heart disorders Shouldnt prescribe, patient needs doctor not OTC product
Green tea Camellia sinensis Antioxidant along with other things caffeine can improve
Horse Chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum Chronic venous insufficiency, Swelling, Edema
Kava Piper methysticum *Anxiety, sleep disorders, muscle relaxant etc Can cause reversible yellowing of nails and skin, as well as liver failure
Milk thistle Silybum marianum Hepatoprotectant
Saw palmetto Serenoa repens BPH
Soy Glycinemax Menopause stuff
St John’s Wort Hypericum perforatum Depression and Anxiety
Valerian Valeriana officinalis *Anxiety and Sleep disorders Smells like dirty socks or underwear
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