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alternative medicine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| carcinogens | Substances capable of causing cancer. |
| complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) | Treatments used alongside or instead of conventional medical care, like herbal supplements, acupuncture, or meditation. |
| dietary supplements | Products taken orally that contain dietary ingredients intended to supplement the diet. |
| herbal supplement | A plant-derived product taken to maintain or improve health. |
| homeopathic medicine | A system of alternative medicine using highly diluted substances believed to trigger the body’s natural healing. |
| mutagens | Agents that cause changes (mutations) in DNA. |
| teratogens | Substances that can cause birth defects or developmental problems in a fetus. |
| Aloe | For antihistamine effects, decreases pain from burns and skin irritations; also has laxative effects / Digoxin, antidiabetic agents, stimulant laxatives, warfarin, diuretics |
| Ashwagandha | For stress reduction and energy enhancement / Benzodiazepines, barbiturates, CNS depressants, thyroid medications |
| Bacop | For cognitive support, improved circulation / Sedatives, thyroid medications |
| Barberry | Used for digestive health; antimicrobial properties / Anticoagulants, antihypertensives, may alter blood glucose levels |
| Beet root | Used for cardiovascular and cognitive health; athletic performance / Antihypertensives |
| Black cohosh | Relieves menopausal symptoms and headaches / Antihypertensives, hormone replacement therapies, oral contraceptives, and sedatives/hypnotics; Not to be used in pregnancy, lactation, or by females with estrogen-dependent tumors |
| Cayenne | Boosts energy, improves digestion, increases circulation, and stimulates the heart / Cocaine, anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, theophylline, ACE inhibitors |
| Chamomile | Used as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and anxiolytic; also used for mild sedation / Warfarin, dalteparin, enoxaparin, heparin, other anticoagulants; Allergic reactions are common |
| Cranberry | Used for urinary tract infections / Warfarin, cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) substrates |
| Creatine | Enhances physical performance and muscle recovery / Diuretics, NSAIDs, caffeine, aminoglycosides, stimulants, antidiabetic medications |
| Echinacea | Enhances the immune system; acts as an anti-inflammatory agent; used for upper respiratory infections / Amiodarone, anabolic steroids, ketoconazole, methotrexate, immunosuppressants, caffeine; caution pregnancy and lactation; may have spermicidal activity |
| Evening primrose (oil) | Source of essential fatty acids; relieves premenstrual or menopausal symptoms; relieves rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions / Chlorpromazine |
| Garlic | Reduces blood cholesterol and blood pressure; acts as anticoagulant / Aspirin and other NSAIDs, warfarin, insulin, antidiabetic medications, antiplatelets |
| Ginger | Treats GI problems such as nausea; used for menstrual cramps; acts as an anti-inflammatory agent / Aspirin and other NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin, antiplatelets |
| Ginkgo biloba | Improves memory and reduces dizziness; improves circulation / Anticonvulsants, anticoagulants, antiplatelets, NSAIDs, and TCAs; avoid use during pregnancy and lactation |
| Ginseng | Relieves stress; decreases fatigue; enhances the immune system and memory / CNS depressants, digoxin, diuretics, insulin, antidiabetic agents, warfarin, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antiestrogens, anxiolytics, antihypertensives |
| Glucosamine | For joint health and arthritis / Warfarin |
| Green tea | Acts as an antioxidant; lowers LDL cholesterol; prevents cancer; relieves various GI problems / Antacids, bronchodilators, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) dairy products, ephedra |
| Melatonin | For sleep regulation and management of insomnia or jet lag / CNS depressants, contraceptives, caffeine, fluvoxamine, antidiabetic agents, immunosuppressants, anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, nifedipine, benzodiazepines, verapamil |
| Milk thistle | Acts as antitoxin; protects against liver disease / Drugs that are metabolized by the P-450 enzyme (such as beta-blockers and certain analgesics) |
| Oat | Used for heart health and decreased cholesterol / Antidiabetic medications, may enhance effects of antihyperlipidemic drugs |
| Probiotics | Used for gut health and immune system support / Antibiotics |
| Psyllium | Used for digestive health, constipation / May delay absorption of certain medications if taken simultaneously; recommend spacing doses |
| Saw palmetto | Used for benign prostatic hypertrophy / No known interactions |
| St. John’s wort | Reduces depression and anxiety; acts as anti-inflammatory agent / CNS depressants, opioids, cyclosporine, efavirenz, indinavir, protease inhibitors, SSRIs, TCAs, antidepressants, warfarin |
| Tea tree oil | Used for skin disorders such as rashes, and burns / No known interactions |
| Valerian | Relieves stress and promotes sleep / Barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and other CNS depressants |
| Black Cohosh | s used for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. It has also been promoted for menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome, and to induce labor |
| Echinacea | commonly used to prevent or treat the common cold and other respiratory tract infections, and for urinary tract infections. It is believed that echinacea stimulates and improves immune system function. |
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