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St. John's Wart education Works an SSRI minor anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties
St. John's Wart ADRs Photosensitivity May lead to serotonin syndrome Decreases effectiveness of oral contraceptives, warfarin, digoxin, CCBs, steroids and HIV meds
Garlic education Used for lowering triglycerides, raising HDLs, lowering LDLs, lowering blood pressure, slowing atherosclerosis, reducing pre-meal blood sugar levels, reducing amount of fat in liver Improving gum and oral health
Garlic ADRs Increased risk for bleeding GI upset, skin inflammation, bad breath, body odor Avoid aspirin, NSAIDs, anticoagulants
Ginger education Relieves vertigo and nausea promotes intestinal mobility anti-inflammatory
Ginger ADRs Increased risk for bleeding Increased hypoglycemic medications (monitor diabetics) Avoid aspirin, NSAIDs and anticoagulants.
Black cohosh education Used for menopausal symptoms "herbal estrogen" unsafe in pregnancy may worsen breast cancer caution in clients with liver dysfunction Use no longer than one year
Black cohosh ADRs GI distress, weight gain, headache, dizziness
Saw palmetto education Similar to finasteride (used in BPH) Used as diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and for alopecia
Saw palmetto ADRs Mild GI distress Increased risk of bleeding w/ antiplatelet/anticoagulant meds
Valerian education Used for insomnia, migraines, PMS symptoms, headaches Reduces anxiety, restlessness, promotes drowsiness Don't take while pregnant
Valerian ADRs Sedation, lightheadedness Depression Risk of physical dependence GI distress, headache, paradoxical insomnia/excitability
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