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MOA: may have affinity for GABAa receptor
may be agonist for adenosine A1 receptor
uses: insomnia, anxiety
A/E: headache, dizziness, GI upset, fatigue morning after
C/I: pregnancy, breastfeeding |
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MOA: inhibits reuptake of serotonin, NE, DA
uses: depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, nerve pain related to HSV
A/E: photosensitivity, anxiety, dry mouth, dizziness, GI upset, fatigue, sexual dysfunction |
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| C/I: Pregnancy, breastfeeding |
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EVERYTHING but:
arnica
cranberry
echinacea
ginger
(So these can't have it happen):
Valerian
St. John's Wort
Saw palmetto
milk thistle
licorice
horse chestnut seed extract
hawthorn
gingko
feverfew
black cohosh
aloe vera |
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MOA: inhibits 5 alpha reductase, blocks androgen receptor in prostate, blocks alpha 1 receptors, inhibits components of IGF-1 signalling pathway, anti-inflammatory
uses: BPH, chronic pelvic pain in women
A/E: GI upset, breast tenderness, decreased libido
C/I: hormone-dependent cancers |
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MOA: antioxidant, reduces inflammatory LTs, helps transcribe liver proteins
uses: liver and GB disease
antidote to Amanita mushroom poisoning
A/E: mild GI/diarrhea, may lower blood sugar
C/I: allergy to plants in aster/daisy/sunflower family |
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MOA: releases endogenous secretin, which increases mucous coating in GI tract
uses: gastric/duodenal non-H. pylori ulcer
bronchitis
sore throat
hepatitis
A/E: GI, diarrhea |
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| Horse Chestnut Seed Extract |
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MOA: inhibits elastase and hyaluronidase, which breaks down collagen in capillary walls
uses: chronic venous insufficiency
varicose veins
hemorrhoids
A/E: itching, nausea, GI upset
C/I: raw or homemade preps!! these contain *ESCULIN*, which is toxic; diabetes, hypoglycemia, <18 yo
interactions: diabetes meds |
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MOA: dilates coronary vessels, increases HR, diuretic, anti-oxidant
uses: mild CHF, angina, HTN
A/E: headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations
C/I: children
ineractions: may potentiate anti-arrhythmics, inotropes, b-blockers, cardiac glycosides |
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MOA: anti-oxidant
anti-inflammatory
inhibits platelet aggregation
induces vasodilatin
possible neuroprotective effect
uses: Alzhemier's, dementias, memory enhancement, intermitten claudication (calf pain), impotence, MS, tinnitus, vertigo
A/E: dizziness, GI, allergic dermatitis
C/I: raw or cooked seeds!! they contins **____TOXIN**, which can cause seizures, death
interactions: drugs metabolized by cyp450, anti-coagulants, anti-platelets, NSAIDs, trazodone |
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MOA: phenolic and sesquiterpene compounds, which have anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet props, increases GI motility
uses: N&V, motion sickness, osteoarthritis, low back pain
A/E: heartburn, dermatitis
C/I: allergy, gallstones, bleeding problems
interactions: anti-coagulants, anti-platelets, some chemotherapy meds |
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MOA: anti-inflammatory, anti-paltelet, anti-tumor; maybe via parthernolide, a sesquiterpene lactone
uses: migraine prophylaxis, RA, cancer
A/E: GI upset, oral irritation
C/I: allergy to plants in aster/daisy/sunflower family
interactions: anti-coagulants, NSAIDs, anti-platelets, thrombolytics |
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| What has anti-inflammatory effects? |
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aloe vera
arnica
echinacea
feverfew
ginger
gingko
milk thistle (reduces inflammatory LTs)
saw palmetto (but first think androgen blocker) |
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MOA: anti-inflammatory, activates macrophage cytotoxic activity against microorganisms and tumor cells
uses: (orally) cold, flue, URI; (topically) boils, acne
A/E: rash, asthma, anaphylactic in allergies, GI upset
C/I: allergy to plants in aster/sunflower/daisy/chrysanthemum/ragweed, autoimmune diseases
interactions: immunosuppressant drugs |
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| C/I: allergy to plants in aster/daisy/sunflower family |
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Arnica
Echinacea
Feverfew
Milk thistle |
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MOA: acidifies urine and prevents E. coli bacteria adherance to bladder wall
uses: UTI, ulcer causes by H. pylori, dental plaque
A/E: GI upset, diarrhea
C/I: none
interactions: none |
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EVERYTHING but (these DON'T cause it):
aloe vera
arnica
ginger
hawthorn
(These cause it)
black cohosh
cranberry
echinacea
feverfew
gingko
horse chestnut seed extract
licorice
milk thistle
saw palmetto
St. John's wort
Valerian |
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| treats ulcers caused by H. pylori |
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| treats non-H. pylori ulcers |
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MOA: partial agonist on serotonin receptors; no known estrogen properties
uses: menopausal symptoms, irregular menses, PMS, labor induction
A/E: headache, dizziness, (rare) hepatotoxic
C/I: liver disease |
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MOA: has helenalin, a sesquiterpene lactone, which is anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic
uses: muscle sprain/strain, contusion, hematoma, osteoarthritis
A/E: (topical) contact dermatitis, irritation, burning
C/I: DO NOT USE ORALLY!!; allergy to plants in the aster/daisy/sunflower family; do not use on borken or damaged skin |
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MOA: anti-inflammatory, increases collagen content of granulation tissue
uses: (topically) burns, diabetic ulcers, skin lesions, insect repellant; (orally) esophageal, gastric/intestinal irritation, ulcverative colitis, constipation, diabetes
A/E: (oral) abdominal cramping, diarrhea, may decrease blood sugar
C/I: (topical) contact allergy; (oral) pregnancy, breastfeeding
interactions: diarrhea caused by laxative effect may dcrease absorption of other meds |
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| topical for burns, diabetic ulcers, other skin lesions |
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arnica (helenalin)
feverfew (parthenolide)
ginger |
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| herbals and their sesquiterpene lactones |
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| raw/homemade preps contain **ESCULIN** |
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| horse chestnut seed extract |
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| releases endogenous secretin |
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C/I: liver disease
A/E: hepatotoxicity |
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| treats liver and GB disease |
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| antidote to Amanita mushroom poisoning |
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