USES
USES
patient teaching
side effects
100

The herb that boosts immune system and can limit cold and flu symptoms

what is Astragulus

100

herb that treats nausea, indigestion, IBS, cold symptoms, headaches, and muscle/nerve pain

what is peppermint

100

herb that diabetics need to caution

milk thistle and ginseng

100

can cause liver damage and dry skin

kava kava

200

Herb that treats insomnia, anxiety, headaches, depression, irregular heart beats, and tremors

what is valerian

200

herb that lowers cholesterol, lowers BP, decreases heart disease

what is garlic

200

herb that needs caution with people who have a ragweed allergy

echinacea, chamomile

200

can cause heartburn, upset stomach, body odor, and decreased blood clotting

garlic

300

herb that treats heartburn, ulcers, gallstones, and inflammation

what is tumeric

300

herb that treats stomach ulcers, bronchitis, sore throat, hepatitis

what is licorice root

300

herb that causes increased bleeding risk

garlic, cinnamon, ginkgo

300

can increase BP, lower potassium and cause water retention

licorice root

400

herb that treats mental disorders, nerve pain, malaria, sleep, and wounds

what is st johns wart

400

herb that treats heart disease, kidney disease, and digestive problems

what is hawthorn

400

herb that can contain toxin swainsonine and selenium

astragulus

400

can cause headaches, GI, increase BP, breast tenderness

GINSENG

500

herb that treats urinary, pelvic, libido, migraine, and hair loss

what is saw palmetto

500

herb that treats bronchitis, fatigue, tinnitus, improve memory, multiple sclerosis

ginkgo

500

avoid this herb if you have gallbladder disease

tumeric

500

may alter immune function

astragulus

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