Indications for Use
Side Effects
Caution & Interactions
100
Contributes to better immunity and faster wound healing (related to improving colds & upper respiratory infections)
What is Echinacea (Cone Flower)
100
Can cause birth defects
What is Evening Primrose Oil
100
200
Helps with chronic floor pain and urinary tract infections related to Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH).
What is Saw Palmetto
200
Increases digoxin toxicity, increases hypoglycemia effects, decreased diuretic effects
What is Ginseng Root
300
Helps with vaginal dryness and sleep problems
What is Black Cohosh (Snake Root)
300
Negative interacts with warfarin, aspirin, NSAIDS, and Trazadone
What is Ginkgo Biloba
400
Helps with upset stomach and IBS symptoms
What is Peppermint
400
Can cause photosensitivity (in fair-skinned people), can decrease the effects of warfarin, and decrease the effects of oral contraceptives.
What is ST. John’s Wort
500
Relieves motion sickness, IBS symptoms, anti-inflammatory, and relieves sea-sickness
What is Ginger Root
500
Can increase the tremors of Parkinson patients.
What is Kava Root