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Functions of Saw Palmetto
- Antiandrogenic
- Antiproliferative
- Anti-inflammatory
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Saw Palmetto ineffective for
- Alopecia
- Preventing prostate cancer
- non bacterial prostatis
- chronic pelvic pain syndrome
- transurethral resection of the Prostate (TURP)
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Saw Palmetto AE
- Dizziness
- Headache
- GI complaints
- Asthenia
- Loss of libido
- Ejaculation disorders
- Postural Hypotension
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Saw Palmetto drug interactions
- Anticoagulants
- O/C
- Estrogen Replacement Therapy
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Cinnamon uses
- Diabetes
- GI disturbances
- Anti-infective
- Hypertension
- Counterirritant
- Flavoring agent
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Cinnamon is ineffective for
Type I and II DM
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Cinnamon AE
- generally will tolerated
- coumarin (hepatotoxicity, prolonged PTT)
- topical (skin reactions, stomatitis)
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Cinnamon drug interactions
- hypoglycemics
- hepatotoxic agents
- anti-coagulants/thromotics/platelets
- diabetes
- liver disease
- surgery
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Aloe uses
- Oral:
- constipation, inflm bowel disease, hyperlipidemia, glucose control, ulcers
- Topical:
- psoriasis, burns, frostbite, sunburn, wound healing, hemorrhoids, cold sores
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Aloe AE
- well tolerated
- Latex:
- abd pain, diarrhea, k+ depletion, pseudomelanosis coli, hemorrhagic gastritis, acute renal failure with prolonged us
- Gel:
- occasional burning, itching, contact dermatitis
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Aloe Drug Interactions
- Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin)
- Hypoglycemics
- Diuretics
- Laxative
- Warfarin
- Orally administered medications
- Warfarin
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Goldenseal AE
elevated bilirubin
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Goldenseal interactions
- berberine
- 3A4 substrates
- 2D6 inhibitor
- Digoxin
- hyperbilirubinemia
- p-glycoprotein interaction
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Willow Bark use
back pain
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Willow Bark is ineffective against
- weight loss
- osteoarthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
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Willow Bark AE
- GI upset
- itching/rash
- anaphalaxis (aspirin allergy)
- impaired renal function
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Willowbark drug interactions
- Anticoagulants/antiplatelet
- analgesics
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Valerian uses
- dyssomnia
- anxiety associated restlessness
- depression
- mild tremors
- epilepsy
- ADHD
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- muscle/joint pain
- menstrual cramps
- hot flashes
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Valerian is ineffective against
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Valerian interactions
- sedative herbals
- alcohol
- benzodiaz
- CNS depressants cyp3A4
- Surgery (discontinue 2 weeks prior)
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Kava uses
- mild anxiety
- sleep disturbances
- benzodiazepine withdrawal
- menopausal anxiety
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Kava ineffective against:
insomnia, social anxiety
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Kava adverse effects
- liver toxicity
- mouth ulceration
- impaired mental status
- ataxia
- leukopenia
- thrombocytopenia
- hearing impairment
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Kava drug-interactions
- anticonvulsants
- benzodiazepines
- CNS depressants
- Opiods
- Sedative herbals
- Anticoagulants
- Hepatotoxic agents
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Kava disease interactions
- depression
- parkinsons
- surgery
- hepatitis
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Red Yeast uses
hyperlipidemia
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Red Yeast AE
- abd discomfort
- heartburn
- dizziness
- elevated liver enzymes
- hepatotoxicity
- myopathy
- myalgias
- anaphylaxis
- nephrotoxicity
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Red yeast drug interactions
- CYP 3A4 inhibitors
- fibrates
- niacin
- statins
- hepatotoxic agents
- Coenzyme Q10
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Red Yeast disease interactions
Liver disfunction
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