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CAM Therapies
Herbal Therapy(botanicals)
Acai berries: antioxidant for possible weight loss
aloe vera leaves: minor skin irritations, burns
bilberry berries and leaves: terminate diarrhea, improves vision, antioxidant
Black cohosh root: helps with menstrual symptoms
chlorella leaves: improves digestion
Cranberry juice: UTI
Echinacea: Immune system and colds
Elderberry berries and flowers: respiratory congestion due to colds and flu
evening primrose oil: essential fatty acids, PMS, arthritis and other inflammatory symptoms
Flaxseed: laxative and blood cholesterol
Garlic bulbs: reduces blood pressure and cholesterol
Ginger root
St. Johns Wort
Turmeric
Valerian
Wheat or barley grass
Soy beans
milk thistle
Active substances of herbal products
herbs = lots of active chemicals, not isolated like pharm meds
standardization of herbal supplements by %
regulation of herbal products and dietary supplements
Pharmacological Actions and Safety of Herbal Products
Speciality Supplements
Patient Teaching