GarlicGarlic

The fresh bulb of The fresh bulb of Allium sativumAllium sativum LiliaceaeLiliaceae

Constituent: S- containing compounds, Constituent: S- containing compounds, enzymes, flavonoidsenzymes, flavonoids..

Uses: antihypertensive, antithrombotic, Uses: antihypertensive, antithrombotic, lipid lowering agent, antimicrobial, lipid lowering agent, antimicrobial, protective against cancerprotective against cancer..

Presentation:powder, capsulesPresentation:powder, capsules..Daily dose: 1-2 g fresh garlic clovesDaily dose: 1-2 g fresh garlic cloves..

ADR: during surgeryADR: during surgery..

GingerGinger

Source: dried rhizome of Source: dried rhizome of Zingiber officinalisZingiber officinalis ZingiberaceaeZingiberaceae..

Constituent: Oleoresin. Essential oilConstituent: Oleoresin. Essential oil..Uses: antimetic, antinauseant, Uses: antimetic, antinauseant,

antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, gastroprotective, stimulantgastroprotective, stimulant..

Common application: loss of appetite, Common application: loss of appetite, motion sicknessmotion sickness..

Presentation: herb, tea, capsulePresentation: herb, tea, capsule..Daily dose: 2-4 gDaily dose: 2-4 g. .

ADR: occasional dyspepsia, depression, ADR: occasional dyspepsia, depression, cardiac arrhythmiascardiac arrhythmias

Ginkgo bilobaGinkgo biloba

Source: leaves of Source: leaves of Ginkgo bilobaGinkgo biloba Constituent: flavonoid, diterpene, Constituent: flavonoid, diterpene,

sesqueterpenesesqueterpene..Uses: increase blood flow antioxidantUses: increase blood flow antioxidant..

Common application: tinnitusCommon application: tinnitus..Presentation: tablet, tea, capsulePresentation: tablet, tea, capsule..

Daily dose: 300 mg dry leavesDaily dose: 300 mg dry leavesADR: occasional GIT disturbances, ADR: occasional GIT disturbances,

headache, allergyheadache, allergy..

GinsingGinsing

Source: main root part of species of Source: main root part of species of panax ginsing dried rhizome of panax ginsing dried rhizome of Zingiber Zingiber officinalisofficinalis Zingiberaceae Zingiberaceae..

Constituent: saponin, volatile oilConstituent: saponin, volatile oil..Uses: immunomodulatorUses: immunomodulator

Common application: stress fatigueCommon application: stress fatigue , ,Presentation: herb, decoctionPresentation: herb, decoction..

Daily dose: 1-2 gDaily dose: 1-2 g. . ADR: excitation, insomniaADR: excitation, insomnia

Milk thistleMilk thistle

Source: Source: Silybium mariamnumSilybium mariamnum Const.: flavonlignanConst.: flavonlignan..

Uses: FRS. HepatoprotectiveUses: FRS. Hepatoprotective..Common application: loss of Common application: loss of

appetiteappetite..Presentation: caps. ExtractPresentation: caps. Extract

ADR:DIHADR:DIH

St John wortSt John wort

Source: dried leaves and lowers of Source: dried leaves and lowers of Hypericum perforatumHypericum perforatum . .

Const.: hypericin., flavonoidsConst.: hypericin., flavonoidsUses: antideppresent. Sedative , Uses: antideppresent. Sedative ,

anxiolyticanxiolytic..Common application: mild antdeppresantCommon application: mild antdeppresant..

Presentation: caps. Extract, tabletPresentation: caps. Extract, tabletADR: photosensitivity. Headache. ADR: photosensitivity. Headache.

NauseaeNauseae..

Saw palmettoSaw palmetto

Source: Source: Serenoa repensSerenoa repens Const.: phytosterolConst.: phytosterol..

Uses: Oestrogenic effectUses: Oestrogenic effect....Common application: BPHCommon application: BPH..

Presentation: liquid extract, capsPresentation: liquid extract, caps . .ADR:GIT upset, hormonal ADR:GIT upset, hormonal

interaction.DIHinteraction.DIH

ValerianValerian

Source:dried root of valeriana officinalisSource:dried root of valeriana officinalis Const.valepotriate, volatile oil, pyridine Const.valepotriate, volatile oil, pyridine

alkaloidalkaloid..Uses: sedative and hypnoticUses: sedative and hypnotic..

Common application: insomnia, muscle-Common application: insomnia, muscle-relaxing effectrelaxing effect..

Presentation: teabag, mixture, powder.. Presentation: teabag, mixture, powder.. ExtractExtract

ADR: headacche, nauseae, excitabilityADR: headacche, nauseae, excitability

valerian

KavaKava

Source: the root from piper methsticumSource: the root from piper methsticumConst. Kavalactone, alkaloid, flavonoidsConst. Kavalactone, alkaloid, flavonoids..

Uses: treatment of anxiety. Muscle Uses: treatment of anxiety. Muscle relaxantrelaxant..

Common application:genetiuronariy tract Common application:genetiuronariy tract infection, vaginitisinfection, vaginitis..

Presentation: powder, extrcat, lotionPresentation: powder, extrcat, lotion..ADR: disturbances of vision, ADR: disturbances of vision,

yellowing of the skindizinessyellowing of the skindiziness..