Alfalfa medicago Constituent: alkaloids, coumarine, falvone. Uses: bactericidal, cardiotonic, diuretic, emetic.
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Alfalfa Source: Leaves and flowering tips of medicago sativa Fabaceae Constituent: alkaloids, coumarine, falvone.
Uses: bactericidal, cardiotonic, diuretic, emetic.
Common application: urinary and bowel problem, peptic ulcer.
Presentation: infusion, tablet Daily dose :10-15 gm.
ADR:- SLE. GIT upset, reversible blood abnormalities
Alfalfa
Aloe vera
Source: from jelly like mucilage from Aloe vera Liliaceae Constituent: anthraquinone glycosides,mono and polysaccharide, lipid, saponins, minerals Uses: cathartic, assist healing of wounds and burns.
Common application: hair care product and sunburn preparation.
Presentation: Gel, lotion, ointment and creams.
Daily dose :none documented.
ADR: ingestion of gel adulterated with leaves cause diarrhoea
Aloe vera Liliaceae
German Chamomile
Source: flowers of Matricaria chamomilla Asteraceae Constituent: alpha bisabolol, flavonoids, coumarins Uses: antispasmodic. Anti-inflammatory, mild sedatives Common application:digestive upset and indigestion, inflammation, teething, insomnia and anxiety.
Presentation:dried flower head , liquid extract, tincture, tea, ointment, creams.
Daily dose :1.5-3 g taken orally three times daily.
ADR: allergy.
German chamomile
Black cohosh
Source: Rhizomes and roots of Cimicifuga racemosa Ranunculaceae Constituent: Alakaloids, tannins, terpenoids Uses:some oestrogenic activity.
Common application:stimulation of menstruation, treatment of menopausal symptomes, premenstrual syndrome Presentation:dried rhizome, liquid extract and tincture.
Daily dose : dried rhizomes 0.3-2 g or decoction 3three times daily, 0.3-2 ml liquid extract.
ADR: premature birth ,
Black Cohosh
Blue cohosh
Source: root and rhizome of Caulophyllum thalictroides Constituent: alkaloids. Saponins.
Uses: antispasmodic antirheumatic.
Common application: amenorrhea, threatened abortion.
Presentation: dried rhizomes or root and liquid extract.
Daily dose :root and rhizomes 0.3-1 g ADR: not used during pregnancy, not self medication.
Blue cohosh
Blue cohosh
Fever few
Source: aerial parts specially leaves of Tanacetum parthenium(chrysanthemum parthenium ” Constituent: sesqueterpen lactone, melatonin.
Uses: treatment and prevention of migrain, anti inflammatory.
Common application: Migraine, arthritis.
Presentation: fresh leaves, capsule, tablet.
Daily dose : 50mg-1.2 powdered leaves.
ADR: mouth ulceration, GIT disturbances, inflammation of lips and mouth.
Feverfew flowers
Hawthorn
Source: extract from berry leaves, flowers of different species of crataegus.
Constituent: flavonoids Uses: benefecial effect on coronary blood flow, blood pressure and hearty rate.
Common application: hypotension and treatment of angina.
Presentation: decoction, liquid extract, capsule.
Daily dose : 5 g drug or 900 mg extract.
ADR: possible interaction with orthodox hypotensive drugs .
hawthorn
Echinaceae
Source: the rhizome and root of Echinaceae pallidae Constituent: polysaccharide, glycoprotein Uses: immunostimulant ” increases phagocytosis:, anti-inflammatory.
Common application: common cold, fever, upper respiratory tract infections.
Presentation: liquid extract, tincture, capsules Daily dose :6-9 ml of the juice.
ADR: nausea, allergy, not to be used more than 8 days