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.

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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.

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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 .

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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   