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Ginkgo
Elevated circulation, memory; treat asthma
RSVP symptoms
Wheezing, Intermittent fever, pharyngitis, Ear infection, Rhinorrhea, Sneezing and coughing (WIPERS)
Ginkgo possible clinic side effect
Bleeding, GI distress
St.John’s Wort Same (MAOI)
decreased anxiety, flammatory; sedative
St.John’s Wort Same (MAOI) S/E
Prolong effect of narcotics & anesthetic agents; decreased digoxin effect
Ginseng
Elevated stamina, attention, general health; decreased Alzheimer’s, tinnitus
Ginseng S/E
Elevated digoxin effect and bleeding
Feverfew
Decreased headache and arthritis
Feverfew S/E
Allergic, elevated histamine
Licorice
Treat cough, anti allergic; decreased gastric ulcer
Licorice S/E
Elevated BP and electrolyte imbalance
Ginger
Decreased stomachache, aid digestion, vomiting and dizziness; elevated circulation
Ginger S/E
Elevated bleeding ( when take anti clotting medication)
Saw palmetto
Protect prostate; decreased UTI
Saw palmetto S/E
GI upset; elevated BP