Herbal Supplements

Question 1

What is Echinacea used for?

Answer 1

Treatment or prevention of colds/flu; stimulates immune system; treatment of wound and skin problems

Question 2

What is St. John’s Wort used for?

Answer 2

treatment for mental disorders and nerve pain, treat depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, seasonal affective disorder

Question 3

What is garlic used for?

Answer 3

Prevention heart disease, treatment of high cholesterol and high blood pressure, boost immune system. Prevention of certain types of cancer

Question 4

What is Saw Palmetto used for?

Answer 4

Treatment of urinary symptoms associated with enlarged prostate gland. Chronic pelvic pain, bladder disorders, hair loss, and hormone imbalance.

Question 5

What is Gensing used for?

Answer 5

treat cancer, digestive and respiratory tract, diabetes, increase energy and improve memory.

Question 6

What is Ginkgo used for?

Answer 6

Vascular Problems, anxiety, memory loss, dementia, macular degeneration.

Question 7

Which herbal substances carry an evidence-based recommendation of Category B or C according to a 2018 systematic review of literature?

Answer 7

Capsaicin, Butterbar, Green tea, and Peppermint