MSK Flashcards
1
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Boswellia
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Treats: Osteoarthritis, RA, bursitis, tendonitis
Contra: PL, Children under 12
Other: 300-500 mg (up to 1000 mg), Painful menstruation
2
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Cat’s Claw
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Treats: Osteoarthritis, shingles
Contra: AI Disease, PL, Sx, Organ Transplant
Other: 250-540 mg, use 8 weeks top, Immune function
3
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Pine Bark Extract
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Treats: Osteoarthritis, muscle soreness
Contra: PL, AI
Other: 50-450 mg, vasodilator, 6 months tops
4
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Avocado
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Treats: OA, RA
Contra: None
Other: 300 mg, people may have allergy
5
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Cayenne
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Treats: Strains, sprains, arthritis, sciatica
Contra: Topically on sensitive ares, Sx, open wounds, IBD, renal, GI disease, PL
Other: Topical, 400-500 mg capsule, irritant
6
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Wild Strawberrry
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Treats: Arthritis, Gout
Contra: PL
Other: 1-2 TBSP leaves, 450 mg
