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What is the drug class of Echinacea?

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Herbal supplement

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What is the mechanism of action of Echinacea?

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Believed to stimulate the immune system

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What are the drug targets of Echinacea?

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Immune cells

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What is the expected time for effect of Echinacea?

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Varies, typically within a few days

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What are the pharmacodynamics of Echinacea?

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Enhances immune response

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What is the absorption method for Echinacea?

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Oral

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What are the key features of Echinacea?

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May interact with immunosuppressants

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What is the drug class of Garlic?

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Herbal supplement

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What is the mechanism of action of Garlic?

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Allicin, the active component, has antimicrobial and cardiovascular effects

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What are the drug targets of Garlic?

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Various enzymes and pathways

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What is the expected time for effect of Garlic?

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Varies

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What are the pharmacodynamics of Garlic?

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Antimicrobial, antihypertensive, and lipid-lowering effects

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What is the absorption method for Garlic?

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Oral

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What are the key features of Garlic?

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May interact with anticoagulants

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What is the drug class of Ginkgo?

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Herbal supplement

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What is the mechanism of action of Ginkgo?

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Antioxidant properties, improves blood flow

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What are the drug targets of Ginkgo?

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Blood vessels, neurons

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What is the expected time for effect of Ginkgo?

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Several weeks

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What are the pharmacodynamics of Ginkgo?

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Enhances cognitive function, antioxidant

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What is the absorption method for Ginkgo?

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Oral

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What are the key features of Ginkgo?

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May interact with anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs

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What is the drug class of St. John’s Wort?

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Herbal supplement

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What is the mechanism of action of St. John’s Wort?

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Inhibits reuptake of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine

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What are the drug targets of St. John’s Wort?

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Neurotransmitter transporters

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What is the expected time for effect of St. John’s Wort?
Several weeks
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What are the pharmacodynamics of St. John’s Wort?
Antidepressant effects
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What is the absorption method for St. John’s Wort?
Oral
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What are the key features of St. John’s Wort?
May interact with many medications, including antidepressants and anticoagulants
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What is the drug class of Ginseng?
Herbal supplement
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What is the mechanism of action of Ginseng?
Adaptogen, modulates immune function
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What are the drug targets of Ginseng?
Various cellular pathways
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What is the expected time for effect of Ginseng?
Varies
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Ginseng?
Enhances physical and mental performance
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What is the absorption method for Ginseng?
Oral
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What are the key features of Ginseng?
May interact with anticoagulants and hypoglycemic drugs
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What is the drug class of Milk Thistle?
Herbal supplement
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What is the mechanism of action of Milk Thistle?
Antioxidant, protects liver cells
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What are the drug targets of Milk Thistle?
Liver cells
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What is the expected time for effect of Milk Thistle?
Varies
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Milk Thistle?
Hepatoprotective effects
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What is the absorption method for Milk Thistle?
Oral
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What are the key features of Milk Thistle?
Generally considered safe
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What is the drug class of Saw Palmetto?
Herbal supplement
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What is the mechanism of action of Saw Palmetto?
Inhibits 5-alpha-reductase
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What are the drug targets of Saw Palmetto?
Prostate cells
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What is the expected time for effect of Saw Palmetto?
Several weeks
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Saw Palmetto?
Reduces symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
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What is the absorption method for Saw Palmetto?
Oral
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What are the key features of Saw Palmetto?
May interact with hormone therapies
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What is the drug class of Kava Kava?
Herbal supplement
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What is the mechanism of action of Kava Kava?
Modulates GABA receptors
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What are the drug targets of Kava Kava?
Central nervous system
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What is the expected time for effect of Kava Kava?
Varies
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Kava Kava?
Anxiolytic effects
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What is the absorption method for Kava Kava?
Oral
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What are the key features of Kava Kava?
May cause liver toxicity
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What is the drug class of Kombucha Tea?
Herbal supplement
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What is the mechanism of action of Kombucha Tea?
Probiotic effects
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What are the drug targets of Kombucha Tea?
Gut microbiota
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What is the expected time for effect of Kombucha Tea?
Varies
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Kombucha Tea?
Improves gut health
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What is the absorption method for Kombucha Tea?
Oral
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What are the key features of Kombucha Tea?
May interact with immunosuppressants
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What is the drug class of Aloe?
Herbal supplement
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What is the mechanism of action of Aloe?
Anti-inflammatory, laxative effects
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What are the drug targets of Aloe?
Skin, gastrointestinal tract
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What is the expected time for effect of Aloe?
Varies
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Aloe?
Soothes skin, promotes bowel movements
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What is the absorption method for Aloe?
Oral, topical
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What are the key features of Aloe?
May cause electrolyte imbalance
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What is the drug class of Black Cohosh?
Herbal supplement
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What is the mechanism of action of Black Cohosh?
Modulates estrogen receptors
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What are the drug targets of Black Cohosh?
Hormonal pathways
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What is the expected time for effect of Black Cohosh?
Several weeks
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Black Cohosh?
Reduces menopausal symptoms
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What is the absorption method for Black Cohosh?
Oral
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What are the key features of Black Cohosh?
May interact with hormone therapies

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