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2 actions for insomnia

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sedative and nervine

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2
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valerian can cause

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paradoxical reaction in some people

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3
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valerian CI

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concurrent use of benzodiazepines

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4
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california poppy caution

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potential other sedative

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5
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hops

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might worsen depression, potential alcohol, estrogenic, avoid in pregnancy

euphoric

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lavender

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upset stomach in big dose bc volatile oils

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lemon balm

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may interfere with action of thyroid hormones

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passionflower

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may potnetiate other anxiolytics

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kava kava

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acute hepatotoxicity, GGT elevated
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ichthyosiform skin rash

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10
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skullcap

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potentiate anxiolyitcs

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11
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valerian

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potentiate anxiolytics esp benzodiazepines

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12
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what good for hypothryoid

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bladderwrack (seaweed) = iodine

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13
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bladderwrack

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may interfere with thyroid medications and alter thyroid function

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14
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rhodiola and panax gingseng

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may be too stimulating if restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, or anxiety.

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15
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yellow dock

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Not to be eaten fresh, potentiates other stimulating laxatives.

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figwort

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interact with cardiac glycosides

17
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key actions for convalescne

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adaptogen and immune stimulant

18
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licorice

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hypertension avoid

19
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astragalus and panax gingsegn

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immune stimulants- avoid if autoimmune

20
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astraglus

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hypertesnion avoid

21
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mushroom adaptogens good for

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cancer and HIV

22
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2 actions for cognitive decline

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nootropic (enhance mental performance)
adaptogen

23
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cognitive decline treat

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improve circulation and blood flow

look for nutritional deficiencies

24
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nootropics

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gingko
gotu kola
brahmi

25
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cardiotonic

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hawthorn
lily of the valley

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eleuthro

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may potentiate cardiac medications

27
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ginkgo

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stomach pain CI

28
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rosemary

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antimicrobial- long term high dose may impair gut microflora

29
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herbs for cognitive decline

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Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Gingko (Gingko biloba)
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)