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2 actions for insomnia
sedative and nervine
valerian can cause
paradoxical reaction in some people
valerian CI
concurrent use of benzodiazepines
california poppy caution
potential other sedative
hops
might worsen depression, potential alcohol, estrogenic, avoid in pregnancy
euphoric
lavender
upset stomach in big dose bc volatile oils
lemon balm
may interfere with action of thyroid hormones
passionflower
may potnetiate other anxiolytics
kava kava
acute hepatotoxicity, GGT elevated
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ichthyosiform skin rash
skullcap
potentiate anxiolyitcs
valerian
potentiate anxiolytics esp benzodiazepines
what good for hypothryoid
bladderwrack (seaweed) = iodine
bladderwrack
may interfere with thyroid medications and alter thyroid function
rhodiola and panax gingseng
may be too stimulating if restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, or anxiety.
yellow dock
Not to be eaten fresh, potentiates other stimulating laxatives.
figwort
interact with cardiac glycosides
key actions for convalescne
adaptogen and immune stimulant
licorice
hypertension avoid
astragalus and panax gingsegn
immune stimulants- avoid if autoimmune
astraglus
hypertesnion avoid
mushroom adaptogens good for
cancer and HIV
2 actions for cognitive decline
nootropic (enhance mental performance)
adaptogen
cognitive decline treat
improve circulation and blood flow
look for nutritional deficiencies
nootropics
gingko
gotu kola
brahmi
cardiotonic
hawthorn
lily of the valley
eleuthro
may potentiate cardiac medications
ginkgo
stomach pain CI
rosemary
antimicrobial- long term high dose may impair gut microflora
herbs for cognitive decline
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)
