Uses Inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain stem and spinal cord. Glycine and GABA receptors may mediate the effects of inhaled anesthetics. A nonessential amino acid sold as a natural sugar substitute, a sedative, and an antacid; used to promote muscle…
Uses For pain associated with OA, particularly of the knee IBD Other inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis Possible benefits for wound healing and prevention of migraines Perioperative Risks No convincing evidence of increased periop risk owing to glucosamine…
Acknowledgment The authors would like to acknowledge the contributions of Dr. Devi Mahendran and Dr. Swaminathan Karthik to the previous edition. Uses Ginseng has been used for more than 2000 y in Chinese herbal medicine for a variety of proposed…
Uses Antioxidant and polyphenol properties. Improved cognitive performance in pts with Alzheimer disease, particularly short-term visual memory and speed of cognitive processing, for 6 mo to 1 y. Improved cognitive performance in vascular dementia and may be neuroprotective in pts…
Uses Ginger ranks 18th in recent herbal supplement sales. Has long been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for a wide variety of conditions including arthritis, rheumatism, constipation, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, and diabetes mellitus. In vivo human studies show…
Uses Administered orally and topically as a powder, oil, tablet, and raw clove. Allicin is the pharmacologically active component. Potentially beneficial to the CV system as an antihyperlipidemic (conflicting results in recent clinical trials); also useful as an antimicrobial (…
Uses Active ingredient for brain and retinal health (more than 40% of brain and retina is structural fat and more than 50% of fat in brain and retina is DHA). Decreases arrhythmias and deaths related to coronary artery disease. Important…
Uses Evening primrose oil (EPO) is obtained from the seed of the plant species Oenothera biennis. EPO is also known as fever plant, huile d’onagre, king’s cureall, night willow-herb, scabish, suncups, and sundrops. EPO may be used as a food…
Uses Ephedra is a plant that contains a variety of ephedrine alkaloids, including ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Dietary supplements containing ephedra were marketed in USA as agents that may aid in wt reduction and energy enhancement. Ephedra may be used in…
Uses Purported immunostimulation and prevention and treatment of respiratory tract infections. Adjuvant in the treatment of other bacterial, viral, or fungal infections of the urinary and respiratory tract. Anti-inflammatory when used topically for conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and herpes…