GarlicGarlicThe fresh bulb of The fresh bulb of Allium sativumAllium sativum Liliaceae Liliaceae

Constituent: S- containing compounds, Constituent: S- containing compounds, enzymes, flavonoidsenzymes, flavonoids..

Uses: antihypertensive, antithrombotic, Uses: antihypertensive, antithrombotic, lipid lowering agent, antimicrobial, lipid lowering agent, antimicrobial, protective against cancerprotective against cancer..

Presentation:powder, capsulesPresentation:powder, capsules..Daily dose: 1-2 g fresh garlic clovesDaily dose: 1-2 g fresh garlic cloves..

ADR: during surgeryADR: during surgery..

GingerGingerSource: dried rhizome of Source: dried rhizome of Zingiber officinalisZingiber officinalis

ZingiberaceaeZingiberaceae..Constituent: Oleoresin. Essential oilConstituent: Oleoresin. Essential oil..

Uses: antimetic, antinauseant, Uses: antimetic, antinauseant, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, gastroprotective, stimulantgastroprotective, stimulant..

Common application: loss of appetite, motion Common application: loss of appetite, motion sicknesssickness..

Presentation: herb, tea, capsulePresentation: herb, tea, capsule..Daily dose: 2-4 gDaily dose: 2-4 g. .

ADR: occasional dyspepsia, depression, ADR: occasional dyspepsia, depression, cardiac arrhythmiascardiac arrhythmias

Ginkgo bilobaGinkgo bilobaSource: leaves of Source: leaves of Ginkgo bilobaGinkgo biloba

Constituent: flavonoid, diterpene, Constituent: flavonoid, diterpene, sesqueterpenesesqueterpene..

Uses: increase blood flow antioxidantUses: increase blood flow antioxidant..Common application: tinnitusCommon application: tinnitus..

Presentation: tablet, tea, capsulePresentation: tablet, tea, capsule..Daily dose: 300 mg dry leavesDaily dose: 300 mg dry leaves

ADR: occasional GIT disturbances, ADR: occasional GIT disturbances, headache, allergyheadache, allergy..

GinsingGinsingSource: main root part of species of panax Source: main root part of species of panax

ginsing dried rhizome of ginsing dried rhizome of Zingiber Zingiber officinalisofficinalis Zingiberaceae Zingiberaceae..

Constituent: saponin, volatile oilConstituent: saponin, volatile oil..Uses: immunomodulatorUses: immunomodulator

Common application: stress fatigueCommon application: stress fatigue , ,Presentation: herb, decoctionPresentation: herb, decoction..

Daily dose: 1-2 gDaily dose: 1-2 g. . ADR: excitation, insomniaADR: excitation, insomnia

Milk thistleMilk thistleSource: Source: Silybium mariamnumSilybium mariamnum

Const.: flavonlignanConst.: flavonlignan..Uses: FRS. HepatoprotectiveUses: FRS. Hepatoprotective..

Common application: loss of Common application: loss of appetiteappetite..

Presentation: caps. ExtractPresentation: caps. ExtractADR:DIHADR:DIH

St John wortSt John wortSource: dried leaves and lowers of Source: dried leaves and lowers of

Hypericum perforatumHypericum perforatum . .Const.: hypericin., flavonoidsConst.: hypericin., flavonoids

Uses: antideppresent. Sedative , Uses: antideppresent. Sedative , anxiolyticanxiolytic..

Common application: mild antdeppresantCommon application: mild antdeppresant..Presentation: caps. Extract, tabletPresentation: caps. Extract, tablet

ADR: photosensitivity. Headache. ADR: photosensitivity. Headache. NauseaeNauseae..

Saw palmettoSaw palmettoSource: Source: Serenoa repensSerenoa repens

Const.: phytosterolConst.: phytosterol..Uses: Oestrogenic effectUses: Oestrogenic effect....Common application: BPHCommon application: BPH..

Presentation: liquid extract, capsPresentation: liquid extract, caps . .ADR:GIT upset, hormonal ADR:GIT upset, hormonal

interaction.DIHinteraction.DIH

ValerianValerianSource:dried root of valeriana officinalisSource:dried root of valeriana officinalis

Const.valepotriate, volatile oil, pyridine Const.valepotriate, volatile oil, pyridine alkaloidalkaloid..

Uses: sedative and hypnoticUses: sedative and hypnotic..Common application: insomnia, muscle-Common application: insomnia, muscle-

relaxing effectrelaxing effect..Presentation: teabag, mixture, powder.. Presentation: teabag, mixture, powder..

ExtractExtractADR: headacche, nauseae, excitabilityADR: headacche, nauseae, excitability

valerian

KavaKavaSource: the root from piper methsticumSource: the root from piper methsticumConst. Kavalactone, alkaloid, flavonoidsConst. Kavalactone, alkaloid, flavonoids..

Uses: treatment of anxiety. Muscle Uses: treatment of anxiety. Muscle relaxantrelaxant..

Common application:genetiuronariy tract Common application:genetiuronariy tract infection, vaginitisinfection, vaginitis..

Presentation: powder, extrcat, lotionPresentation: powder, extrcat, lotion..ADR: disturbances of vision, ADR: disturbances of vision,

yellowing of the skindizinessyellowing of the skindiziness..