Source: Leaves and flowering tips of medicago sativa Fabaceae

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Alfalfa

• Source Leaves and flowering tips of medicago
  sativa Fabaceae
• Constituent alkaloids, coumarine, falvone.
• Uses bactericidal, cardiotonic, diuretic,
  emetic.
• Common application urinary and bowel problem,
  peptic ulcer.
• Presentation infusion, tablet
• Daily dose 10-15 gm.
• ADR- SLE. GIT upset, reversible blood
  abnormalities

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Aloe vera

• Source from jelly like mucilage from Aloe vera
  Liliaceae
• Constituent anthraquinone glycosides,mono and
  polysaccharide, lipid, saponins, minerals
• Uses cathartic, assist healing of wounds and
  burns.
• Common application hair care product and sunburn
  preparation.
• Presentation Gel, lotion, ointment and creams.
• Daily dose none documented.
• ADR ingestion of gel adulterated with leaves
  cause diarrhoea

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Aloe vera Liliaceae
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German Chamomile

• Source flowers of Matricaria chamomilla
  Asteraceae
• Constituent alpha bisabolol, flavonoids,
  coumarins
• Uses antispasmodic. Anti-inflammatory, mild
  sedatives
• Common applicationdigestive upset and
  indigestion, inflammation, teething, insomnia and
  anxiety.
• Presentationdried flower head , liquid extract,
  tincture, tea, ointment, creams.
• Daily dose 1.5-3 g taken orally three times
  daily.
• ADR allergy.

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Black cohosh

• Source Rhizomes and roots of Cimicifuga racemosa
  Ranunculaceae
• Constituent Alakaloids, tannins, terpenoids
• Usessome oestrogenic activity.
• Common applicationstimulation of menstruation,
  treatment of menopausal symptomes, premenstrual
  syndrome
• Presentationdried rhizome, liquid extract and
  tincture.
• Daily dose dried rhizomes 0.3-2 g or decoction
  3three times daily, 0.3-2 ml liquid extract.
• ADR premature birth,

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Black Cohosh
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Blue cohosh

• Source root and rhizome of Caulophyllum
  thalictroides
• Constituent alkaloids. Saponins.
• Uses antispasmodic antirheumatic.
• Common application amenorrhea, threatened
  abortion.
• Presentation dried rhizomes or root and liquid
  extract.
• Daily dose root and rhizomes 0.3-1 g
• ADR not used during pregnancy, not self
  medication.

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Blue cohosh
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Fever few

• Source aerial parts specially leaves of
  Tanacetum parthenium(chrysanthemum parthenium
• Constituent sesqueterpen lactone, melatonin.
• Uses treatment and prevention of migrain,
  anti-inflammatory.
• Common application Migraine, arthritis.
• Presentation fresh leaves, capsule, tablet.
• Daily dose 50mg-1.2 powdered leaves.
• ADR mouth ulceration, GIT disturbances,
  inflammation of lips and mouth.

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Feverfew flowers
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Hawthorn

• Source extract from berry leaves, flowers of
  different species of crataegus.
• Constituent flavonoids
• Uses benefecial effect on coronary blood flow,
  blood pressure and hearty rate.
• Common application hypotension and treatment of
  angina.
• Presentation decoction, liquid extract, capsule.
• Daily dose 5 g drug or 900 mg extract.
• ADR possible interaction with orthodox
  hypotensive drugs.

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hawthorn
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Echinaceae

• Source the rhizome and root of Echinaceae
  pallidae
• Constituent polysaccharide, glycoprotein
• Uses immunostimulantincreases phagocytosis,
  anti-inflammatory.
• Common application common cold, fever, upper
  respiratory tract infections.
• Presentation liquid extract, tincture, capsules
• Daily dose 6-9 ml of the juice.
• ADR nausea, allergy, not to be used more than 8
  days

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