Lunes, Hulyo 14, 2008

HERBAL REMEDIES

The following are just some of herbal remedies. It can be used for a reviewee as a basis for nclex exam or any person at home. However before using any kind of herbal remedies a professional doctor or health care provider should be consulted first for proper evaluation especially if you are taking prescribed medications.

1. Black Cohosh - use as a estrogen replacement for menopausal women
2. Blue Cohosh - use as a uterine tonic
3.Ma Huang - use for weight loss - use of this can remedy can lead to heart attack, sudden death
4.Echinacea- immune system stimulant - contraindicated to AIDS, HIV and Tb patients
5.Cranberry - for UTI, asthma

All of the mentioned herbal remedies are contraindicated to pregnant and lactating women.

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