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86 Alternative <strong>and</strong> Complementary Approaches<br />

Name Common Uses/Benefits Risks/Side Effects<br />

GINGER (Zingiber <strong>of</strong>ficinale) relieve general NAUSEA, nausea <strong>of</strong> CHEMOTHERAPY, may interfere with anticoagulant<br />

MORNING SICKNESS, motion sickness, <strong>and</strong><br />

medications <strong>and</strong> ASPIRIN THERAPY<br />

digestive upset<br />

may cause excessive bleeding<br />

GINKGO BILOBA relieve symptoms <strong>of</strong> RAYNAUD’S SYNDROME, interferes with numerous medications<br />

INTERMITTENT CLAUDICATION, <strong>and</strong> ALZHEIMER’S including anticoagulants,<br />

DISEASE<br />

antihypertensives, thiazide diuretics,<br />

may improve PVD, CAD, <strong>and</strong> atherosclerosis prochlorperazine, trazodone<br />

interferes with aspirin therapy<br />

GINSENG (Panax ginseng, improved mental clarity <strong>and</strong> focus, memory interferes with loop diuretics<br />

Panax quinquefolius) general immune system support can result in excitability <strong>and</strong> insomnia<br />

improved INSULIN sensitivity<br />

when combined with CAFFEINE<br />

aphrodisiac<br />

GLUCOSAMINE reduce inflammation <strong>and</strong> relieve pain <strong>of</strong> may cause gastrointestinal upset<br />

osteoarthritis<br />

interferes with loop diuretics<br />

relieve chronic BACK PAIN<br />

may prevent or reverse damage to joint tissues<br />

GOLDENSEAL (Hydrastis topical <strong>and</strong> systemic antibiotic none known<br />

canadensis)<br />

general immune system support<br />

relieve digestive upset<br />

relieve <strong>and</strong> help heal canker sores<br />

increase resistance to URINARY TRACT<br />

INFECTION (UTI)<br />

GREEN TEA (Camellia sinensis) prevent development <strong>and</strong> spread <strong>of</strong> CANCER contains significant amount <strong>of</strong> caffeine<br />

lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL)<br />

cholesterol<br />

improve circulation<br />

strengthen TEETH <strong>and</strong> resist bacterial MOUTH<br />

infections<br />

LUTEIN preserve macular structure <strong>and</strong> function, none known<br />

protect vision, prevent cataracts<br />

LYCOPENE prevent development <strong>and</strong> spread <strong>of</strong> PROSTATE none known<br />

CANCER<br />

preserve retinal function <strong>and</strong> protect vision<br />

MELATONIN relieve insomnia causes strong drowsiness<br />

prevent jet lag<br />

numerous medication interactions<br />

alter sleep patterns to accommodate shift work may raise blood pressure<br />

should not take with diabetes,<br />

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD), kidney<br />

disease

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