Common Herb Chart

Common Herb Chart

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Common Herb Chart

Complete the following table using information from sources other than the course text. Provide references.

Discuss in the first column the various therapeutic uses for the herbal agent.


Write in the second column a summary of some available scientific studies that provide evidence for efficacy in any of the therapeutic uses listed in the first column. If there are no good scientific studies, note the absence of good studies.


List in the last column any potential side effects or possible adverse reactions that could occur with the use of the herbal agent.

Name of herb

Therapeutic use

Scientific studies

Cautions and warnings or side effects

Glucosamine

Echinacea

Garlic

Ginger

Ginkgo biloba

Kava

Lavender

St. John’s wort

Fish oil

Other


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