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Common Herb Chart SCI/201 Version 6 1 University of Phoenix Material 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 Copyright © 2015 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Common Herb Chart SCI/201 Version 6 Fish oil Other Copyright © 2015 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 2
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Common Herb Chart
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Common Herb Chart

Therapeutic use

Scientific studies

Cautions and
warnings or side
effects

Osteoarthritis,
glaucoma

A review of the literature reveals
that these agents have efficacy
equal to that of currently used
NSAIDs although, the onset of
action is slower (Spolarich,
2014).

Nausea, heartburn,
diarrhea,
constipation,
drowsiness, skin
reactions and
headaches.

It is useful for
common cold.

Many studies have been done on
Echinacea and common cold
they report that the combine
“cumulative events” variable
was 26% lower in participants
given Echinacea compared to
placebo (Bruno & Ellis, 2005).

Fever, nausea,
vomiting,
unpleasant taste,
stomach pain, sore
throat, dry mouth,
head ache,
dizziness, insomnia.

Garlic

Atherosclerosis,
hypertension, cancer,
coronary heart
disease

Different compounds in garlic
are thought to reduce the risk...


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