Herbal medications

Herbal medications
Indications for feverfew - - migraine prophylaxis

- fever

- menstrual problems

- arthritis



Indications for Garlic - - reduce cholesterol

- prevent atherosclerosis, cancer, stroke and MI

- decrease BP

- prevent and treat colds and flu



Indications for Ginseng - - used to increase stamina, as aphrodisiac (increase sexual desire)

- adjunct chemotherapy and radiation therapy



Indications for Glucosamine - - arthritis for cartilage synthesis (with chondroitin)



Nursing considerations of Capsicum/Cayenne Pepper - - may decrease effectiveness of
antihypertensives

- may increase risk of cough with ACE inhibitors

- may potentiate antiplatelet and anticoagulant meds and herbs

- may cause hypertensive crisis with MAOIs

- increase theophylline absorption



Nursing considerations of Chondroitin - - may potentiate effects of anticoagulants

, Contraindication of Evening Primrose Oil - - patients with epilepsy, schizophrenia



Contraindication of Garlic - - peptic ulcer, reflux



Drug actions of Capsicum/Cayenne Pepper - - analgesia

- improves blood circulation



Drug actions of Chondroitin - - collagen synthesis



Drug actions of Echinacea - - Immunostimulant

- anti-inflammatory

- antiviral

- antibacterial



Drug actions of Evening Primrose Oil - - anti-inflammatory, sedative, astringent (a chemical
compound that tends to shrink or constrict body tissues)



Drug actions of Feverfew - - analgesic

- antipyretic



Drug actions of Garlic - - antimicrobial

- antilipidemic

- antithrombotic

- antitumor

- anti-inflammatory