1. Alfalfa Source: Leaves and flowering tips of medicago sativa Fabaceae Source: Leaves and flowering tips of medicago sativa Fabaceae Constituent: alkaloids, coumarine, falvone. Constituent: alkaloids, coumarine, falvone. Uses: bactericidal, cardiotonic, diuretic, emetic. Uses: bactericidal, cardiotonic, diuretic, emetic. Common application: urinary and bowel problem, peptic ulcer. Common application: urinary and bowel problem, peptic ulcer. Presentation: infusion, tablet Presentation: infusion, tablet Daily dose :10-15 gm. Daily dose :10-15 gm. ADR:- SLE. GIT upset, reversible blood abnormalities ADR:- SLE. GIT upset, reversible blood abnormalities

2. Alfalfa

3. Aloe vera Source: from jelly like mucilage from Aloe vera Liliaceae Source: from jelly like mucilage from Aloe vera Liliaceae Constituent: anthraquinone glycosides,mono and polysaccharide, lipid, saponins, minerals Constituent: anthraquinone glycosides,mono and polysaccharide, lipid, saponins, minerals Uses: cathartic, assist healing of wounds and burns. Uses: cathartic, assist healing of wounds and burns. Common application: hair care product and sunburn preparation. Common application: hair care product and sunburn preparation. Presentation: Gel, lotion, ointment and creams. Presentation: Gel, lotion, ointment and creams. Daily dose :none documented. Daily dose :none documented. ADR: ingestion of gel adulterated with leaves cause diarrhoea ADR: ingestion of gel adulterated with leaves cause diarrhoea

4. Aloe vera Liliaceae

7. German Chamomile Source: flowers of Matricaria chamomilla Asteraceae Source: flowers of Matricaria chamomilla Asteraceae Constituent: alpha bisabolol, flavonoids, coumarins Constituent: alpha bisabolol, flavonoids, coumarins Uses: antispasmodic. Anti-inflammatory, mild sedatives Uses: antispasmodic. Anti-inflammatory, mild sedatives Common application:digestive upset and indigestion, inflammation, teething, insomnia and anxiety. Common application:digestive upset and indigestion, inflammation, teething, insomnia and anxiety. Presentation:dried flower head, liquid extract, tincture, tea, ointment, creams. Presentation:dried flower head, liquid extract, tincture, tea, ointment, creams. Daily dose :1.5-3 g taken orally three times daily. Daily dose :1.5-3 g taken orally three times daily. ADR: allergy. ADR: allergy.

8. German chamomile

9. Black cohosh Source: Rhizomes and roots of Cimicifuga racemosa Ranunculaceae Source: Rhizomes and roots of Cimicifuga racemosa Ranunculaceae Constituent: Alakaloids, tannins, terpenoids Constituent: Alakaloids, tannins, terpenoids Uses:some oestrogenic activity. Uses:some oestrogenic activity. Common application:stimulation of menstruation, treatment of menopausal symptomes, premenstrual syndrome Common application:stimulation of menstruation, treatment of menopausal symptomes, premenstrual syndrome Presentation:dried rhizome, liquid extract and tincture. Presentation:dried rhizome, liquid extract and tincture. Daily dose : dried rhizomes 0.3-2 g or decoction 3three times daily, 0.3-2 ml liquid extract. Daily dose : dried rhizomes 0.3-2 g or decoction 3three times daily, 0.3-2 ml liquid extract. ADR: premature birth, ADR: premature birth,

10. Black Cohosh

11. Blue cohosh Source: root and rhizome of Caulophyllum thalictroides Source: root and rhizome of Caulophyllum thalictroides Constituent: alkaloids. Saponins. Constituent: alkaloids. Saponins. Uses: antispasmodic antirheumatic. Uses: antispasmodic antirheumatic. Common application: amenorrhea, threatened abortion. Common application: amenorrhea, threatened abortion. Presentation: dried rhizomes or root and liquid extract. Presentation: dried rhizomes or root and liquid extract. Daily dose :root and rhizomes 0.3-1 g Daily dose :root and rhizomes 0.3-1 g ADR: not used during pregnancy, not self medication. ADR: not used during pregnancy, not self medication.

12. Blue cohosh

14. Fever few Source: aerial parts specially leaves of Tanacetum parthenium(chrysanthemum parthenium ” Source: aerial parts specially leaves of Tanacetum parthenium(chrysanthemum parthenium ” Constituent: sesqueterpen lactone, melatonin. Constituent: sesqueterpen lactone, melatonin. Uses: treatment and prevention of migrain, anti- inflammatory. Uses: treatment and prevention of migrain, anti- inflammatory. Common application: Migraine, arthritis. Common application: Migraine, arthritis. Presentation: fresh leaves, capsule, tablet. Presentation: fresh leaves, capsule, tablet. Daily dose : 50mg-1.2 powdered leaves. Daily dose : 50mg-1.2 powdered leaves. ADR: mouth ulceration, GIT disturbances, inflammation of lips and mouth. ADR: mouth ulceration, GIT disturbances, inflammation of lips and mouth.

15. Feverfew flowers

16. Hawthorn Source: extract from berry leaves, flowers of different species of crataegus. Source: extract from berry leaves, flowers of different species of crataegus. Constituent: flavonoids Constituent: flavonoids Uses: benefecial effect on coronary blood flow, blood pressure and hearty rate. Uses: benefecial effect on coronary blood flow, blood pressure and hearty rate. Common application: hypotension and treatment of angina. Common application: hypotension and treatment of angina. Presentation: decoction, liquid extract, capsule. Presentation: decoction, liquid extract, capsule. Daily dose : 5 g drug or 900 mg extract. Daily dose : 5 g drug or 900 mg extract. ADR: possible interaction with orthodox hypotensive drugs. ADR: possible interaction with orthodox hypotensive drugs.

17. hawthorn

18. Echinaceae Source: the rhizome and root of Echinaceae pallidae Source: the rhizome and root of Echinaceae pallidae Constituent: polysaccharide, glycoprotein Constituent: polysaccharide, glycoprotein Uses: immunostimulant ” increases phagocytosis:, anti-inflammatory. Uses: immunostimulant ” increases phagocytosis:, anti-inflammatory. Common application: common cold, fever, upper respiratory tract infections. Common application: common cold, fever, upper respiratory tract infections. Presentation: liquid extract, tincture, capsules Presentation: liquid extract, tincture, capsules Daily dose :6-9 ml of the juice. Daily dose :6-9 ml of the juice. ADR: nausea, allergy, not to be used more than 8 days ADR: nausea, allergy, not to be used more than 8 days