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Mugwort,
L. Artemisia
vulgaris
Sesquitemene
lactones,
flavonoids
Sedative, antidepressant,
anxiolytic
Anaphylaxis, contact
dermatitis, may cause
hallucinations.
Potentiates
anticoagulants
5–15 g/day
May stimulate uterine
contractions, can induce
abortion
N
-acetylcysteine
(NAC)
Amino acid
Used as an antidote
for acetaminophen
overdose, augmentation
of SSRIs in the treatment
of trichotillomania.
Rash, cramps, and
angioedema may
occur.
Activated charcoal,
ampicillin,
carbamazepine,
cloxacillin, oxacillin,
nitroglycerin, and
penicillin G.
1,200–2,400
mg/day
Acts as an antioxidant and a
glutamate modulating agent.
When used as an antidote
for acetaminophen overdose,
the doses 20–40 times
higher than those used in
OCD trials. It has not been
shown to be effective in
treating schizophrenia.
Nux vomica,
L. Strychnos nux
vomica,
poison nut
Indole alkaloids:
strychnine
and brucine,
polysaccharides
Antidepressant; for
migraine, menopausal
symptoms
Convulsions, liver
damage, death;
severely toxic
because of strychnine
Undetermined
0.02–0.05 g/day Symptoms of poisoning can
occur after ingestion of one
bean; lethal dose is 1–2 g.
Oats,
L. Avena sativa
Flavonoids, oligo and
polysaccharides
Anxiolytic, hypnotic; for
stress, insomnia, opium,
and tobacco withdrawal
Bowel obstruction
or other bowel
dysmotility
syndromes, flatulence
Undetermined
3 g/day
Oats have sometimes been
contaminated with aflatoxin,
a fungal toxin linked with
some cancers.
Omega-3 fatty acid
Comes in
three forms,
eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA),
docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA), and
alpha-linolenic
acid (LNA)
Used as a supplement
in the treatment of
heart disease, high
cholesterol, high blood
pressure. May also be
helpful in treatment
of depression, bipolar
disorder, schizophrenia,
and ADHD. May reduce
the risk of ulcers when
used in conjunction with
NSAID pain relievers.
Can cause gas,
bloating, belching,
and diarrhea.
May increase
effectiveness of blood
thinners, may increase
fasting blood sugar
levels when used with
diabetes medications
such as insulin and
metformin.
Doses vary from
1 to 4 g/day.
Can be contaminated with
mercury and PCBs.
Passion flower,
L.
Passiflora incarnata
Flavonoids,
cyanogenic
glycosides
Anxiolytic, sedative,
hypnotic
Cognitive impairment
Undetermined
4–8 g/day
Overdose causes depression
Phosphatidylserine
and Phos
phatidylcholine
Phospholipids
Used for Alzheimer’s
disease, age-related
decline in mental
function, improving
thinking skills in
young people, ADHD,
depression, preventing
exercise-induced stress,
and improving athletic
performance.
Insomnia and stomach
upset.
None
100 mg three
times daily
None
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