Evening For PMS, mastalgia, 250–500 mg/day No known side effects
Primrose oil hypertension, multiple
sclerosis, alcoholism
Feverfew For prevention of 0.2% parthenolide, NOT for use with
migraines 100–300 mg/day prescription headache
drugs; NOT for use by
pregnant and lactat-
ing women; as chew-
ing leaves can cause
mouth sores and loss
of taste, capsule forms
are preferred
Garlic Antibiotic, antiviral, Varying NOT for people with
antifungal, anticoag- recommendations blood clotting
ulant; for any infection, disorders; may cause
hypertension, high stomach upset
blood lipid levels
Ginger For nausea and vomiting 500–1000 mg every 4 hrs People taking
of various causes, hyper- (for motion sickness, anticoagulant should
tension, high cholesterol; take 1500 mg 30 minutes check with MD prior
enhances insulin before travel) to use
Ginkgo For attention and memory 24% flavonoids May cause mild GI
problems, headaches, & 6% terpenes, upset
tinnitus, intermittent 60––80 mg three or
claudication, erectile four times daily
problems
Ginseng For mood swings, 200 mg twice daily, NOT for use when
improved physical for at least 4–6 weeks acutely ill with cold or
performance, reduction flu; NOT to be used
of fasting blood glucose, with hypoglycemia;
stimulation of immune may cause nervous-
system, ease cocaine ness, insomnia,
withdrawal euphoria, or
hypertension
Glucosamine Improves pain and 500 mg three times daily People taking diuretics
movement in osteoarthritis may need higher
doses of herb
Goldenseal Antibiotic, antiseptic, 2 capsules three times NOT for use during
anti-inflammatory for daily, for no more pregnancy–may cause
wound healing, colds and than 3 weeks premature uterine
flu, hypertension, uterine contractions; only for
bleeding, enhances insulin short-term use; long-
term use may irritate
or inflame mucosa
CHAPTER 6 HERBAL MEDICINE 91Herb Properties/Use Form/Dose Notes