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Herbal supplement<\/strong><\/td>What might it help?<\/strong><\/td>Precautions and potential side effects<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
aloe vera<\/td>\u2022 acne
\u2022 skin injuries, such as burns
\u2022 psoriasis
\u2022 digestive problems<\/td>		\u2022 Topical use may burn, itching, and eczema.
\u2022 Oral aloe latex use may cause abdominal pain and cramping.
\u2022 Oral aloe leaf extract may increase acute hepatitis risk.<\/td><\/tr>
black cohosh<\/td>menopause symptoms<\/td>\u2022 may stomach upset, cramping, headache, rash, vaginal spotting, and weight gain
\u2022 may lead to liver damage<\/td><\/tr>
echinacea<\/td>common cold prevention<\/td>may nausea or stomach pain<\/td><\/tr>
garlic<\/td>high cholesterol<\/td>\u2022 Oral supplements may the risk of bleeding, so they may be unsafe for people taking anticoagulants, such as warfarin, and those needing surgery.
\u2022 may interact with saquinavir, a drug used to treat HIV<\/td><\/tr>
ginkgo<\/td>\u2022 age-related dementia
\u2022 schizophrenia
\u2022 anxiety
\u2022 eye health
\u2022 peripheral artery disease
\u2022 premenstrual syndrome<\/td>		\u2022 may headache, stomach upset, dizziness, palpitations, constipation, skin reactions
\u2022 may increase risk of bleeding<\/td><\/tr>
ginger<\/td>\u2022 mild stomach upset
\u2022 nausea from pregnancy and chemotherapy
\u2022 menstrual cramps<\/td>		may abdominally discomfort, heartburn, diarrhea, and mouth and throat irritation, particularly in large doses<\/td><\/tr>
Hawthorn<\/td>\u2022 low blood pressure
\u2022 anxiety
\u2022 kidney issues
\u2022 heart disease
\u2022 digestion<\/td>		\u2022 may dizziness, nausea, and digestive symptoms
\u2022 may interact in a harmful way with heart medications<\/td><\/tr>
licorice root<\/td>\u2022 digestive symptoms
\u2022 atopic dermatitis
\u2022 sore throat<\/td>		\u2022 unsuitable for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease
\u2022 may increase blood pressure and decrease potassium levels
\u2022 in large doses, may cause premature birth and infant health problems after birth<\/td><\/tr>
milk thistle<\/td>\u2022 hepatitis
\u2022 type 2 diabetes<\/td>		\u2022 may digestive issues
\u2022 may cause allergic reactions in people allergic to marigold, chamomile, or daisies<\/td><\/tr>
passionflower<\/td>\u2022 sleep problems
\u2022 anxiety<\/td>		\u2022 may drowsiness, confusion, and uncoordinated movement
\u2022 unsuitable for use during pregnancy, as it may induce contractions<\/td><\/tr>
peppermint oil<\/td>\u2022 irritable bowel syndrome
\u2022 abdominal pain
\u2022 indigestion
\u2022 tension headaches
\u2022 cracked nipples<\/td>		\u2022 may nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, and dry mouth
\u2022 may cause skin rashes and irritation if a person uses it topically<\/td><\/tr>
saw palmetto<\/td>benign prostatic hyperplasia<\/td>may digestive symptoms or headache<\/td><\/tr>
soy<\/td>\u2022 high cholesterol
\u2022 menopausal hot flashes
\u2022 high blood pressure
\u2022 bone health<\/td>		\u2022 may constipation or diarrhea
\u2022 may affect thyroid function in people with iron deficiency<\/td><\/tr>
turmeric<\/td>\u2022 digestive issues
\u2022 bone health<\/td>		\u2022 may liver injury
\u2022 may cause mild dermatitis and stomach upset<\/td><\/tr>
valerian<\/td>\u2022 menopause symptoms
\u2022 anxiety
\u2022 sleep problems<\/td>		may headache, stomach upset, excitability, uneasiness, and heart issues<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Herbal supplement What might it help? Precautions and potential side effects aloe vera \u2022 acne\u2022 skin injuries, such as burns\u2022 psoriasis\u2022 digestive problems \u2022 Topical use may burn, itching, and eczema.\u2022 Oral aloe latex use may cause abdominal pain and cramping.\u2022 Oral aloe leaf extract may increase acute hepatitis risk. black cohosh menopause symptoms \u2022 may stomach upset, cramping, headache, rash, vaginal spotting, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":460,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=459"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":461,"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/459\/revisions\/461"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/460"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kidneydiseaseclinic.net\/lina\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}