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Vyoshamrutham

• Role of herbal medicine in human society
• 2 Biological background
• 3 Popularity
• 4 Types of herbal medicine systems
• 5 Routes of administration
• 6 Examples of plants used as medicine
• 7 Risks
• 8 Effectiveness
• 9 Evidence-based herbal medicine
  • 9.1 Name confusion
• 10 Standards and quality control
• 11 Drug interactions

• Artichoke and several other plants may reduce total serum cholesterol levels in preliminary studies. ^[17][18]
• Black cohosh and other plants that contain phytoestrogens (plant molecules with estrogen activity) have some benefits for treatment of symptoms resulting from menopause.^[19]
• Echinacea extracts can limit the length and severity of rhinovirus colds; however, the appropriate dosage levels, which might be higher than is available over-the-counter, require further research. ^[20][21]
• Garlic can lower total cholesterol levels^[22]
• Purified extracts of the seeds of Hibiscus sabdariffa may have some anti-microbial effect, but may also have some toxicity to mammalian testes.^[23]
• Nigella sativa (Black cumin) is a general medicinal plant can be used for diverse ailments such as cough, pulmonary infections, asthma, influenza, allergy, hypertension and stomach ache. ^[24][25][26]
• Oregano may be effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria. ^[27]
• Pawpaw can be used for insecticidal purposes (killing lice, worms).^{[citation needed]}
• Phytolacca or Pokeweed is used as a homeopathic remedy to treat many ailments. It can be applied topically or taken internally. Topical treatments have been used for acne and other ailments. Internal treatments include tonsilitis, swollen glands and weight loss.^{[citation needed]}
• Peppermint oil may have benefits for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.^[28][29]
• Rauvolfia Serpentina, high risk of toxicity if improperly used^{[citation needed]}, used extensively in India for sleeplessness, anxiety, and high blood pressure^{[citation needed]}. The first proven allopathic medicine for high blood pressure was extracted from this herb.^{[citation needed]}
• Salvia lavandulaefolia may improve memory ^[30]
• St. John's wort, has yielded positive results, proving more effective than a placebo for the treatment of mild to moderate depression in some clinical trials: however, safety and efficacy profiles (that is, amount of drug needed for a clinical effect) have not been shown.^[31]
• Valerian root can be used to treat insomnia. Clinical studies show mixed results^[32][33] A valerian/hops combination has shown efficacy ^[34]
• Feverfew can be used to treat migraine headaches.^[35]However, many reviews of these studies show no efficacy ^[36] and dangerous side effects.^[37][38]
• Saw Palmetto can be used for BPH. Supported in some studies ^[39], failed to confirm in otherrs. ^[40]
• Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can be used to treat acne.^{[citation needed]}
• Green tea components may inhibit growth of breast cancer cells^[41] and may heal scars faster. ^[42]
• Lemon grass can lower cholesterol. ^{[citation needed]}
• Honey may reduce cholesterol.^[43] May be useful in wound healing. ^[44]