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Pharmacology

Herbal supplements have been utilized for medicinal functions for a long time and their

popularity continues to grow rapidly in the current times. Herbal supplements are usually used

for prevention along with management of various diseases. However, there are various side

effects that come along with herbal supplements thus an individual especially the old people are

advised to consult a medical professional before using any herbal supplement. An example of an

herbal supplement is garlic (Messonnier & American Animal Hospital Association., 2013). The

origin of garlic is Central Asia and prominent Northeastern Iran. It has been utilized for

seasoning and traditional medicine globally. Garlic is easy to grow and it grows in mild climates.

Different compounds found in garlic are used in the reduction of the risk of preventing an

individual from having cardiovascular diseases along with they possess anti-tumor and also anti-

microbial impacts. Garlic has gained reputation in various traditions as a therapeutic plant as

well as prophylactic (Gurung, 2014). There are various side effects that an individual can have

from using garlic. They are nauseas as well mouth, throat and stomach burning sensation and the

issue of halitosis. If an individual has allergies to plants, it is best to consult a medial professional

before utilizing garlic.

Recent researches and studies support the impacts regarding garlic along with its extracts

as an herbal supplement in a broad range of utility. These studies raise the probability of revival

regarding garlic therapeutic effects in various diseases. Current newsworthy information on

garlic that I choose to report is on lack of full understanding regarding the exact mechanism

involving all ingredients along with their long-term impacts. There is need for further studies to

discover the pathophysiological mechanisms of action concerning garlic (William, 2015). 

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References

Gurung, R. A. R. (2014). Health psychology: A cultural approach. Australia: Wadsworth

Cengage Learning.

Messonnier, S., & American Animal Hospital Association. (2013). Nutritional supplements for

the veterinary practice: A pocket guide. Lakewood, Colo: AAHA Press.

William, A. (2015). Medical medium: Secrets behind chronic and mystery illness and how to

finally heal.
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Great post Leonard

St. John's wort is a plant with yellow, star-shaped flowers and five petals that grows in

Europe, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Eastern Asia. The plant grows

in sunny, well-drained areas. It grows to be 50-100 cm tall. St. John's wort might cause serious

interactions with some medications. Because of this, France has banned the use of St. John's wort

in products. In other countries St. John's wort is only available with a prescription. St. John's

wort is most commonly used for "the blues" or depression and symptoms that sometimes go

along with mood such as nervousness, tiredness, poor appetite, and trouble sleeping. There is

some strong scientific evidence that it is effective for mild to moderate depression (Ernst, 2014).

St. John's wort is also used for symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and mood

changes. An oil can be made from St. John's wort. Some people apply this oil to their skin to

treat wounds. Applying St. John's wort directly to the skin is risky. It can cause serious

sensitivity to sunlight. For a long time, scientists thought a chemical in St. John's wort called

hypericin was responsible for its effects on improving mood. More recent information suggests

other chemicals like hyperforin may play a larger role. These chemicals act on messengers in the

nervous system that regulate mood (Ernst, 2014).

References

Ernst, E. (2014). Second thoughts about safety of St John’s wort. Lancet; 354: 213-216.