Matching Pairs Natural Products & HerbalsOnline version nutrition by Dr. David Myers 1 Saw palmetto 2 echinacea 3 Aloe 4 St. John's wort 5 black cohosh 6 ginger root 7 Feverfew 8 valerian 9 ginkgo biloba 10 Garlic 11 Kava 12 Glucosamine Blocks platelet aggregation. Blocks factor that causes migraines. vasodilation: Decreases leg pain, platelet aggregation, risk of thrombosis. Decreases bronchospasm. Claims to improve memory Blocks LDL cholesterol, raises HDL cholesterol; lowers triglycerides. Suppresses platelet aggregation, disrupts coagulation. Acts as a vasodilator Can decrease prostate manifestations of hyperplasia Relieves vertigo and nausea. Increases intestinal motility. morning sickness, arthritis. Causes liver injury. Promotes sleep. Decreases anxiety. Promotes muscle relaxation without affecting concentration. Stimulates immune system. Decreases inflammation. Heals skin disorders, wounds, and burns. Treats viruses. Increases GABA to prevent insomnia. Reduces anxiety related restlessness. Drowsiness effect increases over time. Affects serotonin, antidepressant effects. For mild depression. Orally as an analgesic to relieve pain, inflammation. Topically to treat infection Acts as an estrogen substitute, Treats manifestations of menopause. Makes cartilage and synovial fluid. Suppresses inflammation of the joints and cartilage degradation. Treats osteoarthritis. Topically, aloe has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Soothes pain. Heals burns. Softens skin. Orally, aloe has laxative effects.