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