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