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Herbal Supplementation

Herbal Supplementation. Discussing the concepts, potentials, and effectiveness of herbal supplementation. HW499-01-Unit 4 Assignment Jacqueline Taylor Kaplan University Bachelor's Capstone in Health and Wellness HW499-01 Edward Eaves October 16, 2013. Objectives.

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Herbal Supplementation

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  1. Herbal Supplementation Discussing the concepts, potentials, and effectiveness of herbal supplementation HW499-01-Unit 4 Assignment Jacqueline Taylor Kaplan University Bachelor's Capstone in Health and Wellness HW499-01 Edward Eaves October 16, 2013

  2. Objectives • Explain history and trends of herbal supplements use in US • Most commonly used herbal supplements and their uses. • Uses of herbal supplements and potential risks.

  3. Definition • Intended to supplement regular diet. • Contains one or more dietary ingredients. • Taken by mouth in various forms. • Properly labeled as a supplement.

  4. Regulation • Herbal supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Their regulation is based on the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 • This act was passed to make natural medicine available to the population at a faster rate then if they went through the rigorous testing of the FDA • The act worked under the assumption that “natural” medicines were safe and did not need to be as regulated

  5. Safety • Manufacturers of herbal supplements do not need to demonstrate efficacy of their product or safety profiles • They market their products making claims that have never been properly tested • Herbal manufacturers are also not required to present evidence of safety

  6. Usage • Use of herbal supplements is on the rise. • Increase in use from 3% in 1990 to 12% in 1997 to 30% in 2008 for US adults. • Retail sales of herbal products increased from $8.8 billion in 1994 to $14.7 billion in 1999. • In patients greater then age 65, 12.9% reported using an herbal supplement in the previous 12 months (study in 2002).

  7. Some uses for herbal medicine • Asthma • Eczema • Premenstrual syndrome • Rheumatoid arthritis • Migraine • Menopausal symptoms • Chronic fatigue • Irritable bowel syndrome • Cancer • Thousands of others not mentioned. **Consult with your primary care physician or healer before taking any herbs.

  8. History • Plants used for medicinal purposes long before recorded history. • Ancient Chinese and Egyptian papyrus writings describe medicinal uses for plants as early as 3,000 BC.

  9. History (cont.) • Herbs used in healing rituals. • Ayurveda and Traditional Oriental Medicine were developed using herbal therapies. • Same or similar plants used around the world for the same purposes.

  10. Top 10 used herbal supplements in US • Ginkgo biloba* (Ginkgo biloba) • Saw palmetto* (Serenoa repens) • Ginseng • Echinacea - (from Echinacea purpurea and other Echinacea species) • Garlic* *statistically significant evidence of working

  11. Top 10 used herbal supplements in US (cont.) • Grape seed extract • Green tea • St. John’s wort* • Soy* • Kava*

  12. Most commonly used herbal supplements in Geriatrics • Glucosamine • Echinacea • Garlic • Ginkgo biloba • Fish oils • Ginseng • Ginger • Saw palmetto • Soy • Peppermint • St. John’s wort • Ragweed/chamomile

  13. Summary • Be an informed consumer. • The word “natural” does not always mean “safe.” • Be aware of possible interactions with other herbs and prescription medications. • Be aware of the potential for contamination. • Keep your health practitioner informed.

  14. Educational Resources • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/herbalmedicine.html • http://www.who.int/medicines/areas/traditional/en/ • http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam

  15. References • Bruno, J. J., & Ellis, J. J. (2005, ). April. PubMed, 4, 643-8. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed /15741417 • Dietary Supplements. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/food/dietarysupp lements/ • Dietary and Herbal Supplements. (2013). Retrieved from http://nccam.nih.gov/health/supplem ents

  16. References (cont.) • Glucosamine sulfate. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ druginfo/natural/807.html • Herbal medicine. (2011). Retrieved from http://umm.edu/health/medical/altm ed/treatment/herbal-medicine • Herbs at a Glance. (2013). Retrieved from http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ • Time To Talk About Dietary Supplements: 5 Things Consumers Need To Know. (2013). Retrieved from http://nccam.nih.gov/health/tips/sup plements

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