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Echinacea
Known for its immuneboos琀椀ng proper琀椀es,
o昀琀en taken to help
reduce cold symptoms.
Liquorice
Tradi琀椀onally used for diges琀椀ve health
and to soothe sore throats. (Note:
Liquorice can a昀昀ect blood pressure,
so consult your pharmacist if you have
health condi琀椀ons.)
Peppermint
Frequently used for diges琀椀ve
relief, including symptoms of
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
and nausea.
Soy
Contains phytoestrogens,
o昀琀en used to manage
menopausal symptoms and
support heart health.
Kava
Known for its calming
e昀昀ects, o昀琀en used for
mild anxiety. (Note:
Kava has speci昀椀c safety
considera琀椀ons and poten琀椀al
for liver interac琀椀ons.)
Ginkgo Biloba
Used to support memory and
cogni琀椀ve func琀椀on.
St John’s Wort:
Typically used for mild
anxiety and low mood. (Note:
Can interact with many
medica琀椀ons, so always check
with your pharmacist.)
Tea Tree Oil
Known for its an琀椀bacterial
and an琀椀fungal proper琀椀es,
o昀琀en used topically
for minor skin issues.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
While complementary medicines can o昀昀er health bene昀椀ts, they’re not a
replacement for conven琀椀onal medical care. It’s essen琀椀al to discuss any complementary
products you’re considering with your pharmacist or healthcare provider, especially if
you’re taking prescrip琀椀on medica琀椀ons or have underlying health condi琀椀ons.
This ar琀椀cle is intended to provide general informa琀椀on about complementary medicines and is not a subs琀椀tute for professional medical advice.
Always consult a quali昀椀ed healthcare professional before star琀椀ng any new treatment or supplement. Please note, the approval status and
regula琀椀ons of complementary medicines vary from country to country. If you’re considering complementary medicines while travelling or living
abroad, check the local regula琀椀ons and consult with a healthcare provider in that country.
