Oral: Constipation.

Topical: Burns, wounds, skin infections, frostbite, herpes simplex, psoriasis, pressure ulcers, wound healing.
Oral: Heartburn, AIDS, arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes, ulcers, hyperlipidemia.

Antidiabetics, digoxin, diuretics, sevoflurane, stimulant laxatives, warfarin

Black cohosh

Menopausal symptoms (eg, hot flashes).

Labor induction, osteoporosis.

Atorvastatin, cisplatin, drugs metabolized by the liver (CYP450 2D6 substrates), hepatotoxic drugs

Black psyllium

Constipation, hypercholesterolemia.

Cancer, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome.

Antidiabetics, carbamazepine, digoxin, lithium

Capsicum (red/chili pepper)

Topical: Pain, fibromyalgia, prurigo nodularis. Intranasal: Cluster headache, perennial rhinitis (nonallergic, noninfectious).

Oral: Allergic rhinitis, dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers, swallowing dysfunction. Intranasal: Migraine headaches, sinonasal polyposis.

Cocaine, ACE inhibitors, anticoagulants, antiplatelets, theophylline, coca

Chamomile

Colic, dyspepsia, oral mucositis, coughs, bronchitis, fevers, colds, inflammation of the skin, mouth, pharynx, infection, wounds, burns.

Tension, anxiety, insomnia, perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, diarrhea, dermatitis, fibromyalgia.

Anticoagulants, benzodiazepines, CNS depressants, contraceptives, drugs metabolized by the liver (CYP1A2, CYP3A4 substrates), estrogens, tamoxifen

Cranberry

Urinary tract infections.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, urine deodorant, antioxidant.

Drugs metabolized by the liver (CYP2C9), warfarin

Echinacea

Oral: Common cold, flu-like symptoms, fever, chronic respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, vaginal candidiasis, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx.
Topical: Superficial wounds, burns.

Influenza, leukopenia.

Anticancer drugs, caffeine, drugs metabolized by the liver (CYP1A2, CYP3A4 substrates), immunosuppressants, midazolam

Eucalyptus

Asthma, upper respiratory tract inflammation, wounds, burns, congestion, ulcers, acne, bleeding gums, bladder disease, diabetes, fever, flu, loss of appetite, arthritis pain, liver/gallbladder problems.

Drugs metabolized by the liver (CYP1A2, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, CYP3A4 substrates), antidiabetics, herbs that contain hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids

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