Complementary Alternative Medicine
Complementary Alternative Medicine
Complementary Alternative Medicine
Aloe Vera
Brand Name: Herbalife Aloe Concentrate
Plant Extract: : Aloe Vera and Mango
Indication: it helps soothe the digestive system and nutrient absorption while keeping your body
hydrated.
Classification: Food Supplement
Manufacturer: Herbalife
Drug Alternate: Antacids (Kremil-S), O.R.S Hydration Tablets
Ginseng
Brand Name : Korean Ginseng Extract
Plant Extract : Ginseng
Indication : It supports the immune system, revitalizes and rejuvenates the entire body to help
you make the most of your natural energy.
Classification : Food Supplement
Manufacturer : Puritan’s Pride
Drug Alternate : Enervon ( Multivitamins), Stress tabs ( Multivitamins+ Iron )
Valerian
Brand Name : Nusa Pure Valerian Root 1000 mg
Plant Extract : Valeriana officinalis
Indication : Treats insomnia, anxiety and nervous restlessness, Aids Sleep, Aids Anxiety, Aids
Digestion , Maintains Focus , Supports Calming and Relaxation, Supports Healthy Sleep
Patterns, Supports Cell Repair.
Classification: Dietary Food Supplement
Manufacturer : cGMP registered facility in- U.S.A.
Drug Alternate : Melatonin
Ginkgo Biloba
Brand Name : ATC Health Ginkgo Biloba Soft gel Capsule
Plant Extract : Ginkgo biloba
Indication: Helps in enhancing cognitive function, Helps enhance the blood flow to the brain.
And, it Helps prevent cholesterol from turning into plaque.
Classification : Dietary Food Supplement
Manufacturer : ATC Healthcare
Drug Alternate : alternative for anti-cholesterol drugs such as Atorvastatin, and Ezetimibe
Garlic
Brand Name : Garlic Odorless 1000 mg 100 softgels
Plant Extract : Allium Sativum
Indications : Supports cardiovascular health and helps regulate cholesterol and blood pressure
levels, Provides antioxidant benefits to help ward off cellular damage, Helps prevent
inflammation and contributes to a stronger immune system
Classification : Dietary Food Supplement
Manufacturer : Puritan’s Pride
Drug Alternate : Cholesterol lowering medications (Atorvastatin), Diuretics (Thiazide).
Beta-blockers (Metoprolol, Nebivolol, Propranolol) . ACE inhibitors.Benazepril (Lotensin),
Captopril, Enalapril (Vasotec), Fosinopril, Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), Moexipril, Perindopril.
Quinapril (Accupril), Ramipril (Altace), Trandolapril ).
Malunggay
Brand Name : Malunggay Capsule 500 mg
Plant Extract : Moringa Oleifera
Indications : It is used as lactation enhancer, and food supplement because it is rich in vitamins
such as A, B, C, Calcium, and Folate. It also contains antioxidants which protects your cells
from damage.
Classification : Food Supplements
Manufacturer : The Generic Pharmacy
Drug Alternate : Multivitamins drugs, it can also be an alternative to a drug called Domperidone
in increasing lactation or production of milk.
Lagundi
Brand Name : Astrol
Plant Extract : Vitex Negundo
Indications : Anti-Asthma, Anti-Cough,
Classification : Herbal Medicine
Manufacturer : The Generic Pharmacy
Drug Alternate : Alternative for antitussive drugs such as dextromethorphan , and
bronchodilators drugs such as montelukast.
Turmeric
Brand Name : Rita Ritz Turmeric Tea
Plant Extract : Curcuma longa
Indication : It could reduce the number of heart attacks among post-surgery bypass patients,
control osteoarthritic pains, and reduce skin irritation after radiation treatment among breast
cancer patients.
Classification : Dietary food Supplement
Manufacturer : MC Ritz international corporation
Drug Alternative : It can be an alternative for NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen sodium to
relieve osteoarthritis pain. And Antihistamines for skin irritation.
Ashwagandha
Brand Name : Healthy Options Organic Ashwagandha
Plant Extract : Withania somnifera
Indication : it is used to support a healthy stress response, provide energy support, as well as
energize and rejuvenate the adrenal and thyroid glands, as well as the male and female
reproductive system.
Classification : Food Supplement
Manufacturer : Healthy Options
Drug Alternative : It can be an alternative to multivitamins,and Caffeine..
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Malunggay Capsule 500mg (MORINGA 500)–60. (2021, July 26). Drugstore Philippines - the
Generics Pharmacy. https://tgp.com.ph/product/malunggay-cap-500mg-moringa-500-60/
agundi Syr 300mg 120ml (ASTROL)-1. (2021, July 13). Drugstore Philippines - the Generics
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Pharmacy. https://tgp.com.ph/product/lagundi-syr-300mg-120ml-astrol-1/
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erbal Teas | Rita Ritz Bake House and Food Products. (2015). Ritaritz.com.ph.
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Ashwagandha 500mg 50 Tablets. Healthy Options.
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