Herbal Herbal SupplementationSupplementation

Discussing the concepts, potentials, and Discussing the concepts, potentials, and effectiveness of herbal supplementationeffectiveness of herbal supplementation

HW499-01-Unit 4 AssignmentJacqueline TaylorKaplan University

Bachelor's Capstone in Health and Wellness

HW499-01Edward Eaves

October 16, 2013

ObjectivesObjectives

•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.

DefinitionDefinition

• Intended to supplement regular

diet.

• Contains one or more dietary

ingredients.

• Taken by mouth in various forms.

• Properly labeled as a supplement.

RegulationRegulation• 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

SafetySafety• 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

UsageUsage• 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).

Some uses for herbal medicineSome 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.

HistoryHistory•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.

History (cont.)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.

Top 10 used herbal supplements Top 10 used herbal supplements in USin US

• Ginkgo biloba* (Ginkgo biloba)

• Saw palmetto* (Serenoa repens)

• Ginseng

• Echinacea - (from Echinacea purpurea and other Echinacea species)

• Garlic*

*statistically significant evidence of working

Top 10 used herbal supplements in US Top 10 used herbal supplements in US (cont.)(cont.)

• Grape seed extract

• Green tea

• St. John’s wort*

• Soy*

• Kava*

Most commonly used herbal Most commonly used herbal supplements in Geriatricssupplements in Geriatrics

• Glucosamine • Echinacea• Garlic• Ginkgo biloba• Fish oils • Ginseng • Ginger • Saw palmetto• Soy • Peppermint • St. John’s wort• Ragweed/chamomile

SummarySummary

• 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.

Educational ResourcesEducational Resources• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/me

dlineplus/herbalmedicine.html

• http://www.who.int/medicines/areas/traditional/en/

• http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam

ReferencesReferences

• 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

References (cont.)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/altmed/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/supplements