Different Herbal Supplements Available Today

By Miguel Rivera


The use of different herbal supplements has seen a great boost in recent times due to their huge demand among people from all around the world. Nowadays, people are experimenting with every type of drugs and pills that are readily available over the counter in many pharmacies. Their use is mainly for curing various ailments or in boosting productivity in various fields.


In the present market, there are a wide variety of these supplements that can be bought over the counter. Most of these are perfectly safe while others may have some side effects to the health of an individual. Discussed in this article are the various types of the numerous herbal supplements that can be found in the market today.

The ginkgo has become a popular drug for many elder people over 50 as well as students in colleges and other scholars. This is attributed to its ability to increase mental concentration among the users hence increasing sharpness. The drug has also been proved to help in the reduction of memory loss and dementia.

The st John wort is a common supplement to be found in the cabinets of many women with depression issues. It has the ability of reducing stress and depression when consumed but may also lead to elevation of different moods in women. Together with these, it is known to increase the estrogen levels of women on the pill and may therefore lead to unplanned pregnancies.

Kava is another form of supplement that is available in many pharmacies everywhere. It is generally used for calming anxiety, restlessness and stress as well as for treating insomnia. A precaution of using the drug is that its excessive consumption may lead to liver problems.

The last two examples to be discussed n this article are the Echinacea and the yohimbe. The Echinacea is rather common as it is generally used for treating the common cold. Its counterpart, the yohimbe however has a host of uses that includes the treatment of sexual issues in men and women and as an energy booster among athletes. It can also be used by those with weight loss issues.

These are just but a few of the many herbal supplements that can be found in our market today. Caution should however be highly exercised when using any of these different drugs as some may have some dire consequences as we have seen. The use of these supplements is further very discouraged among women who are either pregnant or nursing newly born babies.




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