Alternative medicine(CAM) in United states rising its popularity day by day. This growth can easily be seen in the current use of herbs and supplements -- sales of glucosamine and chondroitin, supplements used commonly for osteoarthritis, were $288 million dollars last year, and sales of ginkgo, a herb taken to improve blood flow to the brain in conditions where blood flow is insufficient, reached $147 million dollars.
Herbs are using in USA for Chronic conditions that are difficult to treat or manage with conventional medicine, such as mood disorders, heart disease, arthritis, women's health conditions, and digestive disorders.
It would be interesting to know how many of these products were self-prescribed and how many were recommended by a health practitioner.But it is important to Consultation with a health practitioner before taking herbs and supplements in order to avoid adverse side effects and drug interactions.
Top popular herbs in USA
1.Ginkgo Biloba:Total sale reached $147 million,used for Increase brain blood flow, prevent dementia, improve memory, antioxidant.
2.St.Johns wort:Total sale reached $104 million,used for Mild to moderate depression.
3.Ginseng:Total sale reached $84 million,used for Fatigue and weakness.
4.Garlic:Total sale reached $77 million,using for High cholesterol
5.Echinacea:Total sale reached $72 million using for Colds and respiratory infection
6.Saw palmetto:Total sale reached $45 million using for Prostate conditions
7.kava kava:Total sale reached $18 million using for Anxiety and stress.
8.Soy:Total sale reached $18 million using for Menopause.
9.Valerian:Total sale reached $10 million using for Anxiety.
10.Evening primrose:Total sale reached $9 million using for Inflammation, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menopause, immune disorders
11.Grape seed:Total sale reached $8 million using for Allergies, antioxidant
12.Milk thistle:Total sale reached $8 million using for Liver disease, protects the liver
13.Bilberry:Total sale reached $6 million using for Eye disorders.
14.Black cohosh:Total sale reached $6 million using for Menopause, PMS, menstrual disorders
15.Pycnogenol:Total sale reached $5 million using for Antioxidant
16.Ginger:Total sale reached $2 million using for Nausea, poor digestion
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