Reviews: 2021 Vol: 13 Issue: 11
Herbals and Natural Products: Mechanisms of Action
Abstract
Like any other or chemical, the components of herbal medicines are presumed to exert their effects on physiological or biological systems. One major difference is that botanicals contain large numbers of chemicals, which may interact synergistically or antagonistically. Some remedies consist of mixtures of several herbs, so that the number of chemicals in a single preparation can reach into the hundreds or thousands. The most commonly used botanical is Echinacea, Ginseng, Gingko biloba, Garlic, Glucosamine, St. John’s wort, Peppermint, Omega-3 fatty acids, Ginger and Soy. This work has a mission on explore the principal properties that demand the mechanism of action of this herbals and naturals products.