Although no herbal medicine is safe under every condition for every person, herbal remedies are becoming increasingly popular because they’re considered safer than pharmaceutical drugs. Take a look at some of the natural substitutes you can use for prescription and over-the-counter medications:
| Medication | Substitute |
|---|---|
| Allergy medication | Quercitin, vitamin C, nettle |
| Antibiotic | Vitamin C, echinacea, goldenseal, bropilus |
| Antidepressant | St. John’s wort, vitamin B-6, 5-HTP, tyrosine |
| Anxiety reliever | B-vitamin complex, calcium, magnesium, kava, California poppy |
| Arthritis relief | Glucosamine, Chondroitin sulfate, turmeric, ginger, evening primrose oil, omega-3 fatty acids |
| High cholesterol | Niacin, vitamin C, garlic, shiitake, fenugreek |
| Daytime cold medication | Vitamin C, vitamin A, zinc lozenges, echinacea, elder |
| Indigestion | Acidophilus, gentian root, artichoke leaf digestive enzymes |
| Sleep aid | Melatonin, magnesium, 5-HTP, valerian, California poppy |
*See your doctor or other health practitioner about persistent, serious conditions.