Frequently asked questions
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African Ginger - Tablets
Sutherlandia - Tablets
Warburgia - Tablets
Tension Headache - Capsules
Sutherlandia - Gel
Cough and cold - Syrup
Cystemme - Capsules
African Ginger
Q: What would happen if I continued to take the Phyto Nova African Ginger tablets for longer than the recommended time?
A: The African Ginger tablets have been formulated as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic very useful for sinusitis and flu, not as a daily supplement. However, if you have consulted with your health care practitioner and they have agreed that you do not require other medication or that there is another cause for your symptoms, and you have no other contraindications to use the product, then there is no reason why one could not take the tablets for slightly longer than stipulated on the packaging/ insert.
Q: Will the capsule help with other symptoms / indications other than a headache e.g. back pain, menstrual pain etc?
A: This product has been specifically formulated for tension headache. However, Devil’s Claw and African Ginger have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, which may be used for other indications besides tension headache.
Q: Is it safe to take the African Ginger, Warburgia and Phyto Nova Natural Cough & Cold Syrup all at the same time?
A: Yes, taking all three products together is absolutely fine.
Q: Can Phyto Nova African Ginger be taken when pregnant or breastfeeding?
A: No. African Ginger should not be used during pregnancy, and its safety has not been established during breastfeeding.
Q: Can the Tension Headache product be used for dysmennorhoea?
A: Yes, the ingredients of the Tension Headache product have been traditionally used for dysmennorhoea. There is also scientific evidence to support the use of African Ginger and Devil’s Claw as analgesics for menstrual pain.
Q:Can Warfarin and Phyto Nova African Ginger be taken at the same time?
A: African Ginger, like many herbal remedies, may increase your bleeding tendency. Any person taking warfarin, or any other anti-coagulant, should not use African Ginger. If you wish to use warfarin and African Ginger, please first consult with your doctor or registered healthcare professional that is prescribing the warfarin, so that they can supervise your therapy and bleeding times.
African Ginger should not be taken two weeks prior to elective surgery. It may increase the risk of excessive bleeding during surgery.
Q:Can Phyto Nova African Ginger be taken with antibiotics?
A: Yes, African Ginger may be taken concurrently with antibiotics.
Q: Is African Ginger the same as Ginger?
A: No they are very different plants with different phytochemical profiles. Ginger, commonly used for cooking, is Zingiber officinale, while African Ginger is Siphonochilus aethiopicus.
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