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Pharm Chap 36
Herbal Therapies/Drug Interactions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Goods manufactured to supplement an individual's nutrition or wellness, seem to proliferate daily. | health food products |
| The altered effect that occurs when two or more drugs and herbs are taken together is referred to as a(n) | interaction |
| Used to refer to any treatment that can be used by nonprofessionals to alter a condition. | natural remedy |
| Used to refer to any plant or plant part valued for its medicinal qualities. | herb |
| Used on skin to soothe minor burns. | aloe |
| Used to promote circulation to the extremities and produce a warming effect on the body. | angelica |
| Used to treat respiratory infections. | arnica |
| Used to treat dyspepsia and IBS. | asafetida |
| Used to treat premenstrual tension, dysmenorrhea. | black cohosh |
| Induces vomiting and diarrhea. | black root |
| Used to treat bloating, common cold symptoms, and upset stomach. | blackthorn |
| Relieves female anxiety. | chamomile |
| Digestive aid. | cayenne (capsicum) |
| Used to treat repiratory infections and pain in arthritis and abominal pain. | chaparral |
| Healing and antiinflammatory effects. | comfrey |
| Cold remedy before antibiotics. | echinacea |
| Used to treat colds, asthma, and other respiratory symptoms. | ephedra (ma-huang) |
| Prevention of migraine headaches. | feverfew |
| Effective antibacterial. | garlic |
| Used to treat heartburn, or as an antiemetic, and as an inflammatory. | ginger |
| Treatment of Alsheimer's disease. | Ginko biloba |
| Used for treatment of lack of stamina. | ginseng |
| Treats eye infections. | goldenseal |
| Appetite stimulant. | hops |
| Reduce vascular permeability. | horse chestnut |
| Diuretic. | juniper |
| Relieve anxiety and stress. | kava kava |
| Treats alcoholic cirrhosis and hepatitis. | milk thistle |
| Treats coughs and respiratory conditions. | red clover |
| Blocks cholesterol production. | red yeast rice extract |
| Used for BPH. | saw palmetto |
| Treats topical conditions such as ulcers, wounds, abscesses and toothaches. | slippery elm |
| Used for mild to moderate depression. | St. John's wort |
| Topical treatment for acne, tinea pedis, head lice, cradle cap, gingivitis. | tea tree oil |
| Seadative to treat insomnia. | valerian |
| Antirheumatic, antiinflammatory, and antipyretic effects. | white willow |
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