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Pharmcology

TermDefinition
Aloe most common use is topical use to treat pain, inflammation, and itching. healing agents for sunburn
Black Cohosh reduces symptoms of PMS; dysmenorrhea & menopause
Echinacea to prevent/ treat viral respiratory tract infections, common cold and flu.
Ephedra bronchodilator for asthma, nasal decongestant, cans stimulant
Feverfew to reduce migraines ; treat rheumatoid arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory effects
Garlic reducing cholesterol & triglycerides; anti platelet activity
Ginger alleviate nausea and vomiting ; modestly effective in reducing inflammation and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis .
Gingko primarily for increasing cerebral blood flow. may improve memories . pts with Alzheimers may show modest improvement in cognitive performance and social functioning
Ginseng increases body resistance to stress, overcomes disease by building up defenses, strengthens general vitality
Green tea cns stimulants to improve cognitive performance, lower LDL, increase HDL, reduce onset of Parkinsonism . might reduce bladder, pancreatic & esophageal cancer , raises b/p heart rate , acts as diuretic increases contractility
Goldenseal antiseptic; astringent; reduces inflammation on mucous membrane topically as a tea for treatments of canker sores, sore mouth, and cracked and bleeding lips may help fight upper RI such as cold and flue
Valerian Mild tranquilizer; used for restlessness and may promote sleep
St Johns Wort mild depression, wound healing (light and heat sensitivity)
Cannabis sativa anti-inflammatory, analgesia, nerve degeneration prevention, inhibition of autoimmune disorders (MS,RA), schizophrenia, inhibit growth of certain cancers
Coenzyme Q10 Provitamin found in every living cell and is essential for cell energy, Primary use is adjective therapy for chronic heart failure
Creatine naturally occurring energy-producing substance in the human body, used as a performance enhancing substance
GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) growth hormone stimulator; promotes muscle mass maintains weight, OTC sedative
Lycopene reduce risk of prostate cancer; lower LDLb protecting against MI, and stroke ; prevent ophthalmic conditions (macular degeneration and cataracts)
Melatonin sleep aid, treatment for jet lag, help in patients withdrawing from benzos therapy ; anti-aging medicine
Omega 3 fatty acid reducing death from MIs or heart failure and treating hypertriglyceridemia
SAM-e found in brain and liver ; proposed for treating depression , osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia
Created by: Miamor400
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