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Nicole phat/162
week 3 study guide herbal remedies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| all herbal remedies have side effects many of the synthetic needs comes from | plants and herbs |
| where did fox glove come from | pennoxine and lennoxine |
| what is herbal medicine | use of plants and herbs for midisinal purposes |
| what is the history of herbal medicine | has been used for as far back as recorded events |
| who uses herbal medicines | they are still used by a variety of americans today |
| are there experts in herbal medicine | yes there are experts in herbal medicine they are called heteropathic or homeopathic drs |
| tinctures | in order to make tinctures herbs are voiled and processed with alcohol it is a liquid form ex.st johns wart |
| extracts | are boiled left into liquid or put into capsules |
| capsules and tablets | tablets and capsules are dried and crushed and put into boiling water and drunk just like tea ex. chamomille tea |
| lozenges | are herbs that are boiled and pressed into a mold and suck on them ex. zinc lozenge |
| ointments | salves and rubs they take herbs before dried and press them removing liquids and process them and they are used topically. ex arnica |
| aloe vera | 300 species of aloe vera aloe vera is most used in us |
| part used | the inside of the leaf is used |
| aloe vera is used for burns bruises and wounds ex. cuts scraps,wounds | aloe vera aids in digestion and constipation(aloe vera juice) |
| there are no interactions but use caution when taking anticoagulants.too much can cause diahrrea | if you are allergic to aloe vera do not use aloe vera |
| billberry has been used for 1000 yrs in traditional medicines grows in europe and north america and northern asia | use the berry it is used to treat diahrrea menstral cramps eye problems varicose veins venous insufficiency the leaves of the plant can be used for diabetes |
| no proven interactions or side effects but do not use with anticoagulant | to much may be toxic and can cause toxicity |
| chamomile looks like aweed or flower two types used for health german and roman the most used is german used for 1000 yrs in adults/kids for variety of issues often used for sleepness insomnia anxiety and gi conditions upset stomach gas and diahrrea | it can also be used topically for skin conditions and mouth ulcers resulting from cancer treatments. the part that is used is the flowers to make teas liquid extracts capsules or tablets it can be applied in form of cream or ointment or used as mouth rins |
| no proven interactions using with coumadin could increase bleeding risk people are more likely to experience an allergic reaction if allergic to daisy family plants | echinacea-there are 9 species all related to southern states in canada |
| echinacea purpurea is most common used it is most potent. to prevent colds flus and other infections it is believed to stimulate immune to fight infections the whole thing is used | fresh or dried to to make teas squeezed to make juices extracts and external preparations topical might have allergic reactions if allergic to daisy family plants or has asthma do not use |
| it is not recommended for those who have multiple sclerosis wbc disorders collagen disorders hiv/aids autoimmune diseases tb | feverfew-originated from bulkin mountains short bush with daisy like flowers, it is grown throughtout north america,south america,and europe |
| it has been used for centuries for fevers,headaches,stomach aches toothaches infertility menustration and labor during childbirth recently started using for migraine headaches and rumatard arthiirits | we use the dry leaves and sometimes the stem and flowers,tablets capsules and liquid extracts |
| ther are no serious side effects have been reported, swelling of lips and tongue and loss of taste, no known medication interactions at this time | women who are pregnant shouldnt use feverfew may cause to contract miscarriage or premature delivery if you have had a reaction to it or if you are allergic to daisies you shouldnt use it |
| asian ginseng native to china and korea it has been used in various medical practices one of several types of true ginseng. | it was used to improve the health of people recovering from illness. increased wellbeing and stamina improved both mental and physical performance treating irrectal disfunction hepatitis c symptons related to menopause also lowered blood glucose and contr |
| the root is dried and and used to make capsules and tablets extracts and teas as well as creams and other preparations for external use. when taken by mouth it is well tolerated some limit use to 3 months because of concerns of side effects | common side effects headaches sleep and gi problems can cause allergic reactions there have been reports of breast tenderness menstrual irregularity and high blood pressure associate with ginseng products |
| asian ginseng may lower your blood sugar may been seen more in people with diabetes therefore diabetics use extra caution especially when using medicines to lower blood sugar or taking other herbs such as bitter melon or phenugreek. | goldenseal grows wild in us and is actually endangered because of over harvesting especially in blueridge mountains |
| parts used is the root they are dried and used to make teas liquid extracts and some solid extracts that may be made into capsules and elixirs | native americans used goldenseal for various health conditions such as skin disease ulcers and gonnarhea now more recently it is used for colds and other respiratory tract infections. infectious diarrhea eye infections and vaginitis. occasionally used as |
| cancer treatment and can be applied to wounds and chanker sores used as a mouth wash for sore gums mouth and throat | golden seal is also combined with echinacea in preparations that are intended to be used for colds it is considered safe for a short term in adults at recommended doses |
| side effects nausea and vomiting although drug interaction have not been reported golden seal may cause changes in the way the body produces drugs and may potebtially increas level of the drug | women who are pregnant and are breastfeeding should avoid berbine is contained and can cause premi birth or miscarriage |
| it also transferrs through breastmilk causing life long liver problems it is for adult use only. | st johns wort-is the worst out of them all interacts with just about anything has to be appropriately used it is a plant with yellow flowers first recorded in ancient greece |
| the name comes from st john the baptist it has been used for centuries to treat mental disordes and nerve pain has also been used as a sedative treatment for malaria also made into a bulmn for wounds burns and insect bites. | today it is used for depression anxiety and sleep disorders flowering tops used to prepare teas and extracts and tablets may cause sensitivity to sunlight other side effects include anxiety dry mouth dizziness gastrointestinal symptons fatigue headache or |
| dysfunction research shows it interacts with some drugs antideppressants bcps cyclosporine which prevents body fromrejecting transplanted organs digoxin strengthens heart muscle contractions indinavir possibly drugs used to contract hiv infection | irinotecan and possibly other drugs used to treat cancer warfin and related anticoagulants when combined with certain antideppressants sjw may increase side effects such as nausea anxiety headache and confusion |
| valerian-native to europe and asia also found in north america its been used as a mydisinal herb its therapeutic uses were described by hypocrates and in second century galen prescribed for insomnia has been long used for sleep disorders and anxiety and p | no known interactions with medications also used for headaches depression irregular heart beat and trimbling studies show generally save to use for short periods of time 4-6 weeks can cause mild side effects headaches dizzness upset stomach and tiredness |
| milkthistle-a flowering herb relative to the mediterranian region. it has been used for 1000 of years various ointments and liver problems | it is believed to have protective effects on the liver and improves its function especially used for liver cirosis chronic hepatitis (inflamation of the liver) and galblader problems |
| treatment claims include lowering cholesterol levels reducing insulin resistance in type 2 diabetis who also have cirossis reducing the growth of cancer in breast cervical and prostate | silymarin is extracted from the seeds it is the active part of the plant seeds are used to make extracts capsules and infusions ,(strong teas) |
| side effects-milk thistle can produce allergic reactions to people who are allergic to things within the daisy family it has been reported to have a laxative effect bloating diahrrea and upset stomach |
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