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ch 24 drugs/def.
ch 24 drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Phytomedicine | refers to the use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes. It involves utilizing natural compounds found in plants to prevent, treat, or manage various health conditions. |
| DSHEA | Dietary Supplement health and Education Act |
| St. John's Wort | Class: Herbal Supplement Indication: Depression |
| feverfew | Class: Herbal Supplement Indication: Migraines, Nausea and vomiting |
| ginko biloba | Class: Herbal Supplement Indication: Cardiovascular/stroke |
| echinacea | Class: Herbal Supplement Indication: Common cold, respiratory tract infections |
| garlic | Class: Herbal Supplement Indication: Cancer, diabetes, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular, arthritis, etc. |
| kava | Class: Herbal Supplement Indication: Anxiety |
| Acemannan hydrogel (CuraMed) | Class: Herbal Supplement Indication: Aphthous ulcerations |
| Oil of Cloves (Eugenol) | Class: Herbal Supplement Indication: Topical analgesic for dental pain |
| Triclosan (triclosan and fluoride) (Colgate Total) | Class: Antibacterial Indication: Gingivitis (Triclosan), Caries (Fluoride) |
| xylitol | Class: Herbal Supplement/Sugar alcohol Indication: Acute otitis media, dental caries, bowel motility, osteoporosis |