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Pharmacology
Chp 28 Herbal Therapies and Drug-Herb Interactions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| goods manufactured to supplement an individual's nutrition or wellness are called _____. | health food products |
| the altered effect that occurs when 2 or more drugs & herbs are taken together is reffered to as an _______. | interaction |
| the term ________ is used to refer to any plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities | herb |
| soothe minor burns, treat infections & moisturize dry patches of skin | aloe |
| bloating, common cold symptoms, & upset stomach | blackthorn |
| promotes circulation to the extremities & produces a warming effect on the body | angelica |
| induces vomiting & diarrhea | black root |
| respiratory infections | arnica |
| premenstural tension, dysmenorheal, & menopausal hot flashes | black cohosh |
| dyspepsia & irritable bowel syndrome | asafetida |
| reduces vascular permeability | horse chestnut |
| relieves female anxiety | chamomile |
| appetitie stimulant | hops |
| digestive aid | cayenne |
| eye infections, notably trachoma | goldenseal |
| respiratory infection, arthritis, & abdominal pain | chaparral |
| subjective lack of stamina | ginseg |
| healing & anti-inflammatory effects | comfrey |
| alzheimer's disease | ginko biloba |
| function resembles antibiotic | echinacea |
| heartburn, antiemeticm & anti-inflammatory effects | ginger |
| colds, asthma, & other respiratory symptoms | ephedra |
| effective antibacterial | garlic |
| migraine headaches | feverfew |
| diuretic | juniper |
| antirhematic, anti-inflammatory, & antipyretic | white willow |
| relieves anxiety & stress | kava kava |
| sedative to treat insomnia | valerian |
| alcoholic cirrhosis & hepatitis | milk thistle |
| acne, tinea pedis, head lice, creadle cap, gingivitis, canker sores, warts & scabies | tea tree oil |
| coughs & respiratory conditions | red clover |
| mild to moderate depression | St. John's wort |
| blocks cholesterold production in the body | red yeast rice extract |
| ulcers, wounds, abscesses & toothaches | slippery elm |
| BPH | saw palmetto |