Herbal &Dietary Supplements Flashcards

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Black Cohosh

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Most often used to relieve symptoms of menopause (flushes, vaginal dryness, irritability)
May also relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS) & dysmenorrhea)

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Capsaicin

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Used to treat pain associated with neuralgia, neuropathy, and osteoarthritis
Self defense as the active ingredient in “pepper spray”

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Chamomile

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Used mainly for antispasmodic effects in the GI tract; may relieve abdominal cramping
Decreases serum LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL cholesterol

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Creatine

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Athletes taking creatine supplements to gain extra, to train longer and harder, and to improve performance

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Echinacea

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Most often used for the common cold but also advertised for many other uses like immune system stimulants & anti infective

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Feverfew

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Migraines, menstrual irregularities, arthritis

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Garli

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Used to lower serum cholesterol and for other uses

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Ginger

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Used mainly to treat nausea, including motion sickness and postoperative nausea

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Ginkgo

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Used mainly to improve memory and cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease; may be useful in treating peripheral arterial disease

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Ginseng

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Used to increase stamina, strength, endurance, and mental acuity

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Glucosamine

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Usually used with chondroitin , has beneficial effects on cartilage adverse effects mild, may include GI upset, drowsiness

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Melatonin

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Used mainly for treatment of insomnia and prevention and treatment of jet lag

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St. John’s wort

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Used for treatment of depression advertised as an herbal Prozac

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Saw palmetto

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Used to prevent & treat urinary symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia

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Valerian

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Used mainly to promote sleep & allay anxiety & nervousness; also has muscle relaxant effects

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