Chapter 5

Question 1

• Lowers cholesterol/BP
• Decreases heart disease
• Thins blood

Answer 1

Garlic

Question 2

Side effects include: heartburn, body oder, bleeding

Answer 2

Garlic

Question 3

• Improves memory
• Thins blood

Answer 3

Ginko

Question 4

Side effects include bleeding, headache, N/V, dizziness

Answer 4

Ginkgo

Question 5

• Improve immune system
• Lowers BP
• Lowers blood sugar

Answer 5

Ginseng

Question 6

Side effects include headaches, N/V

Answer 6

Ginseng

Question 7

• Improves nausea
• Thins blood

Answer 7

Ginger

Question 8

Side effects include gas, bloating, heartburn, and bleeding

Answer 8

Ginger

Question 9

Used to treat
- Enlarged prostate
- Migraine
- Hair loss

Answer 9

Saw palmetto
- Side effect includes N/V

Question 10

Used to treat
- Mental disorders (depression)
- Nerve pain

Answer 10

St. John’s Wort

Question 11

Use with caution due to numerous drug interactions:
- Antidepressants
- Birth control pills
- Digoxin
- Anticoagulants

Answer 11

St. John’s Wort

Question 12

Side effects: N/V, headache, sunburn, dizziness, anxiety, dry mouth, decreased libido.

Answer 12

St. John’s Wort