Complementary And Alternative Therapies

Question 1

Aloe

Answer 1

Would healing
Burns and acne

Question 2

Cranberry

Answer 2

Decreases elimination of medication
Avoid warfarin (increases its effect)

Question 3

Feverfew

Answer 3

Common uses: antiinflammatory properties

Treat and prevent headaches, menstrual cramps, inflammation, and fever.

Question 4

Ginkgo Biloba

Answer 4

Improves memory by opening up blood vessels

Question 5

Hawthorne

Answer 5

Interacts digoxin
Dilates blood vessels

Question 6

Licorice root

Answer 6

Dietary supplement for menopause, cough and bacterial and viral infections.

Question 7

Peppermint

Answer 7

Improve symptoms of irritable bowl syndrome

Question 8

St. John’s wort

Answer 8

Treats: Mild to moderate depression and menopausal symptoms

Warfarin digoxin

Question 9

Black cohosh

Answer 9

Menopause

Question 10

Echinacea

Answer 10

Stimulation of the immune system, antisepsis, treatment of viral infections and influenza like respiratory tract infections.

Promotes wound healing

Question 11

Ginseng

Answer 11

Increases physical endurance

Question 12

Valerian

Answer 12

Promotes sleep, reduces anxiety

Question 13

Ginger

Answer 13

Antiemetic

Interactions with anti-diabetic, cardiac, and anticoagulants

Question 14

Chamomile

Answer 14

Anti-inflammatory, calming