Exam study guide 2

Question 1

what is Astragalus

Answer 1

boosts the immune system, limits cold, and flu symptoms

Question 2

Chamomile

Answer 2

relief of anxiety, sleeplessness, and digestive complaints. skin conditions and oral ulcers, side effects include mild allergic reactions, anaphylaxis

Question 3

if we raise the immune system and we have an autoimmune disease what happens?

Answer 3

if we increase the immune system and then autoimmune disease flares up

Question 4

Cinnamon

Answer 4

is used to treating bronchitis, GI problems, anorexia(more appetite), and diabetes(type 2). Generally safe without allergic reactions, Anti-platelet

Question 5

Echinacea

Answer 5

used for colds and flu infections. Stimulates the immune system; side effects include GI effects and allergic reactions. Well-studied herb increase WBC.

Question 6

Garlic

Answer 6

is used to lower cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce heart disease, preventing stomach and colon cancer. Anti-Platelet. Side effects include heartburn, upset stomach, body odor, and decreased blood clotting.

Question 7

Ginger

Answer 7

is used for nausea, motion sickness, and diarrhea and relieves pain, swelling, and arthritic stiffness. Side effects include gas, bloating, heartburn, and nausea.

Question 8

Ginkgo biloba

Answer 8

is used for asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus used to improve memory, Prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Decrease intermittent claudication. Treats sexual dysfunction and multiple sclerosis. Side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, GI upset, increased bleeding, and allergic reactions.

Question 9

Ginseng

Answer 9

improves well-being, stamina, adaptogen, and immune system treats erectile dysfunction, hepatitis C, and menopausal symptoms; lower glucose and blood pressure. Side effects include headaches, GI distress, hypertension, hypoglycemia, breast tenderness, menstrual irregularities, allergic reactions

Question 10

Adaptogen

Answer 10

affects many systems and is a stimulant

Question 11

Green tea

Answer 11

improves mental alertness and relieves headaches. It protects against heart disease and cancer and promotes weight loss. Adverse effects include liver dysfunctions

Question 12

Licorice root

Answer 12

Used for bronchitis, sore throat, stomach ulcers, and viral hepatitis. High doses can lead to salt and water retention, hypertension, and low K level.

Question 13

Kava kava

Answer 13

Used for relaxation and anxiety. Adverse effects include liver damage; dry, scaly, yellowing skin; eye irritation, heart problems

Question 14

Milk thistle

Answer 14

Used for hypercholesterolemia, insulin resistance, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and gallbladder disorders. Side effects include upset stomach, hypoglycemia, and allergic reactions. People who take this herb have more liver cells

Question 15

Peppermint

Answer 15

Used for headache and cold symptoms, nausea, indigestion, IBS, and muscle and nerve pain. Side effects include heartburn, allergic reaction

Question 16

Saw palmetto

Answer 16

Used for urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hypertrophy, chronic pelvic pain, decreased libido, migraines, and hair loss. Side Effects include digestive problems and headaches. It is a blocker of Certain testosterone called “plant Cathadar.

Question 17

St john’s wort

Answer 17

Used for mental disorders, nerve pain, sleep disorders, malaria, and wounds. Side effects include anxiety, dry mouth, dizziness, headaches, fatigue, sensitivity to sunlight, Gi problems, and sexual dysfunctions. Taking an SRRI with this herb can induce SSRI; current research suggests that it is no more effective than a placebo when used by individuals with depression

Question 18

Tumeric

Answer 18

is used for heartburn, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation, and cancer. High doses may cause nausea and diarrhea.

Question 19

Valerian

Answer 19

is used for anxiety, headache, insomnia, tremors, depression, and irregular heartbeat. Valerian valium. Side effects include headache, dizziness, fatigue, and stomach upset.

Question 20

Aloe vera

Answer 20

External relief of pain; promotes burn to heal. Internal: constipation; may cause arrhythmias, neuropathies, and edema.

Question 21

Black cohosh

Answer 21

Treats hot flashes, palpitations, and irritability. Potentiates effects of insulin and oral hypoglycemics. Phytoestrogens

Question 22

Evening Primrose

Answer 22

Helps prevent cirrhosis, eczema, PMS, hypertension, and heart disease, lower cholesterol, and relieves pain and inflammation; Evening primrose induces anticonvulsants,

Question 23

Feverfew

Answer 23

interferes with platelet aggregation; for Migraine headaches, RA, PMS

Question 24

Goldenseal

Answer 24

also known as the yellow root immune booster- often take with echinacea