Herbs (name that) (PN)

Question 1

This botanical depletes catecholamines and may therefore worsen depression

Answer 1

Rauwolfia

Screen for depression before administering

Question 2

This herb has antiplatelet activities that contraindicate it with anticoagulant therapy and bleeding disorders. It also has antimicrobial and antihelminthic actions

Answer 2

Allium sativum

Question 3

Hypolipidemic, anti-atherosclerotic, and hypoglycemic. This botanical’s only side effect is bleeding

Answer 3

Allium Cepa/Sativum

Question 4

This adaptogenic herb is stimulating. It is also hepatoprotective and phytoestrogenic

Answer 4

Panax ginseng

Question 5

Avoid taking this adaptogenic herb as an adrenal tonic or immunomodulator later in the day as it may result in mild anxiety or insomnia.

Answer 5

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Question 6

This adaptogen is also beneficial in low libido and impotence.

Answer 6

Withania

Question 7

Adaptogenic herb that’s a positive chronotrope and hypertensive that may cause pseudoaldosteronism

Answer 7

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Question 8

Adaptogenic herb that’s hepatoprotective, adrenal tonic, relaxing expectorant, and anti-H.pylori. With a SE of HTN

Answer 8

Glycyrrhiza

Question 9

This bronchodilator is useful in COPD and asthma. It is also effective in acute infections because it is an immunostimulant

Answer 9

Cordyceps sinensis

Question 10

This herb can be used in hypothyroidism as it stimulates TSH and has additional action as an anti-platelet therapy

Answer 10

Coleus forskohlii

Question 11

The principal anticatarrhal herb in sinusitis treatments. Many EENT uses.

Also, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, and carminitive that is part of the asteraceae family

Answer 11

Solidago spp.

Question 12

This ROOT is used for allergic dermatitis, hay fever, and asthma. Many EENT conditions. It is contraindicated in the 1st trimester of pregnancy

Answer 12

Scutellaria baicalensis

Question 13

Used for cataracts (topically) and not consumed internally due to risk of toxicity from unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids

Answer 13

Cineraria maritima

Question 14

Very effective herb for allergy season (anti-allergic, anticatarrhal, antiinflammatory)

It homeopathically likes the eyes

Answer 14

Euphrasia officinalis

Question 15

Commonly prescribed as the principal agent in sinusitis formulations

Makes a tasty syrup

Answer 15

Sambucus nigra

Question 16

Used as a topical vulnerary and analgesic. It is not given internally because it is cardiotoxic.

This herb may cause the following toxicity symptoms: tachycardia/bradycardia, muscle weakness, dyspnea, and potentially death

Answer 16

Arnica montana

Question 17

What circulatory concern may be exacerbated by Yohimbe?

What other SE does it cause?

Answer 17

Hypertension

This herb may cause the following side effects: Dizziness, Anxiety, mania, insomnia, Mydriasis, & HTN

Question 18

Demulcent when used internally, however this herb is more commonly applied topically for skin ulcers, dermatitis, and wounds that are not deep

Answer 18

Calendula

Question 19

Topical side effects of this anti-HPV wart treatment may include dermatitis, skin ulcerations, and neuropathy

Answer 19

Podophyllum

Question 20

This herb is contraindicated internally because it will cause neuropathy, hypotension, tachycardia, and severe catharsis

Answer 20

Podophyllum

Question 21

sed topically as an analgesic for arthralgia and dysmenorrhea. It can also be applied to the cervix as a parturifacient

Answer 21

Ricinis communis (Castor Oil)

Question 22

5-alpha reductase inhibitor used for BPH that does not have any side effects, contraindications, or toxicity profile

Answer 22

Prunus (Pygeum) africanum

Question 23

Used for impotence and infertility. This herb may exacerbate GERD and should not be used in cholestasis (because it alters cholesterol function)

Answer 23

Tribulus terrestris

Question 24

Alpha-2 antagonist used to treat impotence and depression. It is also an appetite suppressant and may cause anxiety

Answer 24

Pausinystalia yohimbe

Question 25

This herb may counteract antithyroid medications

Answer 25

Fucus

Question 26

Thyrosuppressive herb used in hyperthyroidism

Answer 26

Lycopus

Question 27

This herb is anti-HIV, antipsoriatic, and a relaxing expectorant

Answer 27

Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon)

Question 28

This herb contains iodine, iron, and B12. It is contraindicated with long-term use due to its content of cadmium and arsenic

Answer 28

Fucus

Question 29

Hypoglycemic agent that is also hypolipidemic

Answer 29

Gymnema

Question 30

Herb that suppresses gonadotropic and thyroid secretion. This herb should therefore not be used in people with normal hormonal regulation or in people desiring to become pregnant.

Answer 30

Lycopus

Question 31

Hypoglycemic that is also antipsoriatic and anti-helminthic

Answer 31

Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon)

Question 32

This herb stimulates lipolysis and is an adenylate cyclase activator

Answer 32

Coleus forskohlii

Question 33

Bronchodilator used in asthma, and a positive inotrope used in dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 33

Coleus forskohlii

Question 34

This herb should be cautioned with concomitant use of sedative herbs Actions = Nervine, Hypnotic, Antispasmodic, Analgesic Used for neuralgia/sciatica, insomnia, and anxiety. This herb acts similarly to benzodiazepines

Answer 34

Eschscholzia californica

Question 35

Migraine prophylaxis

Answer 35

Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew)

Question 36

Toxicity symptoms of this analgesic and nervine are: i. ) Hypersalivation ii. ) Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting iii. ) Mydriasis iv. ) Hypothermia v. ) Paralysis & Convulsions (neurological suppression) Homeopathic version is useful for females who cry often (and other things)

Answer 36

Pulsatilla vulgaris

Question 37

This herb may cause tinnitus at toxic doses

Answer 37

Salix alba

Question 38

This herb is a strong anodye with sedative activity because it reduces the reticular activating system of the brain Protects against NSAID-induced ulcers but may cause sedation and potentiation of barbituates, benzos, and 1st-generation antihistamines

Answer 38

Corydalis ambigua

Question 39

Toxicity of this nervine and analgesic may lead to respiratory and heart failure This herb is commonly used in neuralgia and migraines because it is an analgesic, sedative, and antispasmodic

Answer 39

Piscidia erythrina

Question 40

Analgesic often used with female oriented complaints: menstrual cramps, endometriosis, and dysmenorrhea. Toxic doses may lead to neurological suppression causing paralysis and convulsions

Answer 40

Pulsatilla

Question 41

Anticatarrhal, spasmolytic, and antiplatelet herb that may cause burning on application/ingestion Topically this herb can be used as an analgesic, anti-neuralgic, antipruritic, and anti-inflammatory. Contact with mucus membranes and eyes should be avoided

Answer 41

Capsicum frutescens

Question 42

Antipyretic herb that reduces fever, but should not be given to children during a viral infection (d/t risk of Reye's syndrome)

Answer 42

Salix

Question 43

People with aspirin allergies should not consume this herb

Answer 43

Salix