Wk 2: Cold & coughs

Question 1

Activates the IS to fight infection?

Answer 1

Immunostimulant

Question 2

Induces sweating?

Answer 2

Diaphoretic

Question 3

Soothes & relieves coughs?

Answer 3

Antitussive

Question 4

Relaxes smooth muscle?

Answer 4

Antispasmodic

Question 5

Liquifies respiratory secretions to facilitate the expulsion of phlegm & mucous?

Answer 5

Expectorant

Question 6

Helps to break down mucous & loosen thick bronchial secretions?

Answer 6

Mucolytic

Question 7

Soothes irritated mucous membranes?

Answer 7

Demulcent

Question 8

Destroys/ inhibits the growth or microorganisms

Answer 8

Anti-microbial

Question 9

Prevents microorganisms from attaching & thus, infecting the cells of mucous membrane

Answer 9

Anti-adherance

Question 10

Recudes fever

Answer 10

Antipyretic

Question 11

Promotes proper functioning of lymphatic system?

Answer 11

Lymphatic

Question 12

Panax ginseng?

Answer 12

Asian/ Korean ginseng

Question 13

Panax quinquefolius?

Answer 13

Canadian gingseng

Question 14

Herb with these main indications?
Stress
Fatigue
Cold & flu treatment
Low immunity

Answer 14

Ginseng

Question 15

Herb with these main actions?
Adaptogen
Immunostimulant + immunomodulator
Antiviral
Aphrodisiac

Answer 15

Ginseng

Question 16

Ginseng safety?

Answer 16

Caution: high blood pressure
Korean ginseng is considered safe for pregnancy & lactation

Question 17

Which herb has shown in research reduction in repeated colds & flu?

Answer 17

Ginseng

Question 18

Eleutherococcus senticosus?

Answer 18

Siberian Ginseng

Question 19

Herb with these main indications?
Stress
Fatigue
Cold & flu treatment + prevention

Answer 19

Siberian ginseng (eleuthro)

Question 20

Herb with these main actions?
Adaptogen
Immunostimulant + immunomodulator
Antiviral

Answer 20

Siberian ginseng

Question 21

Siberian ginseng safety?

Answer 21

Caution: high blood pressure
Pregnancy & lactation → likely safe

Question 22

Which herb was shown antiviral against rhinovirus in combo with andrographis to reduce duration & severity of URTI (& be more effective than echinacea)?

Answer 22

Siberian ginseng

Question 23

Andrographis paniculata?

Answer 23

Andrographis

Question 24

Which herb main indications?
Colds
Colitis & infectious diarrhea
Liver disease
Autoimmune disease (MS & rheumatoid arthritis)

Answer 24

Andrographis

Question 25

Which herb main actions? Immunomodulator Antimicrobial Bitter Anti-inflammatory Emmenogogue

Answer 25

Andrographis

Question 26

Andrographis safety?

Answer 26

Contraindications: Gastritis & stomach ulcers, obstructed gallbladder Side effects: GI irritation → nausea, vomiting + diarrhea Pregnant & lactation → NOT recommended (unknown)

Question 27

Which herb has been shown to be effective in reducing URTI symptoms & duration?

Answer 27

Andrographis

Question 28

Sambucus nigra

Answer 28

Elderflower (European)

Question 29

Sambucus canadensis?

Answer 29

Elderflower (Canadian)

Question 30

Which herb main indication? Cold & flu

Answer 30

elderflower

Question 31

Which herb main actions? Diaphoretic Antiviral Antiadherence Anti-rheumatic Diuretic Antiinflammatory

Answer 31

Elderflower

Question 32

Elderflower safety?

Answer 32

Flower & berries are safe Leaf, bark & unripe fruit are TOXIC → severe vomiting & diarrhea but heat will destroy Pregnancy & lactation are unknown

Question 33

Which herb significantly reduced duration of URTI symptoms?

Answer 33

Elderberry

Question 34

Header helix

Answer 34

English Ivy Leaf

Question 35

Main indications: Cough Acute & chronic respiratory inflammation & phlegm

Answer 35

Hedera helix(english ivy)

Question 36

Main actions: Expectorant Antitussive Antispasmodic Antimicrobial

Answer 36

Hedera helix (English ivy leaf)

Question 37

English ivy leaf safety?

Answer 37

Generally safe Toxicity - ↑ amounts → irritation of GI tract → nausea/ vomiting Pregnancy & lactation - safe short term

Question 38

Which herb is an effective & safe treatment of cough due to URTI & bronchitis?

Answer 38

English ivy leaf (hedera helix)

Question 39

Glycyrrhiza glabra? Glycyrrhize uralensis?

Answer 39

European licorice Chinese licorice

Question 40

Main Indications: Respiratory tract infections (cough, sore throat) Inflammation of GI tract (gastritis, ulcers) Hepatitis & cirrhosis of liver Adrenal Fatigue

Answer 40

Licorice

Question 41

Main actions: Anti-spasmodic Expectorant Antimicrobial (antiviral) Demulcent (indirect) adrenal tonic Anti-ulcer Hepatoprotective

Answer 41

Licorice

Question 42

Licorice safety?

Answer 42

Contrainidications: ↑ blood pressure, b/c its a hypertensive & can raise blood pressure Caution: with medications of cardiovascular system. Can cause K+ loss. Pregnancy & lactation: may be unsafe

Question 43

Which herb showed anti-viral activity but not human trials.

Answer 43

Licorice

Question 44

Althaea officials

Answer 44

Marshmallow

Question 45

Main indications: Inflamed mucous membranes: - Respiraoty tract infections (cough, sore throat) - inflammation of the GI tract - Urinary tract

Answer 45

Marshmallow

Question 46

Main actions: - demulcent - Antitussive

Answer 46

marshmallow

Question 47

Marshmallow safety?

Answer 47

Side effect: non none → very safe Drugs → may delay absorption Pregnancy & lactation → unknown

Question 48

Which herb was shown to reduce cough but work better in combos?

Answer 48

Marshmallow

Question 49

Eucalyptus glubulus

Answer 49

Eucalyptus

Question 50

Main indications? Respiratory tract infections GI tract spasms

Answer 50

Eucalyptus

Question 51

Main actions: Antitussive Expectorant Antimicrobial Carminative

Answer 51

Eucalyptus

Question 52

Which herb reduces cough (antitussive) and found to be antimicrobial but better for steam inhalations?

Answer 52

Eucalyptus