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Wk 4: Joint pain & inflammation Flashcards

1
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Tumeric affinity?

A

General

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2
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Licorice affinity?

A

Lung/ GI

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3
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Hawthorn affinity?

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Circulatory system

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4
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Devil’s claw affinity?

A

MSK

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5
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Harpagophytum procumbens?

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Devils claw

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Curcuma longa?

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Tumeric

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Salix Alba

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White willow

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Boswellia serrate

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Frankincense

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9
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Which herb has shown to be as effective as the drug Diacerhein in tx of OA & reduced the need for analgesic & NSAID therapy?

A

Devils claw

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10
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Devils claw safety?

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High dose → mild GIT disturbance, headaches, conjunctivitis, tinnitus, tachycardia, rhinitis

Caution: anxiety, peptic ulcers, gallstones, Hx asthma, bleeding disorders, CHF, HTN, heart disease

CI: pregnancy & lactation

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Turmeric Safety?

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Caution: biliary obstruction, gallstones, hyperchlorhydria, stomach ulcers

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12
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Which herb showed sig. improvement of both clinical & biochemical end points for OA?

A

Turmeric

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13
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Which herb is indicated for painful rheumatic disorders bc is has salicin?

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White willow

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14
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Salix alba safety?

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High dose → ototoxicity & induce transient hearing loss in Zn deficient individuals
Avoid w/ children w/ the flu (Reye’s syndrome)
Avoid w/ concomitant use of other salicylate drugs

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15
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Which herb reduced knee pain, increased knee flexion, reduced swelling and increased walking distance?

A

Boswellia serrate

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16
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Boswellia serrate safety?

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high doses can lead to GI upset

17
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Which herb topically was shown to be effective in relieving pain & stiffness & improving functioning of the knee in OA?

A

Comfrey

18
Q

What herb topically significantly reduced knee pain?

A

5% turmeric

19
Q

What EO topically reduced OA pain via increasing antioxidant capacity in rats?

A

rosemary & peppermint

20
Q

What gel improves symptoms of OA as effectively as a gel with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory?

A

Arnica gel

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