4: Kidney Bot Med

Question 1

Gingko Biloba

Answer 1

micro circulation stimulant, anti inflammatory

IND: diabetic retinopathy, diabetic ulcers, impaired mental, nephropathy

PAF receptor antagonist

Question 2

Vaccinium spp

[Blueberry]

Answer 2

anthocyanins, anti-ox, anti-inflammatory

IND: vascular damage and inflammation, anemic bruising

Question 3

Silybum marianum

Answer 3

silymarin, sterols
hepatoprotective, nephroprotective
IND: liver dz, hepatitis

Question 4

Urtica dioica seed

Answer 4

trophorestorative of kidneys

reduce serum creatinine in kidney transplant pts

Question 5

Panax ginseng

Answer 5

nephroprotective, adaptogen, hypoglycemic

*good for diabetic nephropathy!

Question 6

Cordyceps chinensis

Answer 6

adaptogen
mitochondrial oxygen absorption, reduces fatigue, tx CKD
tonifies kidney yang

Question 7

Salvia miltiorrhiza

Answer 7

reduces guanidosuccinic acid and guanidine
anti-ox, anti-inflammatory, micro circulatory protector
IND: protect kidney after transplant
C/I: pruritis, stomachaches, potentiates warfarin

Question 8

Rheum officinale

rhubarb

Answer 8

astringent, cooling, laxative, increases GFR
MOA: effect on blood lipids, protects kidney arteries
IND: constipation, renal compromise
drains heat, cools blood, dispels blood stasis