5 - Herbs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indications for: garlic?
A
- Anti-lipidemic
- Antimicrobial
- Anit-asthmatic
- Anti-inflammatory
2
Q
What are the indications for: ginkgo?
A
- Prevent decreased cerebral function
- Peripheral vascular insufficiency associated with alzheimer’s disease or age-related demetia
- Improve memory and cognition
3
Q
What are the indications for: ginseng?
A
- Anti-cancer
- Slows aging
- Prevents heart attack
- Improve digestion
- Reduce hypertension
- Strengthen immunity
- CNS stimulant
4
Q
What are the indications for: ginger?
A
- Relieve motion sickness and morning sickness
- Decrease arthritis pain and inflammation
- Relieve upset stomach
5
Q
What are the indications for: feverfew?
A
- Anti-inflammatory (RA)
- Preventitive for migraines
- Muscle soreness
6
Q
What are the indications for: fish oils?
A
- Skin disorders
- Cardioprotection
- Diabetes
- Headache
- Immune support
- Memory
- PMS/ulcerative colitis/many others
7
Q
What are the indications for: St. John’s Wort?
A
- Weed like plant
- Reduce mild to moderate depression
8
Q
What is the most widely studied herb with demonstrated efficacy?
A
St. John’s Wort
9
Q
What are the indications for: vitamin E?
A
- Fat soluble
- Anti-oxidant
10
Q
What are the indications for: echinacea?
A
- Common cold
- Cough
- Bronchitis
11
Q
What are the indications for: Kava Kava?
A
- Anxiety
- Stress relief
- Minor tranquilizer
- Skeletal muscle relaxant
12
Q
What are the indications for: licorice?
A
- Gastric disorders
- Antitussive
- Aphthous ulcers
- Herpes simplex
13
Q
What are the indications for: valerian?
A
- Mild sedative
- Mild anxiolytic
- Depression
- Insomnia
14
Q
How can you identify the herbs that are associated with increased bleeding risk?
A
- “A Few G’s”
- G followed by vowel = bleeding effect (feverfew included)
- G followed by consonant = no concern
15
Q
What herb has a risk for severe spontaneous bleeding with concurrent use of aspirin and warfarin?
A
Ginkgo
