Alternative Medicine Flashcards
1
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Aloe
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- Antiinflammatory and antimicrobial effect
- Accelerates wound healing
2
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Black cohosh
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- Produces estrogen-like effects
3
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Chamomile
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- Antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory
- Produces mild sedative effect
4
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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
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- Converts to androgens and estrogen
- slows the effects of agine
- Used for erectile dysfunction
5
Q
Echinacea
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- Stimulates the immune system
6
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Garlic
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- Antioxidant
- Used to lower cholesterol levels
7
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Ginger
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- Antiemetic
- Used for nausea and vomiting
8
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Ginkgo Biloba
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- Antioxidant
- Used to improve memory
9
Q
Ginseng
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- Increases physical endurance and stamina
- Used for stress and fatigue
10
Q
Glucosamine
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- Amino acid that assists in the synthesis of cartilage
11
Q
Melatonin
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- A hormone that regulates sleep
- Used for insomnia
12
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Milk thistle
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- Antioxidant
- Simulates the production of new liver cells, reduces liver inflammation
- Used for liver and gallbladder disease
13
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Peppermint oil
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- Antispasmodic
- Used for IBS
14
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Saw palmetto
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- Antiestrogen activity
- Used for UTIs and BPH
15
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St. John’s wort
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- Antibacterial, antiviral, antidepressant
