Bare bones herbal

Question 1

What are uses for Ginkgo Biloba
Defs know this one**

Answer 1

-Anti oxidant
-increases blood flow (vasodilate so lowered BP as well)
-increases memory

Question 2

What are some drug interactions of Ginkgo
For sure know this**

Answer 2

-reduces effect of anticonvulsants
-interacts with tricyclic antidepressants
-increases anticoagulants
-decreases insulin levels

Question 3

What are some uses of black licorice *

Answer 3

-regulates hormones
-decreases fat

Question 4

what are adverse effects of black liquorice in large amounts
For sure know this**

Answer 4

-Decreases K (which leads to arrhythmias)
-increases steroids
-increases digoxin
-increases aspirin gi irritation

Question 5

What are some uses for Saw Palmetto
Know this one***

Answer 5

-Decreases BPH
-decreases urinary retention (so helps to initiate urination)
-decreases nocturia

Question 6

What are some interactions/contraindications with Saw palmetto**

Answer 6

-Decreases absorption of iron
-decreases oral contraceptives
-acts like hormone so don’t use in pregnency or with hormone sens tumor
-Finasteride (similar effect)

Question 7

what are uses of turmeric
Know this one**

Answer 7

-decreases inflammation
-decreases stomach irritation

Question 8

what are the therapeutic effects and uses of Vit E**

Answer 8

-Antioxidant
-reduces blood clot formation
-used to treat anemias

Question 9

what are signs and symptoms that someone has take too much Vit E
know this one**

Answer 9

-Bleeding disorders
-Thrombocytopenia (low level of platelets in the blood)