Botanical Medicine

Question 1

What is the principle behind hemostatics mechanism of action?

Answer 1

They are astringent

Question 2

What is the specificity of seat for Geranium maculatum?

Answer 2

GU tract + GI tract

Question 3

What did the eclectics mix with Erigeron canadensis to form a classic hemostatic?

Answer 3

Cinnamomum aromaticum

Question 4

What is the action of Achillea millefolium?

Answer 4

(Yarrow) Hemostatic

Question 5

What are the uses studied for Ankaferd blood stopper?

Answer 5

Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage
and
Anterior epistaxis

Question 6

When might a blood builder be appropriate?

Answer 6

In individuals who have lost a significant amount of blood
and
In individuals with anemia

Question 7

Which part of Urtica dioica is most indicated for its blood building properties?

Answer 7

(Stinging Nettle) Root

Question 8

(T or F?) The iron content of Rumex crispus depends largely on the iron content in the soil.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is an indication of Rumex crispus?

Answer 9

(Yellow Dock) Liver congestion, chronic skin conditions, constipation

Question 10

Which part of Rumex crispus is important to omit in medicinal preparations and why?

Answer 10

Leaf; high oxalic acid concentrations

Question 11

When is Taraxacum officinale contraindicated?

Answer 11

(Dandelion) Bile duct obstruction

Question 12

What effect did Taraxacum officinale have on blood parameters in a mouse study?

Answer 12

(Dandelion) Increased WBC and RBC count

Question 13

Which constituent of Angelica sinensis do we attribute its antispasmodic effects?

Answer 13

(Dong Quai) Volatile oils

Question 14

What are some indications of Angelica sinensis other than its blood building effects?

Answer 14

(Dong Quai) Dysmenorrhea, hormonal regulation

Question 15

Which of the following actions is NOT associated with Grifola frondosa?

Antimicrobial
Antispasmodic
Antidiabetic
Anti-cancer

Answer 15

(Maitake) Antispasmodic

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of anticoagulant herbs?

• Anti-Inflammatory
• Fibrinolytic
• Decreases platelet aggregation
• Pro-oxidant effects

Answer 16

Pro-oxidant effects

Question 17

What are the “4Gs” of the anticoagulant herbs?

Answer 17

Ginseng, ginger, garlic and ginkgo

Question 18

Which is a contraindication for Panax ginseng?

Answer 18

Long-term use in combination with caffeine may result in hypertension
and
High use of fungicides and pesticides may contaminate the plant

Question 19

According to a study by Jin, Red ginseng extract is beneficial in

Answer 19

Individuals with high risk for thrombotic disease

Question 20

Which herb should be avoided by those on warfarin therapy?

Answer 20

Panax ginseng

Question 21

What are the actions of Ginkgo biloba?

Answer 21

Antithrombotic
Antioxidant
Increases blood flow

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT an action of Allium sativa?

• Fibrinolytic activity
• Platelet aggregation inhibitor
• Antimicrobial
• Increases blood flow

Answer 22

Increases blood flow

Question 23

(T or F?) Zingiber officinale is widely used and poses no threats to individuals who are on anticoagulant therapy.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Which of the following is a concern with the use of coumarin-containing herbs?

• They grow amongst mold and are associated with mycotoxicity
• There are no concerns with coumarin-containing herbs
• They can form dicoumarol which is an anticoagulant
• They are derivatives of warfarin

Answer 24

They can form dicoumarol which is an anticoagulant