(C) COMPLIMENT/ALTER - PHARMA

Question 1

: Tea made from boiling plant
material

Answer 1

DECOCTION

Question 2

: Tea made by pouring water over
plant material and the mixture is then allowed
to steep
* Water is usually boiling (hot tea usually is an
excellent way to administer herbs), but cold
infusion is also an option

Answer 2

INFUSION

Question 2

: Extract of plant made by soaking
herb in a dark place with a desired amount of
either alcohol, glycerin or vinegar in 2-6 weeks
* Liquid is strained from the plant material

Answer 2

TINCTURE

Question 2

: Aromatic volatile oils
extracted from the leaves, stems, flower, and
other parts of plant
* Dilution of this highly concentrated oil

Answer 2

ESSENTIAL OIL

Question 2

: Extract of plant is added either to
alcohol or vinegar and is applied topically *

Answer 2

LINIMENT

Question 2

• All-purpose woman’s tonic
• Frequently mixed w/ fillers
• Contains vitamin B12

Answer 2

DONG QUAI

Question 2

: Topical application of a soft,
moist mass of plant material usually wrapped in
a fine woven cloth

Answer 2

POULTICE

Question 2

: Process of extraction
in which the volatile oils of a plant substance is
obtained by soaking the plant in a carrier oil for
approximately 2 weeks then straining the oil
* Oil contain the plant aromatic characteristic

Answer 2

HERB-INFUSED OIL

Question 2

: Extract the soluble
constituents of a plant with the assistance of
gravity
* Material is moistened and packed into tall
conical vessel, liquid (menstruum) poured
into the material and allowed to steep for a
certain length of time

Answer 2

PERCOLATION

Question 2

: collection of desired
part into a container through scooping

Answer 2

CUTTING/SCOOPING

Question 2

Natural estrogen promoter; may lower seizure
threshold if taken w/ an anticonvulsant.

Answer 2

EVENING PROMISE

Question 2

• Relief of digestive complaints
• May have sedative effects

treat sleeplessness, anxiety and
stomach or intestinal ailment; with some
benefits in skin condition and oral ulcers due to
chemotherapy or radiation treatment. s/e:
allergic reaction to anaphylaxis

Answer 2

CHAMOMILE

Question 3

External: relief of pain; promotes burn healing
- Internal: constipation; may cause arrhythmias,
neuropathies, edema

Answer 3

ALOE VERA

Question 3

Interferes w/ platelet aggregation, for migraine
headaches, RA, PMS

Answer 3

FEVERFEW

Question 3

• Stimulates immune system
• For colds, flu, recurrent respiratory & urinary tract
  infections; limit use to 2 weeks

Answer 3

ECHINACEA

Question 3

Detoxifies & increases immune function; decreases
platelet aggregation; for hypercholesterolemia, mild
HTN

reported to lower cholesterol, decrease
blood pressure and reduce heart disease. Also
been used to prevent cancer of the stomach and
colon. S/E: heartburn and upset stomach.
Reduces blood clotting hence cautioned to
those with bleeding disorders

Answer 3

GARLIC

Question 3

CNS sedation w/o loss of mental acuity or memory;
may be hepatotoxic

Answer 3

KAVA KAVA

Question 3

Antidepressant & antiviral; for depression, anxiety,
sleep disorders; effects in 4 & antidepressants; not of
benefit to HIV clients to 8 weeks; drug interactions:
transplant medications

Answer 3

ST JOHN’S WORT

Question 3

Stimulates digestion; antispasmodic, decreases
platelet aggregation

use to treat post-operative, pregnancyrelated, and chemotherapy-related nausea as
well as motion sickness and diarrhea. May
relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness from
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. S/E: gas,
bloating, heartburn and nausea

Answer 3

GINGER

Question 3

• Stimulates immune system & bile secretion

Answer 3

GOLDENSEAL

Question 3

used in heartburn, stomach ulcers,
gallstone, inflammation and cancer. Generally
safe but high doses can cause nausea or diarrhea

Answer 3

TURMERIC

Question 3

5 SELECTED HERB-DRUG INTERACTIONS (AAACD)

Answer 3

• Anticoagulants
• Antidiabetic
• Antihypertensives
• Digoxin
• Corticosteroids

Question 3

POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF HERBS
(INC)

Answer 3

• No preparations are safe in all situations
• Contamination
• Interaction w/ prescription & OTC drugs

Question 3

adjunct to boost immune system,
such as Hepatitis and Cancer, to limit effects of
colds and flu. But some species contain
neurotoxin and therefore not safe for human
consumption

Answer 3

ASTRAGLUS

Question 3

Antioxidant; peripheral vasodilator & increased blood
flow to CNS; decreased platelet aggregation

use in asthma, bronchitis, fatigue and
tinnitus. In recent time, improve memory ,
prevent Alzheimer and other dementias. S/E:
headache, nausea, GI upset, dizziness, allergic
reactions that include severe reactions leading
to death

Answer 3

GINGKO BILOBA

Question 3

Increases liver cell regeneration; liver tonic; cirrhotic
disease slows & increased quality of life

Answer 3

MILK THISTLE

Question 3

Anti Inflammatory; antibacterial; antiviral; topical;
psoriasis & eczema

Answer 3

LICORICE

Question 3

• External: relief of tension headaches when rubbed on
  forehead
• Internal: stimulates appetite & aids in digestion

used in indigestion, Irritable
bowel syndrome, to cold symptoms, headache,
muscle and nerve pain. S/E: allergic reactions
and heartburns

Answer 3

PEPPERMINT

Question 3

Decreases size of prostate; discontinue herb 1 to 2
weeks before PSA test
- “Plant catheter

Answer 3

SAW PALMETTO

Question 3

Herb of longevity

Answer 3

SAGE

Question 3

• Mild sedative
• Sleep-inducing agent
• “Herbal valium”
• “Dirty socks” odo

Answer 3

VALERIAN

Question 3

use in treatment of bronchitis, GI
problems, anorexia and DM. Contains
coumarin that can possible affects to decrease
blood clotting

Answer 3

CINNAMON

Question 3

: boost immune system, increases self
well-being and boost stamina. Use in erectile
dysfunction, Hepa C and menopausal
symptoms (breast tenderness and menstrual
irregularities. Lowers BP and glucose levels.
S/E: Headache, GI upset, and allergic reactions.

Answer 3

GINSENG