Chapter 8 Herbal Therapies

Question 1

Phytomedicine

Answer 1

Use of plants to achieve specific therapy

Question 2

Herb

Answer 2

Is part of a plant used for therapeutic values

Question 3

Pharmacognosy

Answer 3

Branch of pharmacology that uses chemicals, plants, molds, fungi, etc

Question 4

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Answer 4

Free flowing energy (yin and yang)
Tai chi
Massage
Specific herbs

Question 5

Tridosha

Answer 5

Vata: Air/ corresponds to nervous system

Pitta: fire&water/ represents transformation, digestion, circulation

Kapha: Water & Earth/ representation of bone, tissue, and fluid

Question 6

FDA classification of Herbs

Answer 6

Herbs are classified as good not medicine

Question 7

Complementary Medical Grading

Answer 7

Range from A-F (A being beneficial therapy F being negative to therapies)

Question 8

Rakel Evidence Scale

Answer 8

Rated from A-C ( A being higher quality c being the least quality)

Question 9

Harm Scale

Answer 9

Rated 1-3 (1 being little harm and 3 being great harm)

Question 10

CAM

Answer 10

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Question 11

Aloe

Answer 11

Laxative and minor burns

Question 12

Cilantro

Answer 12

Diuretic, anti-spasmodic, antioxidant

Question 13

Cinnamon

Answer 13

Anti-inflammatory and glucose control

Question 14

Ginger

Answer 14

Antinausea

Question 15

Thyme

Answer 15

Cough relief with tracheal relaxation

Question 16

Psyllium

Answer 16

Regulate BMs

Question 17

Asian Ginseng

Answer 17

Antioxidant
Increases blood sugar

Question 18

Ashwaganda, horny goat weed, gokshura

Answer 18

Increase libido and sexual function

Question 19

Saw Palmetto

Answer 19

Decreases symptoms of BPH

Question 20

Ginkgo

Answer 20

Increases cognitive function

Question 21

Kava

Answer 21

Treats anxiety and fatigue

Question 22

St. John’s Wort

Answer 22

Treats depression

Question 23

Tumeric

Answer 23

Arthritis and chronic pain treatment

Question 24

Wintergreen oil

Answer 24

Muscle and ligament pain