Chp 7 Over The Counter Drugs And Herbal

Question 1

Alternative medicine

Answer 1

Herbal medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, reflexology and any other therapies traditionally not emphasized in Western medical schools.

Question 2

Complementary medicine

Answer 2

Alternative medicine when used simultaneously with rather than instead of standard western medicine.

Question 3

Conventional medicine

Answer 3

The practice of medicine as taught in Western medical schools.

Question 4

Dietary supplements

Answer 4

A product that contains an ingredient intended to supplement the diet including vitamins minerals herbs or other botanicals.

Question 5

Herbal medicine

Answer 5

The practice of using herbs to heal

Question 6

Herbs

Answer 6

Plants components including bark, roots, leaves, seeds, flowers, fruit of trees and extracts of these plants that are valued for their savory aromatic or medicinal qualities