Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Question 1

Additive substances that come from plants

Answer 1

Botanicals

Question 2

Any plant used for culinary or medicinal purposes

Answer 2

Herb

Question 3

A type of medicine that focuses on the therapeutic value of plants

Answer 3

Phytomedicine

Question 4

A US federal act that defined dietary supplements

Answer 4

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)

Question 5

US Food and Drug Administration standards requiring that package labels give the quality and strength of all contents and that products be free of contaminants or impurities

Answer 5

Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)

Question 6

Used to boost the immune system and limit the effects of cold and flu symptoms. May interact with drugs that alter immune function (cyclosporine).

Answer 6

Astralagus

Question 7

Used to treat sleeplessness, anxiety, and stomach ailments. Often used as a tea. Allergic reactions may occur in those allergic to ragweed.

Answer 7

Chamomile

Question 8

Used to treat bronchitis, GI problems, anorexia, and diabetes. May decrease blood clotting.

Answer 8

Cinnamon

Question 9

Used for colds, flu, and infections. Stimulates the immune system.

Answer 9

Echinacea

Question 10

Used to lower cholesterol, decrease blood pressure, and reduce heart disease. Reduces blood clotting.

Answer 10

Garlic

Question 11

Used for asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, tinnitus, memory impairment, intermittent claudication, sexual dysfunction, and multiple sclerosis. Increases bleeding risk.

Answer 11

Ginkgo

Question 12

Used to boost the immune system, increase wellbeing, and stamina. Also used to treat erectile dysfunction, hepatitis C, menopausal symptoms, and to lower glucose and blood pressure. May cause hypoglycemia in diabetic patients.

Answer 12

Ginseng

Question 13

Used for heart disease, digestive issues, and kidney disease. May interact with multiple drugs including those for erectile dysfunction, nitrates, and antihypertensives.

Answer 13

Hawthorn

Question 14

Used to treat stomach ulcers, bronchitis, sore throat, and viral hepatitis. May elevate BP, cause water retention, and lower potassium levels.

Answer 14

Licorice

Question 15

Used to aid relaxation and treat anxiety. May cause liver damage, especially when taken with alcohol.

Answer 15

Kava Kava

Question 16

Used to treat cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, gall bladder disorders, elevated cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. May cause allergic reaction in those allergic to ragweed. May also cause hypoglycemia.

Answer 16

Milk Thistle

Question 17

Used to treat nausea, indigestion, IBS, cold symptoms, headaches, and muscle and nerve pain.

Answer 17

Peppermint

Question 18

Used to treat BPH, chronic pelvic pain, decreased libido, migraine, and hair loss.

Answer 18

Saw Palmetto

Question 19

Used to treat mental disorders, nerve pain, sleep disorders, malaria, and wounds. Has many drug interactions, like those that affect serotonin levels.

Answer 19

St. John’s Wort

Question 20

Used for heartburn, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation, and cancer. Actually need to avoid in those with gallbladder disease.

Answer 20

Turmeric

Question 21

Used for insomnia, anxiety, headaches, depression, irregular heart beat, and tremors.

Answer 21

Valerian