Exam study guide 2 Flashcards
what is Astragalus
boosts the immune system, limits cold, and flu symptoms
Chamomile
relief of anxiety, sleeplessness, and digestive complaints. skin conditions and oral ulcers, side effects include mild allergic reactions, anaphylaxis
if we raise the immune system and we have an autoimmune disease what happens?
if we increase the immune system and then autoimmune disease flares up
Cinnamon
is used to treating bronchitis, GI problems, anorexia(more appetite), and diabetes(type 2). Generally safe without allergic reactions, Anti-platelet
Echinacea
used for colds and flu infections. Stimulates the immune system; side effects include GI effects and allergic reactions. Well-studied herb increase WBC.
Garlic
is used to lower cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce heart disease, preventing stomach and colon cancer. Anti-Platelet. Side effects include heartburn, upset stomach, body odor, and decreased blood clotting.
Ginger
is used for nausea, motion sickness, and diarrhea and relieves pain, swelling, and arthritic stiffness. Side effects include gas, bloating, heartburn, and nausea.
Ginkgo biloba
is used for asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus used to improve memory, Prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Decrease intermittent claudication. Treats sexual dysfunction and multiple sclerosis. Side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, GI upset, increased bleeding, and allergic reactions.
Ginseng
improves well-being, stamina, adaptogen, and immune system treats erectile dysfunction, hepatitis C, and menopausal symptoms; lower glucose and blood pressure. Side effects include headaches, GI distress, hypertension, hypoglycemia, breast tenderness, menstrual irregularities, allergic reactions
Adaptogen
affects many systems and is a stimulant
Green tea
improves mental alertness and relieves headaches. It protects against heart disease and cancer and promotes weight loss. Adverse effects include liver dysfunctions
Licorice root
Used for bronchitis, sore throat, stomach ulcers, and viral hepatitis. High doses can lead to salt and water retention, hypertension, and low K level.
Kava kava
Used for relaxation and anxiety. Adverse effects include liver damage; dry, scaly, yellowing skin; eye irritation, heart problems
Milk thistle
Used for hypercholesterolemia, insulin resistance, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and gallbladder disorders. Side effects include upset stomach, hypoglycemia, and allergic reactions. People who take this herb have more liver cells
Peppermint
Used for headache and cold symptoms, nausea, indigestion, IBS, and muscle and nerve pain. Side effects include heartburn, allergic reaction
Saw palmetto
Used for urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hypertrophy, chronic pelvic pain, decreased libido, migraines, and hair loss. Side Effects include digestive problems and headaches. It is a blocker of Certain testosterone called “plant Cathadar.
St john’s wort
Used for mental disorders, nerve pain, sleep disorders, malaria, and wounds. Side effects include anxiety, dry mouth, dizziness, headaches, fatigue, sensitivity to sunlight, Gi problems, and sexual dysfunctions. Taking an SRRI with this herb can induce SSRI; current research suggests that it is no more effective than a placebo when used by individuals with depression
Tumeric
is used for heartburn, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation, and cancer. High doses may cause nausea and diarrhea.
Valerian
is used for anxiety, headache, insomnia, tremors, depression, and irregular heartbeat. Valerian valium. Side effects include headache, dizziness, fatigue, and stomach upset.
Aloe vera
External relief of pain; promotes burn to heal. Internal: constipation; may cause arrhythmias, neuropathies, and edema.
Black cohosh
Treats hot flashes, palpitations, and irritability. Potentiates effects of insulin and oral hypoglycemics. Phytoestrogens
Evening Primrose
Helps prevent cirrhosis, eczema, PMS, hypertension, and heart disease, lower cholesterol, and relieves pain and inflammation; Evening primrose induces anticonvulsants,
Feverfew
interferes with platelet aggregation; for Migraine headaches, RA, PMS
Goldenseal
also known as the yellow root immune booster- often take with echinacea
