Herbal

Question 1

echinacea

Answer 1

stimulate immune system; facilitates wound healing

can cause liver inflammation/damage if taken with steroids

Question 2

feverfew

Answer 2

alleviates and helps prevent migraines
relieves pain of arthritis
increases bleeding (watch out with anticoagulants)

Question 3

garlic

Answer 3

lowers BP, cholesterol, triglycerides

increases bleeding

Question 4

ginko biloba

Answer 4

improves memory/alertness

increases bleeding

Question 5

ginseng

Answer 5

increases physical stamina and concentration
increase HR/BP
decrease effectiveness of anticoagulants

Question 6

saw palmetto

Answer 6

helps with enlarged prostate and urinary inflammation

interacts with other hormones

Question 7

St. John’s wart

Answer 7

alleviates mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders
interacts with antidepressants, BC pills, cyclosporine, digoxin, HIV and ca meds