Herbal and Complementary Therapies

Question 1

additive substances that come from plants

Answer 1

botanicals

Question 2

any plant that is used for culinary/medicinal purposes

Answer 2

herb

Question 3

source of digitalis

Answer 3

foxglove

Question 4

reserpine is from

Answer 4

snakeroot

Question 5

source of aspirin

Answer 5

willow bark

Question 6

therapeutic value of plants is the basis of

Answer 6

phytomedicine

Question 7

NCCIH

Answer 7

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Question 8

a tea made from boiling plant material

Answer 8

decoction

Question 9

tea made by pouring water over plant material

Answer 9

infusion

Question 10

an extract of a plant made by soaking herbs in a dark place for 2-6 weeks

Answer 10

tincture

Question 11

extract of a plant added to either alcohol or vinegar and applied topically

Answer 11

liniment

Question 12

a therapeutic topical application of a soft, moist mass of plant material usually wrapped in fine woven cloth

Answer 12

poultice

Question 13

oils extracted the therapeutically used after dilution of the oil

Answer 13

essential oils

Question 14

extraction by soaking the plant in carrier oil for approximately 2 weeks

Answer 14

herb-infused oils

Question 15

a process to extract the soluble constituents of a plant with the assistance of gravity

Answer 15

percolation

Question 16

boost the immune system and limit the effects of cold and flu symptoms

Answer 16

astragalus

Question 17

treat sleepiness, anxiety, and stomach or intestinal ailments (inflam on GI)

Answer 17

chamomile

Question 18

treatment of bronchitis, GI problems, anorexia, and diabetes

**may decrease blood clotting

Answer 18

cinnamon

Question 19

colds, flu, and infections. Acne. Thought to stimulate immune system to fight infection

increase phagocytosis and immune response (decrease immune after continued use)

Answer 19

echinacea

Question 20

lower cholesterol, decrease BP, and reduce heart disease

**decrease blood clotting

Answer 20

garlic

Question 21

chemo related nausea, relief of pain, swelling, and stiffness of arthritis

Answer 21

ginger

Question 22

treat asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus

also improve memory and cognition

Answer 22

ginkgo

Question 23

boost the immune system and increase sense of well-being

Answer 23

ginseng

Question 24

treat heart disease

multiple drug interactions: ED (hypotension), nitrates (dizziness and lightheadedness), and antihypertensives

Answer 24

hawthorn

Question 25

works like aldosterone (increase BP and salt and water retention, and lower potassium levels)

treat stomach ulcers, bronchitis, sore throat, and viral hepititis

Answer 25

licorice root

Question 26

relaxation and treat anxiety

liver toxicity (yellow skin)

Answer 26

kava kava

Question 27

treat cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders

Answer 27

milk thistle

Question 28

nausea, indigestion, and IBS, cold symptoms, headaches, muscle and nerve pain

Answer 28

peppermint

Question 29

treat BPH

Answer 29

saw palmetto

Question 30

treat mild depression

**could cause suicidal ideations

multiple drug interactions and could lead to serotonin syndrome

Answer 30

St. John’s Wort

Question 31

heartburn, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation, and cancer (generally safe)

Answer 31

turmeric

Question 32

treat insomnia; anxiety, headaches, depression, irregular heartbeat, and tremors

Answer 32

valerian

Question 33

natural does not mean ____

Answer 33

safe

Question 34

do not take if ____ and/or ____

Answer 34

pregnant and/or a child

Question 35

there are no “______” cures

Answer 35

miracle

Question 36

make sure you do what before taking CAMs

Answer 36

good labels and ask physician