Herbal and Complementary Therapies Flashcards

1
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additive substances that come from plants

A

botanicals

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2
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any plant that is used for culinary/medicinal purposes

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herb

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3
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source of digitalis

A

foxglove

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4
Q

reserpine is from

A

snakeroot

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5
Q

source of aspirin

A

willow bark

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6
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therapeutic value of plants is the basis of

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phytomedicine

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7
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NCCIH

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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

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8
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a tea made from boiling plant material

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decoction

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9
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tea made by pouring water over plant material

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infusion

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10
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an extract of a plant made by soaking herbs in a dark place for 2-6 weeks

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tincture

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11
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extract of a plant added to either alcohol or vinegar and applied topically

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liniment

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12
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a therapeutic topical application of a soft, moist mass of plant material usually wrapped in fine woven cloth

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poultice

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13
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oils extracted the therapeutically used after dilution of the oil

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essential oils

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14
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extraction by soaking the plant in carrier oil for approximately 2 weeks

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herb-infused oils

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15
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a process to extract the soluble constituents of a plant with the assistance of gravity

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percolation

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16
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boost the immune system and limit the effects of cold and flu symptoms

A

astragalus

17
Q

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

18
Q

treatment of bronchitis, GI problems, anorexia, and diabetes

**may decrease blood clotting

19
Q

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

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

20
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lower cholesterol, decrease BP, and reduce heart disease

**decrease blood clotting

21
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chemo related nausea, relief of pain, swelling, and stiffness of arthritis

22
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treat asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus

also improve memory and cognition

23
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boost the immune system and increase sense of well-being

24
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treat heart disease

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

25
works like aldosterone (increase BP and salt and water retention, and lower potassium levels) treat stomach ulcers, bronchitis, sore throat, and viral hepititis
licorice root
26
relaxation and treat anxiety liver toxicity (yellow skin)
kava kava
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treat cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders
milk thistle
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nausea, indigestion, and IBS, cold symptoms, headaches, muscle and nerve pain
peppermint
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treat BPH
saw palmetto
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treat mild depression **could cause suicidal ideations multiple drug interactions and could lead to serotonin syndrome
St. John's Wort
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heartburn, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation, and cancer (generally safe)
turmeric
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treat insomnia; anxiety, headaches, depression, irregular heartbeat, and tremors
valerian
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natural does not mean ____
safe
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do not take if ____ and/or ____
pregnant and/or a child
35
there are no "______" cures
miracle
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make sure you do what before taking CAMs
good labels and ask physician