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Herbal Drugs Flashcards

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What is alternative medicine?

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treatments or therapies outside accepted conventional medicine

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What is complementary medicine?

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Use of alternative therapies with or in addition to conventional treatment

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What is acupuncture and acutherapy?

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Exam and stimulation of body points via acupuncture needles or injections for dx and/or tx

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What is chiropractic?

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Exam, dx and tx through manipulation and adjustment

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What is homeopathy?

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Tx by giving substances that are capable of producing clinical signs in healthy animals

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What is western herbal medicine?

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Individuals have an inner force that works to maintain physical, emotional and mental health

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What is Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine?

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Emphasizes relationship among the mental, emotional and physical components of each individual, stresses importance of harmony in groups and individuals. Formulas involve the use of multiple herbs in one remedy.

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What is yin and yang?

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Yin is cold, moisture, inward movement, quiet, slow. Yang is heat, dryness, brightness, outward movement, forceful and fast.

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What is Ginkgo for?

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Reduces aging effects of nervous system, reduces hypertension and as a general tonic

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What is St. John’s Wort for?

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Tx behavior disorders like lick granulomas, aggression, separation anxiety and OCD. Can cause light sensitivity.

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What is Ginseng for?

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Tx weight loss, anorexia, systemic infections, feline leukemia

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What is Garlic for?

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Treat parasitic/fungal infections and respiratory problems, acidify urine, has not been proven effective as flea prevention

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What is Echinacea for?

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Stimulates phagocytes and NK cell activity. Shortens severity and duration of infections.

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What is Evening Primrose for?

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Maintain healthy skin, normal growth in young, and lactation

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What is cranberry used for?`

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Tx urinary tract infections. Prolonged use can cause kidney stones.

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What is Goldenseal for?

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Tx bacterial/parasitic infections. Shouldn’t be used in pregnant animals bc it stimulates uterine contractions.

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What is Valerian for?

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Tx hyperactivity in dogs, mild tranquilization, sleep aid

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What is ginger for?

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Tx intestinal disorders, motion sickness, and gastric upset secondary to use of NSAIDs.

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What is milk thistle for? What is the active ingredient?

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Helps to repair liver cells. Active ingredient is silymarin in the flavonolignan group.

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What is the NASC?

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The national animal supplement council.

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What has the NASC developed?

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A Quality Seal program. Supplements must be compliant with stringent labeling guidelines.

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When should herbs not be used?

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In the pregnant, nursing, very young and very old.

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