Herbal Medication

Question 1

St John’s Wart

Used for

Answer 1

Interacts with other medications and can increase the strengths of anaesthetics and sedatives. e.g. diazepam

Mild-morderate depression, inflammation and insomnia

Question 2

Ginko Biloba

Answer 2

Effect blood clotting as it thins out the blood. Can be dangerous when taken with aspirin

improve cognitive performance

Question 3

Vitamin C

Answer 3

If taken in larger doses, can effect the strength of anaesthetic and increases the effect of warfarin.

Boosts the immunity

Question 4

Tea Tree Supplements

Answer 4

can cause irritation on the mucosa, depending how supplement is taken.

Acts as an antibacterial and helps with sore throats and infections.

Question 5

Astragalus

Answer 5

Can decrease immunosuppressant

Stimulates immune system and fastens metabolism.

Question 6

Dong Quai

Answer 6

High dosage can cause hypertension and interfere with platelet activity.

helps with fatigue, menopause, circulation and pain

Question 7

Garlic

Answer 7

• increased risk of bleeding if mixed with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug
• Can increase risk of hypoglycemia with patients taking insulin.

digestion, cholesterol and hypertension

Question 8

Ginger

Answer 8

increase bleeding by inhibiting platelet aggregation

Digestion, nausea, vomiting, antibiotic/anti-inflammatory effect.

Question 9

Asian ginseng

Answer 9

Can inhibit blood clotting and can also lower the blood glucose levels.

Helps with concentration