Herbal Medicine

Question 1

Saw Palmetto

Answer 1

-treats BPH
- do not take with anticoagulants (heparin, warfarin)

Question 2

Valerian Root

Answer 2

• treats insomnia, migraines, period cramps
• do not take with benzos or barbs

Question 3

St. John’s Wort

Answer 3

• Treats depression and anxiety
• Do not take with birth control pills, cylosporine, warfarin, digoxin, antidepressants

Question 4

Echinacea

Answer 4

• treats common cold and wound healing
• Do not take with immunosupressants, CCBs

Question 5

Garlic

Answer 5

• Treats high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and supresses platelet aggregation
• Do not take with NSAIDs, warfarin, and heparin, cyclosproin, or squinovir

Question 6

Ginger

Answer 6

• Treats vertigo and nausea, arthritis, and inflammation
• do not take with warfarin, heparin, or NSAIDs

Question 7

Ginko

Answer 7

• Treats dizziness, stomach upset, and vertigo
• Do not take with MAOIs, anticoagulants, or antiplatelets

Question 8

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Answer 8

• treats high cholesterol
• increases risk of vitamin A and D overload

Question 9

Melatonin

Answer 9

• treats insomnia
• do not take beta blockers, warfarin, or steroids
• do not take during pregnancy

Question 10

Feverfew

Answer 10

• treats migraines
• do not take with naproxen (platelet aggregation)