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Herbal Medicines Flashcards

1
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Give examples of complementary therapies.

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Homeopathy
Aromatherapy
Bach remedies
Herbal medicines
Hypnotherapy
Acupuncture
Osteopaths
Chiropractise
Shiatsu
Psychotherapy
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What is the GRCCT?

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General regulatory council for complementary therapies

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What is the role of the GRCCT?

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Creator of code of conduct and ethics for practitioners providing complementary therapy however registration is voluntary

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What are the 5 main ailments most often consulted with complementary therapies?

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Back pain
Depression
Insomnia
Severe headache/migraine
Intestinal illness
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What is homeopathy?

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Ailments are treated by minute doses of natural substances that in larger amounts would produce symptoms of the ailment

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What is a mother tincture?

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Produced by dissolving or triturating source material to create liquid or suspension before diluting to required potency

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7
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Give 4 examples of preparations of homeopathic medicines.

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Tinctures
Tablets
Powders
Creams

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What are the 4 key storage requirements of homeopathic medicines?

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Protect from sunlight
Protect from strong smelling substances
Ideally keep in glass container
No fixed shelf life

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9
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How are quantities of homeopathic medicines expressed? What does this equate to?

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In grams where:
1g = 10 tablets
2.5g = 18 tablets
7g = 50 tablets
14g = 100 tablets
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10
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What dilution is 1x?

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1 in 10

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What dilution is 3x?

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1 in 10, then 1 in 10, then 1 in 10

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What dilution is 1c?

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1 in 100

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What dilution is 3c?

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1 in 100, then 1 in 100, then 1 in 100

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How should homeopathic remedies be administered?

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Minimal handling

To be sucked or chewed with nothing else taken orally within 15 minutes

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15
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Where are the three existing NHS homeopathic hospitals?

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Glasgow
London
Bristol

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16
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Are homeopathic medicines permitted for NHS treatment?

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They are allowed on an FP10 form but doctors are advised not to prescribe them

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What are the 3 main homeopathic organisations?

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The society of homeopaths
The faculty of homeopathy
The British homeopathic association

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18
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How can pharmacists improve their ability to advise about homeopathic medicines?

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Complete diploma in Homeopathy

Refer to homeopathic formularies

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19
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What are Bach flower remedies?

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Developed to work on the 7 negative states of the mind,

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How are Bach flower remedies prepared?

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Flowers floated on spring water and exposed to sunlight, diluted 50% with brandy and further diluted with water and brandy

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21
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How are Bach flower remedies administered?

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Several drops taken orally in a spoonful of water at least 4 times daily
May also be applied to lips, temples, wrists or behind ears

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22
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Give examples of Bach flower remedies associated with fear.

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Rock rose
Aspen
Cherry plum
Red chestnut

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23
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Give examples of Bach flower remedies associated with uncertainty.

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Cerato
Gentian
Gorse
Wild oat

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Give examples of Bach flower remedies associated with insufficient interest in present circumstances.

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Clematis
Honeysuckle
Olive
Mustard

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25
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Give examples of Bach flower remedies associated with loneliness.

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Water violet
Impatiens
Heather

26
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Give examples of Bach flower remedies associated with oversensitivity to others.

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Agrimony
Walnut
Centaury
Holly

27
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Give examples of Bach flower remedies associated with despondency/despair.

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Larch
Pine
Willow
Crab apple

28
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Give examples of Bach flower remedies associated with overcare for welfare of others.

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Chicory
Beech
Vine
Rock water

29
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What are the principles of aromatherapy?

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Health is a balance of emotional, mental and physical states

Oils administered via massage for systemic action

30
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How are essential oils obtained?

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Via distillation

31
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How are essences obtained?

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Extracted by pressure

32
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How are absolutes obtained?

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Extracted into oil

33
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How are infused oils obtained

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Infused into base oil

34
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Once obtained what happens to form preparations from oils?

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Diluted with base or carrier oil

35
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What is lavender commonly used for?

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Calming
Soothing
Analgesia
Depression

36
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What is rosemary commonly used for?

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Mental stimulation

Tonic for heart, liver and gall bladder

37
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What is rosewood commonly used for?

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Antibacterial

Headache relief

38
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What is ylang ylang commonly used for?

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Calming
Fear
Anger

39
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What are the principles of herbalists?

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Believes health is where natural state of the body is achieved
Remedies aim to stimulate bodies defences, normalise processes and eliminate toxins

40
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What do herbalists use in treatments?

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Whole plants, extracts or parts

41
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What are the criteria for the traditional herbal registration scheme?

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If making therapeutic claims herbal remedies must:
Have been in use for 30 years
Demonstrate quality and safety
Patient information on contraindications, side effects, use in pregnancy and children

42
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What restrictions are in place for sale of herbal remedies?

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Pharmacists may sell parts and II, anything sold by herbal practitioner or shopkeeper
Herbal practitioners may sell part II, GSL herbal medicines and anything sold by a shopkeeper
Shopkeepers may sell GSL herbal medicines and registered THRs

43
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What is St John’s Wort?

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Hypericum perforatum oil extracted from leaves of perrenial herb up to 1m high

44
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What do the flowers of St John’s Wort look like?

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Yellow with black dots, turn red when rubbed due to oxidation

45
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What are the traditional uses of St John’s Wort?

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Hang plant outside to ward off evil spirits

Relief of low mood and mild anxiety

46
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What is the main active ingredient of St John’s wort? How does it work?

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Hyperforin

Inhibits reuptake of monoamines and serotonin

47
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What is the cause of the photosensitivity side effects associated with St John’s Wort?

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Hypericin
Blu-black solid readily able to form free radicals
Can cause metal chelation

48
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How is St John’s Wort prepared?

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Extraction with 60% v/v ethanol

250mg of extract from aerial parts of St John’s wort per tablet approximately 875-1000mg of St John’s wort

49
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What are the available forms of St John’s Wort?

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Tablets
Capsules
Teabags
Tinctures

50
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What is the major problem with St John’s Wort?

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Inducer of CYP450 enzumes

51
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What results were shown from a Cochrane review of St John’s Wort?

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Performed better than placebo and as well as paroxetine with fewer side effects

52
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What are the known uses for Echinacea?

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Improves natural immunity
Prevents colds
Shortens duration of colds

53
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What results were shown from a Cochrane review of Echinacea?

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No evidence of increased performance when compared with placebo, possible weak benefit in prophylaxis of colds

54
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What are the known uses for Valerian?

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Claims to relieve stress and aid sleep

55
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What results were shown from a Cochrane review of Valerian?

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No sufficient evidence to suggest improved efficacy when compared to placebo in GAD

56
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What are the known uses for Chamomile?

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Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

57
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What results were shown from a Cochrane review of Chamomile?

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No sufficient evidence to suggest improved efficacy when compared to placebo

58
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What are the known uses for Garlic?

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Common cold

Atherosclerosis

59
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What are the known uses for Ginger?

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Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Dysmenorrhoea

60
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What are the known uses for Gingko?

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Improving cognition

61
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What are the known uses for Ginseng?

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Improving cognition

62
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What are the known uses for Saw palmetto?

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Urinary flow

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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