Herbal Remedies Flashcards
How does it help or affect the body?
1
Q
Garlic and ginger
A
Increase bp and anticoagulant
2
Q
Gingko biloba
A
Decrease bp, minor depression, anticoagulant, avoid antidepressants
3
Q
Feverfew
A
For headaches and anticoagulant.
4
Q
Saw palmetto
A
For mens health, and anticoagulant.
5
Q
Butterbur
A
Antiinflam, headache, and seizure.
6
Q
St John’s wort
A
Antidepressant- serotonin, avoid antidepressants.
7
Q
Black licorice
A
Increase sodium, increase water, decrease potassium, and avoid if you have hypertension and especially if you take digoxin.
8
Q
Valerian
A
Otc, antianxiety
9
Q
Reduces effectiveness of birth control.
A
St. John’s wort
10
Q
Prolongs anesthesia (3)
A
Kava, valerian root, and st. John’s wort.
11
Q
What herbs do you stop before surgery? (7)
A
Gingko, kava, ginger, garlic, ginseng, fish oil, and feverfew.
