Herbal Remedies (Week 8)

Question 1

what are some side effects of Ma-Huang?

Answer 1

– Increased blood pressure
– Increased cardiac load
– Stroke/cardiac arrest
* Especially if used in conjunction with caffeine

Question 2

Kava grows naturally in what part of the world?

Answer 2

South Pacific

Question 3

Toxicity can result from the consumption of Ginkgo biloba

Answer 3

seeds

Question 4

What is the ideal ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids?

Answer 4

1:1

Question 5

Which of the following conditions is ma huang used for?

Answer 5

asthma

Question 6

The active ingredient in St. John’s wort is thought to be

Answer 6

Hypericum perforatum

Question 7

What part of the kava plant is traditionally consumed?

Answer 7

roots

Question 8

valerian is best described as a/n

Answer 8

sedative

Question 9

An important property of omega-3 fatty acids is that they have ______________________ effects.

Answer 9

anti-inflammatory

Question 10

An important pharmacodynamic effect of Ginkgo biloba is

Answer 10

anticoagulation

Question 11

Pharmcodynamically, valerian is classified as a/n

Answer 11

GABA antagonist