Herbal Supplements

Question 1

Aloe

Answer 1

Heals burns, decreasing pain, softening skin, orally as a laxative

Question 2

Black Cohosh

Answer 2

Acts as a substitute for estrogen

Question 3

Echinacea

Answer 3

Immune system stimulant, anti-inflammatory, topically for skin and wounds

Question 4

Feverfew

Answer 4

Inhibits platelet aggregation, blocks a factor that causes migraines

Question 5

Garlic

Answer 5

When Crushed: enzyme allicin- blocks LDL, raises HDL, lowers triglycerides, suppresses platelet aggregation, vasodilating effect

Question 6

Ginger Root

Answer 6

Vertigo, NV, increases GI motility, gastric mucous production, decrease GI spasm, anti-inflammatory effect, decrease platelet aggregation

Question 7

Ginkgo Biloba

Answer 7

Promotes vasodilation, decreases pain with occlusive arterial disease, decrease bronchospasm, improve blood flow to brain (memory), decrease platelet aggregation

Question 8

Glucosamine

Answer 8

Stimulates production of cartilage and synovial fluid, decrease inflammation and degradation of joints/cartilage, treats osteoarthritis

Question 9

Kava

Answer 9

Works on GABA receptors in CNS, promoting sleep, decreasing anxiety, promotes muscle relaxation without sedation

Question 10

St. John’s Wort

Answer 10

Affect serotonin production- antidepressant effect, analgesic effect to reduce pain and inflammation, used topically as anti-infective

Question 11

Saw Palmetto

Answer 11

Decreases prostatic hyperplasia

Question 12

Valerian

Answer 12

Increases GABA promoting sleep and decreases anxiety, similar to benzodiazepines

Question 13

Cannabis

Answer 13

-Used for cachexia, chemo induced nausea and vomiting, pain, chronic pain, neuropathy, spasticity