Herbal supplements

Question 1

St. John’s Wort
Use for
Interactions w/
Leading to?

Answer 1

For depression
Interacts w/SSRIs + SNRIs
Leads to serotonin syndrome - MED E

Question 2

Ginko
Warning of…

Answer 2

For memory and cognition
Increases bleeding risk - mind interactions with blood thinners/anticoags

Question 3

Black Cohosh

Answer 3

Menopausal sx: hot flashes

Question 4

CoQ10

Answer 4

For cardiac supplementation

Question 5

Echinacea

Answer 5

Used for cold, flu-like symptoms, overall support

Question 6

Evening primrose

Answer 6

PMS sx

Question 7

Kava kava

Answer 7

For anxiety

Question 8

Sam-E

Answer 8

depression

Question 9

Saw palmetto

Answer 9

BPH

Question 10

Soy Isoflavones

Answer 10

For menopausal sx
- mimics estrogen = helps with hot flashes, insomnia, cravings

Question 11

Vaerian root

Answer 11

Insomnia