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Herbs Flashcards

1
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Natural licorice should be avoided with all of the following medications except:

a. amlodipine
b. digoxin
c. acebutolol
d. phenobarbital

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d. phenobarbital

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An individual with a ragweed allergy may not be able to tolerate:

a. ginkgo bilboa
b. saw palmetto
c. chamomile
d. lavender

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c. chamomile

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Echinacea supplementation for cancer survivors may cause…

a. diarrhea
b. constipation
c. nausea
d. boost the immune system

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a. diarrhea

Normally, not in cancer patients, may cause constipation.

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Used to treat a variety of conditions including ulcers, arthritis, gallstones, and gout

a. chaste berry
b. astragalus
c. comfrey
d. burdock

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c. comfrey

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Which is not true about Licorice supplementation for cancer survivors?

a. increase swelling
b. increase risk of excessive bleeding
c. cause electrolyte balance
d. soothes stomach

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b. increase risk of excessive bleeding

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Herbs contraindicated for Acid-suppressing drugs and antacids (golden green girls)

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Goldenseal
Ginger
Green Tea

Doing acid with 3 golden green girls

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Herbs contraindicated for antibiotics (Olga)

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Green tea
St. John’s Wort

On antibiotics you want to drink Green Tea but should not!

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Anticoagulants/antiplatelets (Russian Babushka)

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Bilberry
Dong Qual
Evening Primrose Oil
Feverfew
Garlic
Ginger Root
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginseng
Goldenseal
Grape Seed Extract
Horse Chestnut
Milk Thistle
Saw Palmetto

Russian babushka (bilberry) is making an evening (evening primrose oil) potion in a gold pot (goldensea) for a fear of the fevering (feverfew) Asians (Ginkgo Biloba, Dong Qual, Ginseng) with warming herbs (Garlic, Ginger) and adding horse hair (horse chestnut), grape seeds from her garden, (milk thistle) to support her liver and (saw palmetto) for prostate.

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Antidepressants

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Melatonin
St. John’s Wort
5-HTP
SAM-e

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Antiepileptic Drugs

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Ginkgo Biloba

St.John’s Wort

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Anti-hypertensives (hyper Karen’s)

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Green tea
Goldenseal
Garlic
Gingko Biloba
St John's Wort
Melatonin

Hyper Karens need their 4G network. Sipping on golden green tea with Gin and Garlic. Taking St John’s Wort for depression and melatonin for sleep.

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Antipsychotics (Two psycho asians)

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Echinacea
Evening Primrose Oil
Goldenseal
Ginseng
Gingko Biloba
St John's Wort

Two Psycho Asians (Gingko and Ginseng) wearing their gold chains (Goldenseal) coming to the states in the evening (Evening Primrose Oil) with Covid. (we need Echinacea to stay healthy and SJW for depression)

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13
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Benzodiapezines

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Kava

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14
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Cholesterol lowering drugs, Statins

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St John’s Wort

Red Yeast Rice

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Digoxin (heart failure, heart rhythm)

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Hawthorn

St John’s Wort

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16
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Diuretics (1)

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Gingko Biloba

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17
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Hormone replacement therapy (4)

A

Red clover extract
Soy Isoflavones
St John’s Wort
Caffeine

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18
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Oral contaceptives (3)

A

St John’s Wort
Garlic
Geen tea

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Oral hypoglycemics (Bill Gates)

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Bilberry
Garlic
Gingko biloba
Ginseng
Green tea
Melatonin
St John's Wort

Bill (bilberry) Gates (garlic) blood sugar went up because he was angry with the two Asians (Ginseng and Gingko). Needed green tea to calm down and Melatonin for sleep, SJW for depression.

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St. John’s wort is OK with?

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PPI/Antacids
Antianxiety (Benzos)
Diuretics

John is a low life doing acid which makes him anxious. he does not get off the couch and he pees on the couch.

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21
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Helps with

Adrenal support
Chronic liver disease
Inactivates herpes
Treatment for peptic ulcers 
Used for gastritis/soothes the stomach
A

Licorice

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22
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Do not take with herb with

Cardiac medication
Hypotensive agents
Corticoid
Diarrhetics
MOI
A

Licorice

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23
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Herb that

Treatment for anxiety
Treats minor form of depression
Treats skeletal muscle spasms / muscle relaxant
Helps with mild insomnia
Helps with headaches due neck tension
A

Kava Kava

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24
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Do not take with

Benzos / Anti-anxiety
Barbiturates / sedative
Toxic to the liver
Psychoparmaceticals

A

Kava Kava

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25
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Helps with

Relaxant and normalizer of female reproductive system
Treat painful or delayed menstruation
Relieves menstrual/ovulation cramping
Effective for RA, OA and muscle problems
Helps with menopausal symptoms
Induce labor
Hormone balance
PCOS
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Black Cohosh

26
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Contraindication

During pregnancy
Side effects stomach discomfort, headache, rash, liver injury
Estrogenic cancer history

Blood pressure
Birth control
Hormone replacement therapy
Sedatives
Kidney disease
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Black Cohosh

27
Q

Used for

Microbial infections
Infections of the respiratory tract, common cold, sinus
Immunomodulator
Anti-inflammatory
Destructs cancer cells
A

Echinacea

28
Q

Contraindications:

Allergic reactions such as rashes, asthma, anaphylaxis
Gi side-effects

Allergies with ragweed, marigolds and dasies

Interactions:

Caffeine
Immunosuppressants

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Echinacea

29
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Used for:
soothes the stomach
enhances memory 
increases blood circulation
increases bleeding in cancer survivors 
Anti-infmalamory
Vasodilator
relaxant
Digestive bitter
Uterine stimulant
Increase blood supply
Anti-clotting
Protect and enhance brain function (concentration, memory, confusion, tiredness, depressed mood, anxiety, vertigo, ringing in the ears)
Improve circulation
Antioxidant
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Gingko Biloba

30
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Contraindications:

Anticoagulants 
NSAIS (over the counter pain meds)
Oral hypoglycemics
Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants (Prozac)
Benzo (Xanax)
A

Ginko Biloba

31
Q

Side effects:

Headache
Nausea
GI Upset
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Skin reactions
A

Ginko Biloba

32
Q

Used for:

Adaptogen for adrenals
Stimulant
Hypoglycemic
Boost immune system
Wellbeing and stamina
Improve mental and physical performance
Treating erectile dysfunction
Hepatitis C
Lowering BP
Memory
A

Ginseng

33
Q

Contraindications:

Oral hypoglycemics
Caffeine
MAOIs
Anticoagulants
Immunosuppressants
Stumulants (Sudafed)
A

Ginseng

34
Q

Side effects:

Headache
GI Issues
Sleep issues

A

Ginseng

35
Q

Used for:

Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory
Hepatic (supports the liver)
Bitter
Laxative
Emmenagogue (stimulate and increases menstrual flow)
Gi Problems (peptic ulcers and colitis)
Appetite suppressant
Sinus disorders 
Active constants is berberine
Used during labor to help with connotation
Eczema, ringworm, ear ache, itching
A

Goldenseal

36
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Contraindication:

Pregnancy
Hypertension
Anticoagulants
Acid-suppressing drugs
Anti-epileptics
Antipsychotics
A

Goldenseal

37
Q

Side effects:

Pregnancy (Induced contractions)
Brain damage in children

A

Goldenseal

38
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Used for:

Anti-inflammatory
Nervine
Anti-microbial
Sedative and pain relieving
Anxiety
Tension
Menopausal irritability and anxiety
Fibrositis
Sciatica
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St. John’s Wort

39
Q

Side Effects:

Insomnia
Vivid dreams
Nerviness
Difficulty sitting still
Irritability
Stomach upset
Tiredness
Dry mouth
Dizziness
Headache
Skin rash
Diarrhea
Skin tingling
A

St. John’s Wort

40
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Used for:

Hepatic (liver support)
Galactagogue (stimulates milk flow)/Safe for breastfeeding mothers
Chologogue (stimulates bile)
Improves bile flow
Chronic uterine problems
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Milk Thistle

41
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Side Effects:

Diarrhea
Nausea
Gas
Fullness
Loss of appetite
Headache
A

Milk Thistle:

42
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Contraindications:

Allergy to ragweed

Diabetics need to be careful / may lower blood sugar
Anticoagulants

A

Milk Thistle

43
Q

Side effects:

Cancer patients: May increase swelling, electrolyte imbalance.

High BP
Low potassium
Weakness
Paralysis
Irregular heart rhythm
Heart attack
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Licorice

44
Q

Used for:

Nervine
Hypnotic
Antispasmodic
Carminative (gas and bloating)
Hypotensive
Anxiety
Nervous sleeplessness
Body tension
Muscle cramping
Digestion
Uterine crams
Muscle relaxant
Sleep
May enhance anticonvulsant therapy
A

Valerian

45
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Contraindication:

Xanax
Benzos
Antidepressants

A

Valerian

46
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Side effects:

Headaches
Stomach upset
Mental dullness
Excitability
Uneasiness
Heart disturbances
Insomnia
A

Valerian

47
Q

Used for:

Adaptogen
Calms the brain
Reduce inflammation
Lower BP
Immunomodulator
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Ashwagandha

48
Q

Side effects:

Stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting

A

Ashwagandha

49
Q

Contraindication:

Nightshade
Diabetes medications
Immnosuppresants
Benzos
Sedatives
A

Ashwagandha

50
Q

Used for:

Diuretic
Antimicrobial
Stringent
Demulcent - relieves inflammation and irritation
Membranes of the urinary system - soothes
Acute UTI
Cystitis
Chronic kidney problems
Used a Douche
Kidney problems/UTI
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Uva Ursi (bear berry)

51
Q

Side Effects:

Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach discomfort
Greenish/brown discoloration of the urine
Liver damage, breathing problems, convulsions, death if taken for too long or too high of dose.
Retinal Lining thinning

A

Uva Ursi

52
Q

Contraindication:

Lithium
Pregnancy
Brest feeding

A

Uva Ursi

53
Q

Used for:

Conditions of the heart and blood vessels
Prevent cancer
Arthritis
Bladder infections
Diabetes
Anti inflammatory
A

Quercetin - Red wine, onions, green tea, apples, berries, Gingko, St. John’s wort, Buckwheat

54
Q

Side effects:

Headaches
Tingling of the arms and legs
Very high doses can cause kidney damage

A

Quercetin

55
Q

Contraindications:

Antibiotics

A

Quercetin

56
Q

Uses:

Immunomodulator

A

Astragalus

57
Q

Contraindications:

Immunosuppresants
Lithium

A

Astragalus

58
Q

Side effects:

Rash,
Itchy skin
Nasal symptoms
Stomach discomfort

A

Astragalus

59
Q

Uses:

Alternative (restore proper function of the body)
Bitters - good for bile
Diarrhetic
Caughing and asthma
Skin condition - dry scaly
Psoriasis
Anorexia
Kidney function
Cystitis
Systemic balance
Compress for Helaing of wounds and ulcers
Decongestant for colds and cough
A

Burdock

60
Q

Uses:

respiratory infections, 
sore throats, 
gout, 
flu
fever
Antispasmotic
Demulsant
Diuretic
Expectorant
contain zinc - antiinflammatory
Bronchitis
Whooping cough
asthma
Emphasema
Headaches
Sore throat
A

Colt’s Foot

61
Q

Uses:

Treat uterine hemorrhage
jaundice
canker sores
Astringent for diarrhea
Treatment of colds
Sore throat
A

Bayberry

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