Herbs Chp. 35

Question 1

Stimulates the immune system, facilitates wound healing, fights flue and colds.

Answer 1

Echinacea

Question 2

Side effects of Echinacea

Answer 2

Possible liver inflammation and damage if used with anabolic steroids or methotrexate

Question 3

Alleviates and helps prevent migraines, relieves pain of arthritis

Answer 3

Feverfew

Question 4

Side effects of Feverfew

Answer 4

Increased bleeding, potentiates action of anticoagulants

Question 5

Lowers BP and cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Answer 5

Garlic

Question 6

Side effects of garlic

Answer 6

Increased bleeding, potentiates action of anticoagulants

Question 7

Improves memory and mental alertness

Answer 7

Ginkgo biloba

Question 8

Side effects of Ginkgo biloba

Answer 8

Increased bleeding, potentiates action of anticoagulants

Question 9

Increases physical stamina and mental concentration

Answer 9

Ginseng

Question 10

Side effects of ginseng

Answer 10

Can increase heart rate and BP, decreases effectiveness of anticoagulants

Question 11

Helps enlarged prostate and urinary inflammation

Answer 11

Saw palmetto

Question 12

Side effects of Saw palmetto

Answer 12

Interacts with other hormones

Question 13

Alleviates mild to moderate depression, anxiety, sleep disorders

Answer 13

St. John’s wort

Question 14

Side effects of St. John’s wort

Answer 14

Interacts with antidepressants, birth control pills, clcosporine, digoxin, HIV and cancer meds