Important Natural Products And Phytomedicines Used In Pharmacy And Medicine Part 2

Question 1

Hypnotics and sedatives

Answer 1

Humulus lupulus(Cannabaceae)- insomnia, neuralgia and excitability
Valeriana officinalis ( Valerian) -temporary relief of mild anxiety
Lemon balm - sedative

Question 2

Antidepressants

Answer 2

St. John wort : treat mild and moderate forms of depression

Question 3

CNS stimulants

Answer 3

Guarana- mild stimulant
Coca- erythroxylum coca - mild stimulant

Question 4

Analgesics

Answer 4

Opium poppy , papaveracea- painkiller, sedative and cough suppressant

Question 5

Migraine

Answer 5

Ergot
Feverfew

Question 6

Cognitive enhancement and dementia

Answer 6

Ginkgo (gingko biloba)

Question 7

Broad spectrum anti microbial agents

Answer 7

Lemon balm (melissa oficinalis)

Question 8

Antiprotozoal agents

Answer 8

Peruvian bark
Lapacho

Question 9

Insecticidal agents

Answer 9

Quassiawood

Question 10

Hypoglycemia and anti diabetic herbs

Answer 10

Guar gum
Bitter melon

Question 11

Phytoestrogens

Answer 11

Red clover

Question 12

Hormonal imbalance in women

Answer 12

Black cohosh

Question 13

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Answer 13

African prune
Nettle

Question 14

Arthritis , muscle pain, rheumatism

Answer 14

Pineapple: atherosclerosis, dysmenorrhea
Devils claw :fever , kidney and bladder problems
Turmeric :anti inflammatory and anti hepatotoxic

Question 15

Gout

Answer 15

Colchicum autumnale

Question 16

Topical anti inflammatory agents

Answer 16

Wintergreen oil

Question 17

Dry itchy skin or eczema

Answer 17

Oats
Arachis oil

Question 18

Inflammatory skin conditions

Answer 18

Aloe Vera
Evening primrose oil

Question 19

Wound healing

Answer 19

Gotu kola

Question 20

Glaucoma

Answer 20

Pilocarpine from jaborandi leaf

Question 21

Inflammation of the eye

Answer 21

Eyebright

Question 22

Anterior uveitis

Answer 22

Deadly nightshade ( atropa belladona)