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Question 1

Artemisia annua

Answer 1

sesquiterpene lactones, volatile oils

interactions: combine with Iron for maximal efficiency
ci: pregnancy and lactation, asteraceae
se: allergies or dermatitis

Question 2

Baptisia tinctoria

Answer 2

water soluble polysaccharides, arabinogalactans, glycoproteins, quinolizidine alkaloids, isoflavonoids, hydroxycumarins

ci: high dose, long term use, pregnancy and lactations
se: gi irritation

Question 3

Commiphora myrrha

Answer 3

resins, gums, volatile oil, triterpenes, mucilage

interactions: potentiates insulin and hypoglycemics
ci: pregnancy and lactation

Question 4

Cordyceps sinensis

Answer 4

polysaccharides, unsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid, linoleic fatty acids, amino acids

interaction: potentiates epinephrine
se: at toxic dose can cause constipation, abdominal dissension, irregular menses, amenorrhea

Question 5

Hypericum perforatum

Answer 5

volatile oil, napthodianthrones (hypericin), ploroglucinols (hyperforin), catechins, proanthocyananidins, flavonoids

interactions: benzo, TCA, SSRI, use to wean off MAOIs
potentiates antiretrovirals, antagonizes theophylline, cyclosporine, digoxin, warfarin

induces CYP450

ci: suicidal, high doses in pregnancy
se: high doses with exposure to UV light causes photosensitivity, alopecia, diarrhea, indigestion, fatigue, depression, elevated liver enzymes

Question 6

Larrea tridentata

Answer 6

lignans, resins, flavonoids

interactions: caution with hepatotoxic drugs, inhibits CYP450
ci: liver disease, large areas of broken skin (topical), pregnancy, lactation, high doses, long term use
se: strong taste, nausea, vomit, jaundice, hepatotoxicity, contact dermatitis

Question 7

Ligusticum porteri

Answer 7

alkaloids, saponins, phytosterols, essential oils

ci; pregnancy

Question 8

Lomatium dissectum

Answer 8

sesquiterpenes, volatile oils

ci: pregnancy, uv therapy
se: photosensitivity, self limiting measles like rash caused but the resin

Question 9

Melaleuca alternifolia

Answer 9

volatile oil, terpinen-4-ol

ci; over large areas of broken skin, internal use

se; burning sensation

Question 10

Olea europaea

Answer 10

oleic acids, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, sterols

iridoid monoterpenes, oleoropine, oleoroside, triterpenes, oleanolic acid, aslinic acid, flavonoids, chalcones

interactions: may potentiate hypoglycemic drugs and warfarin
contraindications: gallstones
se: GI distress, take after eating (leaf)

Question 11

Usnea barbata

Answer 11

using and barbatic acid

se; isolated using acid is hepatotoxic

Question 12

Verbena officinalis

Answer 12

iridio glycosides, flavonoids, volatile oils, tannins

ci: pregnancy!