Lecture 21 Flashcards
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Prostate swelling
Which of the following treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?
A) stinging nettle
B) saw palmetto
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
What is the method of action of stinging nettles?
Unknown
Which of the following are present in stinging nettle roots? A) caffeine B) lignans C) lectins D) alkaloids E) polysaccharides
B, C, E
Which organ of the saw palmetto is medicinal? A) roots B) leaves C) flowers D) fruits
D
What chemical in saw palmetto is important for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Sterols
Which plants prevent prostate cancer? A) coffee B) tomato C) saw palmetto D) pomegranate
B, D
Which plants have the active ingredient Icariin? A) horny goat weed B) tomato C) saw palmetto D) pomegranate
A
How does Icariin increase fertility/decrease erectile dysfunction?
Icariin mimics testosterone & enhances bioactive nitric oxide
What is Dodder medicinally used for?
Erectile dysfunction & fertility
T/F
There are a few spermicidal plants
False
there are many
Name 3 spermicidal plants
Sesbania
Gendarussa
Papaya
How do phytoestrogens affect women’s health?
They have estrogenic or antiestrogenic effects
Which of the following is an effect of phytoestrogens? A) protect against menopausal disorders B) stimulant C) prevent cancer D) prevent cardiovascular disease E) prevent osteoporosis
All but B
Where can you get dietary phytoestrogens?
soy foods, flax, nuts, whole grains, apples, celery – lots of others
T/F
The first contraceptive pill was made from a plant
True
Sarsaparilla
What is the active ingredient in sarsaparilla?
Diosgenin - synthesized into both progesterone & testosterone - use estradiol/estrone in meds
T/F
Diosgenin is non-steroidal
False
It is a steroidal sapogenin
Which of the following is not a benefit of diosgenin?
A) anticoagulant
B) anti-inflammatory
C) antioxidant
A
T/F
Diosgenin can be used to treat cancer
True
What is Diosgenin useful for?
Cancer, diabetes, blood disorders, obesity
T/F
Medicinal plants are all well understood by science
False
many are unknown but were used by animistic cultures
Which plant can be used for menstrual cramps and menopause? A) trillium B) garlic C) black cohosh D) tomatoes
C
How does black cohosh work?
Has compounds activate serotonin receptors
T/F
Black cohosh has phytoestrogens that have estrogenic effects on the body
False
Does have phytoestrogens though
How does the chaste tree reduce sex drive?
Dopaminergic effects = changes in prolactin = reduce sex hormones
T/F
Dong Quai was used as a tea, tincture, and in capsule form
True
Dong Quai is useful for:
PMS & menstrual cramps
How does cranberry reduce UTI?
Proanthocianidins prevent bacteria in the urinary tract
