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Question 1

Pausinystalia yohimbe

Answer 1

indole alkaloids: yohimbine and its stereoisomers

interactions; potentiates altpha adrenergic blockers, TCAs, MAOIs, sympathomimetics,
may antagonize clonidine, atropine

ci: chizophrenia, panic attacks, PTSD, CAD, severe edema, hypertension, angina, PUD, renal disease, liver disease, prostatitis, pregnancy, lactation
se: nausea, salivation, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, anxiety, mania, mydriasis, hypertension, edema, fatigue, paralysis, headaches, diuresis, palpitations, tachypnea, respiratory and cardiac paralysis

Question 2

Prunus africana

Answer 2

steroidal saponins, fatty acids, flavonoids, tannins

interactions: potentiates warfarin, finasteride , possible risk with hormone-like drugs
tannin iron

ci: prior to surgery due to blood thinning effect, pregnancy, lactation

Question 3

Smilax

Answer 3

steroidal saponins, phytosterols, resin, volatile oils

se; stomach complaints rare, kidney complaints rare

Question 4

Tribulus terrestris

Answer 4

steroidal saponins, phytosterols, alkaloids

interactions: cardiac glycosides, beta blockers, CCBs
ci: gerd, cholestasis, BPH, pregnancy, lactation
se: insomnia, gerd, menorrhagia