MIDTERM 02 - Biologically-Based Therapy Flashcards
Most controversial out of all CAM therapies; many claims do not have evidence
Biologically based practices
Medicines that uses plant parts to improve health, prevent disease, and treat illnesses
Herbal medicines
The study and practice of using plant material for food, medicine, and health promotion
Herbalism
Someone who uses plants for healing; these practitioners are not medical doctors, though some are also referred to as medical herbalists
Herbalists
Other term for the modern day herbalists
Botanists
Herbalists are those that uses plants for healing; these practitioners are not medical doctors, though some are also referred to as __________
Medical herbalists
Is a collection of plant samples preserved for long term study
Herbarium
Latin term for herbarium
Horta siccus
Is a plant whose leaves, stems, and/or roots could be used as food or medicine, or for scent or flavor
Herb
3 physiologic effects of biologically-based therapies (DNS)
Direct pharmacological effect, Nonspecific physiological effect, Symbolic effect
Based on the presence of active ingredients (Physiologic effects of biologically-based therapies)
Direct pharmacological effect
Examples include methylxanthines found in coffee, tea, or cacao (Physiologic effects of biologically-based therapies)
Nonspecific physiological effect
Examples include placebos; due to cultural significance (Physiologic effects of biologically-based therapies)
Symbolic effect
One of the oldest homeopathic plants and a key herb in Chinese medicine; it boosts brain health
Gingko biloba
Long term use of gingko biloba can lead to an increased chance of __________ and __________
Thyroid cancer, Liver cancer
Is believed to have anticancer properties and can prevent DNA mutations; provides an anti-inflammatory effect
Turmeric
Scientific name for Turmeric
Cucurma longa
Family of Turmeric
Zingiberaceae
Turmeric originated in __________
India
Turmeric contains compounds known as __________
Flavonoids
Alleviates symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and skin conditions like eczema
Evening primrose oil
Bromelain, cayenne, chamomile, and feverfew interact with __________
Aspirin
Bromelain interacts with __________
Aspirin
Cayenne interacts with __________
Aspirin
Chamomile interacts with __________
Aspirin
Akie, ephedra ginseng, and licorice interact with __________
Corticosteroids
Feverfew interacts with __________
Aspirin
Akie interacts with __________
Corticosteroids
Ephedra ginseng interacts with __________
Corticosteroids
Licorice interacts with __________
Corticosteroids
Kava, St. John’s wort, and valerian interact with __________
CNS depressants
Kava interacts with __________
CNS depressants
St. John’s wort interacts with __________
CNS depressants
Valerian interacts with __________
CNS depressants
Chamomile, horse chestnut, and fenugreek enhances __________
Risk of bleeding
Chamomile enhances __________
Risk of bleeding
Horse chestnut enhances __________
Risk of bleeding
Fenugreek enhances enhances __________
Risk of bleeding
__________ can produce hypoglycemia
Ginseng
__________ may lead to cardiovascular instability
Ephedra
