Natural products and phytomedicine use

Question 1

Hypnotic and sedatives

Answer 1

Humulus Lupulus (HOPS), (Cannabaceae): insomnia, neuralgia and excitability
Melissa officinalis (LEMON BALM), (Lamiaceae): sedative
Valeriana officinalis (VALERIAN), (Valerianaceae): temporary relief of symptoms of mild anxiety and to aid sleep

Question 2

Anti-depressants

Answer 2

ST JOHN’S WORT (HYPERICUM PERFORATUM ), (Hypericaceae): treat mild and moderate forms of depression

Question 3

Stimulants

Answer 3

GUARANA (PAULLINIA CUPANA ), Sapindaceae: mild stimulant
coca (Erythroxylum coca), Erythroxylaceae: mild stimulant

Question 4

Analgesics

Answer 4

Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum), Papaveraceae: painkiller, sedative, cough suppressant and antidiarrhoea

Question 5

Migraine

Answer 5

Ergot (Claviceps purpurea), Clavicipitaceae
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium ), Asteraceae

Question 6

Cognitive enhancement and in dementia

Answer 6

Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba ), Ginkgoaceae

Question 7

Anti-protozoal agents

Answer 7

PERUVIAN BARK, (Cinchona Pubescens), Rubiaceae
LAPACHO (Tabebuia avellanedae), Bignoniaceae

Question 7

infectious diseases

Broad spectrum anti-biotics

Answer 7

UMCKALOABO (Pelargonium Sidoides ), Geraniaceae
LEMON BALM (MELISSA OFFICINALIS), Lamiaceae

Question 8

Insecticidal agents

Answer 8

PYRETHRUM (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium ), Asteraceae
QUASSIAWOOD (Picrasam excelsa), Simaroubaceae

Question 9

endocrine system

Hypoglyceamic and anti-diabetic medications

Answer 9

GUAR GUM, Cyamopsis tetragonolobus, Leguminosae
Bitter gourd or bitter melon, Momordica charantia , Cucurbitaceae

Question 10

Phyto-oestrogens

Answer 10

RED CLOVER, TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE , Fabaceae

Question 11

Hormonal imbalance in women

Answer 11

BLACK COHOSH, Actaea racemosa, Ranunculaceae

Question 12

Benign prostate hyperplasia

Answer 12

Nettle, Urtica Dioica , (Urticaceae)
African prune, Pygeum africanum, Rosaceae

Question 13

musculuskeletal system

Drugs used in arthritis, rheumatism and muscle pain

Answer 13

• Pineapple, Ananas comosus, (Bromeliaceae): atherosclerosis, dysmenorrhoea, scleroderma, infection and sports injuries
• Devil’s claw, Harpagophytum Procumbens (Pedaliaceae): fever, kidney and bladder problems
• Turmeric, Curcuma Domestica , Zingiberaceae: antiinflammatory and antihepatotoxic agent

Question 14

Drugs used in gout

Answer 14

Autumn crocus or meadow saffron, Colchicum Autumnale, Colchicaceae,

Question 15

Topic anti-inflammatory agents

Answer 15

ARNICA, ARNICA MONTANA , (Asteraceae)
Wintergreen oil, Betula lenta, (Betulaceae)

Question 16

the skin

Dry itchy skin and eczema

Answer 16

Arachis oil , Arachis Hypogaea, Fabaceae
Oats, Avena sativa, Graminae

Question 17

Inflammatory skin conditions

Answer 17

Aloe Vera, Aloe Barbadensis, (Asphodeliaceae)
Evening primrose oil, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae

Question 18

Wound healing

Answer 18

Gotu Kola/Brahmi, Centella asiatica , Apiceae

Question 19

the eye

Inflammation of the eye

Answer 19

EYEBRIGHT, EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS , (Scrophulariaceae)

Question 20

Glaucoma

Answer 20

Pilocarpine obtained from Jaborandi leaf, (Pilocarpus microphyllus), Rutaceae

Question 21

Anterior Uveitis

Answer 21

Deadly nightshade, (Atropa belladonna), Solanaceae