Pregnancy

Question 1

Aesculus hippocastanum - actions

Answer 1

Astringent
Venotonic
Vasoprotective
AO
AI

Question 2

Aesculus hippocastanum - indications

Answer 2

Hemorrhoids
Varicose veins
Thrombophlebitis

Question 3

Aesculus hippocastanum - catuions

Answer 3

Contains coumarin like compounds (only found in bark, bud, pericarp of fruid NOT the seed) and may theoretically interact with anti-coagulant medication

Question 4

Mentha piperita - actions

Answer 4

Spasmolytic
Carminative
Cholagogue
Anti-emetic
Anti-tussive
Anti-microbial
sedative
Diaphoretic
Topically: anti-septic, analgesic, anti-pruritic

Question 5

Mentha piperita - indications

Answer 5

Oil (orally) = GI anti-spasmodic
Oil (inhaled) = cooling effect on peripheral circulation
Traditional: flatulent dyspepsia, colic, dysmenorrhea, inhaled for respiratory conditions, diaphoretic tea, NVP

Question 6

Mentha piperita - Cautions

Answer 6

Lactation (leaf ok but oil discouraged), gallstones, constipation, iron deficiency anemia, malnutrition all because of high tannin content. Inflammation or ulceration of the GIT

Question 7

Mentha piperita - CI

Answer 7

GERD, cholecystitis (oil), severe lever disease (oil), topical application to faces of babies, pregnancy (oil)

Question 8

Mentha piperita - A/E

Answer 8

Mucousal ulcerations (oil), sensitivity reaction of the mouth and airway, heartburn, anal burning

Question 9

Salvia officinalis - actions

Answer 9

Spasmolytic
anti-septic
anti-hydrotic
astringent
antioxidant
Galactagogue
Others: carminative, AI

Question 10

Salvia officinalis - Indications

Answer 10

Inflammation of the mouth
Throat (incl tonsils)
Excessive perspiration
Menopausal hot flashes
Flatulent dyspepsia
To decrease milk production

Question 11

Salvia officinalis - Cautions

Answer 11

CI: Preg and lactation
Cautions: Don’t exceed recommended dosages (esp of alcoholic extract b/c of thujone presence
AE: rare at moderate doses
Toxicity: Vomiting, excessive salivation, epleptic spasms, cyanosis

Question 12

Zingiber officinale - actions

Answer 12

Carminative
anti-emetic
Anti-spasmodic
Circulatory stimulant (peripheral)
Anti-inflammatory
Digestive

Question 13

Zingiber officinale - indications

Answer 13

Nausea, vomiting
Traditional: dysmenorrhea, flatulent dyspepsia, colic, prophylactically against N/V
May be protective against NSAID induced gastritis

Question 14

Zingiber officinale - Cautions

Answer 14

CI: Gallstones
Cautions: Avoid doses >4g qd if taking blood thinning drugs, peptic ulceration, other gastric disease, heartburn
AE: mild GI reactions (heartburn esp at high doses)
Interactions: anti-coagulants. May increase bioavailability of many drugs. Dopamine antagonists/anti-emetics.