Respiratory

Question 1

Asclepsias tuberosa

Answer 1

tannins, resins, cardenolides

interactions: cardiac glycosides
ci: pregnancy, large doses for several days
se: nausea with upset stomach

Question 2

Aspidosperma quebracho

Answer 2

indole alkaloids, aspidospermine, yohimbine, tannins

se: salivation, headache, sweating, vertigo, stupor, over dose will cause nausea and vomiting

Question 3

Ephedra sinica

Answer 3

alkaloids, flavonoid glycosides, glycans, proanthocyanidins

interactions: potentiates sympathomimetics, caffeine, destroamphetamine, methylphenidate, MAOIs
antagonizes alpha dn beta blockers, increased clearance of dexamethasone

ci: hypertension, hyperthyroid, DM, BPH, glaucoma, coronary artery, anorexia, pregnancy, lactation
se: mild agitation, increased alertness, MI, cerebral vasculitis, stroke

OD: sympathomimetic nausea vomiting vertigo diaphoresis, tremor, headaches, nervousness, agitation, insomnia, urinary retention, tachycardia, palipitations, weakness, seizure, death

Question 4

Eucalyptus globulus

Answer 4

volatile oils, flavonoids, tannins

interactions: hypoglycemia with diabetic agents
ci: hypotension, kidney weakness, do not use on the nose or face of infants as may cause laryngeal spasms and respiratory arrest
se: nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain and diarrhea

Question 5

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Answer 5

sesquiterpene lactone, immunostimulatory polysaccharides, flavonoids, diterpenes, sterols, volatile oil

se: asteraceae

Question 6

Grindelia robusta

Answer 6

resin, alkaloids, selenium

ci: asteraceae
se: selenium overdose, bradycardia

Question 7

Inula helenium

Answer 7

sesquiterpene lactones, inulin

ci: pregnancy
se: asteraceae

Question 8

Lobelia inflata

Answer 8

piperidine alkaloids, resins, gums, fats

ci: cardiac hypertrophy, hypertension, heart block, weak constitution, dry cough, pregnancy, lactation, infants, high doses
se: nausea vomiting, gi irritation, stupor tremor, tachycardia, diaphoresis, respiratory depression, unconsciousness, death

Question 9

Plantago major

Answer 9

iridoids, flavonoids, tannin

Question 10

Prunus serotina

Answer 10

choke cherry

cyanogenic glycosides, tannins, resin, volatile oils, benzaldehyde

ci: pregnancy
se: large doses are toxic

Question 11

Sanguinaria canadensis

Answer 11

isoquinolone alkaloids, organic acids

interactions: nausea from other meds enhanced
ci: dry cough/any cough, closed angle glaucoma, pregnancy, lactation, infants

se:
topical: ulcerations, necrosis, oral nerve and muscle damage, oral leukoplakia, with long term use

Internal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, diaphoresis, headaches, mydriasis, visual changes, arrhythmias, thirst, shock, coma, respiratory and cardiac failure

Question 12

Scutellaria baicalensis

Answer 12

flavonoids, essential oils

interactions: potentiate warfarin, sedatives
ci: early pregnancy
se: possible liver toxic, edition, hypotension

Question 13

Thymus vulgaris

Answer 13

volatile oil, flavonoids, triterpenes, caffeic acid, tannins

ci: long term use of essential oil at high doses, avoid in pregnancy
se: avoid whole body baths if large skin injuries, severe skin illnesses and severe fever or infectious disease

Question 14

Tilea europa

Answer 14

volatile oil, mucilage, tannins, flavonoids, saponins

Question 15

Tussilago farfara

Answer 15

polysaccharides, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes

interactions: synergies with hepatotoxic drugs
ci: pregnancy and lactation
se: hepatotoxic, carcinogenic, low risk if in tea form

Question 16

Verbascum thapsus

Answer 16

iridio glycosides, bioflavonoids, saponins, resin, mucilage