Respiratory Drugs: Holistic Herbs Flashcards
This herb has serious side effects including dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, tremors, tachycardia, hypothermia, confusion, convulsions, coma and death.
What holistic herb is this?
Lobelia
This herbs roots and leaves contain Allatoin which is a substance which helps to grow new skin cells and decreases inflammation. What holistic herb is this?
Comfrey
This herb is effective for use in patients with asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia as an expectorant. What holistic herb is this?
Lobelia
In 2001 PO form of this herb was banned by the FDA due to liver toxicity when ingested because it created dangerous levels of alkaloids that can cause death. Topical form is still available for usage in the medical setting. What holistic herb is this?
Comfrey
This herb is used as a CNS stimulant.
What holistic herb is this?
Lobelia
ALWAYS Assess if your patient is taking any herbal medications. True or False?
True.
Active ingredient in this herb is similar to nicotine inside the body. Can be used as a nicotine substitute in anti-smoking products. What holistic herb is this?
Lobelia
This herb can be used to stop respiratory complications. What holistic herb is this? & What is the therapeutic effect of this herb?
Comfrey
Antitussive
Decongestant
Expectorant
This herb has emetic properties and makes you throw up which is why it was given the nickname “Puke Weed”. What holistic herb is this?
Lobelia
This herb can be TOXIC in large doses. What holistic herb is this?
Lobelia
Native to North and South America. Smoked by Native Americans to treat asthma. What holistic herb is this? What is another name for this herb?
Lobelia
“Indian Tobacco”
This herb can be used to stop heavy bleeding, heal wounds & broken bones. What holistic herb is this?
Comfrey
This herb has been cultivated since 400 BC it is used to treat wounds.
What herb is this?
Comfrey
