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Wk 2: Cold & coughs Flashcards

1
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Activates the IS to fight infection?

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Immunostimulant

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2
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Induces sweating?

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Diaphoretic

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3
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Soothes & relieves coughs?

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Antitussive

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4
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Relaxes smooth muscle?

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Antispasmodic

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5
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Liquifies respiratory secretions to facilitate the expulsion of phlegm & mucous?

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Expectorant

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6
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Helps to break down mucous & loosen thick bronchial secretions?

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Mucolytic

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7
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Soothes irritated mucous membranes?

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Demulcent

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Destroys/ inhibits the growth or microorganisms

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Anti-microbial

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9
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Prevents microorganisms from attaching & thus, infecting the cells of mucous membrane

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Anti-adherance

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10
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Recudes fever

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Antipyretic

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11
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Promotes proper functioning of lymphatic system?

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Lymphatic

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12
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Panax ginseng?

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Asian/ Korean ginseng

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13
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Panax quinquefolius?

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Canadian gingseng

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14
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Herb with these main indications?
Stress
Fatigue
Cold & flu treatment
Low immunity

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Ginseng

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15
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Herb with these main actions?
Adaptogen
Immunostimulant + immunomodulator
Antiviral
Aphrodisiac

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Ginseng

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16
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Ginseng safety?

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Caution: high blood pressure
Korean ginseng is considered safe for pregnancy & lactation

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17
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Which herb has shown in research reduction in repeated colds & flu?

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Ginseng

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18
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Eleutherococcus senticosus?

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Siberian Ginseng

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19
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Herb with these main indications?
Stress
Fatigue
Cold & flu treatment + prevention

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Siberian ginseng (eleuthro)

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20
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Herb with these main actions?
Adaptogen
Immunostimulant + immunomodulator
Antiviral

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Siberian ginseng

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21
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Siberian ginseng safety?

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Caution: high blood pressure
Pregnancy & lactation → likely safe

22
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Which herb was shown antiviral against rhinovirus in combo with andrographis to reduce duration & severity of URTI (& be more effective than echinacea)?

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Siberian ginseng

23
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Andrographis paniculata?

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Andrographis

24
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Which herb main indications?
Colds
Colitis & infectious diarrhea
Liver disease
Autoimmune disease (MS & rheumatoid arthritis)

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Andrographis

25
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Which herb main actions?
Immunomodulator
Antimicrobial
Bitter
Anti-inflammatory
Emmenogogue

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Andrographis

26
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Andrographis safety?

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Contraindications: Gastritis & stomach ulcers, obstructed gallbladder

Side effects: GI irritation → nausea, vomiting + diarrhea

Pregnant & lactation → NOT recommended (unknown)

27
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Which herb has been shown to be effective in reducing URTI symptoms & duration?

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Andrographis

28
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Sambucus nigra

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Elderflower (European)

29
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Sambucus canadensis?

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Elderflower (Canadian)

30
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Which herb main indication?
Cold & flu

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elderflower

31
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Which herb main actions?
Diaphoretic
Antiviral
Antiadherence
Anti-rheumatic
Diuretic
Antiinflammatory

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Elderflower

32
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Elderflower safety?

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Flower & berries are safe
Leaf, bark & unripe fruit are TOXIC → severe vomiting & diarrhea but heat will destroy
Pregnancy & lactation are unknown

33
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Which herb significantly reduced duration of URTI symptoms?

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Elderberry

34
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Header helix

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English Ivy Leaf

35
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Main indications:
Cough
Acute & chronic respiratory inflammation & phlegm

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Hedera helix(english ivy)

36
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Main actions:
Expectorant
Antitussive
Antispasmodic
Antimicrobial

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Hedera helix (English ivy leaf)

37
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English ivy leaf safety?

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Generally safe
Toxicity - ↑ amounts → irritation of GI tract → nausea/ vomiting
Pregnancy & lactation - safe short term

38
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Which herb is an effective & safe treatment of cough due to URTI & bronchitis?

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English ivy leaf (hedera helix)

39
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Glycyrrhiza glabra?
Glycyrrhize uralensis?

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European licorice
Chinese licorice

40
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Main Indications:
Respiratory tract infections (cough, sore throat)
Inflammation of GI tract (gastritis, ulcers)
Hepatitis & cirrhosis of liver
Adrenal Fatigue

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Licorice

41
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Main actions:
Anti-spasmodic
Expectorant
Antimicrobial (antiviral)
Demulcent (indirect)
adrenal tonic
Anti-ulcer
Hepatoprotective

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Licorice

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Licorice safety?

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Contrainidications: ↑ blood pressure, b/c its a hypertensive & can raise blood pressure
Caution: with medications of cardiovascular system. Can cause K+ loss.
Pregnancy & lactation: may be unsafe

43
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Which herb showed anti-viral activity but not human trials.

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Licorice

44
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Althaea officials

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Marshmallow

45
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Main indications:
Inflamed mucous membranes:
- Respiraoty tract infections (cough, sore throat)
- inflammation of the GI tract
- Urinary tract

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Marshmallow

46
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Main actions:
- demulcent
- Antitussive

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marshmallow

47
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Marshmallow safety?

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Side effect: non none → very safe
Drugs → may delay absorption
Pregnancy & lactation → unknown

48
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Which herb was shown to reduce cough but work better in combos?

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Marshmallow

49
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Eucalyptus glubulus

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Eucalyptus

50
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Main indications?
Respiratory tract infections
GI tract spasms

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Eucalyptus

51
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Main actions:
Antitussive
Expectorant
Antimicrobial
Carminative

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Eucalyptus

52
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Which herb reduces cough (antitussive) and found to be antimicrobial but better for steam inhalations?

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Eucalyptus

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