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theophylline
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found in tea used for therapy for resp. disorder like COPD and asthma
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emmenagogue
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remedy that stimulates menstural flow
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amenorrhea
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absence of menstration
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russell marker
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started company Syntex --> developed sythesis of progesterone/cortisone from mexican yam
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silphium
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from giant fennel, now extinct used in ancient times for birth control
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galactogogue
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increase flow of breast milk
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gossopol
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reduce motility and total # healthy sperm, block ATP production and potentially cause infertility
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damiana
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used as aphrodisiac since mayan times
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balm of gilead
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treatment option for psoriasis and eczema
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plantamajoside
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from plantain to treat poison ivy
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bensal HP
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treat MRSA from red oak bark... expensive
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bacteriostatic
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allow host defense mechnisms to eliminate the bacteria --> upregulate host
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bacteriocial
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kill bacteria directly
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berberine
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general germicide
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margosan-O
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US patent name of Neem products
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pyrethrins
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control fleas/ticks in animals with low toxicity
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acetogenins
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from paw paw effective against colorado beetle and lice
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panacea
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substance used as a "cure all"
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adaptogen
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helps body adjust and work with stress
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tonic
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improves strength and well being
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lafitau
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Jesuit preist who worked with mohawk indians in montreal who rediscovered aids of american ginseng
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CITES
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convention on international trades in endangered species of wild fauna and flora - ensure trade in specimens doesnt threaten native survival
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ginsenoside
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glycoside saponin, rb1/rg1 in ginseng root, concentration increase with age
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elutherosides
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steroidal glycoside,with immuostimulating properties
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Han Selye
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General Adaptation Syndrome - stress is response that body has to any demand (good or bad)
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Controlled Substance Act
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Schedules I-V; manufacture, importation, possession, use and distribution of certain substances is regulated
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Blood brain barrier
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selectively permeability to chemicals coming in/leaving the brain
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hypnotics
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compounds making you sleepy or reduce anxiety
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parthenolide
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active ingredient in feverfew, helps relieve migraines
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6-gingerol
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ingredient in ginger, inhibits serotonin receptors
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huperzine
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treatment for swelling, fever, alzheimers
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serotonin
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NT in CNS which decreases behavior and increases inactivity
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dopamine
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stimulates behavior/action/activity
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GABA
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inhibitory NT with relaxing effects
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ipogaine
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potential treatment for alzheimers, helps with opiod addiction, serotonin agonist
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Canthinone
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active ingredient in Khat, euphoric effects
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lobeline
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natural alkaloid from indian tobacco used for smoking cessation
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mescaline
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alkaloid as active incredient in peyote
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nutmeg
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spice with aphrodisiac uses
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nutmeg
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spice with aphrodisiac uses
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psilocybin
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alkaloid active ingredient in magic mushrooms, mimic serotonin, impact cognition and stimulate hippocampal neurogensis
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virola elongata
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active ingredient in south american snuffs from inner bark of trees
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ayahuasca
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south american drink
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ergometrine
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active ingredient of LSD
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THC
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active ingredient of marijuana
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screwbean mesquite
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native american used to make alcohol
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daidzin
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antioxidant with polyphenols
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papervarine
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alkaloid, pain reliever (analgesic) from opium poppy
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nootropics
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brain food, drugs used to improve human cognitive ability
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vinopocetin
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increase blood circulation and metabolism in brain; vasodilator
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acetylcholinesterase
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enzyme that breaks down Acetylcholine at neuromuscular jxns which ends the signal
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