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46 Cards in this Set
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Name the three herbs that interact with drugs used as anaglesics |
Panax Ginseng
Ephedra Rhodiola rosea |
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Explain how the three herbs that interact with MAOI's |
Panax - headache - combination contraindicated |
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describe the condition psoriasis |
recurrent disease characterized by circumbscribed silvery scaling papules and plaques of various sizes
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cause of psoriasis
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unknown but thick scales attributed to increase epithileal cell proliferation and dermal inflamation
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what makes it thought that psoriasis is immunologic
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due to its response to the immunopsuppressive drug cyclosporine
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factors precipitating psoriatic flare ups
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local trauma (in the Koebner's phenomenon, lesions appear at sites of trauma) and, occasionally, irritation (variants of Koebner's phenomenon), severe sunburn, viraemia, allergic drug reactions, topical and systemic drugs (eg, chloroquine antimalarial therapy, lithium, -blockers, interferon- ), and withdrawal of systemic corticosteroids.
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treatment aims for psoriasis
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oReduce inflammation (dermal: topical relief, general)
oImprove hydrochloric acid secretion (improve digestion) oInvestigate and address potential dysbiosis oRegulate blood sugar levels oImprove fat digestion and absorption oIncrease intracellular cAMP oPromote elimination generally oImmune modulation oReduce stress and oxidation |
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Actions Required for psoriasis
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Alterative, Demulcent, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, cAMP enhanser, Digestives Anti-microbial
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describe the psoriasis /cAMP link
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the level of cAMP decreases, beta-blockers exacerbate existing psoriatic plaque by decreasing cAMP
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name three herbs that work on neurotransmitter 5-HT levels
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Rhodiola rosea
scutellaria bacalensis hypericum perforatum |
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what herbs can be used for chillblains
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unbroken |
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what is the herbal treatment for raynauds disease
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Zanthoxylum americanum
zingiber officionalis capsicum minimum |
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3 herbal actions for cardiovascular and three herbs
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Choleretic Cynara scolymus Peripheral V D Zanthoxylum americanum Anti inflam Curcuma longa Cardio protective Centella asiatica Cratagusnmonogyna Andrographis paniculata |
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what conditions is crataegus oxycantha useful for
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is a trophorestorative to the heart
is useful in lowering blood pressure - which left ventricular heart failure is caused by prolonged hypertension |
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what is crataegua oxycantha MOA
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improves coronary circulation improving blood supply to myocardium
improves activity and nutrition of heart muscles and works best of a long period increases peripheral blood flow and decreases peripheral resistance manly by vasodilation to muscles increases muscle and rate of contraction |
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list of uses for crataegus oxycantha
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angina pectoris, arrhythmias
hypertension, aging heart atherosclerosis intermittant claudication |
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name the 3 herbs and their class for cardiac insufficiency
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Diuretic agropyrons repens Nervous heart Leonorus cardiaca Tonics Coleus forskohlii Astragalus membranaceus Crataegus spp |
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what drug herb interaction does crataegus monogyna have |
may potentiate effects of cardiac glycosides (positive inotropic effect) theoretical interaction with concurrent use
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drug herb interaction digoxin
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hypericum perforatum induc P-gp leading to reduce drug effct |
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Name the herbs that interact with thyroxine and how
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withania somnifera - enhance serum T3 and T4 |
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crataegus monogyna/oxycantha and vitis vinifera will help maintain...
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venous tone
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melilotus officinalis action and indication |
anti-oedema activity improves venous return |
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2 circulatory herbs useful for varicose veins
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achillia millifolium
gingko biloba |
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* Herbal interactions with corticosteroids (internal and external herbs) |
Internal Capsicum and glycyrrhiza External aloe vera and glycyrrhiza |
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* Herbs that interact with NSAIDS/aspirin |
Capsaicin protects gastric mucosa Grapeseed enhances anti platelet and anti inflam Allium sativum Zingiber officinale Curcuma longa These inhibit COX and LOX pathways, increase drug effect |
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* Causes/pathophysiology of eczema |
Inflam with groups of vesicular lesions Dry scaly little inflam |
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* Causes/pathophysiology of acne |
Sebaceous glands become inflamed and blocked with keratin |
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acne + herbal treatment |
Articum lappa Berberis aquifolium Calendula Picrorrhiza kurroa Rumex crispus Trifolium pratense Vitex agnus castus |
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Eczema actions |
GIT support Inflam Anti ox Stress Promote collagen synth Centella asiatica Topicals aloe glycyrrhiza |
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Coleus forskhlii |
Lowers BP Anti platelet Increases cAMP but crateagus lowers it Relaxes arteriolar smooth muscle |
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Valeriana officinalis |
Peripheral or central vasodilator Calming |
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Olea europaea |
Lowers BP in high doses Vasodilator on smooth muscle |
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Achillea millefolium |
Lowers diastolic BP Thrombotic |
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Tilia condata/europaea |
Peripheral vasodilators Arteriosclerosis and nervous tension |
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Viscum alba |
Relaxing nervine Lowers HR strengthens wall of capillaries Lowers BP eases arteriosclerosis Arterial hypertension |
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Salvia miltiorrhiza |
Circ tonic Hypotension Anti co ag Sedative Dilates blood vessels Improves portal and liver blood flow Anti ox |
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Salix alba |
Anti inflam Analgesic Anti rheumatic Anti pyretic
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Boswellia serrata |
Anti inflam Anti arthritic IBD asthma RA psoriasis OA |
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Apium graveolens |
Diuretic Anti inflam Anti rheumatic |
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Commiphora mukul |
Thyroid stim herb Only T3 |
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Lycopus europaeus |
Cardio active diuretic Peripheral vasoconstrictor Anti haemorrhagic Sedative |
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Melissa officinalis |
Carminative Anti spas Diaphoretic TSH Antagonist |
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Fucus vesiculosis |
Anti obesity Demulcent Thyroid modulator |
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Leonurus cardiaca |
Hyper thyroidism Palpitations Tachycardia Coronary disease |
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Hemidemus indicus |
Depurative Demulcent Diaphoretic Imm supp |
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Bupleurum falcatum |
Anti inflam Adaptagen Hepatoprotective Mild sedative Potent anti tussive |
