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29 Cards in this Set
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problems with injected herb extracts
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-most extreme response (anaphylaxis)
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reactions to topical herbs
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-contact dermatitis
-avoid broken skin |
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reactions to ingested herbs
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-rashes
-flushing -itching -wheals ----less usual response chest tightness achy joints GI issues |
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4 types of allergens
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1) volatile oils
2)mushrooms 3) animal materials 4) other |
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allergic reaction will usually occur how long after ingestion?
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1 hr
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sensitivity reactions will appear in how long
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few hours to several days
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allergic response will resolve in how long after stopping?
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24-72 hrs
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herb/drug combo are used for?
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-counteract SE of drug
-enhance effect of drug with similar action |
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herb/drug interactions
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-inhibitory drug therapy can reduce herb effectiveness
-drugs can mask S/S the aid TCM Dx |
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4 problems drug/herb interactions
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1) interaction in GI prior to absorption
2) alteration of drug metabolizing enzyme 3) target cell binding 4) alternative pathways |
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steps to avoid drug/herb problems
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-take herbs and drugs at diff. times
-start with low dose increase slowly -make adjustments after 1 week of therapy -use precaution in Rx'ing herbs with effect similar to drug effect |
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SE of herbs not due to improper Dx and generally unexplainable
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-Rx to txic herbs at below toxic does
-reaction not due to known allergies -heightened Pt sensitivity |
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surface relieving herbs produce ____ SE
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itching skin or rashes
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diuretic herbs produce ____ SE
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-frequent urination and constipation by removing water
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blood vitalizing herbs herbs produce ____ SE
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-increase uterine bleeding
-bleeding between periods |
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blood nourishing herbs produce ____ SE
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-loss of appetite
-nausea -loose stool -vomiting |
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purgative herbs produce ____ SE
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-abdominal cramping
-0loose stool -darrhea |
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Fire purging herbs produce ____ SE
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-loss of appetite
-loose stools |
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chill dispelling and Yang tonifying herbs produce ____ SE
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-feverish feeling
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minerals produce ____ SE
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-gastric discomfort
-loss of appetite -achy muscles |
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Ma huang produce ____ SE
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-tachycardia
-insomnia - high BP -XS sweat |
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saponin rich formula produce ____ SE
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-headache
-nervousness -spontaneous bleeding -change in appetite |
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polysaccharide rich herbs produce ____ SE
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-abdominal bloating
-flatulence -loose stool |
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licorice formulas produce ____ SE
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Na/P imbalance
-edema -heart palpitation/arrhythmia |
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hormone influencing formulas produce ____ SE
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-change in menstrual cycle
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blood sugar level influencing herbs produce ____ SE
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-occurs after 1-2 hrs
-dizzines -hunger |
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gelatinous substances produce ____ SE
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-intestinal cramping
-imbalance of intestinal flora |
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miscellaneous SE of herbs
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-change in color of stool/urine
-change in body odor resolved w/in 24 hrs after stopping |
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rules of toxicity
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1) raw materials are more toxic than processed/cooked
2) some species of plants are more toxic than others 3) aristolochic acid can cause renal failure |
