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17 Cards in this Set
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Digitalis leaf
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heart failure
artrial arrhythmias |
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Podophyllum resin
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from the May apple
cathartic (put on the skin) ringworm warts |
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Belladonna
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anti-spasmodic
heartblock anti-emetic |
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Vinca (periwinkle)
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Cancer
decreases cell proliferation |
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Curare
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neuromuscular blockade
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Red chili peppers
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(capsacin)
analgesic cream |
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Opium
(tincture/laudanum) |
analgesic
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Artemisin
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Malaria
arrhythmia |
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Gingko biloba
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anti-oxidant
Vasodilator (NO release); stimulates NO synthase decrease platelet aggregation Use: intermittent claudication, Alzheimers SE: bleeding, stomach upset |
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St. John's Wort
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Serotonin uptake inhibitor
also increases serotonin receptor density MAO inhibitor |
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Saw Palmetto
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antagonist of DHT receptor
inhibits conversion of testosterone to DHT Use: BPH |
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Valerian root
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inhibit the uptake of and stimulate the release of GABA
use: short-term for insomnia, muscle relaxant |
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Echinacea
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Activates immune responses
increases phagocytosis Use: treat infxns, treat cold and flu |
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Garlic
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reduce cholesterol synthesis
free radical scavenger platelet inhibition use: anti-thrombotic |
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Kava
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binds to GABA receptors or benzo sites
use: sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relax SE: hepatitis! |
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Green Tea
(catechins) |
digestion and mental stimulation
anti-oxidant iron chelator anti-inflammatory reduce LDL and cell prolif. |
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Omega 3 FA
alpha-linoleic (ALA, EPA, DPA) |
anti-oxidant
anti-inflammatory use: reduce BP, TGs, arrythmias, atherosclerosis |
