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65 Cards in this Set
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Which herbal is derived from piper methysticum?
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Kava
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How is Kava prepared?
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Cold water infusion (extraction method).
Crush up leaves, soak in cold water, drink liquid. |
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What is Kava used for?
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Relaxation.
Alleviate side effects of menopause. |
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What is the active component of kava?
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Kava lactones which are simple esters.
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What is the MOA of Kava lactones?
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Kava lactones act on the CNS to cause sedation.
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What is a serious side effect of kava, and what is the likely cause of this side effect?
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Liver toxicity. Incorrect extraction of the liquid.
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This natural product comes from the legume and is an ancient food source for protein.
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Soy
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What is soy used to treat?
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Menopausal symptoms.
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This herbal is used as an alternative to estrogen replacement therapy.
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Soy
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This main component of soy is a plant-like estrogen substance that binds to estrogen receptors.
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Phytoestrogens.
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This foul smelling herbal is used as a sedative and sleep aid as well as in the treatment of anxiety.
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Valerian
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True or False
Valerian is habit-forming. |
False
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True or False
Valerian should not be used long-term. |
True
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Which herbal should you not take concomittantly with valerian?
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St. John's Wort
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What natural product of valerian is responsible for its CNS depressant activity?
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Valepotriates
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This herbal comes from the root and rhyzomes of the "buttercup".
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Black cohosh
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Which natural product of black cohosh is responsible for its estrogen mimetic effects?
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Triterpines
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What side effect is associated with long-term use of black cohosh?
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Liver damage
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What class of drugs does black cohosh interact with do to its ability to slow down the heart rate and lower blood pressure?
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Beta blockers
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True or False
Phytoestrogens do not pose the same risk of breast cancer as other SERMs used in ERT. |
True
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What are the active components of soy?
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Phytoestrogens
Isoflavons Niacin (Vitamin B)- increases HDL |
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True or False
It has recently been realized the ERT may not be beneficial for treatment of hot flashes and menopausal related osteoporosis. |
True
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This liver protectant is a common herbal supplement for alcoholics.
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Milk Thistle
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Milk thistle should be taken with ______ to decrease chance of liver cirrhosis.
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alcohol
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What is an herbal remedy for ingestion of amanita phalloida and acetaminophen poisoning?
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Milk thistle
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This is an herbal remedy for nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.
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Ginger
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This herbal remedy maintains and improves vision; it prevents macular degeneration in the elderly.
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Bilberry
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This herbal is a topical formulation to treat skin disorders such as eczema.
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Evening primrose
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This herbal is used for chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, and leg edema.
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Horse chestnut
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These 3 antioxidants prevent cell damage and cancer.
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Grape-seed
Green Tea Pyrongenal |
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This FDA-approved botanical drug is used for perranial and genital condylom
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Green tea extract
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What is the main component of green tea extract?
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Veregan.
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This herbal is used in the treatment of ED; it's an aphrodisiac.
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Horny Goat Weed
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This phytoestrogen is used in estrogen replacement therapy and no studies document its efficacy.
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Red Clover
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These herbal juices contain various antioxidant and vitamins and are marketed for their nutritional benefits.
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Nori Juice and Mangostream.
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Name 2 large categories of dietary supplements that are trends.
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1. Aphrodisiacs
2. Weight loss |
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This is a sophisticated technique used as an aid in the identification of plants.
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DNA coding
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True or False
In the United States, herbal are classified as drugs. |
False
Dietary supplements |
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What is the difference between whole herbs and extracts?
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Extracts are part of the plant, while whole herbs are the entire plant ground up.
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Which has a higher dose, the extract or the whole herb?
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The whole herb
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What is the only natural product to be removed from the market?
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Ephedra
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What is the best online reference for herbals?
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Pharmacist's Letter
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What are two other references that can be used for herbals?
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PDR for Herbal Medicines
Sigler's Dietary Supplement Drug Cards |
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Use of conventional medicine along with some other technique.
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Complementary
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Use of technique by itself.
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Alternative
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Utilizes religion, prayer, and belief in healing practices of a variety of cultures.... mental healing.
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Mind-body
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Osteopathic medicine, massage; use when body parts don't work correctly.
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Manipulation/ body parts
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Use of magnet to generate a bio-electron field to heal.
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Energy medicine.
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Which law exempted homeopathic medicine from having to meet standards?
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Law of 1962
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True or False
Homeopathic medicine is based on a non-scientific belief system. |
True
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What are the 3 fundamental principles of homeopathic medicine?
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Law of Similars
Law of Infintessimals Process of Succession |
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This is the basic concept that whatever disease you try to affect, you use a drug that causes the affect.
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Law of Similars
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This is the basic concept that the more dilute the product is, the more active it is.
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Law of Infintessimals
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What does a label (12X) mean in regard to homeopathic medicine?
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Take 1 part and dilute to 10 parts, 12 times.
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This is the basic concept that a diluted solution will be inactive unless shaken before use.
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Process of Succession
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True or False
Head-on and Zicam Cold Remedy are examples of homeopathic products. |
True
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What does the abbreviation HPUS stand for?
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Homeopathic Pharmacopeia U.S.
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What is one proven course of therapy that incorporates the law of infintessimals?
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Allergy shots and vaccinations
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Based on the idea that the body is in some delicate balance (yin and yang).
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TCM
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The slow, cold, passive force.
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Yin
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The hot, excited state.
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Yang
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Name 3 techniques used in TCM to balance the body and make the individual healthy again.
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Acupuncture
Herbs Massage therapy |
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All herbs used in China for thousands of years are contained in the _______ _________ ________.
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Chinese Materia Medica
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Dominate therapy in India that relies heavily on meditation and yoga. Focuses on the mind, body, spirit, and breathing.
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Ayurredic medicine
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Originated in Europe. The believe that dieting, exercise, herbs, and avoiding harm is all the body needs to heal.
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Naturopathy
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