St. John's Wort
Grab Bag
Depression and Anxiety
100
Scientific name for the St. John's Wort plant
Hypericum Perforatum
100
CAM is an acronym for this term
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
100
What does SaMe stand for, and what general biochemical role does it play?
SAdeonsylmethionine. It is involved in methyl transfer to various substrates (nucleic acids, lipids, proteins, etc)
200
SJW is a potent inducer of this CYP Enzyme
CYP 3A4, 2C9, 2E1, 2c39
200
Black Cohosh is a herb sometimes used for this purpose.
Physical and Psychological Menopausal and Premenstrual Symptoms
200
What is the major dose related side effect associated with use of Omega 3 Fatty Acids?
GI Distress
Rare and theoretical risk of bleeding
300
A Cochrane Review on SJW concluded that it is likely to be effective in this condition (include the severity)
Mild-Moderate Depression
300
The Chaste Tree Berry is a dried fruit sometimes taken for this purpose.
Reduce Premenstrual physical and psychological symptoms
300
What is a serious side effect associated with Piper Mysthesticum, reported in over 70 published reports?
Hepatotoxicity, sometimes requiring liver transplant
400
St. Johns Wort is an approved psychiatric medication in this country.
Germany
400
In 2002, this percentage of American Household admitted using some form of CAM for health reasons in the past year (Be within 10% of the right answer)
36%
400
This herb's mild sedative and hypnotic activity is attributed to valepotriates and sequiterpenes, carries a distinctive smell, and its use is reportedly popular in the Hispanic population
Valerian Root