Plants
Which plant family is turmeric from?
from the Zingiberaceae
Name 2 types of laxatives
Antispasmodic, osmotic, stimulant, and bulk forming
What is motherwort most commonly used for?
Mild heart disease. It requires long term treatment for results
Which stimulant and appetite suppressing ingredient is in many weight loss supplements?
Caffeine
*commonly associated with adverse affects on cardiovascular and CNS reactions
Name one condition licensed for treatment that uses Cannabidiol (CBD) plant extract in children
Severe forms of epilepsy
Which compounds act as mild oestrogen or antioestrogens?
Phytoestrogens
Consuming too much Potassium can lead to an increased risk of what condition
Hyperkalemia
Which traditional medicine is the most ancient of all recorded medical traditions the is based on the belief that illness is the consequence of imbalance between the various elements, and it is the goal of treatment to restore this balance.
Ayurveda
What plant family do lavender and peppermint belong to?
Lamiaceae
This herb is used for both vomiting and abdominal pain
Ginger
What is the benefit of using Krill oil vs regular fish oil?
Higher bioavailability of DHA and EPA
What are health benefits of green tea catechins?
Anti-inflammatory, lessen joint degradation and increase calorie and fat metabolism
Which herbal product has both antibacterial and antiviral properties?
Garlic (allicin)
Which herbal compound is derived from the pineapple plant and used to treat dysmenorrhea?
Bromelain
Which oil is commonly used both as a deodorizing agent and as an oral antiseptic?
clove oil
Which traditional japanese medicine is referred to as low dose TCM?
Kampo
This is an edible flower head of the plant. The medicinal part is the leaf, which is used to treat indigestion and dyspepsia, and to lower cholesterol levels. What plant is this?
Artichoke
Which GI treatment works by acting like a protective coating for the stomach and esophagus?
Alginate
What are 2 common uses of Hawthorn?
Heart failure, angina, mild hypertension
*Interacts with digoxin, antihypertensives, nitrates; monitor BP & heart rate
Which herbal product contains p-Synephrine and citrus flavonoids?
Bitter Orange peel
The herbal remedy Hypericum perforatum uses the aerial parts of its plant to treat mild depression. What is the common name for this plant?
St Johns wort
Name 2 herbs commonly used as galactogoues
Anise, fennel and fenugreek
Beriberi is a symptom of deficiency of what vitamin?
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Name 2 reported effects of acai berry
Antiproliferative effects, Cardioprotective effects and anti-inflammatory effects
Name 2 plants from the Asteraceae Family
•Arnica montana L. (arnica), used topically, especially for bruises.
•Artemisia absinthium L. (wormwood or absinthium), used as a bitter tonic and choleretic.
•Calendula officinalis L. (marigold), used topically, especially for some skin afflictions.
•Cnicus benedictus L. (cnicus), used as a cholagogue (a bitter aromatic stimulant).
•Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus L. (artichoke), used in the treatment of liver and gallbladder complaints and several other conditions.
•Echinacea angustifolia DC., E. pallida (Nutt.) Nutt. and E. purpurea (L.) Moench (cone flower), now commonly used as an immunostimulant.
•Matricaria recutita L. (chamomille/camomille/chamomile; several botanical synonyms are also commonly used, including Chamomilla recutita and Matricaria chamomilla).
•Tussilago farfara L. (coltsfoot), a now little-used expectorant and demulcent.
Name 2 contraindications of Licorice
Licorice and its preparations are contraindicated in cholestatic liver disorders, liver cirrhosis, hypertension, hypokalemia, severe renal failure and pregnancy
What condition is feverfew used to treat prophylactically?
Migraines
What weight loss product has a Health Canada warning about rare and unpredictable liver injury?
Green tea extract
Name 1 product of natural origin commonly used to treat asthma?
Theophylline (derived from the tea plant, also found in cocoa beans, coffee beans, garuana, and yerba mate)
Ephedrine (Ephedra is a low evergreen shrub with small, scaly leaves. The herb usually comes from the stem and branches of the Ephedra sinica species)
Which herbal remedy is used to treat acute cystitis over a short period of time?
Bearberry
Which vitamin absorption is decreased in 30% of people taking Metformin?
Vitamin B12
Coniine is a highly poisonous compound. Where does it originate from?
It was first isolated from Hemlock
Name 2 indications for Bilberry
Traditionally used as an antidiabetic, and an astringent and antiseptic for diarrhea. Now more important as general health foods and agents to improve blood circulation in conditions such as vision disorders, including retinopathy caused by diabetes or hypertension, as well as for other forms of venous insufficiency.
Which herbal drug is used for mild Gi upset as well as a topical anti-inflammatory?
Chamomile
What is the common indication for use of Bilberry?
Its an antioxidant with antiplatelet effects.
Common Uses: Antioxidant, supports microcirculation
Side Effects: Mild GI upset
Precautions / Interactions: Interacts with anticoagulants; may potentiate hypoglycemia in diabetics
What is the believed MOA of Garcinia as weight loss supplement?
garcinia extracts are reported to exhibit anti obesity activity by regulating serotonin levels related to satiety and increasing fat oxidation
90% of patients report side effects when using Zinc lozenges. Name 2 side effects.
nausea, bad taste, mouth irritation and gastric erosions
*Zinc may decrease absorption of tetracyclines or quinolones
Hormonal and anti-inflammatory effects have been described for black cohosh. What are 2 adverse affects of Black cohosh?
Adverse effects reported include skin reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances and lowering of blood pressure with high doses. Black cohosh should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation because of insufficient data. Black cohosh has been associated with hepatotoxic reactions
Which oil has broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and yeasts?
Tea tree oil
Thujone is neurotoxic and hallucinogenic in large doses and can produce epileptic fits and long-lasting psychiatric disturbances. What plant is this compound derived from?
Wormwood is a bitter stimulant derived from the aerial parts of Artemisia absinthium (Asteraceae)