All volatile oils are
antiseptic and antiviral
spasmolytic and antiviral
spasmolytic and carminative
carminative and antibacterial
A plant from the Lamiaceae family that contains wogonin and baicelain
Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)
Scultellaria baicanensis (skullcap)
Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile)
Lavandula angustifolia (lavender)
What is the function of of flavanoids in leaves
Act as plant sunscreen
The give the leaves their bright colour
Plant respiration
Photosynthesis
Where are flavanoids most concentrated in plants
seeds
stems
flowers
leaves
Boswellia is
a resin
a gum
gumresin
oleogumresin
Common constituents of ginkgo biloba
flavonoid glycosides
terpene lactones
gingko flavones
all the above
A herb that is useful in cardiac insufficiency that contains flavanoids
Crataegus monogyna (hawthorn)
Silybum marianum (milk thistle)
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo)
What do Anthroquinones - anthronoles, oxanthones, dianthrones all have in common
they are all cardioprotective
they are all laxatives
they all have an affinity for the nervous system
they are all anti-tussive
Napthodianthrones do not exert a laxative effect on the LI
Amoracia rusticana (horseradish) is safe during pregnancy
Allyl isothiocynate is the pungent principle of Amoracia rusticana
The major constituent of Harpagophytum progumbens (devils claw) is an iridoid glycoside known as a Harpagoside
acetyl ketones hydroxyls phenols( acetyl, ketones, hydroxyls, phenols ) group gives aspirin its antiplatelet activity
What does OPC stand for
oligometric proanthocyanidins
oligopolyphenolic compounds
polyphenic compounds
proanthocyanidins
Coffee consumption should be
at least 15 minutes before a meal
at least 15 minutes after a meal
taken with food
2-3 hours after a meal
Which of the following are not inulin
cinnamomum verum (cinnamon)
cyanara scolymus (globe artichoke)
arctium lappa (burdock root)
allium sativum (garlic)
Tick as many as are applicable. Chlorella has some evidence of being
anticarcinogenic
immunomodulatory
hypolipedemic
gastric-mucosal protective
detoxificant
Spirulina has some evidence of being
antiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, immune-modulatory
antiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective
immune-modulatory, antioxidant
antiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, anti-cancer
are haemolytic if injected
Glycyrrhizin affects a glucocortico-mimetic action
decreases conversion of cortisol to inactive metabolite cortisone
raises blood pressure and promotes odema due to mineralcorticoid action
avoid in individuals with high cortisol (suffer from stress and anxiety)
enhances anti-inflamatory action of cortisol
stabilises eosonaphils and PAF cascade
is a herb used to avoid androgen sensitive tumours and contains steroidal saponins
What is the interaction between tannins and alkaloids in a bottle called?
The Asteraceae family is NOT a rich source of alkaloids
What is the herb contraindicated in in lactation, pregnancy, jaundice in neonates, kidney disease and in babies with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency ?
Check all that apply. Corydalis ambigua pharmakokinetics
rapid absorption alkaloids
rapid onset but short lived actions
alkaloids cross the BBB
analagesic action of rhizome is up to 10% of that of opium
isolated alkaloids are up to 40% potency of opium
not addictive and does not have an affinity for opioid receptors although tolerance may develop
sedative - antagonises amphetamine and caffeine
The following herb/s a source of caffeine and can be used in asthma for their bronchodilating actions
Ephedra, theophylline & guarana
guarana
ephedra
theophylline
Check all that apply. The pharmacodynamics of coumarins:
improved lymphatic drainage
improved venous return
anti-odema
anti-inflammatory
anti-COX pathway via inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
slows blood coagulation
spasmolytic
anti-diarrhoea
Which volatile oil consists of cineole, pinene, , camphor, borneol, terpineol?
Dicoumarol is a anticoagulant diuretic hypotensive hypertensive( anticoagulant, diuretic, hypotensive, hypertensive )
P-glycoprotein (Pgp) is expressed in the small intestine large intestine( small intestine, large intestine )
Digoxin and hawthorn have actions that are similar and have additive effects when used together. What effect might this be?
Capsicum spp, Chilli and Cayenne are herbs contain
oleosresin
gumresins
oleogumresins
none of the above
Bitters do NOT clear heat
These constituents should be taken 2-3 hours away from mineral supplements and medications. Mucilages and tannins mucilages tannins phenols( Mucilages and tannins, mucilages, tannins, phenols )
The following herbs may cause Teucrium spp, Piper methysticum, , Larrea tridentate,
L-tetrahydropalmatine is a major alkaloid in
Paullinia cupana (guarana) contains this stimulant:
Herb/s known for their hepato-toxic effects
Piper methisticum
Chelidonium majus & symphytum officinale
Teucrium chamaedrys
Larrea tridentate & Tussilago farfara
all of the above
Zingiber officinale is a
The reishi mushroom is also known as
A side effect of overdosing Glyccyrrhizin is