Nurs-104: Pharmacology Exam #3 Herbal Remedies

Describe **Herbal** **Remedies**

Herbal Remedies **thin the blood** and **cannot be taken** with **anticoagulants** or **2 weeks before surgeries,** **pregnancy**, **breastfeeding**, and many prescriptions

Describe **Aloe Vera**

this herbal remedy **treats** **burns** and insect **bites**, but becomes a strong laxative if consumed

Describe **Black Cohosh**

this herbal remedy **treats menopause symptoms** but it **cannot be** **given** to patients with **diabetes** (offsets blood sugar levels)

Describe **Chamomile**

this herbal remedy **treats insomnia and GI issues** but **cannot** **be** **given** to patients with **seasonal allergies**

Describe **Dong Quai**

this herbal remedy **treats menstrual cramps**, but it may **cause excessive bleeding**

Describe **Echinacea**

this herbal remedy **enhances the immune system**, but it **cannot** **be** **given** to patients with **immune system disorders** (HIV, AIDS, TB)

Describe **Evening** **Primrose**

this herbal remedy **treats** **pain,** **cirrhosis** (liver damage), eczema, PMS, heart disease, and artery hardening

Describe **Feverfew**

this herbal remedy **treats** **N/V and migraines**

Describe **Garlic**

this herbal remedy **treats high cholesterol, BP, and blood clots**

Describe **Ginger**

this herbal remedy **treats stomach issues and nausea**

Describe **Ginkgo**

this herbal remedy **treats** **cognitive disorders** (dementia), vertigo, and tinnitus by **dilating cerebral arteries**

Describe **Ginseng**

this herbal remedy **treats stress**, **indigestion and fatigue,** but it **cannot be given** to patients **with chronic inflammatory conditions (arthritis**)

Describe **Goldenseal**

this herbal remedy **treats infections and congestion**, but **cannot** **be** **given** in **large doses** as it becomes **toxic**

Describe **Kava** **Kava**

this herbal remedy **treats insomnia** but **cannot be given with other sedatives**

Describe **Licorice**

this herbal remedy treats **fatigue, ulcers, heartburn, and indigestion** but **cannot be given long-term** as it **causes heart failure**

Describe **Milk Thistle**

this herbal remedy **treats cirrhosis, and hepatitis** by **regenrating liver cells**

Describe **Peppermint**

this herbal remedy (internally) **treats indigestion and bowel disorders,**

**(tea) treats fevers and fatigue,**

and **(oil) treats tension headaches**

Describe **St. John’s Wort**

this herbal remedy **treats depression and anxiety**, but **cannot be given** with **other anti-depressents** as it causes **seratonin syndrome** (cramping/diarhhea)

Describe **Saw Palmetto**

this herbal remedy **treats urinary conditions**

Describe **Valerian**

this herbal remedy **treats insomnia** but **cannot be given with other sedatives**