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| What part of turmeric is used? |
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Definition
| Mostly the roots (rhizomes) |
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| What are Turmeric contraindications? |
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Definition
| Bleeding can occur with certain medications. |
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Definition
| Arthritis, conjunctivitis, skin cancer, pox, wound healing |
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| Turmeric clinical trials? |
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Definition
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease: patients using curcumin ALONG WITH standard therapy had reduced rick of relapse |
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| Where is Soy grown and what parts of the plant are used? |
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Definition
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| Contraindications of Soy? |
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Definition
| May have high levels of phytoestrogen from the isoflavones |
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Meta-Analysis shows that higher soy intake is linked to lower risk of breast cancer.
Also isolated soy protein found to decrease LDL levels |
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| Where is Jimson Weed grown and what parts of the plant are used? |
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Definition
Originated in the Americas,
Leaves and seeds inside the fruit (spiny pod covered with spikes) |
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| Contraindications for Jimson weed? |
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Definition
| People with vital conditions should not take |
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| Contraindications for Green Tea? |
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Definition
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| Contraindications for German Chamomile? |
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Definition
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| Contraindications for Khat? |
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Definition
| Neutralizes action of aspirin and is an antagonist against surgical anesthetic |
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| Contraindications for Garlic? |
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Definition
| Weakens birth control pills effectiveness, strengthens blood thinners, disrupts HIV/AIDS medications |
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| Contraindications for Rhodiola Rosea? |
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Definition
Lowers blood sugar (potential hyperglycemia), can increase blood pressure in patients with heat conditions.
INHIBITS activity of many medications |
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Term
| Contraindications for Echinacea? |
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Definition
Liver damage when used for long durations
Allergies
Overstimulates the immune system (not good for HIV patients) |
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| Contraindications for Maitake? |
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Definition
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| Contraindications for Licorice root? |
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Definition
| Interferes with many meds, especially those concerning high BP, kidney and liver disease. Also lowers potassium levels, causes sodium retention |
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| Contraindications for American Ginseng? |
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Definition
| Problems with aspirin (decreased platelet performance) and Warfarin |
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| Contraindications for Milk Thistle? |
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Definition
| Changes how long it takes for medications to become metabolized. |
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| Contraindications for Aloe Vera? |
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Definition
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| Contraindications for Peppermint? |
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Definition
| Can decrease how quickly liver breaks down some medications like valium |
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| Contraindications for St.Johns Wort? |
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Definition
| Bad reactions with Xanax, Contraceptive drugs, antidepressants |
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| Contraindications for Blueberries? |
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Definition
| Contains lower blood sugar levels (potential hyperglycemia), contains substrate similar to aspirin |
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| Contraindications for Cranberries |
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Definition
| Warfarin will remain in the body longer |
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| Contraindications for Kava |
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Definition
Don't take if you have liver damage or depression.
May increase effects of anticonvulsants, antidepressants and medications for schizophrenia |
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| Where is Green Tea grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Originated in Southeast Asia
Leaf |
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| Where is Chamomile grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Europe, S.America, US
Whole flower head |
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| Where is Khat grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Originally Ethiopia, then Yemen
Leaves |
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| Where is Garlic grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
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| Where is Rhodiola grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Arctic areas
Mainly the roots which are thick and branched |
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Term
| Where is Echinacea grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Prairies, open woods
Use whole plant, or specifically the roots |
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| Where is Maitake grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Japan, Europe, Eastern US
Fruiting body |
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| Where is Licorice grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Europe/Asia, now in the US
Roots are used (rhizomes) |
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| Where is American Ginseng grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Shaded forest, calcium rich environments
Roots mostly |
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| Where is Milk Thistle grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Native to SE England
Mainly the seeds |
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Term
| Where is Aloe Vera grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Warm/Dry climates like Australia, S.Africa, S.Unites States
Use the inner gel and sap of plant |
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| Where is Peppermint grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Moist, rich soil. NW US, England and Europe
Leaf and whole plant |
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| Where is St.John's Wort grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Regions of East Europe
Flowers used (for oil) |
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Term
| Where are Blueberries grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Mainly North America
Whole berries, some leaves for tea |
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| Where are Cranberries grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
Mainly N.America Long-running vines in sandy bogs
Whole berries |
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| Where is Kava grown, and what part is used? |
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Definition
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| Clinical Trials for Jimson weed? |
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Definition
| NONE-> Too dangerous to work with! |
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Term
| Clinical Trials for Green Tea? |
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Definition
1000 subjects: clearance of warts!
Insubstantial evidence for anti-cancer properties |
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| Clinical Trials for German Chamomile? |
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Definition
| Patients who underwent 8 week therapy of chamomile had lower anxiety than placebo |
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| Clinical Trials for Khat? |
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Definition
Higher Myocardial Infarcts (heart attacks) than non chewers
8176 patients: Increased risk of stroke/death |
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| Clinical Trials for Garlic? |
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Definition
Shown to arrest and reverse atherosclerosis (plaque formation) and lower blood pressure SOMETIMES! (mixed results)
Lowers risk for gastric cancer, adenomas, and skin tumors |
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| Clinical Trials for Rhodiola? |
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Definition
| Good studies: increased endurance |
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| Clinical Trials for Echinacea Plant? |
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Definition
| Studies did NOT show common cold relief. BUT placebo effect rang true: those who thought they were receiving it got better. |
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| Clinical Trials for Maitake? |
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Definition
| Shown to induce genes that suppress malignant breast cancer genes. |
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| Clinical Trials for Licorice root? |
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Definition
Much not statistically significant.
Did NOT help with weight |
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| Clinical Trials for American Ginseng? |
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Definition
Diabetes patients had lower blood sugar levels
Colon cancer growth inhibited
Less colds, recovered faster
Reduced ADHD symptoms when combined with Ginko |
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| Clinical Trials for Milk Thistle? |
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Definition
Silymarin effective in resolving markers of Hep C
Meta analysis showed effective in treating liver toxicity from Amanita, and for treating chronic liver disease in COMPLEMENTARY capacity |
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| Clinical Trials for Aloe Vera? |
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Definition
| Helped with collagen synthesis. Burn victims healed quicker. |
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| Clinical Trials for Peppermint? |
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Definition
Anti-vomiting properties for chemo patients
Oil can treat IBS |
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| Clinical Trials for St.John's Wort? |
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Definition
| Results were negative for helping serious depression. There was a placebo effect however. |
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| Clinical Trials for Blueberries? |
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Definition
| 93000 women: eating >3 servings a week of blueberry/strawberry mix decreases heart attack chances by 1/3 |
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| Clinical Trials for Cranberries? |
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Definition
Decreased number of UTIs for individual children
Decrease LDL's ability to oxidize |
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| Clinical Trials for Kava? |
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Definition
Many have to be stopped due to liver damage.
Reduced number of patients with generalized anxiety disorder by 20% |
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Term
| Jimson weed is used for... |
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Definition
It is a hallucinogen
Treat asthma, motion sickness, painkiller |
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Definition
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Stimulant
Euphoric feeling, alertness |
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Definition
| heart problems, common cold |
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| Rhodiola Rosea is used for... |
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Definition
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| Echinacea Plant is used for... |
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Definition
| Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Skin infections |
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Term
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Definition
Stimulates immune response.
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant |
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| Licorice Root is used for... |
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Definition
| Respiratory infections, asthma, lowers cholesterol, antiviral |
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| American Ginseng is used for... |
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Definition
| "preventative" for central nervous system problems (depression, insomnia) |
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| Milk Thistle is used for... |
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Definition
Cooking (spinach or coffee substitute)
Liver poisoning
Liver disease |
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Term
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Definition
treating burns
blood sugar levels in diabetics |
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| Peppermint is used for... |
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Definition
| IBS and digestive problems |
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| St.Johns Wort is used for... |
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Definition
antidepressant, antiviral, anticancer,
skin issues, burns, inflammations |
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| Blueberries are used for... |
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Definition
| Ulcers, UTI's, fever, sore throat, bad circulation, lower blood pressure, antioxidant |
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| Cranberries are used for... |
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Definition
| UTS's, ulcers, high cholesterol |
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Definition
spiritual purposes, relax, anxiety, stress
"natural alternative to Xanax |
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